Feshiebridge

[Rudhach]

Does any one have any information of the sawmill that was in Feshiebridge in the late 1800's and the family of john Grant that used to stay there?

Thanks

[ghostwhisperer]

I have a few headstones of Grants from Feshie Bridge but the only John I have died aged 18 in 1868, son of Charles who was a Carpenter. But a few other Grants as well. If they are of any use i will post them.

[samgate]

I have some info on a John Grant, born Alvie about 1815, married Jessie Carr in Aug 1843 and died 26 April 1906. In 1851 census (aged 35) his occupation is given as saw miller and his address is Mill of Feshie. Similarly in 1871 (aged 56). In 1861 & 1881 (aged 46 & 66 resp.) it just says Sawmill or Sawmiller's house for his address. He had at least 11 children. Is this the one you are interested in? I had thought at one time he was one of 'my' Grants, but don't think so now. Can give you a little more info if interested.

[Skoosh]

I have a wee book on Invereshie which lists the tenants who went to Australia in 1838 (possibly using the new road to Spean Bridge and sailing from Fort William, as did the Duke of Gordon's Laggan tenants)there is a John Grant b.Rothiemurchus, farmer,age 24,son of Peter Grant & wife Mary. He was engaged by a Mr Hoshing in Sydney. A Lewis Grant, plumber, age 36,& wife Isabella MacBain, son of Alexander Grant & Ann Donald, he was engaged by Martin Crombie, Sydney,together with their family-James Macpherson 17, William 12, Edmund C 10, Maria 14 & Ann 8. Any use folks?........Skoosh.

[Rudhach]

Sorry in taking so long in getting back. Posting the head stones would be useful. Thanks

John Grant and Jessie Carr are part of my Grants so any information you can give would be great.

I dont know of any of my Grants going to Australia that far back but where could I get a copy of the book for checking?

[ghostwhisperer]

In memory of Mary Grant wife of Charles Grant, Carpenter, Feshie Bridge who died 26th Sep 1875 aged 50 years and their son John who died 15th May 1868 aged 18 years. Also Bella who died 9th May 1878 aged 20 years. Also Mary who died 18th Feb 1884 aged 27 years. Also the said Charles Grant who died 20th July 1893 aged 73 years and their son Lachlan who died 24th Nov 1895 aged 35 years.


In loving memory of Alexander Grant who died 26th June 1964 aged 73 years. Also beloved wife of the above Isabella Grant who died 17th July 1976. Feshieside.


In memory of Isa Dean wife of Donald Grant who died at Boat of Insh 5th Nov 1912 aged 44 years and their daughter Jessie Ann died 3rd July 1913 aged 22 years. Also the above Donald Grant “Danny” who died at Feshieside, Kincraig 22nd Nov 1936 aged 75 years. Also their daughter Christina “Teeny” wife of William Wallace who passed away at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen who died 24th Dec 1935 aged 49 years and is interred in St Peter’s Cemetery there. Robert Dean died at Inveruglas, Insh 25th July 1928 aged 70 years and Christina Fraser his wife also died there 23rd March 1923 aged 76 years.


In loving memory of my beloved mother Lillie Grant who died at Feshie Bridge 26th March 1946 aged 85. Also her son James Grant, MM who died at Gatehouse 10th April 1962 aged 75. Erected by James Grant.


In loving memory of Andrew Grant who died at Feshie Bridge on the 14th March 1958.


From her colleagues. In memory of Miss Elsie Grant who gave 22 years of dedicated nursing service to Ian Charles Hospital, Granton on Spey.


In loving memory of John Grant, Baldow died 10th Aug 1937 and his beloved wife Mary Ann Meldrum died 3rd May 1970. Also their daughter Elsie Grant who died 24th Aug 1977.


Erected by Murdoch McPherson to the memory of Jane Grant alias Glass his beloved spouse who died 12th Oct 1850 aged 55 years. Of Elizabeth his daughter who died 16th Jan 1837 aged 17 years.


In loving memory of James Grant, Gardener, Invereshie died 15th May 1874 aged 76 years. His wife Grace McDonald died Feb 1870 aged 76 years. Their daughter Ann died 28th Dec 1891 aged 56 years. Also their daughter Isabella died 26th April 1921 aged 89 years. Also John MacKenzie, Gardener, Invereshie for 67 years died 7th April 1944 aged 79 years. Dear husband of May MacBain. In loving memory of the said May MacBain who died 18th May 1951.


In loving memory of Peter Grant who died at Feshie Bridge 1904 in his 87th year. Also of his wife Annie MacDonald. Also of their Grandson P G MacDonald who died on Service in GEA 17th March 1918 aged 45 years. And his beloved wife Mary Jane Fratter who died in The Deaconess Hospital, Edinburgh 10th June 1909 aged 26 years. Erected by their daughter Annie. Their daughter Annie died at Feshie Bridge……..

[samgate]

John Grant (b. 2 Apr 1815 Alvie to John G. & Lizzie Murray) m. Aug 1843, Alvie to Jessie Carr (b. 12 Jun 1824 Kingussie & Insh to John C. & Annie Bruce). They had at least 11 children : Betsy b.  1844, John b. 1846, Lewis b. 1848, William b. 1850, Peter b. 1853, James b. 1855, Alexander b.1858, Donald (Duncan?) b. 1861, David b. 1864 d. 1864, Ann b. 1865, Jessie b. 1867 - all Alvie.
John snr d. 1906, Alvie & Jessie snr. d. 1907 Kingussie. Hope this helps.

[Craskie]

Does any one have any information of the sawmill that was in Feshiebridge in the late 1800's and the family of john Grant that used to stay there?

Thanks

Yes, I do - They are my ancestors - marion, Glasgow

[Rudhach]

Marion what information are you  able to give me about John Grant and his family.