West Kilbride - Christina Wilson and Hugh Hunter

[greylady]

Hello Loquitur and John, I may be a long way behind you, but will list my information for you.
My father was Hector McKenna Hunter (1900-1987) of Hughenden Qld Australia.  He had three brothers, Charles (1989-1908), Hugh (1896- 1967) & Ian Benn (1903-1983).  They were sons of Hugh Hunter, born 1865 in West Kilbride and died in Hughenden, Australia.  He married Lilly May Sarah Christison in Charters Towers Australia on 21/6/1894.
Hugh's parents were Thomas Hunter and Martha McKenna off West Kilbride.  I have also seen variation of Martha's maiden name, but my father was given the second name of McKenna for her family.  I hope this is of interest.  I may have more information hidden away, but this is it for now. I am interested to know if you have found out any more information.

[Loquitur]

Hi John
I'm not clear of the connection that you are trying to establish from the information you have.
I'd like help if I can.  The connection I have is Hugh Hunter born 1889 to parents Thomas Hunter and Mary Kean.  Thomas Hunter father was Thomas Hunter and mother was Martha.  Mary Kean father was john Kean and Mary Reynolds whose parents were James Barbour and Jean Barbour; James Barbour's parents where Ephraim Barbour and Mary Barbour.

Do you know the name of Hugh Hunter's siblings?

Look forward to your news.

[Loquitur]

Hugh Hunter brith certificate shows he was born 5 jun 1889 Meadowfoot West Kilbride Father Thomas Hunter railway surfaceman  Mother Mary Kean (maiden name) married 23.11.1888 West kilbride

I'm wondering if the Hugh below is an uncle ?


Hello Loquitur,

The 1881 census, for the Hunter's.

Address, Halfway Street, West Kilbride,

Thomas Hunter, Head, Ag lab, W, age 52 years, M. born Ireland,
Hugh Hunter, Son, Stone Mason, age 15 years, M. born West Kilbride,
Thomas Hunter, Son, Scholar, age 12 years, M. born West Kilbride,
Margaret Hunter, Daur, age 10 years, F. born West Kilbride.

As i stated on a earlier post Thomas Hunter's, wife Martha Mcinnie, died 1876. west Kilbride.

The son Hugh Hunter, was born 08/May/1865. to parents Thomas Hunter, and Martha Mcinnie, in West Kilbride.

Regards,
Jonn.

[Loquitur]

Margaret Law was dead in 1913 when Christina and Hugh married.

From the 1881 census that Jonn posted earlier, this looks to be the family in 1891:

David Wilson 40, fireman joiner
Margaret Wilson 37
William Wilson 16
Robert Wilson 15
David Wilson 13
Alexander Wilson 12
Thomas Wilson 10
Catherine Wilson 8
Janet Wilson 6
Margaret Wilson 3
Agnes Wilson 3 Months

Address: 214 Garngad Rd, Dennistoun Glasgow

I assume you have the 1901 census, after the birth of Christina, with the family living back in Ayrshire?

What did Christina's marriage cert say regarding her mother, Margaret Law? Was she still showing as alive then in 1913?

Regarding the years before Christina got married, have you searched for the family's 1911 census entry?

Monica 

[Loquitur]

Monica

I've now managed to rework my complete tree.  Did you happen to note in the 1891 census for David Wilson's children where they were actually born?

Thanks

Margaret Law was dead in 1913 when Christina and Hugh married.

From the 1881 census that Jonn posted earlier, this looks to be the family in 1891:

David Wilson 40, fireman joiner
Margaret Wilson 37
William Wilson 16
Robert Wilson 15
David Wilson 13
Alexander Wilson 12
Thomas Wilson 10
Catherine Wilson 8
Janet Wilson 6
Margaret Wilson 3
Agnes Wilson 3 Months

Address: 214 Garngad Rd, Dennistoun Glasgow

I assume you have the 1901 census, after the birth of Christina, with the family living back in Ayrshire?

What did Christina's marriage cert say regarding her mother, Margaret Law? Was she still showing as alive then in 1913?

Regarding the years before Christina got married, have you searched for the family's 1911 census entry?

Monica 

[Loquitur]

Could not find Elizabeth Hunter on SP for 1855, or before

Hello loquitur,

There are eight births for Thomas Hunter, and his wife Martha Mcinnie, on the IGI. for West Kilbride, one in particular is for a daughter Elizabeth Hunter, born in 1855. this would be a excellent purchase from Scotlandspeople, as there are normally a lot of extra information on that year for births, should include where Thomas, and Martha, were married and year of marriage some time prior to 1855. may even be in Ireland.

Regards,
Jonn.

[Loquitur]

At long last I think your grandfather Hugh hunter born 1865 was a cousin of my great grandfather Hugh hunter.

Just to be clear you are saying

You
Your father Hector McKenna Hunter born in Australia 1900
Your father had three brothers Charles 1908, Hugh 1896, Ian Benn 1903 where were they born?
Their father was Hugh hunter born in west Kilbride 1865 died hughenden

When did Hugh hunter born 1965 move to Australia? Where did he meet and then marry Lilly?

Have you discovered anything else out?

Hello Loquitur and John, I may be a long way behind you, but will list my information for you.
My father was Hector McKenna Hunter (1900-1987) of Hughenden Qld Australia.  He had three brothers, Charles (1989-1908), Hugh (1896- 1967) & Ian Benn (1903-1983).  They were sons of Hugh Hunter, born 1865 in West Kilbride and died in Hughenden, Australia.  He married Lilly May Sarah Christison in Charters Towers Australia on 21/6/1894.
Hugh's parents were Thomas Hunter and Martha McKenna off West Kilbride.  I have also seen variation of Martha's maiden name, but my father was given the second name of McKenna for her family.  I hope this is of interest.  I may have more information hidden away, but this is it for now. I am interested to know if you have found out any more information.

[MonicaL]

The 1891 census with more detail - all their children show as born in Glasgow:

David Wilson 40, fireman joiner b. West Kilbridge, Ayr Shire
Margaret Wilson 37 b. West Kilbridge, Ayr Shire
William Wilson 16
Robert Wilson 15
David Wilson 13
Alexander Wilson 12
Thomas Wilson 10
Catherine Wilson 8
Janet Wilson 6
Margaret Wilson 3
Agnes Wilson 3 Months

Address: 214 Garngad Rd, Dennistoun Glasgow

A member submitted entry here https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/MP5X-SYZ which might fit with this 1851 entry:

William Wilson 24 Molecatcher b. West Kilbride
Janet Wilson 24 b. Dalry, Ayrshire
Thomas Wilson 4 b. West Kilbride
William Wilson 2 b. West Kilbride
David Wilson 2 Months b. West Kilbride

Address: Seamill, West Kilbride Ayrshire

Monica

[Loquitur]

Monica
Thank you
That's a really big help.