Robert Cathcart Hunter Ross

[Hanford]

Hello,

I'm trying to find out about Robert Cathcart Hunter Ross born the 04 Jan 1829 in Angus.
Compared to his siblings, Robert has a very grand sounding name and it has caught my eye 

I was wondering if anybody knows anything about the name or if anybody can find him on any census records please as I'm having a hard time finding him 

Thank you 

[DORAN54]

hello ,   have you googled cathcart
there was a clan cathcart   originated in the paisley area
also other info

 what are his siblings names? for something more to go in the census's

[Hanford]

Hello,
Thank you for your reply 
I wonder if the clan is where his name originated from? It would be great if it was 

His parents were James born 1795 in Coupar, and Isobel/Bell born 1807
His siblings are:
David 1822
James 1822
George 1826
William 1831
Thomas Miller 1833
Martin 1835
Bell 1837
Jean 1840
All born in Dundee 

[DORAN54]

the family 1841 census
james age 45 occupation joiner
isabella age 35
david   15
james 15
william   10
thomas   8
jean  6months

william  whyte age 15
martin ,george ,bell and robert are not on it

[Gali]

James Ross looks to be on the 1851, 1861 and 1871 census in Dundee (as a 'visitor', in different households) so his death cert should provide his mother's maiden surname enabling you to dig a bit deeper there ...

[Gali]

The FDCA site lists the death of a Robert Ross, aged 17 months in July 1830, an Isabella Ross aged 1 month in Dec 1837, a George Ross in Jan 1828 aged 20 months

http://www.fdca.org.uk/HowffR09.pdf

No mention of Martin though

[Hanford]

Thank you both so much for your help  I'm really lost when it comes to researching my Scottish ancestors  According to familysearch, his mother's surname was Geekie, I don't know why but that just makes me smile 

Robert died of  Water in the head?  That doesn't sound very nice at all 
Thank you for the file Gali, will have a look through and see if anyone else in my tree is on there 

[Gali]

James Ross is listed as living with a Jean Geekie, b. 1780 in Kettins, on 1851 census

Water in the brain/ hydracephalus can be treated today ... sad stuff.

If you are lost re your Scottish ancestors then just post away here, lots of people are happy to help!

[Hanford]

Great find! Do you think that could be his mother? 

It's very sad seeing stuff that is easily treated today being a cause of death 

Thank you, I think I will have to cos you've both been lotsa help!