Anderson, William Maxwell: looking for his parents and siblings

[helenjean]

William and Mary (nee Wylie), my great grandparents, were married on 23 Oct 1885 at 2 McDougall St Greenock. Both parents were deceased. William's father was John Anderson, occupation Pilot and his mother was Elizabeth (nee Malloy); I have found possible matches in the 1861 and 1871 censuses but the occupation of the head of the household in each case doesn't match. William died in 1928 and his father's occupation is again shown as Pilot (the informant was his daughter Elizabeth, who possibly got that from their marriage certificate - although her mother Mary was still alive - in fact Mary lived until 1954.) Any clues or pointers would be much appreciated. 

[ev]

Hi ,

If you check on the IGI there are these possible references -
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQ7F-S8Q
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQTK-FXK
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQTG-HB3
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQ4X-NHY

ev

[ev]

Would this match up with what you have in 1861/1871 ?

1851 Sir Michael St. , Greenock , Renfrewshire
John Anderson 28 mariner b. Glasgow Lanarkshire
Elizabeth Anderson 27 wife b. Baravullin Argyllshire
John Anderson 4 son b. Greenock Renfrewshire

ev

[ev]

Death record - Elizabeth Anderson 1876
Elizabeth Milloy , wife of John Anderson , deep sea pilot , died at 15 Jamaica Street Greenock on 25th March 1876 , age 52(Greenock Telegraph 27th March 1876)

John Anderson , deep sea pilot , died at 26 W Blackhall Street Greenock on 10th June 1878.
(Greenock Telegraph 11th June 1878)

ev

[helenjean]

Thanks to all: blown away by the quick response... will get back to you soon. These were not the ones I found on census - obviously the Anderson name and the given names are very common. The ones you have supplied are much more likely to bear fruit: the occupation is the key I guess and I'm still very much an amateur! Cheers and thanks once again

[elaine447]

Hi helenjean
have you looked through the inverclyde BMD's in the Greenock Telegraph
Elaine

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0mj9/

[helenjean]

Thanks Elaine  for the link to Inverclyde BMD - what a great resource! I have a lot to learn about where the various shires fit together, but am greatly encouraged now.  Cheers Helenjean

[elaine447]

helenjean
there are also the Directories

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ssj/

[helenjean]

Thanks Elaine: Another great avenue to explore... and more generations to discover.