Hi
I am trying to trace a David Marshall and have drawn a complete blank.
He married Elizabeth Herdman in Methven on 19th February 1833 and they went onto have 6 children that I know of - David (b.6.4.1833 - Findo Gask); Robert (b. 2.11.1834 - Methven); Janet (b29.1.1837 - Methven); Matthew Herdman Marshall (b.15.9.1839 - Methven); Johanna (b.24.10.1841 - Methven) and George (b22.8.1844 - Methven).
I can find Elizabeth and the family in Bragrum, Methven in 1841 but not David Snr - although there is one aged 30 in a sleeping house employed as a labourer at Mains of Tippermallor and I am assuming it could be him.
They all disappear totally in 1851 except David Jnr and Robert who turn up in Findo Gask on their Uncle William Herdman's farm.
Elizabeth then moves around a lot - 1861 Housekeeper for her brother in Findo Gask, 1871 Aberlemno with son Robert, 1881 with son Matthew in Kirriemuir and then 1891 with daughter Janet (Robertson) in Scone. Elizabeth dies 20 May 1891 in Perth Road, Scone.
I cannot find David on any of the census' or his birth or death certificate - I wonder if anyone has any ideas to help me where to go next. Do you think he died in Methven pre 1851/1861 as Elizabeth is then working for her brother?
Any help gratefully received.
Thanx