Perth Cemeteries

[MichaelLyke]

Thank you Buckhyne,

It was a long shot to be honest. Hand written notes from my older brother (now deceased) from talking with my granny (also now deceased) says my granny had 8 brothers. All her family (Blacks) are born around Almondbank & Bridgeton. She was born 1900. Three of the brothers born "pre-1900" Alexander, John & George all "died at birth, buried Methven". I am unsure if they would have been marked or un-marked graves or even if they were given a proper burial during these years.

Thank you anyway. I appreciate it. Regards, Michael

[buckhyne]

Remember, the MIs I have are pre-1855 so too early for your family.
I know there is a present-day wee MI booklet for Bankfoot cemetery.
It's possible there are Blacks in there.
Also perhaps there is a booklet on Methven burials which may have Blacks as well.

[Rosinish]

my granny had 8 brothers. All her family (Blacks) are born around Almondbank & Bridgeton. She was born 1900. Three of the brothers born "pre-1900" Alexander, John & George all "died at birth, buried Methven"

Have you managed to locate the births, marriages & deaths on scotlandspeople site?

Annie

[MichaelLyke]

Hi Annie, I couldn't find any birth/deaths in SP. Haven't exhausted every avenue yet. Thank you Annie

[MichaelLyke]

Hi Buckhyne, I will investigate the MI booklets - thank you!

[Rosinish]

I couldn't find any birth/deaths in SP.

It may be worth trying to locate the family in 1911 for names & approx. birth years?

What were your g/mother's parents names & her mother's maiden name?

Annie

[Rosinish]

There are only 2 Black family names in 1 household on 1911 index for Methven Parish which would cover Almondbank;

Eric Osborne Black aged 19
James Alexander aged 18

Annie

[MichaelLyke]

Hi Annie,

My grandmothers parents were James Black (1861-1943) and Jessie Cant (1864-1903). James re-married after Jessie died but James and his 2nd wife didn't have any of their own children.

I have them on the 1891 & 1901 census.
1891 census: Living at Village Street, Almondbank, Methven.
James Black, head, married, 30yr’s, Cloth Beetler, born Methven
Jessie Black, wife, married, 26yr’s, born Guthrie, Forfarshire
Alfred Black, son, 4yr’s scholar, born Methven
Leonard Black, son, 1yr, born Methven

1901 census: Living at Bridgeton, Redgorton
James Black, head, married, 40yr’s, Linen Beetler, born Redgorton
Jessie Black, wife, married, 36yr’s, born Guthrie, Forfarshire
Alfred Black, son, 14yr’s, Apprentice Clerk, born Methven
Leonard Black, son, 11yr’s, scholar, born Methven
William C. Black, son, 7yr’s, scholar, born Redgorton
David J. Black, son, 4yr’s, born Redgorton
Janette G. Black, daughter, 8 months, born Redgorton

[MichaelLyke]

and 1911 census, after James remarried.

Living 7 Grey Row, Tibbermore, Landward
James Black, head, 52yr’s, married, Linen Beetler, born Redgorton
Margaret Black, wife, 42yr’s, married 1yr, born Redgorton
Leonard Black, son, 21yr’s, Linen Beetler, born Methven
William Black, son, 17yr’s, Apprentice Grocer, Perth Cooperative Society, born Redgrton
Janette Black, daughter, 10yr’s, scholar, born Redgorton