« Reply #47 on: Thursday 19 December 19 07:09 GMT (UK) »
Hi Rosie. I've had a look for Sarah with the Buntains and haven't found her. I'm missing the 1891 census but haven't found her in SP. I believe I've found the right John Black. He was killed when he fell from the top of a steam boiler in the sugar refinery. (thanks sugarman) I've also got his death certificate which fits with his parents being John Black (dec) and Ann Blaikley. The death was registered by his brother in law, Thomas Paterson. This fits with my believe that Thomas's wife, Elizabeth Singleton, is John's sister (perhaps half).
Each answer raises another question - it's very exciting.
Someone asked about Elizabeth Paterson's middle name being McIntyre. My theory is that Mrs McIntyre is the sister of Thomas Paterson and her middle name fits with the Scottish tradition of recognising family members.
Another question was whether I was from Greenock. I grew up there until 1974, my sister still lives there, and I visit often - I usually manage a visit to the Watt Library.
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