puzzled dickson

[Gadget]

If it's any help:

On the 1901 in Bannockburn, Robert is down as aged 29 - thus b.c. 1872. His marriage cert of 1895 has him as 24 - thus. b.c. 1871 and his death cert gives him as 50 in 1928 - thus b.c. 1878

*The only Robert Dickson, b. Ireland showing on the 1881 and 1891 has parents James and Jane Dickson(all b. Ireland)  - b.c. 1871-2

Gadget

*added - this one is not showing on the 1901 apart from Robert m. to Jeanie

[eddiesboy]

thanks gadget looks like you have hit the same dead end its awfully confusing i think its possible the death cert is correct because of fathers occupation no one would have known this just a thought

[Gadget]

It's usually more likely that the marriage cert is correct because Robert is more likely to know his parents' names than his son John would. However, I have seen instances where this isn't so.

I think that I'd look for a Thomas, Robert and James Dickson as a poss father. The mother's name seems to be consistent though - Jane (Mc)Connel(l).

Sorry - I'm no good with Irish records. Agadowey's one of the experts 


Gadget

[kingskerswell]

Hi,
   The following may help

14 Feb 1869  Robert Dickson born to Robert Dickson and Jane McConnell in Eglinton, Co Londonderry

    Unfortunately I cannot find a marriage but will keep looking.

Regards

[kingskerswell]

Hi,
    I have searched various sources for the marriage throughout Ireland without success. The closest I have come is 17 Apr 1846 JAMES Dickson to Jane McConnell in Mountjoy Presbyterian Church, Omagh, Co Tyrone. This is possible but it seems a bit early.

Regards

[eddiesboy]

thanks king the first one looks promising where did you find this its the closest ive seen by miles

[kingskerswell]

Hi,
   I will PM you.

Regards

[Robertsboy]

Is it possible to re-open this as I too have the Robert Dickson and Jeanie Riddell McCracken as my Great Grand Parents.

[kingskerswell]

Robertsboy,
                  Welcome to Rootschat. I cannot find your GGrandparents but if you can give us some more information perhaps someone will be able to help.

Regards