I have found this IGI marriage from 1747 and was wondering if I can find out if the occupation of the groom is listed in the original document? Is there any way to find this out?
DRUMMOND, Alexander married 10 May 1747 in Abercorn, West Lothian to Christian STUART.
Thank you.
Hi, lanarman.
This is a transcript of the entry in the Abercorn OPR - not a marriage but the banns:
May 10th 1797
Which day, Alexander Drummond &
Christian Stuart both in this parish desired
that their banns might be proclaimed on
Sabbath next.
So no occupation for Alexander, unfortunately, so I thought perhaps a baptism for a child might be more informative and had a look. No baptisms on Abercorn in the next 10 years. Reverted to IGI and found that they had decamped after their marriage to Linlithgow parish and there were 6 children listed for them. These are the baptism entries:
Sabbath Feby. 14th 1748
Alexander Drummond & Christian Stewart A S.N. Alexr.
W. Sebastian Henderson & Robert Leslie b. this morning
Sabbath 10th November 1851
Alexander Drummond & Christian Stewart a D.N. Christian
W. John Morison, shoemaker & Robt. Calder B. 6th curt.
This Christian died less than a year old - there is an entry in the Kirk Session accounts which records that "the best little mortcloth" was hired on "10 june 1752" at a cost of "£1.10.0" to bury "Christian Drummon daughter of Alexr. Drummon"
Sab. 10th Jun 1753
Alexr. Drummond, merchant & Christ. Stewart a S.N. John
W. James Henderson & Mathew Paterson b. 1st curt.
Sab. 16th Febry. 1755
Alexr. Drummond, brewer & Christ. Stewart a D.N. Agnes
W. John Adam & Geo. Cleland B. this day
Sab. March 16th 1760
Alexr. Drummond & Christian Stewart A D.N. Elizabeth
W. Alexander Spall? & Patrick Gray B. 4th curt.
Sabbath 8 August 1762
Alexander Drummond and Christian Stewart A D.N. Christian
W. Robert Cook & James Henderson b. 28 July
So, 2 occupations for your interest - hope these help.
If you have any problem understanding the Session Clerk's shorthand give us a shout.
Regards,
mr-aitch