James Davidson

[robang66]

Looking for any documentation for James Davidson, born c. 1821.  He appears on the 1841 census with William Davidson and his wife, Margaret (Ker) at 45 William Street Edinburgh.  I believe he MAY be William's younger brother, and his occupation MAY be a coachman, the same as his brother.  I can find nothing to prove his relationship, his birthdate, what happened to him after the 1841 census etc.   Any help will be appreciated. 

[trish1120]

Do you know Williams Parents names?
I presume his Mother is Jean if this is the correct Census?

William Davidson 30
Margaret Davidson 25
Alexr Davidson 5
Margaret Davidson 2
Nk Davidson 2weeks
James Davidson    20
Jean Davidson 50
Jean Davidson 15

Familysearch has Baptisms in the right time frame in Edinburgh

[ev]

Hi ,

The freeCEN 1841 Census transcription shows as two seperate households for William and James and gives their occupation as chairmen.
In 1851 William age 45 chairman(sedom) birthplace Loggans Inverness'shire.

Two people known as 'Chairmen' were needed to carry each chair. Many of the Chairmen came from the Highlands of Scotland. They had to be strong, fit and healthy as they were often standing outside in all weathers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/y_U8R2HIRaeDU3lH26BPMA

Williams birth/baptism ?
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYDG-HL1



ev

[robang66]

Thank you for the info.  I did know about William, my 2x great-grandfather, but wondered about James (supposing he is a brother), as I had never come across his name as a child of Alexander and Jean Davidson.  He just appeared in the 1841 census and I'm struggling to find any more definitive records on him.  The article on the chair is very interesting, by the way.