runningbear’s reply in post #4 is correct up to the point where he states “Robert marries Margaret Williamson.” That is where it comes off the rails (see my reply #19). Robert Christie the patriarch cited in MonicaL’s reply #2, left Scotland about 1841-2 to go to America with the idea of making way to bring the family over at some point. He belonged to the Christies of the Carse of Lecropt, farming class. Mary Dobbie belonged to the Dobbies of Berrymuir, in the vicinity of Loch Coulter and she was one gereration removed from the farming class. Mary Dobbie’s brother was in Franklin County, Ohio and he was to help anchor the family there till they could get settled. Within six weeks of arrival, Robert had contracted Typhoid fever and died.
Widow Mary Christe and her children all worked at the William Wilson & Sons weaving Mills in Bannockburn , famous for weaving tartans. William Willson’s Mother was a Christie and I assume there was a relation there though I don’t know the specifics, The plan was still to come to America which wasn’t realized until 1855.
As for what became of the children, this is what I know:
Elizabeth stayed in America and married an Irish immigrant named Edward Lincoln who was 10 years younger than she. They homesteaded in Iowa and she died there on July 22, 1907. I have visited her grave.
Second born was William and about 1850 or so he enlisted in the 74th Highlanders (the Seaforth Highlanders). Took part in the Kaffir War in South Africa. He died in India while serving with his regiment. (never came to America).
Janet ended up marrying Will (William?) Brown and had at least one son, Will Jr. Not sure whether they ended up U.S – Scotland?
Andrew came to America with the others but could not adjust to his new life here. Went back to Scotland and married with children, I know of some of his descendants in Scotland today.
Robert is my Great Grandfather, see my reply post #19.
John I believe did not survive to adolescence.
