Duncans/Stewarts/Robertsons in Glenisla & Lintrathen

[Lyrical]

Hi there,

I'm wondering if anyone has more information about or may be connected to the following Duncan, Stewart or Robertson families.

My great great grandfather, James Duncan (born c. 1812 in Glenisla) married Ann (born c. 1818, maiden name unknown) and their children were:
Janet (c. 1840, Lintrathen); John (c. 1847, Lintrathen); Alexander (c. 1851, Lintrathen)

Alexander Duncan married Jane Stewart (born 1854, Glenisla) and they had 3 sons:
Alexander (born 1877, Glenisla); James (c. 1879) and John (c.1884)

Jane Stewart's father was Donald Stewart (born c. 1806 in Glenisla) and her mother was Elspeth (nee Robertson, born c. 1815 in Kirkmichael).  The names of Jane's siblings were Margaret, Andrew, John, Donald, Alexander and Elspeth (their birth years ranging from 1841 to 1858).

I'm particularly trying to find out the names of James Duncan's parents.  I found one possibility on familysearch.org that lists a James Duncan christened on 8 June, 1811 in Glenisla with parents John Duncan and Elspeth Storrier.  However, not sure if there's any way to determine if this is the correct James Duncan.

I'd be very grateful for any help with this.  Thanks! 

[ev]

hi Lyrical

welcome to rootschat 

have you tried for james duncan's death certificate ?
there is a james duncan born c1812 glenisla living at lintrathen in 1881
however his wife is jane ?
perhaps james remarried 

ev

ps there is a marriage -
     james duncan and ann fenton 13th june 1840 lintrathen angus

[ev]

 

there is a death on scotlandspeople for ann duncan(other surname fenton)
1891 lintrathen angus born c1818
i wonder if ann has somehow been noted as jane on the 1881 census 
ann fenton born 17th march 1818 lintrathen angus
parents alexr. fenton and jannet mcnicoll

ev

[Lyrical]

Hi ev!

I agree, seems like it must have been a mistake that "Jane" was written down as James's spouse in that census.

Wow, I believe you've found Ann's birth name.  Two of her children are named Janet and Alexander so their names must have come down from her parents.  I'll add the Fentons to my family tree.  Thanks so much for your help!! 

I've checked for a record of death for James on familysearch.org but can't find anything, so not sure of what other options I have.  Does registering on Scotland's People site usually provide access to details (like parents names) on most birth/death certificates or do they often simply provide deceased name and date of birth/death?  Sorry, I'm a newbie at this, I'm in Canada so just learning about accessing records in Scotland.

Thanks again,
Lyrical

[bleckie]

Hi Lyrical

On www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  There is the death of a James Duncan in Glenisla

The search criteria I used was birth year 1812 +/- 3years

His death would appear to be in 1901

If this is the one you are looking for it will give you his parents names and also whether his wife is still alive or not.

Yours Aye

BruceL

[bleckie]

Hi Lyrical

Bored at work and curiosity got the better of me spent the credit's> The James Duncan I found was a retired shepherd died aged 90 Widower of Annie Fenton died October 19th 1901

Parents John Duncan and Elspeth Storrie  Witness was Alex Duncan Son.

If you do one more post on this site you can use the PM system if you send me a PM I will send you the copy of the certificate it will show you the information available.

Yours Aye
BruceL

[ev]

i think ann is on the 1891 census in lintrathen and died later that year

john duncan and elspeth storror marriage 9th april 1796 glenisla angus
(IGI family search)

ev

[Lyrical]

Thank you so much, BruceL, you're amazing!!  From the details you mention on the certificate, it's the right James Duncan and now I have definite confirmation of his parents' names, plus his exact date of death.  Awesome!  I'll PM you for the certificate. 

With much appreciation,
Lyrical

[Lyrical]

ev, you've worked your magic again.  Don't know why sometimes Storrier/Storror is spelled a bit differently, but I'm sure it's them.

Many thanks, 
Lyrical