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Title: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: Pooziej on Thursday 16 April 15 16:25 BST (UK)

I am starting all over again with the Aitken family as I think I followed the wrong line.

Here is what I do know for a fact:

William Samuel Aitken born 01 Jan 1882 in  42 Levenhaugh St in Dennystown.

I have his father as James born 01 Jan 1860 in  Kirkintillock, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and his mother Elizabeth Jane McCrudden born 06 Nov 1867 in  Randalstown, Antrim, Ireland.

I then have a marriage for them in Randelstown County, Antrim, Ireland on Nov. 9, 1877 but that is wrong. Elizabeth would have only been 10! I have a copy of the marriage record & it states both James & Eliza were over age 21 so perhaps her birth year is wrong. ? Something is off here.

I am hoping the census records giver their ages & we can find out exactly who William's parents & grandparents were.

Thank you,
Donna

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 16 April 15 20:37 BST (UK)

Hi

The 1891 entry shows Eliza as 32 so born approx 1858/9

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: Pooziej on Thursday 16 April 15 21:00 BST (UK)

Thank you for the info. I thought her age must have been entered incorrectly on her tree page.

Thanks!
Donna

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: MonicaL on Thursday 16 April 15 23:36 BST (UK)

Donna, I think Elizabeth Jane MCRUDDEN/Aitken died in 1911 in DUMBARTON at the age of 55.

Her parents' names should show on her death registration, if known to the informant.

Monica

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: Pooziej on Friday 17 April 15 00:11 BST (UK)

Thank you. I will pass on this information.

Donna

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: isk on Friday 17 April 15 06:56 BST (UK)

Going to the Family History Centre at the Mitchell Library tomorrow (Saturday 18 April ).  Happy to look up the death certificate if that would help
isk

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: Pooziej on Friday 17 April 15 10:31 BST (UK)

Thank you! I would truly appreciate that!!!

I don't have a death date for either her or James or proof positive names for their parents. Would be great to fill in some blanks!  :)

Thank you search angel!!!

Donna

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: isk on Friday 17 April 15 11:52 BST (UK)

Hope I can find something that will help.  Be in touch soon.  Isk

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: isk on Sunday 19 April 15 08:46 BST (UK)

Hello Donna, quite a successful day. i think it might be best if I sent you a pm as some information is too recent for this Forum. isk

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 19 April 15 20:25 BST (UK)

Well done, isk  :) Sure it has all been a great help  ;)

Monica

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: isk on Sunday 19 April 15 22:53 BST (UK)

Thanks Monica.  These questions always make me grateful that I live within a short train journey of the Family History Centre at the Mitchell Library.  Also good that they are opening the access on one Saturday a month making it easier for those who are working.  It is certainly proving popular and I understand that the Saturday in May is already fully booked.  Isk

Title: Re: Looking for more information on the Aitken family Dennystown
Post by: Pooziej on Sunday 19 April 15 23:16 BST (UK)

 ;D

I am so happy with the information!! So glad I have found this genealogy board! You all are awesome!!