Hello All,
As we have seen, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep individuals in the correct thread as we scan the different generations. We have seen many connections appear in the Wilsons, Muirs and Burts, just to give a few examples, and now it is time to have a look at yet another Fife family that appears to be in the Family Tree of many researchers who communicate with me. That family is the Beveridges.
I could start with my Great-Grandmother, Agnes Beveridge, who married John Forsyth on the 10th October, 1873 at Old Monkland (Coatbridge), and then work backwards in time. However, I have aleady made mention of her as the grand-daughter of George Beveridge who was the husband of Janet Wilson, so there would be little to gain in repeating myself.
Let's go back to about the year 1700 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety when James Beveridge was born to his parents, James Beveridge and Catherine Paton. James and Catherine only had two children: James and his younger brother, John, who was born about five years later, in 1705, also at Coaltown of Fordell.
When James Beveridge Junior attained the age of about 25, he married Dorothy (or Doretta) Williamson on the 29th May, 1725 at Dalgety in Fife. All that I know about Dorothy, is that she was born on 2nd January, 1698 at the coastal town of Aberdour in Fife, and that her father was John Williamson. At this point, I have no idea who her mother was. Perhaps, some other researcher out there may care to do a search for that information, especially if they are trying to research their ancestors who are connected to this family.
James and Dorothy had the following children:
Euphan Beveridge born 29th January, 1727 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety. She went on to marry Thomas Muir on the 23rd June, 1754.
Elizabeth Beveridge born 8th September, 1728 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Effie Beveridge born 18th September, 1730 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Alison Beveridge born 21st January, 1732 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Janet Beveridge born 18th September, 1733 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety. She went on to marry James Beveridge in the year 1759.
John Beveridge born 1st January, 1736 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Alexander Beveridge born 11th August, 1737 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Margaret Beveridge born 7th February, 1739 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Walter Beveridge born 11th November, 1740 at Coaltown of Fordell, Dalgety.
Once again, I would ask that you check the above for any obvious errors and let us know if any amendments need to be made. As you can see, when a couple marry having the same surname, it can become rather confusing, and that leads to errors.
Kind Regards,
Tom.