Denholm/Denham and East Lothian Surnames

[Andy D]

I am tracing any links of Denholm/Denham to the following:

Blyth.
Lyal.
Nisbet.
McKenzie.
France.
Scott.
Hope.
Bisset.
Gibson.
Anderson.

James Denholm and Jean Nisbet I believe they were the parents of the Robert Denholm Below.

Robert Denholm was born 28 June 1747, he married Margaret Lyal on 12 May 1775 in Cockburnspath.

Son of the above Robert, was Robert Denholm married Jean/Jane McKenzie on 12 May 1797, Cocksburnpath.

My GGG/Grandfather John Denholm was the son of the above (one of twins his brother was James)  who married Agnes Davidson on 22 May 1829 in Oldhamstocks.

[tom505]

This may not be relevant, but my ggg.grandfather John Henderson, born 1790 Cockburnspath, married an Elizabeth Denholm/Denham at Lamberton Toll 1815.
Unable to find birth of Elizabeth, but her father was John Denholm according to her  death registration.
Very few births seem to have been recorded in Cockburnspath around this time.
If you have any information on denholms in the area I would be interested.

[Andy D]

I was emailed the following..hope it helps:

"Elizabeth Denholm b 1794 d 3 Jul 1873 Dunbar, EL married 9 Dec 1815 to John Henderson.  Elizabeth's father was John Denholm a farm servant.  Death info: D1873 at Westcairns? Dunbar.  Married to John Henderson, Fisherman.  Elizabeth died age 79.  Father - John Denholm, farm servant dec.  Mother - unknown.  Informant David Anderson son-in-law. Cause of death old age."
 
There was also an "Elizabeth Denham c 17 Jul 1791 at Ladykirk.  Her parents were James Denham and Eliz. Robertson"  No further info re who Eliz. might have married.
 
I found the following in 1851East Lothian Census which would tie in with the John Henderson, Fisherman, above:
 
Parish Innerwick, Enumeration District #2 Page 5 Schedule 18:
 
John Henerson Co'path             Fisherman                                      age 63  c1788
Elizabeth         Dunbar     Wife                                                              55   c1796
James             Innerwick  Son   (late seaman) Fisherman                        31   c1820
John                Innerwick   "               "                "                                 21   c1830
Mary                Innerwick  Dau   House servant                                       15   c1836

[tom505]

Thanks, I've researched the Henderson line quite extensively, but have made no progress with the Denholm/Denham connection.

The Elizabeth Denholm dod 1873, died at West Barns. From the census returns it would seem she was born in Dunbar. I haven't found any birth record for her however.