Thomas and Martha Hunter of West Kilbride and son Hugh Hunter born 1865.

[greylady]

I am interested in finding out about the siblings of Hugh Hunter, born in 1865. My father was Hector McKenna Hunter (1900-1987) of Hughenden Qld Australia.  He had three brothers, Charles (1989-1908), Hugh (1896- 1967) & Ian Benn (1903-1983).  They were sons of Hugh Hunter, born 1865 in West Kilbride and died in Hughenden, Australia.  He married Lilly May Sarah Christison in Charters Towers Australia on 21/6/1894.
Hugh's parents were Thomas Hunter and Martha McKenna off West Kilbride.  I have also seen variation of Martha's maiden name, but my father was given the second name of McKenna for her family. Any further information would be of interest to me.

[rosball]

Hi greylady,
   Not what you asked for ...   But in case you don't have them, here is an obit to Hugh Hunter http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/cite/5596989/62886893 and his wife http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125795118
It mentions that Lilly was from Glenesk, Forfarshire, while Hugh was from Ayrshire.

regards,
   Ros

And a photo of Hugh, Iain and Hector Hunter in Hughenden in 1927
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/180873676?q&versionId=196959850

And Hugh and Lilly's  marriage announcement http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77037572

[rosball]

This looks like Hugh's birth 8 May 1865 with parents Thomas Hunter and mother Martha McInnie in West Kilbride
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYYT-5ZN

Possible siblings
   Elisabeth b 15 Sep 1855 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McKimmie in West Kilbride
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XY54-NQK
   John b 2 sep 1857 parents Thomas Hunter Martha McKinnie
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYYT-PHN
   Thomas b 22 sep 1867 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McKennie in West Kilbride
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYYT-RHW
  John b 4 Jan 1862 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McInnie in West Kilbride
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYYT-PHK
   Robert b 8 April 1860 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McInnie in WK
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYYT-TJ8
  Unnamed b 1 Jul 1861 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McInnie in WK
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XY54-X7G
   Margaret  3 march 1871 parents Thomas Hunter and Martha McInnie in WK
   https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XY54-N5R

regards,
   Ros
   
   

[rosball]

It appears that they were both born in Ireland (from Scottish census data) so this could be their marriage
Thomas Hunter to Martha McKinny 26 nov 1850 in Taughboyne, Don, ireland
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FG6Z-7ZY

His father was John Hunter and her father was Hugh McKinny

regards,
   Ros

adding : on census data there is another child William born about 1853 ...

[greylady]

Ros, Thank you.  I have seen some articles on Trove, but will check the articles you mention.  I was unaware of an Irish connection, so will give that some thought.  The names of the siblings will be helpful.  regards, Greylady

[rosball]

Hi greylady,
   I don't think I'm allowed to post the Scottish census data (been searching the guidelines without success).  I have sent you a pm with the 1861, 1871 data as it does seem to fit quite well.

cheers,
   Ros

adding : Most local libraries have ancestry subscriptions so you can check this out for yourself.

[Grant Christison]

Good day. My name is Grant Christison. Do you know anything about your Lilly Christison? I have a photograph somewhere of a Lily/Lilly addressed to her 'Uncle Bob' (my great-grandfather, Robert Christison, born 1856 at Wood of Dalbog farm, Edzell Parish, near the entrance to Glenesk). Robert emigrated to Natal Colony in late 1879, arriving in January 1880.

[greylady]

I will have a look through some papers and see if there is any further information I can give you.

[Skoosh]

One of the local lairds there was Hunter of Hunterston.

Skoosh.