Search for Margaret McCreadie, b 13 Nov 1859, Ballantrae

[MonicaL]

Not 100% on that 1891 Census entry being the right Margaret. Cannot see any sign of the household in 1901 to be able to verify anything at this stage. In the 1901 I can see another Margaret McCreadie, daughter of Thomas, with circa the same birth year/place also living at Shellknowe...so as always, doubts creep in 

Regards.

Monica

[q98]

Hi Jonn and MonicaLesl

First to Jonn: I have Robert born circa 1841. He was Informant on parents DCs which provided his address as Stevenston. I then located him in 1891 and 1901 Censuses at Stevenston which provided his age at time of Census. I place him circa 1841. With circa, I allow + or _ three years either side.

Now to MonicaLesl: I am CERTAIN the OPR dates are chrisening dates as my records show Mary christened on 25 Feb 1840 at Ballantrae. Buuut, I like the look of your Maggie McCreadie in 1891, age 29; she MAY WELL BE my great-grandfather's sister who was born on 13 Nov 1859 - we all know about misleading information provided to Census takers.

Apparently, the McCreadie name in Ayrshire was not uncommon although, when I was growing up in Saltcoats (also Ayrshire), I never knew ANYONE outside my family with the McCreadie name.

Many, many thanks for your assistance.

[MonicaL]

Hi Q98

Robert may have lost some years over the years    This looks a possibility for James and Margaret in 1841, family down as MCCREDIE. Writing in italics is as shown on FreeCen, normally meaning that writing was hard to read:

James, fisherman, 25
Margaret, 25
Thomas, 5 (I wonder if this should be Robert)
Mary, 1

Address: Village, Ballantrae

And in 1851, everyone showing as born in Ballantrae except for Margaret Snr who was born Girvan:

James McCredie    40
Margaret McCredie 37
Mary McCredie    11
Margaret McCredie    8
David McCredie    6
James McCredie    4
Jean McCredie    3 Mo

Address: Main Street Or Girvan Road, Ballantrae

There is also one possibility for Robert, working away from home:

Robert McCredie, 16, errand boy, b. Ballantrae
Address: Carrerie, Ballantrae

Regards.

Monica

[jonn]

Hello Q98,

There is a Robert McCreadie, on the 1881. census Stevenston, Ayr. maybe this is him.

Robert McCreadie, age 40 years, Salmon Fisher, born Ballantrae, Ayr,
Jessie McCreadie, age 31 years, wife,
Jessie McCreadie, daug. age 9 years,
David McCreadie, son, age 7 years,
Mary McCreadie, daug, age 5 years,
Robert McCreadie, son, age 3 years,
Maggie McCreadie, daug, age 11 years,
Jane McCreadie, daug, age 8 months,
the address, justs says Fishers Cottage.

I think the wifes maiden name is McFadzen.

Jonn.

[q98]

Aye, that's him Jonn. Thanks for that.

Q98

[RussellGeorge]

i can trace my ancestors to Hugh Thomson married to Jean McCreadie about 1800  8 children. elizabeth Thomson of Ayr