The ABEL family of ELGIN

[Neale1961]

You need to check that this is the correct family by consulting the birth and marriage records that Monica has posted above.

James Alexander ABEL death 1961 ABERDEEN NORTHERN DISTRICT, AGE 63

James Alexander ABEL birth 1897 SKENE, mother’s name STUART

1901 census, Skene, Aberdeen (Hill of Keir)
William ABEL, head, 41, butcher, born Skene
Annie ABEL, wife, 49, born Skene
Annie, 5 daughter, born Skene
James, 3, son, born Skene
Barbra, 2, daughter, born Skene
Edith, 1, daughter, born Skene

Abel family grave memorial
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182181530/william-abel

[SCENIC25]

Thank you ALL for your replies re: ABEL of Elgin.
We do not know where Margaret was born, (other than Scotland) but she died at Pembury Hospital, Tonbridge, Kent in 1958.
The Norman A. LEGGAT mentioned is definitely my father in law.
Again, thank you, and I will advise of further events as they happen.
Regards
SCENIC25

[Forfarian]

I think you have the information you need, but as both MonicaL and Neale1961 have said, you need to check it all out by looking at the original documents at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. It's pay-per-view, but very modestly priced.

The 1941 marriage certificate will tell you the full names of both her parents, including her mother's maiden surname. As it appears that she was 39 when she died in 1960, that 1921 birth is an exact fit.

Glenmuick, Tulloch and Glengairn is a combined parish and registration district in Deeside (Aberdeenshire) which includes Braemar, Ballater and Balmoral Castle.

Skene is a parish and RD further east, between Deeside and Strathdon.

[SCENIC25]

Thank you for your response. I do tend to at least double check info as found having been suckered before. But again thanks for the advice.
Regards
SCENIC25

[MonicaL]

There are lots of avenues to persue once you have confirmed some key details. There is a family tree, for example, on Ancestry. This shows at least 3 potential siblings for Margaret. Some original documents and photographs are included. Funnily enough, there are plenty on details on these potential siblings but nothing on Margaret.

Monica

[SCENIC25]

Thank you for this. I will investigate
Regards
SCENIC25

[Forfarian]

Don't confine your 'investigations' to some online tree on Ancestry or any other commercial web site. Make sure to go back to the original documents to make sure that it's correct. Some online trees are excellent and well researched. Others are a fantasy compilation of disinformation, and not to be trusted.

[SCENIC25]

Hello, thank you all for your responses. I have followed the advice & guidance from all of you, and now have much more information about my 'in-laws' ! I am now ready to proceed with the next step. Thanks to all of you for your kindness.
Regards
SCENIC25