Stevenson - Gretna Green

[pringlebingo]

Mary Stevenson's father - William Stevenson - was policeman at Gretna Green. Any information would be appreciated Especially his parents!

[CaroleW]

We need some more info as to what timescale is involved here 

When was Mary born?

When and where was William born?

[pringlebingo]

Mary was born 1872 - beyond that I'm lost 

[CaroleW]

1881 census - she was Mary H

Village of Springfield Gretna

William Stevenson 32 police constable b Kirkbean, Kirkcudbrightshire
Jane   32 b England
Mary H   10 b Kirkbean
James 6 b Dumfries
Thomas K 3 b Penpont
Jane A   under 1 Month b Gretna
Gretna ED 1 Page  1 Line 19

You will need to lookup one of their childrens births on Scotlands People to establish Jane's maiden name www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

That will help find their marriage in either England or Scotland

If they married in Scotland - their marriage cert will show both sets of parents names plus mothers maiden name 
If they married in England - it will only show their fathers names and occupations

[pringlebingo]

Thank you
Just remembered that my Gr-Grandmother's book has some information. She's written that he married three times, Jane being the third wife.
His first wife was Mary Heslop who according to Gt Grandma was Mary's mother.
His second wife was ? Kitchen and they had two sons called Thomas and James and his third wifer was Jane ? and they had a son called Andrew.
The Jane "under 1 month" is not mentioned - perhaps she died young?

What do I need to do for William's parents?

[CaroleW]

If only you had included that info in your opening post!!

From the IGI

MARY HYSLOP   Spouse:  WILLIAM STEVENSON     Marriage:  04 DEC 1868   Tinwald, Dumfries

MARY HYSLOP STEVENSON   Birth:  03 JUL 1870   Kirkbean, Kirkcudbright   
Father:  WILLIAM STEVENSON   Mother:  MARY HYSLOP 

Now that you have the date of his marriage - you can check it on SP to get his parents names

[pringlebingo]

Yeah - I'm new and didn't really know what to include!

Just to prove what a novice I am some more - what's SP???

[CaroleW]

This is the only 1861 entry that fits his birthplace

New Abbey Kirkcudbrightshire - all children b Kirkbean


James Stevenson 46 farm servant b Mousald, Dumfriesshire
Jane  43 b Dunscore, Dumfriesshire
John  20
Janet   14
William   12
Jane 11
Samuel  9
Margaret  7
David   4
George 2
New Abbey ED 1 Page  5 Line 10

SP =

You will need to lookup one of their childrens births on Scotlands People to establish Jane's maiden name www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

  

[pringlebingo]

Looks like I need to get some SP credits...


Thank you very much for your help