Joseph Leith - Belhelvie

[Rowana]

Trying to trace any information on Joseph Leith, Bridlefolds, Belhelvie.

What I know so far -
His son, Alexander Leith married an Elspet C (Crighton?) Mutch and had quite a few children My wife's grandmother amongst them.

Joseph was born in Peterculter, I believe. His wife was possibly Ann Wilson, but I don't know for definite.

Any help with parents, siblings, children most wecome

Cheers
Jim

[Piglet01]

Hello Jim

The IGI www.familysearch.org - has the following
birth:

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Shall go and do a search for Joseph Leiths marriage on the IGI

Furthermore, noticed you live in Aberdeenshire, shall post here what is my standard post|.
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Use Rootschat to get as much information as you can.  As you'll find out people are more than willing to help. 

1.  When Rootschat info dries up, and if you feel you need to do more exploring, the pay per view site www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  (SP), is well worth considering.  It's free to register.  Clearly highlights what records can be looked at and saved online.  There are some free search facilites. This website curtails online searches after certain dates.

2.  A second option.  A great money saver - Aberdeen Registrars Office (as do many others in Scotland), - has Scottish Birth Marriage and Death (BMD) records online going back to 1855 and up to the present day (for Scotland).  Charge £15 per hour.  An hour should be more than enough to get a good core of info.  I use them as I live locally and visit in person.  They can be contacted on 01224 522033 or e-mail:  Searchroom[at]aberdeencity.gov.uk
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3.  The IGI at www.family search.org - also has a certain amount of free family history records - well worth a look and  family history software. 

4.  Aberdeen family History Society - the biggest? in Scotland - do a Google to find out their website and services they provide   :O)

Good luck.

Regards,   Steve   :O)

[Piglet01]

Well,

Strangely - this is where I hope another Rootschatter sticks their oar in as - the IGI has

children of Joseph Leith and Ann Wilson.  (but this is 'after' the ones in the previous reply.

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So, off to look for a marriage 1855 =/- 10 years  - ho hum.......   :O)

[Piglet01]

And coming together like a nice cake - yet again from the IGI.  :O)

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[runningbear]

hi steve,

doing well there my friend..

as requested

1871 census- dudwick, ellon, savoch

joseph...age 37...crofter...born marycutler c1834
ann...age 41..born newhills c1830
alexander..age 6...belhelvie
george clark...age 5...ellon
margaret m hiton...age 1...ellon

Joe

[Piglet01]

Hello Joe

If the Joseph you found on the 1871 census is correct - this may be him on the 1841 - found on FreeCen (www.freecen.rootsweb.com)
- there are only 2 of the same name - but different ages and the other I believe is too far away.  I think we need for Jim to come back and explain the obvious anomaly.  Looks as though a couple of marriage entries will have to be sourced/purchased.

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[runningbear]

hi pal,

in the meantime....

1881 census- poster lodge, kinmundy, new machar

joseph...age 47...farm labourer
ann...age 52
margaret...age 12

1881 census- mill of fiddes (farms), foveran

george...age 15...farm labourer

1891 census- whitecairns, belhelvie

joseph...age 58...crofter

1891 census- milton ardlethan, ellon

alexander...age 25...farm labourer

1901 census- bridlefold, belhelvie

alexander...age 37...farmer
elspet f...age 21
jane...age 8
ann w...age 7
margaret...age 5
elspet f...age 3
catherine g. w...age 7 months
joseph...father...age 68...retired farmer


Joe

[runningbear]

hi pal,

see whit ye mean aboot needing jim to clarify things?

i found this

1851 census- kirkland, dunnotar, kincardine

joseph...age 18...farm labourer..place of birth not known!!

Joe

[Piglet01]

Well done again Joe,

Looks as though we've identified and followed the correct Joesph through - what do you think Jim?

Joe - the Alexander from your 1871 census followed through appears definitely to be our man which means that he was born in 1864 which is at odds with the Alexander Leith and Elizabeth Mutch which I initially found.

Steve :O)