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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 14 February 13 06:01 GMT (UK) »
Many more thanks everyone for all your time and effort on my behalf....

I found 222 High St in the 1863 Post Office Directory......inhabited by a James Colman, baker......

Unfortunately the Valuation Rolls for that period don't seem to be available on line yet.

I think I may place a research request with the Moray Family History Centre, they may find something in the Poor Law records. Fingers crossed!!

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #19 on: Thursday 14 February 13 08:29 GMT (UK) »
I am still puzzled by the words around mother Jane on Robert's death cert. Did you see the comments on www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,635636.0.html

As suggested, you might want to consider contacting SP to request an enhanced image of that section. It can make a big difference on legibility in many cases. SP are very quick to respond to this type of request where writing on certificates may not be very clear.

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #20 on: Thursday 14 February 13 09:40 GMT (UK) »
A new lead potentially on Uncle Donald Cameron. See www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,635636.new.html#new

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #21 on: Thursday 14 February 13 09:44 GMT (UK) »
Definitely the same, Monica.

What's the lead on the new find?

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #22 on: Thursday 14 February 13 09:59 GMT (UK) »
There is a Donald Cameron who in 1861 shows as a Grocer living with this family at 259 High Street, Elgin:

Donald Cameron 39, grocer b. Abernethy
Janet Cameron 29 b. Dallas - m.s. Grigor
Margaret Cameron 10
Donald Cameron 8
Duncan Cameron 5
Jessie Cameron 3
Mary Ann Cameron 5 Months
Emilie Innes 17, servant

This couple didn't marry until Dec. 1854, so Margaret and Donald, children above born before their marriage. In 1851, Janet living with her brother and sister in Dallas, with baby Margaret aged 7 mnths.

1851, I think this is Donald (still to follow through more to DC) with his parents....and who I am hoping is the elusive young Robert Cameron who died in 1865, showing as 'son'. Note also Duncan Snr's occupation. Everyone showing here as born in Abernethy:

Duncan Cameron 64, mason master
Mary Cameron 63
Donald Cameron 30 labourer
Duncan Cameron 18 labourer
Janet Cameron 23
Robert Cameron 12, son (...to a woman in her 60's...not impossible...but full of hope!)

Address: Blairgorm, Abernethy and Kincardine, Moray

The second signature from 1863 I have attached on the other post comes from the birth of Joana, daughter to Donald and Janet. Donald still shows as a grocer and living then at 86 High Street, Elgin.

I have got as far as 1871:

Donald Camerson 48 labourer born Abernethy
Janet Grigor 39
Margt Cameron 21
Duncan Cameron 15
Mary Ann Cameron 19
Joann Cameron 8

Address: 15 Duff St, Inverness

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #23 on: Thursday 14 February 13 10:11 GMT (UK) »
Duncan Cameron 64, mason master
Mary Cameron 63
Donald Cameron 30 labourer
Duncan Cameron 18 labourer
Janet Cameron 23
Robert Cameron 12, son (...to a woman in her 60's...not impossible...but full of hope!)

Or an illegitimate grandson erroneously listed as 'son' when he should be 'grandson'? It wouldn't be the first time I've seen that.
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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #24 on: Thursday 14 February 13 10:13 GMT (UK) »
1841
Blairgorim, Abernethy
Duncan Camron, 50, Stone Mason
Mary, 48
Margaret, 16
Alexr, 15
Dilnean, 12
Robert, 2

(Maybe need to see the original page)

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #25 on: Thursday 14 February 13 10:23 GMT (UK) »
I thought that was the family too, Brevitas. Not a great transcript  :-\

Duncan Cameron, master mason, died at the grand age of 90 in 1875 in Abernethy. His wife Mary McKenzie in 1870. Duncan's father was...Peter! I am very happy to see that for where we are so far!

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Re: Peter Cameron
« Reply #26 on: Thursday 14 February 13 10:30 GMT (UK) »
1841
Blairgorim, Abernethy
Duncan Camron, 50, Stone Mason
Mary, 48
Margaret, 16
Alexr, 15
Dilnean, 12
Robert, 2

(Maybe need to see the original page)

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Definitely need to view the originals! FreeCEN has the address as Blairgowan (I think it should probably be Blairgorm) and Robert's age as 4. And Dilnean is presumably Duncan, who was just 6 years older 10 years later.
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