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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Banffshire => Topic started by: StalyJason on Sunday 20 April 14 22:00 BST (UK)
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Hi
I wonder if anyone has any information regarding my Watson ancestors in Macduff? My Grandfather was Innes McKay b1919 in Whitehills. His father was Innes McKay and his mother was Margaret Ann Watson, both parents born in Macduff in the 1870-1880s?
Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Jason
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Hi
Can you clarify exactly what type of info you are looking for? Do you already have all census and BMD info?
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Hi Carole nothing thats all the info i have so far
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Hi Jason
Just adding this link to old post as it has a little more info www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=645609.0
What have you found so far in censuses etc.? Have you looked at the marriage of Innes and Margaret to confirm their parents' names etc.?
If you are trying to extend the family and siblings of Innes b. 1919, as your are finding, it gets difficult as little is to be found online given events are more recent. Always the hope that someone directly connected will see the post and you make contact that way.
Monica
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Hi Monica
Thanks for the link will check back after work. Innes b1919 was my Grandad and he had no siblings. I know his Grandfather and Uncles were fishermen out of Banff & Macduff, but I guess that was far from unusual at that time!
I believe Innes' father was also called Innes McKay (son of an Andrew McKay).
The Watson side I know very little of except my great-Grandmother was Margaret Watson.
Jason
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1901 census shows birthyear 1887/8 - all b Macduff
31 Crook O Ness St
Elsie McKay 46 fishermans wife
Andrew I 20
William W 17
Maggie 16
Innes 13
Alexander 11
George 8
Robert 6
Elsie W 2
Gamrie ED 2 Page 11 Line 2
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This 1891 entry has Innes mis-transcribed as Janes - all McKay's b Macduff
31 Crook O Ness St
Andrew McKay 35 fisherman
Elsie 35
Andrew 10
William 7
Maggie 6
Innes 3
Alexander 1
Annie Ritchie 20 servant b Boyndie
Gamrie ED 2 Page 4 Line 18
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1881 shown as MacKay - all b Macduff
Andrew 27 fisherman
Elsie 25
Child 7 days - male (this would be son Andrew from 1891 entry)
Gamrie ED 10 Page 19 Line 23
Elsie was probably Elsie West and there is a marriage in 1879 in Banff which matches on SP
This is probably the 1871 entry for her but I would recommend that you download a copy of the 1879 marriage cert to confirm parentage although her brothers name is a bit of a giveaway as is the address
14 Crook O Ness St - all b Macduff
Andrew West 57
Elspet 45
Andrew 24
James 22
Innes 19
Elsie 17
Mary Ann 15
Alexander 12
Margaret 8
George P 7
Christina 3
Banff ED 10 Page 1 Line 22
Looks like West married West
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XT2T-PZN
And Elsie was born Elspet
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XY67-YNL
If you follow the instructions below you can easily find all the West baptisms
PARENT SEARCH ON IGI
https://www.familysearch.org
Input surname under "Last Name" and click on Type
Select Birth
Input Banff under "Birthplace" and select parents
Input fathers name and surname and mothers christian name and surname
Click Search
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CaroleW
Thank you so much. I will check this all on the laptop when I get in from work. But I have a strong belief this must all be right. In fact, I remember visiting my Grandads Aunty Elsie on childhoid holidays in Banff & Macduff in the 60s,70s & 80s.
This is all so amazing! My Grandma is Catherine Nicholson also b1921 Banff. Her father was born in Edinburgh from parents who had Orkney/Wick origins. While her mothers origins were from Newcastle.
Thank you all so much for your help
Jason
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I'm sure this is Andrew in 1861 as he and Elsie were living in Low Shore in 1881 - again spelt as MacKay
55 Low Shore - all b Macduff
James MacKay 43 fisherman
Mary 41
James 20
Alexander 5
John 13
George 11
Andrew 9
Walter G 1
Banff Burgh ED 6A Page 9 Line 14
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Seems like a bit of inter-marrying here
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYB3-CXQ
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Hi, I have a Margaret Watson aged 16 Domestic Servant birthplace Boyndie listed on my Gordon familys' 1861 Census. That would make Margaret born c.1845. My family lived in MacDuff and Banff,Boyndie is only a few kilometres away. Just thought I would say, don't know if there would be any connection but it's an idea if you 'lose' her in the census lookups.
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'Far Away' thank you for the info. Am fairly sure there must be a family link between us somewhere!
I know of at least 1 occassion where Watson cousins married. They were my Grandfathers cousin, George Watson's parents. My grandfather was Innes McKay b1919, his cousin George Watson b~1924. Both in Macduff.
My Grandma, who is 93 & still going strong tells me other Watson cousins also married!!
Regards,
Jason