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Dunbartonshire / Re: 1891 Census Record
« on: Sunday 19 November 23 06:39 GMT (UK) »
Thank you! I have it now all sorted 
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Dunbartonshire / Re: 1891 Census Record
« on: Sunday 19 November 23 03:43 GMT (UK) »
Thank you, that's great to know!
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Dunbartonshire / Re: 1891 Census Record
« on: Sunday 19 November 23 03:13 GMT (UK) »
Thank you. I only saw the postage option, I didn't see the download option - I'll look again.
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Dunbartonshire / 1891 Census Record
« on: Sunday 19 November 23 03:08 GMT (UK) »
Hello, I am trying to find a way to view the original Census record 1891 Kirkintilloch, and 1901 Haggs, Stirlingshire. I'm helping my Uncle who unfortunately doesn't have the time to wait for a posted record from Scotlands People. And unfortunately don't have any paid subscriptions so wondering if there's another option online. If there is I'd be most grateful to know.
Thank you kindly, Kirst
Thank you kindly, Kirst
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Inverness / Re: 1851 Census Andrew Cowie (Head) Dochfour, Inverness b 1793 Haddingtonshire
« on: Saturday 20 May 23 00:52 BST (UK) »Hi
Thanks for your reply. My Hugh McDonald died Nantwich, Cheshire a month before 1841 Census. That's the dilemma I have had for years - no idea where he was born. He did have a son Hugh who did show up on the 1841 Census in Nantwich. Is this the Hugh you found in 1841?
Many thanks for looking into this.
regards
Penny
Hi Penny,
From memory it was in Inverness not Nantwich. This was a Hugh, son of Andrew aged 10. So sorry might not be of any help.
Regards, Kirst
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Inverness / Re: Dochgarroch death 1893
« on: Friday 19 May 23 12:19 BST (UK) »
I am trying to find if John Cameron who married Elizabeth Fraser 15 June 1814, residence Dochfour, is related to Elizabeth/Elspet Cameron.
Some of John and Elizabeth's children have names that seem to be family names such as Emilia/Amelia, Finlay & Ewen, there's also Margaret, William, Thomas, Elizabeth & Simon from what I can see. I thought this John may be been Elizabeth/Elspet Cameron's brother but his DOB doesn't fit, he'd be too young with 1799. Because in 1814 his residence is Dochfour and some of the children were born there it seems there must be a connection somewhere. Just where?
I'm still trying to connect William Hitch to Gloucestershire, so far it seems he may be the son of Thomas Hitch and Mary Heaven, bap in 1782 but there isn't much showing for this family.
I'd love to hear if there's any suggestions, thank you.
Some of John and Elizabeth's children have names that seem to be family names such as Emilia/Amelia, Finlay & Ewen, there's also Margaret, William, Thomas, Elizabeth & Simon from what I can see. I thought this John may be been Elizabeth/Elspet Cameron's brother but his DOB doesn't fit, he'd be too young with 1799. Because in 1814 his residence is Dochfour and some of the children were born there it seems there must be a connection somewhere. Just where?
I'm still trying to connect William Hitch to Gloucestershire, so far it seems he may be the son of Thomas Hitch and Mary Heaven, bap in 1782 but there isn't much showing for this family.
I'd love to hear if there's any suggestions, thank you.
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Inverness / Re: 1851 Census Andrew Cowie (Head) Dochfour, Inverness b 1793 Haddingtonshire
« on: Tuesday 16 May 23 11:30 BST (UK) »Hello
Apologies if this seems long. It is a bit of a geography lesson that actually ends in NZ.
The above Census has a visitor, Isabella Macdonald, born 22 April 1827, Staffordshire. Both Isabella's parents are dead by this Census, Harriet Macdonald d 13 Nov 1840 Broadheath, Stafford and Angus Hugh Macdonald d 2 May 1841, just prior to the 1841 Census. They were married 6 April 1824, Barthomley, Cheshire. Hugh's age at death was 44years. The addition of Angus on Hugh's death certificate was a surprise as he had always just been Hugh MacDonald. I have no idea if this is significant. This Isabella is my g grandmother and her NZ death certificate quotes her father as being Hugh Aeneas Macdonald.
The link I am trying to find is to May Cowie, wife of Andrew Cowie in the 1851 Census. Parish Record of her death indicates her full name is Marjorie with parents, Hugh Macdonald farmer and Isabella Macdonald nee Fraser. Her death,10 Dec 1883 aged 86 at 11 Charles St, Inverness. Born Urquhart.
Our Isabella visiting in 1851 seems to indicate there could be a relationship to the family. When I found May/Marjorie had parents of Hugh and Isabella that seemed to firm things up.
My request is can anybody find this Hugh and Isabella Macdonald and the birth of Marjorie with maybe a Hugh as a son as well. I have no birth for Hugh.
I have information on the Cowies if that would help.
Any help would be most welcome and appreciated.
Hello,
Wondering if you found the information that you were after? I came across the 1841 Census which included son Hugh.
Thanks, Kirst
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Inverness / Re: Dochgarroch death 1893
« on: Wednesday 26 April 23 10:03 BST (UK) »There is a detailed will from 1818 for a John Hitch of Leonard Stanley, a clothier. His wife is called Betty and he refers to his two sons, John and Samuel as well as his friend John Dimock. Betty appears to have died intestate in 1823, son Samuel, a surgeon, acting as administrator. If this is the same John and Betty in those Ancestry trees this would suggest you are correct to rule them out.
William
Yes, this is the same John and Betty. Thank you for confirming my thoughts on ruling out their son William b 1792-1793.
Kirst
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Inverness / Re: Dochgarroch death 1893
« on: Tuesday 25 April 23 23:51 BST (UK) »It shows that he either left a will or he died intestate and his estate was administered by Elizabeth Cameron. Scotland and England have different systems regarding wills. William died in Scotland and you would expect to find any will or testament to be dealt with there. That it was an English Court which dealt with his will or administration suggests to me that he had property or assets in England.
Unfortunately letters of administration for the Prerogative Court of Canterbury ( ecclesiastical courts dealt with wills and administrations until 1858) have not been digitised.
If you have access to Ancestry there are some pre 1858 wills for the surname Hitch in Gloucestershire which might be worth a look.
William
Thank you William for clarifying. That certainly does indicate a link to England.
I was looking for a will for Thomas Hitch where there is a burial recorded in 1802, I can't be certain it is the same Thomas but it seems likely. I've not found a will as yet. Strange I thought that nothing can be found on his children Esther and William nor his wife Mary.
Thank you for the suggestion.
Kirst