Author Topic: 1891 scottish census - HAY (Read 1898 times)

Melchizadeck · « **on:** Wednesday 02 May 18 17:34 BST (UK) »

Trying to find the exact occupation of James Hay in 1891. He was born in Kirkden Angus in 1831/ 32.
Have notion that he may have been something to do with Quarries i.e. Stonemason, Stone Dresser or something to do with stone or slate.
Have searched and found that he was married ( wife Elizabeth ? ) and living in Tealing, Angus in 1891.
Can anyone help me find his occupation ?
He had nine children through 1855 - 1874 and perhaps Eliza, Agnes, Albert and Amelia are still living at home in 1891.
Thanks for any help
Jim Stewart

rosie99 · « **Reply #1 on:** Wednesday 02 May 18 17:42 BST (UK) »

Stone Dresser In Quarry. Only Amelia still at home with James & Elizabeth in 1891

Melchizadeck · « **Reply #2 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 08:04 BST (UK) »

Thanks very much for this Rosie99.
Didn't expect such an immediate response to my question about James Hay occupation.
I do have another person whose occupation I am trying to find if that's ok ?

James Milne ( no dob ) married in Oathlaw, Angus in 1848 to a Helen ( ms Wilson ).
Had two daughters - Mary Milne b. 1855 in Kinnettles Angus and Agnes Milne b. 1857 in Kirriemuir, Angus.
I am hoping that his occupation stays the same for 1861 and 1891 but don't know what it is.

rosie99 · « **Reply #3 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 15:18 BST (UK) »

Hopefully someone with better knowledge of Scotland's places will be able to find this for you. Sorry I can't help but lots of Milne's to choose from

Gadget · « **Reply #4 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 17:02 BST (UK) »

Hello Rosie

If it's any help to the OP/you, James was a farm servant, aged 31 when Mary was born in 1855 (lots of info on 1855 certs). His place of birth looks like Benchie

Gadget

Gadget · « **Reply #5 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 17:06 BST (UK) »

According to the cert, James and Helen married in 1849, Tannadice, and at the time of Mary's registration they'd had 1 girl (dead), 2 boys and 1 girl (living).

Gadget

Forfarian · « **Reply #6 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 17:11 BST (UK) »

Quote from: Gadget on Thursday 03 May 18 17:02 BST (UK)

If it's any help to the OP/you, James was a farm servant, aged 31 when Mary was born in 1855 (lots of info on 1855 certs). His place of birth looks like Benchie

Benchie or Benshie is the local pronunciation of Ballinshoe.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO4152

Gadget · « **Reply #7 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 17:12 BST (UK) »

A mention of Benchie in Scotlands Places (Hearth Tax), in Kirriemuir.

Add - link

https://scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/digital-volumes/historical-tax-rolls/hearth-tax-records-1691-1695/hearth-tax-records-angus/17

isobelw · « **Reply #8 on:** Thursday 03 May 18 17:30 BST (UK) »

Helen Milne or Wilson died in Kirriemuir in 1858 aged 32. James then appears to have swiftly married Charlotte Edward. She appears in the 1861 Kirriemuir census as Charlotte Edward, married, wife ( but no head of household recorded). Various Milne children with her including Agnes age 4 born Kirriemuir and Mary age 6 born Tannadice. Also two older Milne children and a William Milne born Kirriemuir age 1 who is presumably from the second marriage. Charlotte described as a Brewers Wife.
Can’t find the family in 1871. By 1881 Charlotte Milne is a widow living in Glammis Road, Kirriemuir with a married daughter.
Isobel

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