Isabella Swanson1

F, b. between 1806 and 1811
Isabella Swanson|b. bt 1806 - 1811|p75.htm#i2227|George Swanson|d. b 11 Jan 1886|p74.htm#i2147|Elizabeth McAdie|b. bt 1766 - 1771\nd. b 11 Jan 1886|p44.htm#i2148|||||||||||||
Father*George Swanson1 d. b 11 Jan 1886
Mother*Elizabeth McAdie1 b. bt 1766 - 1771, d. b 11 Jan 1886
     Isabella Swanson was born between 1806 and 1811 at Caithness, .1 She was the daughter of George Swanson and Elizabeth McAdie.1 She was listed in the 1841 census at Dunn, Watten, Caithness, ,, also in the house were a 20-year old Donald McAdie, an agricultural labourer and a William Smith, a ten-year-old servant.1

Citations

  1. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841 census for Watten, Caithness; Rd 42/00, Ed 004/00, page 3.

Isobel Swanson1,2

F, b. 19 April 1821
Isobel Swanson|b. 19 Apr 1821|p75.htm#i300|David Swanson|b. c 1791\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i234|Barbara Swanson|b. bt 1796 - 1801\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i235|||||||||||||
Father*David Swanson1 b. c 1791, d. b 5 Jun 1863
Mother*Barbara Swanson1 b. bt 1796 - 1801, d. b 5 Jun 1863
Relationship3rd great-aunt of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Isobel Swanson was christened on 19 April 1821 at Claligvey, Thurso, Caithness, ; Isabell l d to David Swanson F servant at Claligvey by Barbara Swanson.1,3,4 She was the daughter of David Swanson and Barbara Swanson.1 Isobel Swanson was born circa 1826 at Scotland, .5 She appeared in the 1841 census at Badachlavan, Thurso, Caithness, . Living with Ann Fraser.6 She was an ag lab on 6 June 1841 at Badachlavan, Thurso, Caithness, .6 As of before 17 June 1844, Isobel Swanson was also known as Isabella Swanson.7 As of 17 June 1844,her married name was Forbes.8,7 She married Peter Forbes, son of Arthur Forbes and Mary (?), on 17 June 1844 at Thurso, Caithness, ; Peter Forbes and Isabella Swanson both residing in this Parish.8,7 Isobel Swanson and Peter Forbes appeared in the 1851 census at Cornwall, Stormont, Ontario.9 She was listed as a member of the household of Peter Forbes in the 1861 census at Osnabruck, Stormont, Ontario, Canada,, when they were living in a 1 1/2 storey frame house with 1/16 acre of land. They had one horse worth $35 and $400 of capital invested.10 She was listed as a member of the household of Peter Forbes in the 1871 census at Osnabruck, Stormont, Ontario, Canada.11 Her husband Peter died on 18 August 1876 at Osnabruck Twp, Stormont, Ontario, Canada.5,12 She was listed as a member of the household of George Forbes in the 1881 census at Osnabruck, Stormont, Ontario, Canada.5 As of 8 April 1891, Isobel Swanson was also known as Mrs P Forbes.13 She was listed as a member of the household of Geo E Forbes in the 1891 census at St Antoine Ward, Montréal Centre, Quebec, Canada.13

Family

Peter Forbes b. c 1823, d. 18 Aug 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search on website for children of David Swanson & Barbara, Caithness on 1 Aug 01.
  2. [S21] Private papers of Andrew Dickson "Family tree produced by Uncle Andrew (listed as Isabella)."
  3. [S24] OPR Index "OPR Index fiche for Caithness at Peterborough FHC. Children for David Swanson/Barbara Swanson."
  4. [S9] OPR "Thurso OPR Rd 41/5 - transcript of microfilm at GRO(S)."
  5. [S7] 1881 Census, 1881 census for Osnabruck, Stormont, Ontario; National Archives of Canada Film number C-13227, District 101, Sub-district A, division 3, page 13, household 60; FHL Film 1375863.
  6. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, Ed 6, page 4. Transcribed from computer index held in NRH.
  7. [S9] OPR "1844 marriage entry, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 041/0050 0459."
  8. [S24] OPR Index "Search of OPR index fiche:
    Isabella Swanson/Peter Forbes, M, 17 June 1844, Thurso."
  9. [S15] 1851 Census, Ancestry.com. 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Census of 1851 (Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Canada.
  10. [S8] 1861 Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1861 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2009.
    Appreciation is expressed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing the 1861 Canada Census Index.
    Original data: Census returns for 1861. Microfilm C-999 to C-1007, C-1010 to C-1093, C-1095 to C-1108, C-1232 to C-1331, M-1165 to M-1166, M-1168 to M-1171, M-556, M-874 to M-878, M-880 to M-886, M-896 to M-900. Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Canada.
  11. [S18] 1871 census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1871 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2009.
    Appreciation is expressed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing the 1871 Canada Census Index.
    Images reproduced by courtesy of Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Canada.
    Original data: Library and Archives Canada. Census of Canada, 1871. Ottawa, Canada: Library and Archives Canada. Microfilm C-9888 to C-9975, C-9977 to C-10097, C-10344 to C-10388, C-10390 to C-10395, to C-10540 to C-10570.
  12. [S59] Website Web site (unknown url) "Name: Peter Forbes
    Titles:
    Death date: 19 Aug 1876
    Estimated death year:
    Age at death: 56 years
    Death place: Osuabruck Twp, Stormont, Ontario
    Birth date: 1820
    Estimated birth year: 1820
    Birth place: Scotland
    Gender: Male
    Marital status:
    Race or color (expanded):
    Race:
    Ethnicity:
    Spouse name:
    Spouse titles:
    Father name:
    Father titles:
    Mother name:
    Mother titles:
    GSU film number: 1846476
    Digital GS number: 4173140
    Image number: 672
    Reference number: yr 1876 cn 13228
    Collection: Ontario Deaths 1869-1947."
  13. [S6] 1891 census, Ancestry.com. 1891 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Original data: Library and Archives Canada. Census of Canada, 1891. RG31, T-6290 to T-6427. Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Canada.
  14. [S21] Private papers of Andrew Dickson "Copy of family tree drawn up by Bill Dickson."

Isobel Swanson1

F, b. circa November 1850
Isobel Swanson|b. c Nov 1850|p75.htm#i1477|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|Francis Swanson|d. b 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i920|Anne Gunn|d. b 14 Aug 1861|p32.htm#i921|Kenneth Bain|b. c 1781\nd. a 31 Mar 1851|p4.htm#i205|Christian Water|b. c 31 Mar 1778\nd. bt 31 Mar 1851 - 13 Feb 1889|p87.htm#i206|
Father*George Swanson1 b. c 1796, d. 14 Aug 1861
Mother*Helen Bain1 b. 5 Feb 1813, d. 11 Feb 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Isobel Swanson was born circa November 1850 at Halkirk, Caithness, .1 She was the daughter of George Swanson and Helen Bain.1 Isobel Swanson appeared in the household of George Swanson and Helen Bain in the 1851 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .1 She was listed as a member of the household of George Swanson in the 1861 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, when the family of eight were living in three rooms, next door to Helen's brother George Bain.2 Isobel Swanson was a scholar on 8 April 1861 at Halkirk, Caithness, .2 As of between 8 April 1861 and 3 April 1871, Isobel Swanson was also known as Isabella.2 She was listed as a member of the household of Helen Bain in the 1871 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, when the family of six were living in three rooms.3 Isobel Swanson was a farmer's daughter on 3 April 1871 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .3

Citations

  1. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, schedule 3. Transcrobed from LDS microfilm No 1041493.
  2. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, page 4. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, page 7, schedule 26.

James Swanson1

M, b. 25 March 1805
James Swanson|b. 25 Mar 1805|p75.htm#i213|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson1 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray1 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Relationship3rd great-uncle of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     James Swanson was baptized on 25 March 1805 at Wick, Caithness, .1 He was the son of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.1

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Father: William Swanson, Mother: Elizabeth Murray.

Jessie Swanson1

F, b. 9 June 1878, d. 12 August 1878
Jessie Swanson|b. 9 Jun 1878\nd. 12 Aug 1878|p75.htm#i936|Francis Swanson|b. 29 Jul 1836\nd. 10 Jun 1913|p74.htm#i919|Ann Key|b. c 1849\nd. 9 Apr 1879|p41.htm#i929|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|George Key|b. c 1816\nd. a 3 Apr 1881|p41.htm#i932|Barbara Wilson|d. b 29 Oct 1869|p86.htm#i933|
Father*Francis Swanson1 b. 29 Jul 1836, d. 10 Jun 1913
Mother*Ann Key1 b. c 1849, d. 9 Apr 1879
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Jessie Swanson was born in 1878 at Monikie, Forfar, .1 She was born on 9 June 1878 at Guildie, Monikie, Forfar, ; at 8:00 pm.2 She was the daughter of Francis Swanson and Ann Key.1 Jessie Swanson died on 12 August 1878 at Guildie, Monikie, Forfar, ; at 0:30 am. The cause of death was bronchitis - a week; certified by David Paton MD.3

Citations

  1. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  2. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1878 Birth Certificate, Monikie, Forfar; Rd 311, No 20 of 1878. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S2] Death Certificate, 1878 Death certificate, Monikie, Forfar; Rd 311, No 10 of 1878. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Johan Swanson1

F, b. circa 1889
Johan Swanson|b. c 1889|p75.htm#i943|Kenneth Swanson|b. 16 Jun 1842\nd. 26 Jul 1894|p75.htm#i765|Christina McKay|b. c 1855\nd. a 26 Jul 1894|p50.htm#i923|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|Thomas McKay|b. c 1809|p50.htm#i924|Ann Sutherland|b. c 1819|p73.htm#i925|
Father*Kenneth Swanson1 b. 16 Jun 1842, d. 26 Jul 1894
Mother*Christina McKay1 b. c 1855, d. a 26 Jul 1894
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Johan Swanson was born circa 1889 at Halkirk, Caithness, .1 She was the daughter of Kenneth Swanson and Christina McKay.1 Johan Swanson appeared in the household of Kenneth Swanson in the 1891 census at Bunachie, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, 3 rooms with 1 or more windows.1 Her parent Kenneth Swanson died on 26 July 1894 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, , at age 52; at 9:00 am. The cause of death was rheumatic fever 5 days, acute endocarditis, cartified by J Kay Fomery[?] MBCM.2

Citations

  1. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 Census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, Ed 3, page 6. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, 1894 Death Certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, No 24 of 1894. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

John Swanson1

M, b. 10 February 1804
John Swanson|b. 10 Feb 1804|p75.htm#i212|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson1 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray1 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Relationship3rd great-uncle of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     John Swanson was baptized on 10 February 1804 at Wick, Caithness, .1 He was the son of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.1

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Father: William Swanson, Mother: Elizabeth Murray.

Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson1

F, b. 6 August 1834, d. 6 May 1915
Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson|b. 6 Aug 1834\nd. 6 May 1915|p75.htm#i221|David Swanson|b. c 1791\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i234|Barbara Swanson|b. bt 1796 - 1801\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i235|||||||||||||
Father*David Swanson2 b. c 1791, d. b 5 Jun 1863
Mother*Barbara Swanson2 b. bt 1796 - 1801, d. b 5 Jun 1863
ChartsMaternal ancestors
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson was born on 6 August 1834 at Bardnaclavan, Thurso, Caithness, ; Christian l d of David Swanson farmer at Bradnaclavan by Barbara Swanson. W't the congregation (born 6th current).3 She was the daughter of David Swanson and Barbara Swanson.2 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson was baptized on 24 August 1834 at Bradnaclavan, Thurso, Caithness, ; Christian l d of David Swanson farmer at Bradnaclavan by Barbara Swanson. W't the congregation (born 6th current).4,5,6,3 As of 24 August 1834, Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson was also known as Christian Swanson.4 She was born circa 3 April 1835 at Thurso, Caithness, .7 She was born circa 5 April 1837 at Thurso, Caithness, .8,9 She appeared in the household of David Swanson and Barbara Swanson in the 1841 census at Badachlavan, Thurso, Caithness, .10 As of 7 June 1841, Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson was also known as Josina.10 She appeared in the 1861 census at Royal Edinburgh Asylum, St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, .9 She was a laundry maid on 8 April 1861 at Royal Edinburgh Asylum, St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, .9 She lived on 5 June 1863 at 13 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, .11 She was laundress on 5 June 1863 at Edinburgh, .11 As of 5 June 1863,her married name was McKenzie.1,12 She married Andrew McKenzie, son of Donald McKenzie and Mary Potter, on 5 June 1863 at 13 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, ; by Tho's Smith.1,12 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson appeared in the household of Andrew McKenzie in the 1871 census at 5 Brown Street Lane, Edinburgh, ,, 1 room with 1 window; 1 child aged 5-13 at school.7 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson appeared in the household of Andrew McKenzie in the 1881 census at 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, .13 Her child Barbara married Thomas Erskine on 25 July 1884 at 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, ; After Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland by Thomas Cochrane, Min'r Pleasance Church, Edinburgh.14 Her child Eliza married Donald Knight McKenzie on 29 July 1887 at 11 Brown Street, Edinburgh, ; after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland, by John Glasse, Minister of Old Greyfriars Church.15,16 Her child Mary married Angus McDonald Miller Combe on 30 December 1887 at 137 Pleasance, Edinburgh, ; After Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland, by Thomas Cochrane, Min'r Pleasance Church, Edinburgh.17,18 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson appeared in the household of Andrew McKenzie in the 1891 census at 138 Pleasance, Edinburgh, ,, English speaker, 3 rooms with > 1 window.8 Her son Donald died on 9 April 1893 at Camberwell Infirmary, London, England, , at age 29; cause of death: phthisis; certified by N Chabot MRCS.19 Her child Isabella married John Dickson on 26 January 1894 at Pleasance Church, Edinburgh, ; After Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland; by Thomas Cochrane, Min'r Pleasance Church, Edinburgh.20,21,22 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson witnessed the death of Andrew McKenzie on 7 November 1897 at 138 Pleasance, Edinburgh, ; At 8:25 pm. Cause of death: general debility, weak heart; certified by Rob't Stewart MB.23 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson ? illiterate. Signed husband's death certificate with "her x mark" on 7 November 1897.24 She witnessed the death of Margaret Mackenzie on 14 March 1898 at 135 Pleasance, Edinburgh, ; at 5:00 pm. Cause of death: phthisis pulmonaris, as certified by Rob't Stewart MB.25 Her child Barbara died on 12 April 1899 at 6 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, , at age 32; At 5:10 am. Cause of death: phthisis pulmonaris, acute 5 months. Certified by W Morrison Milne MB.26,27,28 Josephine Christina Waghorn Swanson appeared in the 1901 census at 55 Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, ,, 2 rooms with 1 or more windows. 2 boarders living with her.29 She died on 6 May 1915 at 27 Prince Albert Buildings, Edinburgh, , at age 80; At 7:30 am. Cause of death: chronic bronchitis; certified by W Morrison Milne FRCSC.30

Family

Andrew McKenzie b. 9 May 1830, d. 7 Nov 1897
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Marriage Certificate, John Dickson & Isabella Mackenzie's marriage certificate. No 96 of 1894; Rd 685/5, Newington, Edinburgh. Transcript of microfilm in GROS.
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, Josephine C W Swanson's death certificate. No 372 of 1915. Rd 685/5, Newington, Edinburgh. Transcript of fiche in GROS.
  3. [S9] OPR "Thurso OPR Rd 41/5 - transcript of microfilm at GRO(S)."
  4. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search on website for children of David Swanson & Barbara, Caithness on 1 Aug 01.
  5. [S13] Scots Origins, online http://www.origins.net/SOWelcome.aspx, Scots Origins index listing.
  6. [S24] OPR Index "OPR index fich for Thurso."
  7. [S18] 1871 census, District 685/5, St Cuthbert, Edinburgh. Enumeration book no 27. Transcript of film at GROS.
  8. [S6] 1891 census, Rd 685/5, Newington, Edinburgh. Enumeration book 46.
  9. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census, St George, Edinburgh; Rd 685/01, Ed 114/01, page 4. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  10. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, Ed 6, page 6. Transcribed from computer index held in NRH and image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  11. [S4] Marriage Certificate, Andrew McKenzie & Josephine C W Swanson's marriage certificate. No 128 of 1863; Rd 685/4, St Giles, Edinburgh. Transcript of film in GROS.
  12. [S4] Marriage Certificate, No 128 of 1863; Rd 685/4, St Giles, Edinburgh. Transcript of film in GROS.
  13. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, Rd 685-5 Enum Dist 27, page 7.
  14. [S4] Marriage Certificate, Newington, Edinburgh; no 265 of 1884; Rd 685/5. Transcript of fiche at GROS.
  15. [S13] Scots Origins, online http://www.origins.net/SOWelcome.aspx, Entry in Scots Origins index.
  16. [S4] Marriage Certificate, Newington, Edinburgh; Rd 685/5 no 337 of 1887. Transcript from microfilm at GROS.
  17. [S21] Private papers of Andrew Dickson "unknown cd."
  18. [S4] Marriage Certificate, Newington, Edinburgh; No 18 of 1888. Rd 685/5. Transcript of fiche in GROS.
  19. [S2] Death Certificate, No 219 of 1893, Sub-district of Camberwell, County of London. Registered June quarter 1893; District Camberwell, 1d 433. Certified copy of certificate from GRO.
  20. [S1] Birth Certificate, Janet Russell Dickson's birth certificate. No 961 of 1896; Canongate, Edinburgh. Photocopy of original.
  21. [S4] Marriage Certificate, Marcus Campbell & Janet Dickson's wedding certificate. No 230 of 1925. Rd St Andrew, Edinburgh.
  22. [S4] Marriage Certificate, No 96 of 1894; Rd 685/5, Newington, Edinburgh. Transcript of microfilm in GROS.
  23. [S2] Death Certificate, No 1132 of 1897; Newington, Edinburgh. Certified copy from GROS.
  24. [S2] Death Certificate, Andrew Mackenzie's death certificate. No 1132 of 1897; Newington, Edinburgh. Certified copy from GROS.
  25. [S2] Death Certificate, Newington Edinburgh; Rd 685/5 no 267 of 1898. Copy of certificate downloaded from scotlandspeople.
  26. [S13] Scots Origins, online http://www.origins.net/SOWelcome.aspx, Index entry number 685/5 no 445 of 1899.
  27. [S28] 1901 Census, Newington, Midlothian. Rd 685/5, Ed 53, p1. CEB image downloaded from Scots Origins 12/4/02. Inferred from absence there & husband re-married.
  28. [S2] Death Certificate, Newington, Edinburgh. Rd 685/5 No 445 of 1899. Transcript of microfilm at GROS.
  29. [S28] 1901 Census, Rd 685/5, Enumeration district 34, page 13. CEB image downloaded from Scots Origins 4 Jul 2002.
  30. [S2] Death Certificate, No 372 of 1915. Rd 685/5, Newington, Edinburgh. Transcript of fiche in GROS.

Kenneth Swanson1

M, b. 16 June 1842, d. 26 July 1894
Kenneth Swanson|b. 16 Jun 1842\nd. 26 Jul 1894|p75.htm#i765|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|Francis Swanson|d. b 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i920|Anne Gunn|d. b 14 Aug 1861|p32.htm#i921|Kenneth Bain|b. c 1781\nd. a 31 Mar 1851|p4.htm#i205|Christian Water|b. c 31 Mar 1778\nd. bt 31 Mar 1851 - 13 Feb 1889|p87.htm#i206|
Father*George Swanson2 b. c 1796, d. 14 Aug 1861
Mother*Helen Bain2 b. 5 Feb 1813, d. 11 Feb 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Kenneth Swanson was born on 16 June 1842 at Halkirk, Caithness, .3 He was the son of George Swanson and Helen Bain.2 Kenneth Swanson was a scholar on 31 March 1851 at Halkirk, Caithness, .4 He appeared in the household of George Swanson and Helen Bain in the 1851 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .4 Kenneth Swanson was an agricultural labourer on 8 April 1861 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .5 He was listed as a member of the household of George Swanson in the 1861 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, when the family of eight were living in three rooms, next door to Helen's brother George Bain.5 He was listed as a member of the household of Helen Bain in the 1871 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, when the family of six were living in three rooms.6 Kenneth Swanson was a farmer's son on 3 April 1871 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .6 He witnessed the marriage of Jane Simpson and John Bain on 24 August 1877 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ; after Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland by H Fraser, Free Church Minister at Halkirk. The witnesses were James Munro and Kenneth Swanson.7,1 Kenneth Swanson was a farmer before 12 June 1878 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .8 He married Christina McKay, daughter of Thomas McKay and Ann Sutherland, on 12 June 1878 at Harpsdale, Caithness, ; after Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland by H Fraser, Free Church Minister at Halkirk. The witnesses were William & Kenneth Campbell.9,10,8 Kenneth Swanson was a carter (agricultural labourer) on 3 April 1881 at Halkirk, Caithness, .10 He appeared in the household of Thomas McKay in the 1881 census at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, a farmer of 15 acres.10 Kenneth Swanson witnessed the death of Helen Bain on 11 February 1890 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, ; at 11:00 pm. The cause of death was influenza - 5 days and pneumonia - 2 dats; certified by D C Braidwood MBCM.2 Kenneth Swanson lived on 11 February 1890 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, .2 Heappeared in the 1891 census at Bunachie, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, 3 rooms with 1 or more windows.11 He was a farmer on 5 April 1891 at Bunachie, Halkirk, Caithness, .11 He died on 26 July 1894 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, , at age 52; at 9:00 am. The cause of death was rheumatic fever 5 days, acute endocarditis, cartified by J Kay Fomery[?] MBCM.9

Family

Christina McKay b. c 1855, d. a 26 Jul 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1877, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 14 of 1877. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, 1890 death certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 7 of 1890. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  4. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, schedule 3. Transcrobed from LDS microfilm No 1041493.
  5. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, page 4. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  6. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, Ed 3, page 7, schedule 26.
  7. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1878, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 3 of 1878. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  8. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1878 Marriage Certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 10 of 1878. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S2] Death Certificate, 1894 Death Certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, No 24 of 1894. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  10. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 Census CD; Rd 37, Ed 3, page 8.
  11. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 Census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, Ed 3, page 6. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Magnus Swanson1

M, b. 27 September 1814, d. 18 January 1881
Magnus Swanson|b. 27 Sep 1814\nd. 18 Jan 1881|p75.htm#i214|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson1 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray1 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Relationship3rd great-uncle of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Magnus Swanson was baptized on 27 September 1814 at Wick, Caithness, .1,2 He was the son of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.1 Magnus Swanson was born circa 1818.3 He was born between 1821 and 1826 at Caithness, .4 He was born circa 1826 at Bower, Caithness, .5 He was born circa 1827.6 He was a farmer on 7 June 1841 at Heaken, Bower, Caithness, .4 He appeared in the 1841 census at Heaken, Bower, Caithness, .4 He was a farmer of 50 acres employing 3 labourers on 31 March 1851 at Hecken, Bower, Caithness, .7 He appeared in the 1851 census at Hecken, Bower, Caithness, .7 He witnessed the marriage contract of William Swanson and Margaret Murray on 10 December 1853 at Bower, Caithness, ; William Swanson residing in this Parish and Margaret Murray in the Parish of Wick were matrimonially contracted on the 10th December 1853. Witnesses John Murray and Magnus Swanson.2,8 Magnus Swanson lived before 3 December 1857 at Heakin, Bower, Caithness, .6 He was a farmer on 3 December 1857 at Bower, Caithness, .6 He married Catherine McLeod, daughter of Alexander McLeod and Elizabeth Miller, on 3 December 1857 at Calder, Halkirk, Caithness, ; after Banns according to the Free Church of Scotland by John Durran, Free Church Minister of Bower. The witnesses were David Gilbertson and James Murray.3,6,9 Magnus Swanson was a farmer on 20 May 1860 at Heiton, Bower, Caithness, .10 He was elected as a commissioner to deal with the sequestration of the estate of Donald Munro, a cattle dealer and farmer of Blackcroft, Latheron on 20 November 1860 at Wick, Caithness, .11 He was farmer of 40 acres of land on 8 April 1861 at Heacken, Bower, Caithness, .12 He and Catherine McLeod appeared in the 1861 census at Heacken, Bower, Caithness, .12 Magnus Swanson was a farmer on 17 March 1864 at Heiton, Bower, Caithness, .13 He lived on 6 September 1867 at Heyken, Caithness, ; a farmer.14 He estate was sequestered. on 10 May 1869 at Wick, Caithness, .15 On 8 June 1869 at Wick, Caithness, ,Magnus Swanson was examined as a bankrupt in the Sheriff Court house at 11 am. At a meeting to elect trustees on 22 May he had offered to pay his debts at a rate of one shilling per pound payable in two equal instalments at six and twelve months from the date of his discharge.15 He was a farmer on 29 August 1870 at Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, .16 He was a farmer out of employment on 3 April 1871 at Wick, Caithness, .5 He and Catherine McLeod appeared in the 1871 census at Gallowhill, Hill of Ness & Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, ,, when the family of 8 were living in 4 rooms.5 Magnus Swanson was a farmer on 2 December 1872 at Hillhead, Wick, Caithness, .17 He inherited under the will of William Swanson on 10 April 1873 at Wick, Caithness, .14 Magnus Swanson lived before 18 January 1881 at Moray Street, Pultneytown, Wick, Caithness, .3 He was a farmer before 18 January 1881 at Wick, Caithness, .3 He died on 18 January 1881 at Moray Street, Pultneytown, Wick, Caithness, , at age 66; at 11:30 pm. The cause of death was chronic cystitis 3 years ; certified by John Alexander, Physician and Surgeon.3

Family

Catherine McLeod b. c 1839, d. 25 May 1915
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Father: William Swanson, Mother: Elizabeth Murray.
  2. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  3. [S2] Death Certificate, 1881 death certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 18 of 1881. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  4. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841 census for Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 2, page 12. Transcribed from LDS microfilm No 1042621.
  5. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Wick, Caithness;.
  6. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1857 Marriage certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 14 of 1857. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  7. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 7, schedule 23. Transcrobed from LDS microfilm No 1041493.
  8. [S9] OPR "Bower OPR; Rd 34."
  9. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1869 Birth certificate; Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, No 8 of 1869. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  10. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1860 Birth certificate; Bower, Caithness; Rd 34n No 25 of 1860. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  11. [S64] London Gazette, Edinburgh Gazette, November 23 1860.
  12. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census index and transcript, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 5, page 9.
  13. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1864 birth certificate, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, No 16 of 1864. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  14. [S29] Wills & Inventories: Will reference SC14/40/9 downloaded from www.scottishdocuments.com.
  15. [S64] London Gazette, Edinburgh Gazette, June 1 1869.
  16. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1870 Birth certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 257 of 1870. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  17. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1872 birth certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 391 of 1872. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  18. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1862 birth certificate, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, No 7 of 1862. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  19. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 census CD, Rd 43, Ed 8, page 40.

Margaret Swanson1

F, b. 16 October 1809, d. 10 December 1881
Margaret Swanson|b. 16 Oct 1809\nd. 10 Dec 1881|p75.htm#i162|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson2,3 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray2,3 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
ChartsMaternal ancestors
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Margaret Swanson was baptized on 16 October 1809 at Wick, Caithness, ; Swanson, Wn in Howe had a child by his wife Eliz'h Murray baptized & named Marg't W'ss W'm Bain & George Sinclair both there.3,4 She was the daughter of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.2,3 Margaret Swanson was born circa 3 April 1812 at Wick, Caithness, .5 She was born between 1816 and 1821 at Caithness, .6 She was an agricultural labourer on 7 June 1841 at Heaken, Bower, Caithness, .6 She appeared in the household of Magnus Swanson in the 1841 census at Heaken, Bower, Caithness, .6 Margaret Swanson lived on 17 March 1843 at Heakin, Bower, Caithness, .7 As of 17 March 1843,her married name was Calder.1,7 She married Marcus Calder, son of John Calder and Isabella Bain, on 17 March 1843 at Bower, Caithness, ; Marcus Calder in Kirk, Margaret Swanson in Heakin were matrimonially contracted 17 Feby 1843 witness Thomas Murray and Alex'r Calder, married 17 March 1843.1,7 Margaret Swanson and Marcus Calder lived on 5 February 1847 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .8 She was listed as a member of the household of Marcus Calder in the 1851 census at House 24, Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .9 She was listed as a member of the household of Marcus Calder in the 1861 census at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, ,, when the family of five were living in one room.10 Margaret Swanson lived on 6 September 1867 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .11 She was listed as a member of the household of Marcus Calder in the 1871 census at Toad Holes, Bower, Caithness, ,, when the family of five were living in two rooms.12 Margaret Swanson inherited under the will of William Swanson on 10 April 1873 at Wick, Caithness, .11 Margaret Swanson was farmer 45 ac 35 ar 1 man & 2 girls. on 3 April 1881 at Todholes, Hamlet of Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .5 She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Todholes, Hamlet of Lyth, Bower, Caithness, ,, 3 rooms with 1 or more windows.5 She died on 10 December 1881 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, , at age 72; Cause of death: cardiac valvular disease 1 year. Certified by A Alexander MBCM.13 She died before 22 June 1893.14 She died before 23 December 1908.1

Family

Marcus Calder b. 19 Aug 1805, d. 23 Jun 1877
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Death Certificate, Diana Calder's death certificate. No 21 of 1908; Rd 34, Bower, Caithness.
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, Margaret Calder's death certificate. No 25 of 1881. Rd 034, Bower, Caithness.
  3. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Birth/Christening Margaret Swanson 1812 +/- 10 years, Wick, Caithness.

  4. [S9] OPR "Wick, Caithness 1809 OPR baptism; Rd 043/0030 0272."
  5. [S7] 1881 Census, District 34 - Bower, Enumeration book 4, schedule 35.
  6. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841 census for Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 2, page 12. Transcribed from LDS microfilm No 1042621.
  7. [S9] OPR "Bower OPR 034/2 for 1843."
  8. [S9] OPR "Bower OPR; Rd 34."
  9. [S15] 1851 Census, Parish of Bower, Caithness. Registration District 34, Enumeration District 7.
  10. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 4, page 5. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  11. [S29] Wills & Inventories: Will reference SC14/40/9 downloaded from www.scottishdocuments.com.
  12. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 4, page 8. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  13. [S2] Death Certificate, No 25 of 1881. Rd 034, Bower, Caithness.
  14. [S4] Marriage Certificate, William Campbell & Diana Calder's marriage certificate. No 4 of 1893; Rd Bower, Caithness.

Margaret Swanson1

F, b. 19 July 1822
Margaret Swanson|b. 19 Jul 1822|p75.htm#i301|David Swanson|b. c 1791\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i234|Barbara Swanson|b. bt 1796 - 1801\nd. b 5 Jun 1863|p74.htm#i235|||||||||||||
Father*David Swanson1 b. c 1791, d. b 5 Jun 1863
Mother*Barbara Swanson1 b. bt 1796 - 1801, d. b 5 Jun 1863
Relationship3rd great-aunt of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Margaret Swanson was christened on 19 July 1822 at Thurso, Caithness, .1,2 She was the daughter of David Swanson and Barbara Swanson.1

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search on website for children of David Swanson & Barbara, Caithness on 1 Aug 01.
  2. [S24] OPR Index "OPR Index fiche for Caithness at Peterborough FHC. Children for David Swanson/Barbara Swanson."

Margaret Swanson1

F, b. circa 1811, d. 11 January 1886
Margaret Swanson|b. c 1811\nd. 11 Jan 1886|p75.htm#i2048|George Swanson|d. b 11 Jan 1886|p74.htm#i2147|Elizabeth McAdie|b. bt 1766 - 1771\nd. b 11 Jan 1886|p44.htm#i2148|||||||||||||
Father*George Swanson2 d. b 11 Jan 1886
Mother*Elizabeth McAdie2 b. bt 1766 - 1771, d. b 11 Jan 1886
     Margaret Swanson was born circa 1809 at Watten, Caithness, .3 She was born circa 1811 at Watten, Caithness, .4 She was born circa 1811 at Watten, Caithness, .5 She was born circa 1811 at Dunn, Watten, Caithness, .6 She was the daughter of George Swanson and Elizabeth McAdie.2 Marriage banns for Margaret Swanson and George Bain were published on 12 July 1833 at Watten, Caithness, ; George Bain in South Dun & Margaret Swanson there both in this parish were contracted in order to Marriage, & after the proclamation of Banns for three several Sabbaths, published here in the usual place & manner and no objections offered, their Marriage was solemnized on the 2'd day of August 1833.1,7 Margaret Swanson and George Bain lived on 12 July 1833 at South Dun, Watten, Caithness, .7 As of 2 August 1833,her married name was Bain.8,9 Margaret Swanson married George Bain, son of Kenneth Bain and Christian Water, on 2 August 1833 at Watten, Caithness, ; George Bain in South Dun & Margaret Swanson there both in this parish were contracted in order to Marriage, & after the proclamation of Banns for three several Sabbaths, published here in the usual place & manner and no objections offered, their Marriage was solemnized on the 2'd day of August 1833.8,9,7 As of before 1836,her married name was Bain.1 Margaret Swanson and George Bain appeared in the 1841 census at Dunn, Watten, Caithness, . When they were living next door to Margaret's mother, Elizabeth McAdie. Also in the house was a 30-year-old Colin McRae, an agricultural labourer.10,11 She was listed as a member of the household of George Bain in the 1851 census at Hill of Forss, Thurso, Caithness, .4,12 As of 30 April 1858, Margaret Swanson was also known as Margaret Swanson.13 Her daughter Christina married John Groat on 30 April 1858 at Thurso, Caithness, ; after banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland by W Ross Taylor, Minister. The witnesses were Alexander McKAy and James McAdie.13 She was listed as a member of the household of George Bain in the 1861 census at Hilleclay, Thurso, Caithness, ,, when the family of four was living in two rooms.6 Her son Kennith married Bathia Thomson on 27 September 1867 at Mid Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland by Peter McLaren, minister of Fraserburgh. The witnesses were Alexander Thomson and John Ross.14,15 Her daughter Christina died on 19 February 1869 at Achingill, Thurso, Caithness, , at age 30; at 10.00 pm. The cause of death was acute phthisis which had lasted 2 months; certified by James Mill, surgeon and registered by her brother George.16 Her son George married Catherine Campbell on 10 September 1869 at Thurso, Caithness, ; after banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland. The Minister was ? Taylor and the witnesses were John Campbell and Margaret Bain.17 She was listed as a member of the household of George Bain in the 1871 census at House in Gothigill, Olrig, Caithness, ,, when the family of five were living in two rooms with lodgers, Robert McKay and Andrew Bruce, living in a further room.5 Margaret Swanson and George Bain lived before 8 March 1876 at Gothigill, Olrig, Caithness, .18 Her daughter Margaret died on 8 March 1876 at Gothigill, Olrig, Caithness, , at age 32; at 3.00 pm. The cause of death was supposed phthisis pulmonalis which had lasted for several years. There was not immediate medical attendant and the death was not certified. It was registered by her father, George.18 She was listed as a member of the household of George Bain in the 1881 census at Bower, Caithness, .3 Margaret Swanson died on 11 January 1886 at Auchingills, Thurso, Caithness, ; at 8.00 pm. The cause of death was chronic bronchitis which had lasted 2 months; certified by P C Arnott, physician & surgeon in Thurson and registered by her son-in-law, John Groat.8,2 As of 1901, Margaret Swanson was also known as Margaret McAdie.8

Family

George Bain b. 17 Nov 1808, d. 3 Mar 1901
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] OPR "OPR index entry."
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, 1886 death certificate for Margaret Bain m.s. Swanson, Thurson, Caithness; Rd 41, No 3 of 1886.
  3. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 3, page 13.
  4. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census for Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, Ed 4, page 8.
  5. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Olrig, Caithness, Rd 39, Ed 3, page 9.
  6. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census for Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, Ed 2, page 8.
  7. [S9] OPR "1833 OPR marriage for George Bain & Margaret Swanson, Watten, Caithness; Rd 42/0030 0127."
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1901, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, No 8 of 1901. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, scotlandspeople index entry for marriage of George Bain & Margaret Swanson.
  10. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841 census for Watten, Caithness; Rd 42, Ed 4, page 3.
  11. [S22] 1841 Census, 1841 census for Watten, Caithness; Rd 42/00, Ed 004/00, page 3.
  12. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census for Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41/00, Ed 9/00, page 8.
  13. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1858 marriage certificate for Christina Bain & John Groat, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, No 8 of 1858.
  14. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census transcript and index; Parish: Fraserburgh; ED: 3; Page: 27; Line: 22.
  15. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1867 marriage certificate for Kenneth Bain & Bathia Thomson; 1867     BAIN     KENNETH     THOMSON     BATHIA     FRASERBURGH     /ABERDEEN     196/00 0022.
  16. [S2] Death Certificate, 1869 death certificate for Christina Groat m.s. Bain, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, No 19 of 1869.
  17. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1869 marriage certificate for George Bain & Catherine Campbell, Thurso, Caithness; Rd 41, No 20 of 1869.
  18. [S2] Death Certificate, 1876 death certificate for Margaret Bain, Olrig, Caithness; Rd 39, No 12 of 1876.

Margaret Ann Swanson1

F, b. 17 March 1864, d. 5 October 1950
Margaret Ann Swanson|b. 17 Mar 1864\nd. 5 Oct 1950|p75.htm#i906|Magnus Swanson|b. 27 Sep 1814\nd. 18 Jan 1881|p75.htm#i214|Catherine McLeod|b. c 1839\nd. 25 May 1915|p52.htm#i900|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|Alexander McLeod|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p52.htm#i904|Elizabeth Miller|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p55.htm#i905|
Father*Magnus Swanson2 b. 27 Sep 1814, d. 18 Jan 1881
Mother*Catherine McLeod2 b. c 1839, d. 25 May 1915
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Margaret Ann Swanson was born on 17 March 1864 at Heiton, Bower, Caithness, ; at 7:00 am.1 She was the daughter of Magnus Swanson and Catherine McLeod.2 Margaret Ann Swanson was born circa 1866 at Bower, Caithness, .3 She was born circa 1867 at Bower, Caithness, .2 She was listed in the 1871 census at Gallowhill, Hill of Ness & Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, ,, when the family of 8 were living in 4 rooms.4 She was a scholar on 3 April 1871 at Wick, Caithness, .4 Her parent Magnus Swanson died on 18 January 1881 at Moray Street, Pultneytown, Wick, Caithness, , at age 66; at 11:30 pm. The cause of death was chronic cystitis 3 years ; certified by John Alexander, Physician and Surgeon.5 Margaret Ann Swanson appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1881 census at 17 Moray Street, Wick, Caithness, .2 As of 3 April 1881, Margaret Ann Swanson was also known as Margaret Swanson.2 She appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1901 census at 14 W Newington Pl, Edinburgh, ,, the family were living in 3 rooms.3 Margaret Ann Swanson was a housekeeper (at home) on 31 March 1901 at 14 W Newington Pl, Edinburgh, .3 She lived before 5 October 1950 at 5 Comiston Terrace, Edinburgh, .6 She died on 5 October 1950 at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, , at age 86; at 11.00 am. The cause of death was strangulated femoral hernia, herniotomy & auricular fibrillation; certified by Deirdrie MM Gillies MD.6

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1864 birth certificate, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, No 16 of 1864. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 census CD, Rd 43, Ed 8, page 40.
  3. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census, Newington, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, Ed 64, page 13. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  4. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Wick, Caithness;.
  5. [S2] Death Certificate, 1881 death certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 18 of 1881. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  6. [S2] Death Certificate, 1950 death certificate, George Square, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, No 1359 of 1950. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Mary Ann Swanson1

F, b. 11 March 1876
Mary Ann Swanson|b. 11 Mar 1876|p75.htm#i937|Francis Swanson|b. 29 Jul 1836\nd. 10 Jun 1913|p74.htm#i919|Ann Key|b. c 1849\nd. 9 Apr 1879|p41.htm#i929|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|George Key|b. c 1816\nd. a 3 Apr 1881|p41.htm#i932|Barbara Wilson|d. b 29 Oct 1869|p86.htm#i933|
Father*Francis Swanson1 b. 29 Jul 1836, d. 10 Jun 1913
Mother*Ann Key1 b. c 1849, d. 9 Apr 1879
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Mary Ann Swanson was born in 1876 at Monikie, Forfar, .1 She was born on 11 March 1876 at Guildie, Monikie, Forfar, ; at 3:30 am.2 She was the daughter of Francis Swanson and Ann Key.1 Mary Ann Swanson appeared in the household of George Key in the 1881 census at Guildie, Monikie, Forfar, ,, a crofter of 6 acres.3 Mary Ann Swanson was a general servant on 5 April 1891 at 12 Forfar Road, Dundee, Forfar, .4 Sheappeared in the 1891 census at 12 Forfar Road, Dundee, Forfar, ,, in the 4 room household of Alexander Caird, a tailor & clothier, employing staff. The household consisted of Alexander, his wife and 6 children, a lodger and Mary Ann.4

Citations

  1. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  2. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1876 birth certificate, Monikie, Forfar; Rd 311, No 9 of 1876. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 Census CD, Monikie, Forfar; Rd 311, Ed 4, page 1.
  4. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census, Dundee, Forfar; Rd 282/04, Ed 26, page 18. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Thomas Swanson1

M, b. 8 October 1801
Thomas Swanson|b. 8 Oct 1801|p75.htm#i211|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson1 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray1 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Relationship3rd great-uncle of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Thomas Swanson was baptized on 8 October 1801 at Wick, Caithness, .1 He was the son of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.1

Citations

  1. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Father: William Swanson, Mother: Elizabeth Murray.

Thomas Swanson1

M
     Thomas Swanson witnessed the christening of Alexander Swanson on 31 October 1817 at Clategvey, Thurso, Caithness, ; Alexander l s to David Swanson farm serv't at Clategvey by Barbara Swanson. W's Thos Swanson & Francis Swanson.2,3,1

Citations

  1. [S9] OPR "Thurso OPR Rd 41/3 - transcript of microfilm at GRO(S)."
  2. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search on website for children of David Swanson & Barbara, Caithness on 1 Aug 01.
  3. [S24] OPR Index "OPR Index fiche for Caithness at Peterborough FHC. Children for David Swanson/Barbara Swanson."

Thomas Swanson1

M, b. circa 1886
Thomas Swanson|b. c 1886|p75.htm#i942|Kenneth Swanson|b. 16 Jun 1842\nd. 26 Jul 1894|p75.htm#i765|Christina McKay|b. c 1855\nd. a 26 Jul 1894|p50.htm#i923|George Swanson|b. c 1796\nd. 14 Aug 1861|p74.htm#i916|Helen Bain|b. 5 Feb 1813\nd. 11 Feb 1890|p4.htm#i209|Thomas McKay|b. c 1809|p50.htm#i924|Ann Sutherland|b. c 1819|p73.htm#i925|
Father*Kenneth Swanson1 b. 16 Jun 1842, d. 26 Jul 1894
Mother*Christina McKay1 b. c 1855, d. a 26 Jul 1894
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Thomas Swanson was born circa 1886 at Halkirk, Caithness, .1 He was the son of Kenneth Swanson and Christina McKay.1 Thomas Swanson appeared in the household of Kenneth Swanson in the 1891 census at Bunachie, Halkirk, Caithness, ,, 3 rooms with 1 or more windows.1 Thomas Swanson was a scholar on 5 April 1891 at Halkirk, Caithness, .1 His parent Kenneth Swanson died on 26 July 1894 at Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, , at age 52; at 9:00 am. The cause of death was rheumatic fever 5 days, acute endocarditis, cartified by J Kay Fomery[?] MBCM.2

Citations

  1. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 Census, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, Ed 3, page 6. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, 1894 Death Certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37/A0, No 24 of 1894. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

William Swanson1

M, b. before 27 November 1782, d. before 31 March 1851
ChartsMaternal ancestors
Relationship3rd great-grandfather of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     William Swanson was born before 27 November 1782.2 He lived on 27 November 1798 at Dunnet, Caithness, .3 A contract for the marriage of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray was signed on 27 November 1798 at Dunnet, Caithness, ; William Swanson is Syster parish of Dunnet and Elisabeth Murray in Tain were matrimonially contracted on the 27th Nov.3,1 William Swanson witnessed the baptism of his grand-daughter Elizabeth Calder on 11 January 1844 at Bower, Caithness, ; Elizabeth lawful daughter of Marcus Calder & Marg't Swanson in Kirk was born 5th Jan'y and Bap'd 11th Do Wits W'm Swanson, Eliza Murray, Isobel Bain, Marg't Calder.4,5 William Swanson died before 31 March 1851.1,6,7 He was farmer before 10 December 1881.1

Family

Elizabeth Murray b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Death Certificate, Margaret Calder's death certificate. No 25 of 1881. Rd 034, Bower, Caithness.
  2. [S30] Calculation from known event,Calculated from date of marriage.
  3. [S9] OPR "Olrig OPR 039/1 (page 552). Transcript of film in GROS."
  4. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Trawl of Bower OPR Batch Number 7114818. Downloaded 8/4/01.
  5. [S9] OPR "Bower OPR; Rd 34."
  6. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1857 Marriage certificate, Halkirk, Caithness; Rd 37, No 14 of 1857. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  7. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 7, schedule 23. Transcrobed from LDS microfilm No 1041493.
  8. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  9. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Father: William Swanson, Mother: Elizabeth Murray.
  10. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Search: Caithness, Scotland
    Birth/Christening Margaret Swanson 1812 +/- 10 years, Wick, Caithness.

William Swanson1

M, b. 20 May 1860, d. 27 January 1909
William Swanson|b. 20 May 1860\nd. 27 Jan 1909|p75.htm#i901|Magnus Swanson|b. 27 Sep 1814\nd. 18 Jan 1881|p75.htm#i214|Catherine McLeod|b. c 1839\nd. 25 May 1915|p52.htm#i900|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|Alexander McLeod|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p52.htm#i904|Elizabeth Miller|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p55.htm#i905|
Father*Magnus Swanson1 b. 27 Sep 1814, d. 18 Jan 1881
Mother*Catherine McLeod1 b. c 1839, d. 25 May 1915
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     William Swanson was born at Bower, Caithness, .2 He was born on 20 May 1860 at Heiton, Bower, Caithness, ; at 8:45 am.3 He was the son of Magnus Swanson and Catherine McLeod.1 He was listed in the 1861 census at Heacken, Bower, Caithness, .4 William Swanson was born circa 1863 at Bower, Caithness, .5 He was born circa 1864 at Wick, Caithness, .6 He was listed in the 1871 census at Gallowhill, Hill of Ness & Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, ,, when the family of 8 were living in 4 rooms.7 He was a scholar on 3 April 1871 at Wick, Caithness, .7 He witnessed the death of Magnus Swanson on 18 January 1881 at Moray Street, Pultneytown, Wick, Caithness, ; at 11:30 pm. The cause of death was chronic cystitis 3 years ; certified by John Alexander, Physician and Surgeon.1 William Swanson appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1881 census at 17 Moray Street, Wick, Caithness, .5 William Swanson was a carter on 3 April 1881 at Wick, Caithness, .5 He witnessed the death of Agnes Swanson on 21 March 1891 at 8 Prospect Terrace, Edinburgh, ; at 5:20 am. The cause of death was phthisis pulmonaris, certified by William Keiller LRCSE.8 William Swanson appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1891 census at Flat 8/1 Prospect Ter, Edinburgh, ,, the family were living in 2 rooms.6 William Swanson was a labourer (brewery) on 5 April 1891 at Edinburgh, .6 He appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1901 census at 14 W Newington Pl, Edinburgh, ,, the family were living in 3 rooms.2 William Swanson was a brewery worker on 31 March 1901 at Edinburgh, .2 He was a brewery labourer before 27 January 1909 at Edinburgh, .9 He died on 27 January 1909 at 31 Oxford Street, Edinburgh, , at age 48; at 5:20 pm. The cause of death was chronic bronchitis & asthma; dilation of heart; dropsy 10 days, as certified by A C Ainslie MD.9

Citations

  1. [S2] Death Certificate, 1881 death certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 18 of 1881. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census, Newington, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, Ed 64, page 13. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1860 Birth certificate; Bower, Caithness; Rd 34n No 25 of 1860. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  4. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census index and transcript, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 5, page 9.
  5. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 census CD, Rd 43, Ed 8, page 40.
  6. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census, Canongate, Edinburgh; Rd 685/3, Ed 45, page 8. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  7. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Wick, Caithness;.
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1891 Death Certificate, Canongate, Edinburgh; Rd 685/03, No 209 of 1891. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S2] Death Certificate, 1909 death certificate, Newington, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, No 78 of 1909. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

William Swanson1

M, b. 13 January 1800, d. 24 February 1873
William Swanson|b. 13 Jan 1800\nd. 24 Feb 1873|p75.htm#i911|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|||||||||||||
Father*William Swanson1 b. b 27 Nov 1782, d. b 31 Mar 1851
Mother*Elizabeth Murray1 b. c 1777, d. b 3 Dec 1857
Relationship3rd great-uncle of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     William Swanson was christened on 13 January 1800 at Dunnet, Caithness, .1 He was the son of William Swanson and Elizabeth Murray.1 William Swanson was born circa 1805 at Dunnet, Caithness, .2 He was born circa 1806 at Dunnet, Caithness, .3 He was born circa 1809 at Dunnet, Caithness, .4 He was a farmer of 45 acres employing 1 in 1 outd with a boy on 31 March 1851 at Todholes of Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .3 He appeared in the 1851 census at Todholes of Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .3 A contract for the marriage of William Swanson and Margaret Murray was signed on 10 December 1853 at Bower, Caithness, ; William Swanson residing in this Parish and Margaret Murray in the Parish of Wick were matrimonially contracted on the 10th December 1853. Witnesses John Murray and Magnus Swanson.1,5 William Swanson was a farmer on 13 December 1853 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .6 He married Margaret Murray, daughter of Thomas Murray and Margaret Gilbertson, on 13 December 1853 at Wick, Caithness, , The were married by Rev Mr Campbell. The witnesses were Donald Mowat in Bower and John Murray Wick.6 William Swanson was a farmer of 40 acres employing 2 servants on 8 April 1861 at Toad Holes, Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .2 He and Margaret Murray appeared in the 1861 census at Toad Holes, Lyth, Bower, Caithness, ,, when they and two servants were living in 2 rooms.2 William Swanson left a will on 6 September 1867 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .7 He was a farmer of 51 acres on 3 April 1871 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .4 He and Margaret Murray appeared in the 1871 census at Barrock House, Lyth, Bower, Caithness, ,, when they and two servants were living in three rooms.4 William Swanson was a farmer before 24 February 1873 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, .8 He died on 24 February 1873 at Lyth, Bower, Caithness, , at age 73; at 6:30 pm. The cause of death was chronic cystitis 7 years; enlargement of the [?] and inflamation of the kidney 6 weeks, certified by D M Sutherland MD.8 He was buried after 24 February 1873 at Dunnet Churchyard, Dunnet, Caithness, ; Gravestone No 156. Inscription reads: "Wm Swanson fr Lyth Bower 24.2.1873 73."9 His estate was confirmed on 10 April 1873 at Wick, Caithness, .7

Family

Margaret Murray b. c 1821, d. 25 Feb 1904

Citations

  1. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople index entry.
  2. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census for Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 4, page 10.
  3. [S15] 1851 Census, 1851 census, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 7, schedule 22. Transcrobed from LDS microfilm No 1041493.
  4. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, Ed 4, pages 7 & 8.
  5. [S9] OPR "Bower OPR; Rd 34."
  6. [S9] OPR "1853 OPR marriage for William Swanson & Margaret Murray; 13/12/1853     SWANSON     WILLIAM     MARGARET MURRAY/     M     WICK     /CAITHNESS     043/00 0050 0393."
  7. [S29] Wills & Inventories: Will reference SC14/40/9 downloaded from www.scottishdocuments.com.
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1873 death certificate, Bower, Caithness; Rd 34, No 4 of 1873. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S40] AS Cowper & I Ross, Caithness MIs, Caithness MIs Volume 1 page 61.

Margaret Sym1

F, b. circa 1811
     Margaret Sym was born circa 1811 at St Quivox, Ayrshire, .2 She was born circa 1813.3 She married Bryce Aitken on 17 August 1834 at Irvine, Ayrshire, .1,4 As of 17 August 1834,her married name was Aitken.1,4 Margaret Sym and Bryce Aitken appeared in the 1851 census at Kilwinning, Ayrshire, .3 As of 31 March 1851, Margaret Sym was also known as Mary.3 She and Bryce Aitken appeared in the 1861 census at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, .2

Family

Bryce Aitken b. c 1813
Children

Citations

  1. [S41] Marna Fielding, "Marna," e-mail to Self, from family group record sent by Marna on 28 Jan 2004.
  2. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census index from EAFHS; Rd 597, Ed 24, page 9.
  3. [S8] 1861 Census, 1851 census index from EAFHS; 1851/599/526/9/17/5.
  4. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), IGI extracted entry.
  5. [S12] International Genealogical Index (IGI), IGI patron submission.

Adam Scobie1

M, b. 1870
Adam Scobie|b. 1870|p75.htm#i2830|Archibald Scobie|b. 24 Aug 1836\nd. 10 Feb 1921|p67.htm#i2725|Jane Tait|b. c 1847\nd. a 2 Apr 1911|p76.htm#i2826|John Scobbie|b. 9 Jul 1802\nd. 4 Aug 1852|p66.htm#i563|Elizabeth McBlain|b. c 1802\nd. 19 Oct 1858|p46.htm#i2720|Adam Tait|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p76.htm#i2827|Catherine McCabe|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p46.htm#i2828|
Father*Archibald Scobie1 b. 24 Aug 1836, d. 10 Feb 1921
Mother*Jane Tait1 b. c 1847, d. a 2 Apr 1911
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Adam Scobie was born circa 1869 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 He was born in 1870 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .2 As of 1870, Adam Scobie was also known as Adam Tait.2 He was the son of Archibald Scobie and Jane Tait.1 He was listed as a member of the household of Robert Tait in the 1871 census at Main Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, .3 He was listed in the 1881 census at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 Adam Scobie was a scholar on 3 April 1881 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 He was listed as a member of the household of Archibald Scobie in the 1891 census at 64 Whitehall St, Maybole, Ayrshire, .4 Adam Scobie was a shoemaker, sprigger on 6 April 1891 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .4

Citations

  1. [S7] 1881 Census, 1881 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 6; Line: 4; Roll CSSCT1881_193; Year: 1881.
  2. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople birth index entries for Tait children, born Maybole, Ayrshire, 1867-1881.
  3. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census index & transcript for Maybole, Ayrshire; Source Citation: Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 19.
  4. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 33; Line: 15; Roll CSSCT1891_212; Year: 1891.

Archibald Scobie1

M, b. 1867, d. 24 June 1926
Archibald Scobie|b. 1867\nd. 24 Jun 1926|p75.htm#i2829|Archibald Scobie|b. 24 Aug 1836\nd. 10 Feb 1921|p67.htm#i2725|Jane Tait|b. c 1847\nd. a 2 Apr 1911|p76.htm#i2826|John Scobbie|b. 9 Jul 1802\nd. 4 Aug 1852|p66.htm#i563|Elizabeth McBlain|b. c 1802\nd. 19 Oct 1858|p46.htm#i2720|Adam Tait|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p76.htm#i2827|Catherine McCabe|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p46.htm#i2828|
Father*Archibald Scobie1 b. 24 Aug 1836, d. 10 Feb 1921
Mother*Jane Tait1 b. c 1847, d. a 2 Apr 1911
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Archibald Scobie was born circa 1863 at Dailly, Ayrshire, .2 He was born circa 1867 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 He was born in 1867 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .3 As of 1867, Archibald Scobie was also known as Archibald Scobie Tait.4 He was the son of Archibald Scobie and Jane Tait.1 He was listed as a member of the household of Robert Tait in the 1871 census at Main Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, .5 Archibald Scobie was a scholar on 3 April 1871 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .5 He was listed in the 1881 census at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 He was an apprentice currier on 3 April 1881 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 He was listed as a member of the household of Archibald Scobie in the 1891 census at 64 Whitehall St, Maybole, Ayrshire, .2 Archibald Scobie was a currier on 6 April 1891 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .2 He lived on 30 December 1897 at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, .6 He was a currier (journeyman) on 30 December 1897 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .6 He married Mary Murphy on 30 December 1897 at The Roman Catholic Church, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Roman Catholic Church by Joseph Hogan RC Clergyman. The witnesses were Peter McEwan and Kate Callachan.7,6 Archibald Scobie was a currier on 1 April 1901 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .8 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 11 John Knox St, Maybole, Ayrshire, .8 He was a currier in the shoemaking industry on 2 April 1911 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .9 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 10 Drumellan St, Maybole, Ayrshire, ,, when the family of seven was living in three rooms.9 He registered the death of his father Archibald Scobie on 10 February 1921 at 64 Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; at 1pm. The cause of death was cardiac failure which had lasted for 15 minutes. His death was certified by Hugh Girvan MD who examined the body, and registered by his son, Archibald.10 Archibald Scobie lived on 10 February 1921 at 12 Drumellan Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, .10 He and Mary Murphy lived on 22 October 1924 at 12 Drumellan Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, .11 His daughter Jane married Arthur McCann on 22 October 1924 at The Roman Catholic Church, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Roman Catholic Church by Michael Carey RC Clergyman, Maybole. The witnesses were Matthew McCann and Mary Scobie.12,13,11 Archibald Scobie was a currier (journeyman) on 24 June 1926 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .12 He and Mary Murphy lived on 24 June 1926 at 12 Drumellon Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, .12 Archibald Scobie died on 24 June 1926 at 12 Drumellon Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; at 9.45am. The cause of death was cancer of the stomach which had lasted several months. His reath was certified by James Rennie MBChB and registered by his son-in-law, Arthur McCann.12

Family

Mary Murphy b. c 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] 1881 Census, 1881 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 6; Line: 4; Roll CSSCT1881_193; Year: 1881.
  2. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 33; Line: 15; Roll CSSCT1891_212; Year: 1891.
  3. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople birth index entriesfor Tait children, born Maybole, Ayrshire, 1867-1881.
  4. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople birth index entries for Tait children, born Maybole, Ayrshire, 1867-1881.
  5. [S8] 1861 Census, 1861 census index & transcript for Maybole, Ayrshire; Source Citation: Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 19.
  6. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1897 marriage certificate for Archibald Scobie & Mary Murphy; 1897     SCOBIE     ARCHIBALD     MURPHY     MARY     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 0045.
  7. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1899 birth certificate for Robert Scobie, Maybole, Ayrshire; Rd 506/00, No 42 of 1899.
  8. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 2; Page: 10; Line: 15; Roll CSSCT1901_232; Year: 1901.
  9. [S66] 1911 Census, 1911 census for Maybole, Ayrshire; 1911     SCOBIE     ARCHIBALD     M     43     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 003/00 013.
  10. [S2] Death Certificate, 1921 death certificate for Archibald Scobie, Maybole, Ayrshire; Rd 605/00, No 12 of 1921.
  11. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1924 marriage certificate for JaneScobie & Arthur McCann; 1924     MCCANN     ARTHUR     SCOBIE     JANE     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 0025.     
  12. [S2] Death Certificate, 1926 death certificate for Archibald Scobie, Maybole, Ayrshire; Rd 605/00, No 42 of 1926.
  13. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople marriage index entry for female Scobie, husband's name Art* McCan*; Maybole, Ayrshire; Rd 605/00, No 25 of 1924.
  14. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople death index entry 1992     SCOBIE     MARY     MURPHY     MALONE     F     85     MAYBOLE     /SOUTH AYRSHIRE     683/00 0003.

Jane Scobie1

F, b. 1872, d. 1 June 1939
Jane Scobie|b. 1872\nd. 1 Jun 1939|p75.htm#i2831|Archibald Scobie|b. 24 Aug 1836\nd. 10 Feb 1921|p67.htm#i2725|Jane Tait|b. c 1847\nd. a 2 Apr 1911|p76.htm#i2826|John Scobbie|b. 9 Jul 1802\nd. 4 Aug 1852|p66.htm#i563|Elizabeth McBlain|b. c 1802\nd. 19 Oct 1858|p46.htm#i2720|Adam Tait|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p76.htm#i2827|Catherine McCabe|d. b 4 Jun 1880|p46.htm#i2828|
Father*Archibald Scobie1 b. 24 Aug 1836, d. 10 Feb 1921
Mother*Jane Tait1 b. c 1847, d. a 2 Apr 1911
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Jane Scobie was born circa 1872 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 She was born in 1872 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .2 As of 1872, Jane Scobie was also known as Jeanie Scobie Tait.2 She was the daughter of Archibald Scobie and Jane Tait.1 She was listed in the 1881 census at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 Jane Scobie was a scholar on 3 April 1881 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .1 She lived on 7 June 1889 at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, .3 She was a shoe factory worker on 7 June 1889 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .3 As of 7 June 1889,her married name was Jane Murray.4,5 She married John Murray, son of Isabella McFarlane, on 7 June 1889 at Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland by W D Glendinning, Maybole Free Church. The witnesses were David Short and Elizabeth Cochrane.5,3 She was listed as a member of the household of Archibald Scobie in the 1891 census at 64 Whitehall St, Maybole, Ayrshire, .4 Jane Scobie was a tanner's wife on 1 April 1901 at Maybole, Ayrshire, .6 She was listed as a member of the household of John Murray in the 1901 census at 62 Whitehall St, Maybole, Ayrshire, .6 As of 2 April 1911, Jane Scobie was also known as Jeanie Murray.7 She and John Murray appeared in the 1911 census at 60 Whitehall, Maybole, Ayrshire, ,, when the family of nine was living in three rooms.7 Her husband John died between 3 April 1911 and 16 July 1920.8,9 Her son Archibald married Jane Stevenson Peebles on 4 August 1916 at West Parish Church Manse, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland by Alex Williamson, Minister of West, Maybole. The witnesses were William Murray and Elizabeth Peebles.10,11 Her son Archibald died on 3 May 1917 at France & Flanders, , at age 27; killed in action.12 Her daughter Mary married William Barr on 16 July 1920 at Town Hall, Maybole, Ayrshire, ; after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland by Alex Williamson, Minister of West Maybole. The witnesses were Robert Barr and Isa Murray.9 Jane Scobie died on 1 June 1939 at Meadowpark Cottages, Bargany, Dailly, Ayrshire, ; at 5.50pm. The cause of death was gastric carcinoma which had lasted 2 years. Her death was certified by W J Scade MBChB, Girvan; and registered by her son, Thomas.8

Family

John Murray b. c 1863, d. bt 3 Apr 1911 - 16 Jul 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] 1881 Census, 1881 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 6; Line: 4; Roll CSSCT1881_193; Year: 1881.
  2. [S35] Scotlands People, online http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Scotlandspeople birth index entries for Tait children, born Maybole, Ayrshire, 1867-1881.
  3. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1889 marriage certificate for Jane Scobie & John Murray; 1889     MURRAY     JOHN     SCOBIE     JANE     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 0009.
  4. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 33; Line: 15; Roll CSSCT1891_212; Year: 1891.
  5. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1889 birth certificate for Archibald Murray, Maybole, Ayrshire; Rd 605/00, No 179 of 1889.
  6. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census index & transcript; Parish: Maybole; ED: 1; Page: 25; Line: 10; Roll CSSCT1901_232; Year: 1901.
  7. [S66] 1911 Census, 1911 census for Maybole, Ayrshire; 1911     MURRAY     JEANIE     F     38     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 001/00 002.
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1939 death certificate for Jeanie Murray, m.s. Scobie, Dailly, Ayrshire; Rd 585/00, No 11 of 1939.
  9. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1920 marriage certificate for Mary Murray & William Barr; 1920     BARR     WILLIAM     MURRAY     MARY TAIT     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 0018.
  10. [S39] Commonwealth War Graves Commission, online http://www.cwgc.org, Commonwealth War Graves Commission Roll of Honour http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=779108
  11. [S4] Marriage Certificate, 1916 marriage certificate for Archibald Murray & Jane Peebles; 1916     MURRAY     ARCHIBALD     PEEBLES     JANE     MAYBOLE     /AYR     605/00 0023.
  12. [S55] Unknown record type of unknown name of person "Soldiers Died in the Great War database © Naval and Military Press Ltd 2010."

William Scobie1

M, b. 5 August 1863, d. 8 March 1908
William Scobie|b. 5 Aug 1863\nd. 8 Mar 1908|p75.htm#i979|William Scobie|b. 1 Jan 1824\nd. 3 Oct 1875|p68.htm#i960|Elizabeth Jones|b. c 1831\nd. 26 Jan 1877|p40.htm#i972|James Scobie|b. 15 Jan 1798\nd. 24 Feb 1860|p67.htm#i566|Elizabeth Craig|b. 16 Aug 1801\nd. 16 Feb 1886|p18.htm#i961|John Jones|d. b 26 Jan 1877|p40.htm#i980|Annie Howatson|d. b 26 Jan 1877|p37.htm#i981|
Father*William Scobie2 b. 1 Jan 1824, d. 3 Oct 1875
Mother*Elizabeth Jones2 b. c 1831, d. 26 Jan 1877
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     William Scobie was born on 5 August 1863 at Hurlford, Ayrshire, ; at 10:50 am.2,1 He was the son of William Scobie and Elizabeth Jones.2 He was listed as a member of the household of William Scobie in the 1871 census at Mauchline Rd, Keirs Ho, Riccarton, Ayrshire, .3 William Scobie was a scholar on 3 April 1871 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, .3 His parent William Scobie died on 3 October 1875 at Hurlford, Ayrshire, , at age 51; at 11:45 am. The cause of death was abscess of the wall of the chest implicating the lung - 3 months; certified by William Baxter, Surgeon, Crookedholm and registered by his son James.4 His parent Elizabeth Jones died on 26 January 1877 at Hurlford, Riccarton, Ayrshire, ; at 0:10 am. The cause of death was cancer of the uterus 1 year; certified by William Baxter, surgeon and registered by her son James.5 William Scobie appeared in the household of James Scobie in the 1881 census at Mauchline Road, Hurlford, Ayrshire, .2 As of 3 April 1881, William Scobie was also known as William Scobbie.2 He was a coal miner on 3 April 1881 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, .2 He married Ann Fulton on 20 February 1885 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, .6 William Scobie registered the death of his brother James Scobie on 19 August 1886 at The Infirmary, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, ; at 2:25 pm. The cause of death was peritonitis; certified by A D Macfarlane MD and registered by his brother William.7 William Scobie registered the death of his brother John Scobbie on 30 May 1887 at Academy Street, Hurlford, Ayrshire, ; the cause of death was tubercular diarrhoea which had lasted 4 months; certified by John Beveridge MB CM Crookedholm and registered by his brother William.8 William Scobie was a coal miner on 6 April 1891 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, .9 He and Ann Fultonappeared in the 1891 census at Cadgers Road, Hurlford, Riccarton, Ayrshire, .9 William Scobie was a coal miner on 1 April 1901 at Riccarton, Ayrshire, .10 He and Ann Fulton appeared in the 1901 census at Academy Street, Hurlford, Riccarton, Ayrshire, .10 William Scobie died on 8 March 1908 at Braehead Cottage, Hurlford, Ayrshire, , at age 44; The cause of death was lobar pneumonia which had lasted 6 days. His death was certified by N McInnes MBChB and registered by his son James.11,12 He was buried on 8 March 1908 at Riccarton Cemetery, Riccarton, Ayrshire, .6

Family

Ann Fulton b. c 1864, d. 19 Oct 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1863 birth certificate, Riccarton, Ayrhire; Rd 611, No 158 of 1863. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 Census, Riccarton, Ayrshire; Rd 611, Ed 8A, page 8. From 1881 census CD.
  3. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census & transcript for Riccarton, Ayrshire; Rd 611, Ed 5, page 31.
  4. [S2] Death Certificate, 1875 death certificate, Riccarton, Ayrshire; Rd 611, No 86 of 1875. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  5. [S2] Death Certificate, 1877 death certificate, Riccarton, Ayrshire; Rd 611, No 14 of 1877. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  6. [S34] E-mail from.
  7. [S2] Death Certificate, 1886 death certificate, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire; Rd 597, No 349 of 1886. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1887 death certificate for John Scobie; 1887     SCOBIE     JOHN     JONES           M     34     HURLFORD     /AYR     611/02 0034.
  9. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census transcript and index; Parish: Riccarton; ED: 1; Page: 35; Line: 23; Roll CSSCT1891_215; Year: 1891.
  10. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census index and transcript; Parish: Riccarton; ED: 1; Page: 14; Line: 22; Roll CSSCT1901_236; Year: 1901.
  11. [S34] E-mail from.
  12. [S2] Death Certificate, 1908 death certificate for William Scobie; 1908     SCOBIE     WILLIAM                 M     43     HURLFORD     /AYR     611/02 0011.
  13. [S66] 1911 Census, 1911 census for Hurlford, Ayrshire; 1911     SCOBIE     ANNIE     F     46     HURLFORD     /AYR     611/02 001/00 008.

Janet Smith1

F, d. before 7 February 1903
     Janet Smith married Robert Falconer.2 Her married name was Falconer.2 Janet Smith was also known as Joan Craig.2 She died before 7 February 1903.2

Family

Robert Falconer d. b 7 Feb 1903
Child

Citations

  1. [S9] OPR "1854 OPR marriage for Clementina Templeton & James Falconer; Abbey, Renfrewshire 1854 OPR marriages; OPR 559/0090 0585."
  2. [S2] Death Certificate, 1903 death certificate, Morningside, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, No 80 of 1903. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

Samuel Stewart1

M, b. circa 1896
Samuel Stewart|b. c 1896|p75.htm#i3059|James Stewart||p72.htm#i2787|Margaret Fulton|b. c 1878|p30.htm#i2785|||||||Fullarton Fulton|b. c 1834\nd. 1899|p30.htm#i2777|Elizabeth Muir|b. 2 Apr 1843\nd. 12 Aug 1916|p57.htm#i2776|
Father*James Stewart2
Mother*Margaret Fulton1,2 b. c 1878
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Samuel Stewart was born circa 1896 at Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, .3 He was the son of James Stewart and Margaret Fulton.1,2 Samuel Stewart was born on 10 February 1896 at Busbie Row, Crosshouse, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, ; at 8pm.1,2 He was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Muir in the 1901 census at Bushie Row, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, .1 He was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Muir in the 1911 census at 22 Bushie Row, Crosshouse, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, ,, when the family of two was living in two rooms.3 Samuel Stewart was a colliery horekeeper (belowground) on 2 April 1911 at Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, .3 As of 2 April 1911, Samuel Stewart was also known as Samuel Fulton.3

Citations

  1. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census index and transcript for Kilmaurs, Ayrshire; Rd 598, Ed 5, page 11.
  2. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1896 birth certificate for Samuel Stewart, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire; Rd 598/00, No 35 of 1896.
  3. [S66] 1911 Census, 1911 census for Kilmaurs, Ayrshire; 1911     FULTON     ELIZABETH M     F     68     KILMAURS     /AYR     598/00 005/00 004.

Janet Swanson1

F, b. 29 August 1870, d. 23 November 1935
Janet Swanson|b. 29 Aug 1870\nd. 23 Nov 1935|p75.htm#i908|Magnus Swanson|b. 27 Sep 1814\nd. 18 Jan 1881|p75.htm#i214|Catherine McLeod|b. c 1839\nd. 25 May 1915|p52.htm#i900|William Swanson|b. b 27 Nov 1782\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p75.htm#i173|Elizabeth Murray|b. c 1777\nd. b 3 Dec 1857|p58.htm#i174|Alexander McLeod|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p52.htm#i904|Elizabeth Miller|d. a 3 Dec 1857|p55.htm#i905|
Father*Magnus Swanson2 b. 27 Sep 1814, d. 18 Jan 1881
Mother*Catherine McLeod2 b. c 1839, d. 25 May 1915
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Sheena Elizabeth Tait.
     Janet Swanson was born on 29 August 1870 at Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, ; at 3:00 am.1 She was the daughter of Magnus Swanson and Catherine McLeod.2 She was listed in the 1871 census at Gallowhill, Hill of Ness & Gallowhill, Wick, Caithness, ,, when the family of 8 were living in 4 rooms.3 Janet Swanson was born circa 1872 at Wick, Caithness, .4 She was born circa 1872 at Wick, Caithness, .2,5 Her parent Magnus Swanson died on 18 January 1881 at Moray Street, Pultneytown, Wick, Caithness, , at age 66; at 11:30 pm. The cause of death was chronic cystitis 3 years ; certified by John Alexander, Physician and Surgeon.6 Janet Swanson appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1881 census at 17 Moray Street, Wick, Caithness, .2 Janet Swanson was a scholar on 3 April 1881 at 17 Moray Street, Wick, Caithness, .7 As of 3 April 1881, Janet Swanson was also known as Jessie Swanson.2 She appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1891 census at Flat 8/1 Prospect Ter, Edinburgh, ,, the family were living in 2 rooms.4 Janet Swanson was a shopwoman (bakers) on 5 April 1891 at Edinburgh, .4 She appeared in the household of Catherine McLeod in the 1901 census at 14 W Newington Pl, Edinburgh, ,, the family were living in 3 rooms.5 Janet Swanson was a bakers shop-keeper on 31 March 1901 at Edinburgh, .5 She lived before 23 November 1935 at 5 Comiston Terrace, Edinburgh, .8 She died on 23 November 1935 at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, , at age 65; at 8:30 am. The cause of death was malignant ovarian neoplasm (6 months) secondaries in left lung with malignant plural effusion (1 month); certified by John B Borthwick MB.8 Her estate was confirmed on 24 January 1936 at Edinburgh, ; Swanson, Jessie, 5 Comiston Terrrace, Edinburgh, died 23 November 1935 at Edinburgh, intestate. Confirmation Edinburgh, 24 January, to Daniel Swanson, 5 Comiston Terrace aforesaid, her brother, next of kin. Value of Estate, £579:17:7.9

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Certificate, 1870 Birth certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 257 of 1870. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  2. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 census CD, Rd 43, Ed 8, page 40.
  3. [S18] 1871 census, 1871 census for Wick, Caithness;.
  4. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census, Canongate, Edinburgh; Rd 685/3, Ed 45, page 8. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  5. [S28] 1901 Census, 1901 census, Newington, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, Ed 64, page 13. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  6. [S2] Death Certificate, 1881 death certificate, Wick, Caithness; Rd 43, No 18 of 1881. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  7. [S11] 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881 census CD; Rd 43, Ed 8, page 40.
  8. [S2] Death Certificate, 1935 Death certificate, George Square, Edinburgh; Rd 685/05, No 1592 of 1935. Image downloaded from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S23] Index of Confirmations and Inventories, CD.

Evan Tainsh1

M, b. circa 1883
     Evan Tainsh was born circa 1883 at Aberdeen.1 He was listed as a boarder in the household of George Bain in the 1891 census at 14 Hill St, Blythswood, Glasgow, .1

Citations

  1. [S6] 1891 census, 1891 census index & transcript, Blythswood, Glasgow; Parish: Glasgow Barony; ED: 46; Page: 6; Line: 17; Roll CSSCT1891_268; Year: 1891.