Dowds/Douds

[kathleenmitchell]

Hello

I am trying to trace the family of my 2x Granny.  Her name was Roseann/Rosannah Dowds born around 1835 in Derry.  She married in Glasgow in 1855 and on the certificate she gave her parents name as William Dowds and Rosa Mcguire.  She was married in the Church of Scotland.

Can anyone tell me where I can look for information or is she in your tree?.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
Kathleen

[janinez]

Have found her in 1881 scotland census

She is in prison, although it doesn't say what for.

Rose Ann Dowds or Mitchell aged 45

at the General Prison for scotland, East Church Parish of Perth

ED    The General Prison For Scotland  /  Page:  33 /  Line   16

[janinez]

1861 Scotland census

James Mitchell    37 b. Ireland,   Occupation = Redsman in Pit
Rosann Mitchell 25 b. Ireland
Margaret Mitchell 1 b. Old Monkland, Lanarkshire

Parish Old Monkland  /   ED 7    /     Page  25    /    Line 1


1871 Scotland Census

North Prison of Glasgow
Aged 35
Criminal Prisoner
Occupation in there = Housekeeper
Parish Glasgow Inner High /   ED North Prison of Glasgow  / Page 10   /  Line 11

[kathleenmitchell]

Hello Janinez

I have some of the details of their time in Scotland, it is the earlier times in Ireland that I would love to know about.

As for prison, Roseann had shall we call it a 'shoe fettish'  , she kept collecting them

many thanks for your help
Kathy

[aghadowey]

Unfortunately Roseann was born long before civil registration began so you'd need to search for church records (if they exist).

Have a look at Introduction to Irish Records and My Ancestor came from Ireland - where do I start?.

[aghadowey]

While answering this topic I can across details of Rose Dowds or Mitchell in Scotland-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=786003

Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, 16 Apr.1888: ASSAULTING AN EATING-HOUSE KEEPER. At to-day’s Police Court, Rose Ann Dowds or Mitchell was accused of having committed breach of the peace in Buccleuch Street on Saturday, and also with having assaulted Robert Currie, eating-house keeper there, to the ...

Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, 10 Dec.1891: GREENOCK POLICE COURT-TO-DAY,
... The charge of theft preferred against Rose Dowds or Mitchell was found not proven. ...

Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, 19 Apr.1894: GREENOCK J.P. COURT.
... Ann? M’Millan or Mularkey pleaded gully this the Greenock Police Court committing a severe assault a woman named Rose Ann Dowds or Mitchell in house No. 23 Market Street on the 16th hist. The case was first called on Tuesday, when the injured woman was ...


Loads more in the local papers on her and 'accidents,' court appearances, etc.