Robert Mitchell born abt 1809 Forfarshire moved to Tasmania.

[Mitch1957]

Hi to all..Searching for my GGG Grandfathers details and parents etc..
Robert Mitchell Born abt 1808 Forfarshire , Scotland.
My  known proven detail of him is from Tasmania where he married Ann Crawford in 1866, they had 2 boys and 1 girl who sadly passed in infancy.
He passed away in 1880. I am his Tasmanian descendant.

[sparrett]

Hi Mitch,
I just had a quick look at  the marriage and death certificates and ,as would be expected, very little information.

What were the names given to the children?

Sue 

[Mitch1957]

Hello Sue..Wow..Quick reply..
Robert Mitchell born about 1808 no more information till marriage to Ann Crawford (her family immigrated from Tyrone, Ireland in 1854.). Married in Tasmania in 1866 (have certificate)
Children as follows
John Robert - 1867
Ann Christie -1868 (deceased at 4 y.o )
David  -  1870 my G Grandfather
He was about 58 so he might have a earlier marriage
Regards and wishes

[sparrett]

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226508237

His death notice states specifically 70 years old in 1880 and requests “scotch papers please copy"
So it seems he still had contact with home.

Which, if any, of the names of the children appear on the CRAWFORD side- in Ann's family?

Sue

[Mitch1957]

Hi Sue..
Yes. Obit in paper says " Scots please copy"
Stated he was in his 71st year when he passed 12th Jan 1880
Have death certificate plus newspaper obit..
Ann Crawfords family as follows
Andrew and Elizabeth Crawford .. parents
Ann born 1830  Roberts wife
Matilda and Eliza  sisters
From Tyrone Ireland
arrived Tasmania 1854..have boat details

Hope this helps
Thank you

[sparrett]

Hi,
When I look at the death notice, it says "in the 71st year of his life" This means, to me,at his next birthday he would attain/complete 71 years.  Anyhow not important right now.

The reason I am asking about the names is that there are often clues to wider family within the names of children.

For instance, Christie may be significant as a family name somewhere in Robert's background.

I wonder if it would be  a good idea to have your request moved to the Scottish board, Angus sub- board.  There may be some experienced helpers there to assist.

The Australian helpers would be glad to have a go too I'm sure, but it seems to be the Scottish side of things you are seeking right now.

Shall  ask for a move?

Sue

[Mitch1957]

Hi again Sue..
If moving to the Scottish board will help then great..
I am new to this site so still bouncing around.
Thank you again for all your help
Kind Regards
Mark Anthony Mitchell {tony}

[Mitch1957]

Hi..How do I move my question to the Scotland..Angus  forum  ??

[Jamjar]

See the 'report to moderator' bottom right of your posts. Click, a box pops up, then type please move, to Scotland Angus.

Jamjar