Mongo Reid

[lesleyhannah]

Our ancestor, Margaret Reid is a bit of a mystery. In the 1911 census she's shown as being born in 1865 in Torquay (probably a mistake as that was where she was living with husband Edward Pearce). In 1901 shes shown as being born 1862 in Stratham, Scotland.

We'd really like to trace her roots. Her marriage certificate in 1887, Newton Abbot, gives her father's name as Mongo Reid (deceased) and her age as 26. The certificate says Mongo was a tailor. We have no record of her family before her marriage and would welcome any help. Thank you.

[jasiain]

There is a family in 1871 for Mungo Reid staying in Strathaven, Tailor 46 with daughter Margaret 10 and 2 brothers.

[anne_p]

1871: Common Green, Strathaven, Avondale, Lanarkshire

Mungo Reid   46 Tailor b Strathaven
John Reid   14 Son B Stathven
Margaret Reid   10 Dau b Strathaven
James Reid   6 Son B                                                   
             

** Birth of Margaret Reid
11 Feb 1861 Avondale, Lanarkshire
Parents: Mungo Reid and Margaret Frew

[lesleyhannah]

Thank you both - you also answered another question I hadn't mentioned. We wondered if Mongo's occupation was really Sailor rather than tailor. You've also provided me with Margaret's mother's name which is a great help. Very grateful to you both.