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Title: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Sunday 28 February 10 19:02 GMT (UK)
Hi again Angus RootsChatters

I have a paternal relative John Lindsay, born Ruthven, Forfarshire 12 Sep 1821 a son of David Lindsay the Parish Schoolmaster and his wife Anna Mill, in my tree.  (David and Anna's daughter Jannet is my family link.)

I have it that he married Euphemia Milne on 15 Dec 1847 and have them both in the 1861 Census residing at Shandford Cottar House, Ruthven, Forfarshire with three daughters and a son and in the 1881 Census residing at West Herdhill, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire with one daughter and the son, but can't find them in the 1851 or 1871 Census :-\

Anyone able to help?

Regards

Chiad Fhear

Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Piglet01 on Sunday 28 February 10 20:53 GMT (UK)
Hello,

Sometimes it's best to post the names of the children - especially if they are unusual (e.g. Cecilia)

I see that the IGI have the following born to the couple - search done 1840 to 1880.

Cecilia Lindsay - born 23 Sep 1855, Forfar, Angus - 'extracted'
Mary Ann Lindsay b.  31 Mar 1858, Rescobie, Angus
John Lindsay b.  28 Apr 1861, Fern, Angus.

Sorry, but can't see them on Freecen.

Regards,   Steve   :)
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Sunday 28 February 10 22:24 GMT (UK)
Hi Steve ... sorry for not including the bairns as well.  You are right though, it does help sometimes ;)

I've got these three and also another one for them closer to their marriage in 1847 ... Hellen born abt 1849 in the Parish of Mains and Strathmartine, Forfarshire (A* gave some weird concoction in their transcription of the Parish name) and there could be more but I'll need to do some more work on SP to see if I can find them.

That aside, there's still no trace of them in the Census either side of 1861  :-\

Cheers

Chiad Fhear  
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 28 February 10 22:48 GMT (UK)
I've had a look also and so far, like both of you, struggling on both the 1851/71 censuses  :-\

Monica
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 28 February 10 22:56 GMT (UK)
Just a thought  ::) I think this is young Helen born c. 1849 with her mother's family for 1851:

Thomas Milne 60, cattle dealer b. Ruthven
David Milne 29
Isabella Milne 25
John Milne 14
Thomas Milne 12
Hellen Lindsay 2, visitor b. Dundee

Address: Steading Lindertis, Airlie

Monica
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: IMBER on Monday 01 March 10 09:27 GMT (UK)
For what it's worth I have a very tatty undated copy of "The Complete Poetical Works of Burns" in which someone has written:

D Milne
Linross
Airlie
By Kirriemuir

I see that Linross seems to be a steading very close indeed to Lindertis. There is what appears to be a later name added, Jessie Milne, in a young hand and giving a Glasgow address.  The book was found in my grandfather's Glasgow home after he died. He was a Lindsay, born near Abernyte. Not probably of any interest but I thought I should at least mention it.
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Monday 01 March 10 19:10 GMT (UK)
Just a thought  ::) I think this is young Helen born c. 1849 with her mother's family for 1851:
Hellen Lindsay 2, visitor b. Dundee
Hi Monica

Apologies for the slow response but I had a day out in the hills today ... given the promising forecast and the brightness of the morning!  (See my attachment)

Your 'discovery' is interesting but the A* Census for 1861 gives Hellen's place of birth as 'Mains & Strathmartine, Forfarshire'.  With local knowledge, Mains & Strathmartine isn't a kick in the backside out of Dundee so it is just possible that this is her - and Dundee is easier to remember and write down!  I don't have parents for Euphemia yet but the Milne/Lindsay connection seems to be the proof of the pudding - so to speak!

Regards

Chiad Fhear
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Monday 01 March 10 19:15 GMT (UK)
For what it's worth I have a very tatty undated copy of "The Complete Poetical Works of Burns" in which someone has written ...
D Milne, Linross, Airlie, By Kirriemuir
...my grandfather's Glasgow home after he died. He was a Lindsay, born near Abernyte. Not probably of any interest but I thought I should at least mention it.
Hi Imber
Fascinating!  I just love old books and the stories they can tell outwith their content that come to light through posts!  Seems as if this could be 'family'.  The Lindsay family connect into my father's line through a Neilson/Lindsay marriage as you'll see from my first post (above)

Regards

Chiad Fhear
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Monday 01 March 10 19:37 GMT (UK)
BINGO :)

1841 Census:
Lindertis, Airlie, Forfarshire
Euphemia Milne: 15: b. abt 1826.
Her father Thomas, Mother Helen, and a mix of 7 siblings ages from 20 - 3

Another bit of success

Regards

Chiad Fhear
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: MonicaL on Monday 01 March 10 20:45 GMT (UK)
What an amazing photo  :D Were you actually out there this morning taking this shot? If so, I am so envious!

Monica
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Monday 01 March 10 20:56 GMT (UK)
What an amazing photo  :D Were you actually out there this morning taking this shot? If so, I am so envious!
Monica
Indeed I was Monica ... retirement is a wonderful thing!

Chiad Fhear

PS  It is actually just to the west of Fife so not even highlands!
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: 428290 on Friday 13 August 10 21:38 BST (UK)
Can i join in the Lindsay chat, my grandmothers father was a Lindsey from Kirriemuir and lived at Denhead Cottage.  Forman of the Works opposite the cottage.  Had a daughter Jessie who had 2 daughters with the surname Young.  Would love to trace them.  My Granny was the product of a second marriage.  Any help would be great.
Evy
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Sunday 15 August 10 08:40 BST (UK)
Hi Evy ... welcome to the thread!

I'm not sure if we've any Lindsay family in common.

My line goes back to a David Lindsay, Schoolmaster and Parochial Teacher, born abt 1784 at Alyth in Perthshire.  His daughter Jannet married my paternal Great Great Grandfather Alexander Neilson in Blairgowrie, Perthshire in 1836.

There's David's Grand-daughter Hellen Lindsay born abt 1847, who married a Thomson Young born abt 1846, in Maryton near Montrose in 1874.  His parents were Alexander Young and Agnes Smart.

Regards

Chiad Fhear
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: 428290 on Sunday 15 August 10 15:33 BST (UK)
I just love this site and did not expect a reply so soon.  The information is great so if you do find out anything would be grateful.
Evelyn Bertie
p.s. everyone is so friendly
Title: Re: John Lindsay 1821-
Post by: David Lindsay on Saturday 12 July 14 08:05 BST (UK)
Hi Chiad,

Based upon this family tree:
http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Lindsay-Descendants-665
http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Lindsay-Descendants-665 (http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Lindsay-Descendants-665)

Your relative Janet Lindsay is the sister of George Lindsay who is my great great grandfather.
Does this family tree tie in with your research? If so I can pass on various details about the Lindsays who moved to Glasgow and New Zealand.
I am interested to know about- David Lindsay, Schoolmaster and Parochial Teacher, if you have any further information.

Thanks
David