William Hudson Walker / Marion Scott

[kiwikarin]

Hi.  Can anyone help please?  My g grandfather William Hudson Walker was born c. 1854 in Edinburgh.  He married a Marion Scott.  They emigrated to NZ before my grandmother was born in 1888.  I have William's apprenticeship records - they were signed by John Walker whom I assume was his father. There is a mention in the 1841 census of a William H Walker, father John which I am currently assuming is them ... but apart from that I am beginning to think he is a figure of my imagination.  I found another William Walker married to a Marion Scott but they died  in Glasgow so are a different couple.
any help - or anyone else reseraching them - would be greatly appreciated.

[kenjo]

Look below

[wozzle]

you say he was born in c.1854 you then stated that he was on the 1841 census? am i misreading your post? or is the birth year an educated guess.

[kiwikarin]

duh.  1861 census.  Typo, sorry

[MonicaL]

There are only two marriages showing on Scotlands People for a William Walker and a Mar* (any first name) Scott:

1   1859   WALKER   WILLIAM & SCOTT   MARION   AIRDRIE OR NEW MONKLAND   /LANARK   651/01 0074   

2   1876   WALKER   WILLIAM   & SCOTT   VIOLET MARIA   DALGETTY   /FIFE   422/00 0003

The first would be too early given the estimate on William's birth year, so that only leaves the second as an option.

Taking the first name off in the search for bride Scott, brings up only two more options - 1863/Janet and 1876/Jemima

What was William's occupation/trade?

Regards.

Monica 

[kenjo]

Hi There,
have you tried Scotlandspeople?
you can buy and view immediately....


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WILLIAM HUDSON WALKER     
   
Birth:  22 APR 1851   Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
 Parents:
  Father:  JAMES WALKER
  Mother:  ELIZABETH HUDSON     

other children
JOHN WALKER
C. 07 SEP 1834 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland

ELIZABETH CHRISTIE WALKER
C. 25 JUN 1837 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland

JAMES WALKER
B.13 JAN 1842 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland

 
John WALKER
C.07 SEP 1834 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
 
Elizabeth Christie WALKER
B.05 JUN 1837 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
C. 25 JUN 1837 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
 
Robert WALKER
B.24 NOV 1839 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
C. 22 DEC 1839 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland  

1851census
Grahamston
Falkirk,

James Walker 47yrs, Moulder of Iron
Elizabeth 37.
john 16
elizabeth 13
robert 11
james 9              .......................William ...yet to be born

Are you aware that William and Marion  had their first known child in 1875 in NZ..........
Then many others.
JO

[kiwikarin]

I am new on this site and am overwhelmed with the help and the knowledge - thank you so much everyone.
The apprenticeship papers are between McDowell, Steven and Co, Iron founders in Glasgow and William Walker residing at No 154 North Woodside Rd Glasgow with the consent of John Walker (and I think the next word is Imoulder - so, Iron Moulder?) residing at No 4 Gardner (?) St as Cautioner (which I am told is the same as a guarantor).  He was appprenticed for five years "from and after the tenth day of February Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Six years".  Wages at the rate of 5 shillings per week the first year to nine shillings per week in the fourth year.

When he came to NZ, he was employed by HE Shacklock Ltd and made the Orion brand of Coal Ranges - just about everyone in NZ at the time had one!

Just wondering if Edinburgh was the proper birth place - Mum told me that but she may be incorrect as she didn't ever know him.

Cheers, Karin

[kiwikarin]

Is Falkirk near Galsgow? or Edinburgh?  Sorry, a little vague on my Scottish Geography

[kenjo]

Falkirk is 20 miles form Glasgow..
Also in the 1851c William (yet to be born that year..)....brother John.....16yrs....was an iron Moulder too.
in the 1861c William is 9yrs living with his mother "Mrs james Walker"
so your william may have had his brother John give his consent ..
JO
Regarding Williams father.....via Scotlandspeople
 an "inventory" for James Walker  1/4/1859.....so James would have died probably within 6months of this date....
pattern maker at Grahamston in Falkirk