IAN'S ANCESTORS IN DETAIL

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IAN'S ANCESTORS  (Jill's Ancestors)

ABERCROMBIE  GEARY  GRIERSON  HART  HAZLE  HENRY  KERR  KIRKPATRICK  MALCOLMSON  MATHIE  McGREGOR  McMINN  McQUEEN  MILLAR  MITCHELL  MOORE  MORRISON  NIMMO  ORR  ROBISON  STIRLING  WATSON  WOOD

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The Malcolmsons

The Watsons, Mathies and Orrs

Ian's Great Grandmother's Parents were Robert Watson and Jean (sometimes Jane) Mathie. Robert Watson was born between 1829 and 1833 in Johnstone (son of Alexander Watson and Jean Morrison) He lived in 7 Church Street in 1857 when he married Jean Mathie.  Robert was a bachelor whereas Jean was a widow. His occupation was a Gas Work Labourer. By 1871 he was a Fireman and he lived at 3 Napier Street in Kilbarchan.  1881 finds the family in 7 Collier St and he was an Engine Man at a Lace Factory.  Robert changed jobs regularly and in 1891 he was a Flax Thread Dyer.  By 1897 when Annie married George Malcolmson the family lived in 11 Collier Street.

He married Jane Mathie (daughter of John Mathie and Mary Orr) on 17 February 1857 in Elderslie, Johnstone (as is common with the name Jane she was often called Jean).  She was a widow according to the marriage certificate.   Jane Mathie was born about May 1826 and was christened on 4 June 1826 in Abbey, Paisley (Probably Kilbarchan). Her name was Jean on the christening entry.  She resided in Church Street in 1857 in Johnstone.  She appeared on the census in 1861 in Johnstone, living in 7 Church St. with husband, and 4 children (2 by a previous marriage).  She appeared on the census in 1871 in Kilbarchan.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Abbey, Renfrew.  She resided 7 Collier Street in 1881 in Johnstone.  She appeared on the census in 1891 in Johnstone & Elderslie.  She resided 11 Collier Street in 1897 in Johnstone.  Jane died on the 24th April, 1904.  Robert died over two years later on 27th November, 1906.  Robert Watson and Jane (sometimes Jean) Mathie had the following children:

               i.           Alexander Watson was born about 1858 in Johnstone, Renfrew, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1861 in Johnstone, 3 years old.  He appeared on the census in 1871 in Kilbarchan and in 1881 in Abbey, Renfrew, Scotland (Abbey district included Johnstone). Alexander married Anne Maitland on 29th December, 1882 in Johnstone.  He was 24 and she was 21.  Anne was born on 4th August 1861 to parents William Maitland & Rosina Woods "Rosey".  In 1901 they were living at 36 High Street which in 2002 is opposite the Clydesdale Bank (probably where the Video Hire shop is). Alexander was away from home at the time of the Census. They had at least 6 children.  Alexander was an Engine Fitter and died on 11th October, 1912

               ii.          Robert Watson was born about 1860 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland.  In 1861 Census entry he was 1 year old.  He died on 1st April, 1864.

               iii.         Jane Watson was born on 11 February 1862 in Abbey (paisley), Renfrew.  According to the 1871 Census another Jane was born about 1866?

               iv.         Agnes Watson was born on 16 May 1864 in Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland.  Gives mother's christian name as Jane.  She died on the 16th May 1864..

               v.          Jane Watson was born about 1866 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1871 in Kilbarchan.  Aged 5.  She died between 1871 and 1881.  She was in the 1871 Census but not the 1881 Census thus she may have died.

               vi.         Margaret Watson was born on 12 April 1866.  Margaret married Michael McConnachie in 1891. They had two daughters.  One of the daughters, Jeanie is the mother of a cousin researcher, Irene Mitchell who lives in Canada. Margaret died on 31st May, 1904 in Gourock.

               vii.        Charlotte Logan Watson was born on 18 April 1870 in Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland.  IGI entry gives mothers christian name as Jane  She appeared on the census in 1871 in Kilbarchan, 1 year old and again on the 1881 census for Abbey, Renfrew.  In 1881 She resided at 7 Collier Street.  She died in 1887, 17 years old.

               viii.        Annie Morrison Watson was born in 1872 (Ian's great-grandmother).

Great-Great-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Watson was born about 1800.  This is an assumption.  He died before 1851.  (His wife was a Widower in the Census entry).  He was married to Jean Morrison on 9 July 1824 in Neilston, Renfrew, Scotland. Jean Morrison was born about 1801 in Lanark, Scotland.  From an 1851 Census entry found.  She died after 1857.  (Was not entered as 'Deceased'  on Son's marriage certificate).  Alexander Watson and Jean Morrison had the following children:

                            i.   Mathew Watson was born on 28 May 1825 in Houston & Killellan, Renfrew, Scotland.

                            ii.   Robert Watson.

John Mathie was born about 1780.  Possibilities for parents; William Mathie born 17 March 1764, Abbey District, Paisley, father William, mother Margaret Muir.   He died before 1857.  (He was 'deceased' on daughter's wedding certificate).  He was married to Mary Orr on 23 August 1801 in Houston & Killellan, Renfrew, Scotland.  Mary Orr was born about 1780.  This is an assumption.  She died after 1857.  (Was not entered as 'Deceased'  on Son's marriage certificate).  John Mathie and Mary Orr had the following children:

                            i.   William Mathie was christened on 3 January 1802 in Houston & Killellan.

                            ii.   Janet Mathie was born on 15 August 1803 in Houston, Renfrew, Scotland.  She was christened on 21 August 1803.

                           iii.   Margaret Mathie was born on 19 May 1805 in Houston, Renfrew, Scotland.  She was christened on 26 May 1805.

                           iv.   John Mathie was born on 6 April 1807 in Houston, Renfrew, Scotland.  The IGI has duplicate entries for the birth; 2 entries for 3rd April in Houston and 1 for the 9th April in Houston & Killellan.  He was christened on 12 April 1807 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland (info from cousin Irene Mitchell).

                           v.   Mary Mathie was born on 31 March 1809 in Houston, Renfrew, Scotland.  She was christened on 9 April 1809 in Houston & Killellan.

                           vi.   Helen Mathie was born on 17 March 1811 in Houston, Renfrew, Scotland.

                          vii.   Alexander Mathie was born on 15 April 1813 in Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland.  He was not found in the 1881 Census.

                         viii.   Agnes Mathie was christened on 12 March 1815 in Abbey, Paisley.  (Probably Kilbarchan).

                           ix.   Elisabeth Mathie was christened on 31 August 1817 in Abbey, Paisley.  (Probably Kilbarchan).

                           x.   James Mathie was born in April 1820 in Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.  He was christened on 7 May 1820 in Abbey, Paisley.  (Probably Kilbarchan).  He lived at 61 Canal Street in 1881 in Paisley.  He was an Engine Keeper about 1881.

                           xi.   Jane Mathie.

The Stirlings (The Malcolmsons)

Ian's mother was Helen Moore Stirling was born on 17 May 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA in the Evangelical Deaconess Hospital, City of Cleveland (from her birth certificate).  She came to Scotland with her mother about 1929 for a holiday.  It turned out to be a 'permanent' holiday as they never returned to America.  The Wall Street crash occurred and resulted in the far reaching Depression which started in America in October 1929.  Helen's father, my grandfather, decided it would be better to come home to Scotland.  Helen's sister, Moira, remembers her mother saying that was less that pleased as he got rid of all their good china etc. but managed to bring back Helen's Doll's pram which was eventually passed on to Moira. Helen died on 22 October 1984 in hospital in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.  She was named after Great Grandmother Helen Millar Moore.

Ian's Stirling Grandparents

Frederick Hope Pattison Stirling was born in August 1894 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.  Evidence appears to show that he was named after Frederick Hope Pattison, an army veteran, who was a lieutenant in the 33rd (1st Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot - 'The Havercake Lads' - during the Waterloo campaign.  His namesake fought at Quatre Bras and Waterloo.  In 1868/1869, more than 50 years after the battles the lieutenant recorded his memories in a series of letters to his grandchildren.  These were published in 1870 in the form of a book.  There may be a closer connection because Fred's mother's family the 'Harts' originally hailed from Old Kilpatrick where the veteran  lived during the later part of his life (he lived at Mountblow, only a few hundred yards from Old Kilpatrick Railway Station).  Frederick Stirling died on Dec 24th 1965.  He was married to Helen Moore (Nell) McQueen on 17 August 1925 in New York.

Helen Moore (Nell) McQueen was born on 31 October 1894.  She died in December 1970 in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.  She was knocked down by a car while she was crossing the road.  Frederick Hope Pattison Stirling and Helen Moore (Nell) McQueen had the following children: Ian's mother, Helen Moore Stirling and Moira Hart Stirling (still living).

Ian's 'Stirling' Great-Grandparents

Robert Stirling and Martha Hart

Robert Stirling was born about 1858 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland (his place of birth was taken from the 1881 Census entry).  It is suspected that he was in fact adopted by the 'Parents' recorded on the marriage certificate. His Marriage Certificate Showed him to be 26 in 1885.  On Scot's Origins there is a Bridgeton birth entry and a Kirkintilloch birth entry.  The IGI has Bridgeton entry but no Kirkintilloch entry.  IGI Bridgeton entry has wrong parents.  The Kirkintilloch connection may be correct because there is a LDS & Scots Origins entry for the marriage of his parents in Kirkintillock in 1850 (also one for Cadder in Lanark).   He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony and his recorded age was 22.  He resided at 6 Greenlodge Terrage as lodger in 1881 in Barony.  He was the only lodger in a house with a family of 5 called Findlayson.  This is the same address as on his Marriage Certificate.  He was a Confectionary Warehouseman in 1885 in Bridgeton.  Robert married married two times; first time was to Martha Hart on 16 June 1885 in Bridgeton.

Martha Hart was born in 1861 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow.  (Guess from downloaded info.)  She resided at 45 Harvie St. in 1881 in Barony.  She was a Cotton Powerloom Weaver between 1881 and 1885.  She resided 696 Springfield Road before 1885 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.  Martha was the informant on her father's death certificate who died 8 days after she was married.  Martha died about 1903 when her daughter Marion McGregor Stirling was about 14 years old (not proven).  Robert Stirling and Martha Hart had the following children:

                             i.   Mary Nimmo Stirling was born about 1886.  She appeared on the census in 1891 in Bridgeton, Glasgow. Mary married Danny Taylor and had a large family,

                            ii.   Robert Dick Stirling was born on 8 December 1887 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.  Robert married Mary Robertson Arneil. They  immigrated in 1923 to New Zealand.  On the "Corinthic".  He died on 14 May 1980 in Timaru, New Zealand.

                           iii.   George Stirling immigrated about 1947 to Canada.  Lived in Glasgow till after WW2 then went to Toronto, Canada. George married Euphemia MacCallum.

                           iv.   Marion McGregor Stirling was born in 1890.  She appeared on the census in 1891.  She immigrated to Canada.  She was also known as Minnie.  Married & went to Toronto.  Minnie married William James Norman on 15th April 1916.  They had at least 7 children.

                           v.   Walter Hart Stirling was born in 1891 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.  He died in 1893.

vi.   Frederick Hope Pattison Stirling (Ian's grandfather).

Robert's 2nd marriage was to Margaret Scott sometime after 1903.  This was also Margaret's 2nd marriage.  There was one child, Isabella Stirling "Aunt Bell".  Isabella married William Miller. 

William McQueen & Helen Moore.

William Henry McQueen was born on 7 March 1864 in Dumfries, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 and resided in Charlotte St in Dumfries.  He was a Tailor.  He was still in Dumfries in 1891.  He took his family to Moffat sometime after 1891.  He died in 1946.  He married Helen Millar Moore on 24 February 1888 in Dumfries.

Helen Millar Moore was born on 17 May 1865 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.  She was a housekeeper about 1888.  She appeared on the census in 1891 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.  She died in 1942.  William Henry McQueen and Helen Millar Moore had the following children:

                            i.   William (Willie) McQueen was born in 1888.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in the town of Dumfries.  He died in 1958.  He was a Tailor in Moffat.  Had a shop in the High Street. Willie married Jemima (Miam) Moffat.

                            ii.   James McQueen was born in 1890 in the town of Dumfries.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Dumfries.  He died in 1939.  Lived in Indonesia. 

                           iii.   Helen Moore (Nell) McQueen.

                           iv.   May McQueen was born in 1898.  She died in 1986 in Paisley. May married Charlie Gemmel.

                           v.   Anne (Annie) McQueen was born in 1900.  She resided Olive Cottage before 1976 in Moffat.  She died in 1976 in Moffat.

                           vi.   Isabel McQueen resided Olive Cottage in Moffat.  Unmarried

                          vii.   Norman McQueen was living till 1948 in India. Norman married Connie.

Ian's 'Stirling' Great-Great-Grandparents (5th Generation)

William Stirling was born on 10 July 1803 in New Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.  Son of Alexander Stirling and Margaret Thomson. He was a Corporation Stableman and a Cleansing Department Messenger.  He died on 7 May 1882 in Bridgeton.  He married 3 times. 1st to Agnes (Janet) McAllister on 15th August 1830 in Cadder, Lanarkshire and had a child, Janet Stirling born in New Kilpatrick in 1831. 2nd to Margaret Graham on 17th September 1837 in Cadder, Lanarkshire. They had at least two children;

                            i.   Hugh Stirling was born about 1841 in New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire.  He married Jane Miller from Campsie, Stirlingshire on 6th July, 1866 in Central District, Glasgow.  By 1881 they had 7 children and were living at 35 Mordaunt St. in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

                           ii.   Margaret Stirling was born on 1st May, 1848 in Cadder.

Finally he married Mary Abercromby on 14 June 1850 in Cadder, Lanark or in Kirkintilloch.  Mary Abercromby was born about 1802 and died on the 5th August 1875 (father was Alexander Abercromby).  William Stirling and Mary Abercromby had at least I child, Robert Stirling (Ian's great grandfather).  However, his parents were over 50 years old so obviously not his 'blood' parents but a family connection is likely.

Walter Hart was born about 1822 in Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.  Cannot find an IGI or Scots origin entry.  He lived at 72 Rose Street about 1861 in Glasgow.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, aged 59, Place of Birth Kilpatrick.  This puts his year of birth at about 1822.  He resided at 45 Harvie St. in 1881 in Barony.  He was a Cotton Warper (Coloured) in 1881.  He died on 23rd June, 1885 in Bridgeton in 696 Springfield Rd shortly after his daughter, Martha's wedding to Robert Stirling.  He first married Agnes Thomson Sneddon in 1843, registered in Gorbals, Glasgow.  The IGI indicates a child, Walter, born in the Gorbals in 1844.  He then married Mary Jane Nimmo on 15 July 1861 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

Mary Jane Nimmo was born in 1829 in Ireland.  She was a Cotton Yarn Winder in 1861.  She resided at 72 Rose Street about 1861 in Glasgow.  She appeared on the census in 1881, aged 52, born in Ireland living at 45 Harvie St.  She resided at 696 Springfield Road about 1885 in Glasgow.  She appeared on the census in 1891 in Bridgeton, aged 65.  Walter Hart and Mary Jane Nimmo had the following children:

              i.      Martha Hart.

              ii.     Marion McGregor Hart was born on 4 December 1863 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  She resided at 45 Harvie St in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  She was a Winder about 1881. She appeared in 1891 Census in Bridgeton.

              iii.    Mary Hart was born on 28 December 1865 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  Couldn't find her in the 1881 Census.

              iv.    Walter McFarlane Hart was born on 14 January 1869 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony residing at 45 Harvie St.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Bridgeton. He was a Mecantile Clerk about 1898 in Glasgow.  Occupation as stated on his son's, birth certificate (William Duncan Hart).  He married Christina McDonald on 13th Sept, 1894 in Camlachi, Glasgow.  They had at least 5 children.

              v.     George Hart was born on 10 March 1871 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony living at 45 Harvie St He appeared on the census in 1891 in Bridgeton (living with widowed mother at 162 London Road).

James McQueen was born on 4 May 1831 in Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  He was christened on 4 May 1831.  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Cumstoun Lodge, Twynholm, KKD, SCT.  He appeared on the census in 1851 in Sourhill, Twynholm.  He was a Joiner in 1864.  He resided King Street in 1864 in Dumfries, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Dumfries.  He resided in Charlotte St in 1881 in Dumfries.  He was a Joiner (Foreman) in 1881.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Dumfries.  He died on 5 March 1911 in Dumfries.   James McQueen was married 3 times, first to Jessie Richardson in 1852, to Ann Henry in June 1860 in Kirkcudbright and finally to Sarah Paterson in 1869. He had children by all 3 women. In addition there is strong evidence that James had an illegitimate son to his 2nd wife before his first marriage.

James and his first wife Jessie had the following children;

i.        Robert McQueen born 18 Mar, 1853.

               ii.       Janet McQueen born 11 Apr 1855, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  Janet had an illegitimate child, David Sherman, born 1880 in Dumfries.  The father was David Sherman.

              iii.      Mary McQueen born 5 Feb 1858, Dumfries Town.  Mary gave birth to an illegitimate son, John McQueen in 1879.

              iv.      Grace McQueen born 5 Jun 1860, Dumfries Town.  Grace gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, Sarah Paterson McQueen, on 13th July 1880.

James's 2nd wife, Ann Henry was born on 4 May 1828 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  James McQueen and Ann Henry had the following children:  

              i.      Henry McQueen was born about 1851 in Borgue, KKD, SCT (illegitimate).  He appeared on the census in 1861 in Sourhill, Twynholm.  He was the Informant noted on his father's Death Certificate in 1911 in Dumfries.  He died on 22 November 1922 in Maxwelltown.  He was a Journeyman Joiner in Dumfries.  Probably worked with his father.  He resided 17 King St. in Dumfries Town. He married Elizabeth McKen Wylie (daur of Thomas Wylie & Janet Jamison) on 29th Dec, 1876 in Dumfries Town.

              ii.      Helen McQueen was born on 28 March 1863 in Dumfries, Scotland.  She died an infant..

              iii.     William Henry McQueen (Mother's name is spelled with a d on William's birth certificate, i.e. Hendry).

              iv.    Helen McQueen was born on 28 December 1865 in Dumfries, Scotland.

              v.    James McQueen was born on 26 September 1867 in Dumfries, Scotland.  He died in 1868 in Dumfries, Scotland.

              vi.    James McQueen was born on 30 December 1868 in Dumfries, Scotland.  Suspect mother died in childbirth with this child (and child also died?)

Wife No. 3, Sarah Paterson was born in England abt 1842. She died in 43 Wallace St. 15th Jan 1910, aged 68. James McQueen and Sarah Paterson had the following children;

i.                     James McQueen born 1^st May 1870 in the town of Dumfries. He married Grace Edgar in 1895.  He was found living at 2 Park Terrace, Dumfries Town in 1902.  There two children, Jessie McQueen born about 1896 and James McQueen born about 1897.

ii.                   Joseph McQueen born 26 March 1872 in the town of Dumfries.

iii.                  Ann Henry McQueen born 7 March 1874 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

iv.        Margaret Stewart McQueen born Aug 1876. Unfortunately she died on 13th July 1878 not long before her 2nd birthday.

iv.                 Margaret McQueen born abt 1880 in the town of Dumfries.

v.         David McQueen born abt 1882 in the town of Dumfries.

The 1st 3 children plus Margaret born 1880, were recorded on the 1881 Census in Charlotte St. in Dumfries. The last was found in the 1891 Census entry. There were also two grandchildren in the house; John McQueen, 1 year old and Sarah McQueen, 9 month old.  John was the illegitimate child of Mary McQueen born 5^th Feb 1858, daughter of first wife Jessie Richardson. Sarah Paterson McQueen was the illegitimate child of Grace McQueen born 5^th June 1860, also a daur by his first wife.  Mary and grace were also in the house.

Report in the local newspaper in October 1883
"A FALSE ALARM - Much anxiety was caused about mid-day on Saturday by a report that a child had been drowned in the Nith. The missing youngster was three years of age, and was a grand-daughter of Mr James McQueen, joiner, Gordon Street. She had been playing with some children at the river wall below the Old Bridge, but had wandered away from her companions; and one of the little boys, a elative of the girl, went home with the alarming story that she had fallen nito the river. Sergeant Gibson & Constable Stewart of Dumfries, and Constable Waugh, Maxwelltown were soon at the spot with grappling irons and continued for a long time dragging the river between the Old Bridge and the Caul. The little one, however, was fortunately found in more comfortable circumstances on terra firma, and what had been a painful sensation soon resolved itself into good-natured smiles at (what now seemed) the ridiculous position of the policemen."

The above was kindly sent to me by fellow McQueen researcher, Alison Sutcliffe

This must be referring to Sarah Paterson McQueen, illegitimate daughter of Grace McQueen mentioned above.

William Moore was born about 1835.  This is an assumption.  He was a Shoemaker. He died before 1888 (when his daughter married).  He resided in Wallace St. about 1888 in the town of Dumfries.  He first married Agnes Lambert in Milton in Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire in 1861. Their was a child, Thomas, born in 1864 in Dumfries town. Agnes must have died shortly afterwards because he was a widower when he married Isabella Miller on 31 May 1864 in the town of Dumfries.  Isabella Miller was born on 3 December 1841 and christened on 25 December in the town of Dumfries.  She was a domestic servant in 1864.  She gave birth to Helen Millar on 17 May 1865 in Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland.  William Moore and Isabella Miller had the following children:

               i.      Helen Millar Moore.

               ii.     Mary Grierson Moore was born on 12 October 1867 in Dumfries, Scotland.

               iii.    Isabella Moore was born on 8 September 1869 in Dumfries, Scotland. Isabella had an illegitimate child, Lena Moore born 2nd June 1866 in the town of Dumfries.  Isabella later married John Thomson and was found in South Leith, Edinburgh in 1901.

               iv.    Elizabeth Moore was born on 19 June 1873 in Dumfries, Scotland.

Ian's 'Stirling' Great-Great-Great-Grandparents (6th Generation)

Alexander Stirling.  He was married to Mary Thomson (Mary's parents may have been William Thomson and Elizabeth Colquhoun).  Possibly married in Stirling.  There is an IGI entry for 10th Jan 1796.   Alexander Stirling and Mary Thomson had the following children (all born in New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire):

                             i.    William Stirling. 

                             ii.    Jean Stirling was born on 5 June 1805.

                            iii.    Mary Stirling was born on 5 June 1805.

                           iv.    Anne Stirling was born on 6 August 1807.

                            v.    Elizabeth Colquhoun Stirling was born 25th May 1811.

                            iv.    Alexander Stirling was born on 6 June 1813.

Walter Hart was born in October 1784 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.  He died before 1861.  He was a Handloom Weaver before 1861.  He was married to Marion McGregor about August 1804 in Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.  On both the IGI and Scots Origins there is an entry in both Old and New Kilpatrick possibly signifying one came from Old and the other from New.  Marion McGregor was born about 1775.  This is an assumption.  She died before 1861.  Walter Hart and Marion McGregor had the following children:

               i.      Marion Hart was born on 12 June 1805 in New Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               ii.     Walter Hart.

George Nimmo was born about 1804 in Ireland.  He was a Handlloom Weaver in 1861.  He died on the 5th of December, 1872 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow. His parents were given as George Nimmo (Master Wheelwright) and Mary Lorimer. George (jnr) married Mary Mitchell.  Mary Mitchell was born about 1807 in Ireland.  She died 29th March, 1817, also in Hutchesontown. Her parents were given as William Mitchell (a Handloom Weaver) and Esther Micklerabbie. George Nimmo and Mary Mitchell had the following children:

               i.      Mary Jane Nimmo.

               ii.     Janet Nimmo.  She had an illegitimate child, William Nimmo born 18th Feb, 1877 in Glasgow.  William was in the 1891 Census for Bridgeton.

               iii.    George Nimmo was born about 1822 in Colraine, Ireland.  George married Mary Paxton on 31st Dec 1856 in Tradeston, Glasgow.  They had Mary Nimmo born 6th June 1858, Hutchesontown, Glasgow and George Nimmo born 13th April 1863.

Robert McQueen was born on 13 March 1806 in Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Cumstoun Lodge, Twynholm, KKD, SCT.  He resided at No.2 High Cumptston in 1881 in Twynholm.  He died on 29 June 1889 in Compstone High Lodge, Near Twynholm.  He was married to Mary Robison about 1830.  Note that Mary's surname had many varriations including Robson, Robertson & Robieson.  Mary Robison was born in 1806 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland (daur of Joseph Rob(i)son and Grace Smith).  She was christened on 28 April 1806 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1841 in Cumstoun Lodge, Twynholm.  She appeared on the census in 1851 in Sourhill, Twynholm.  She died on 26 March 1895 in Twynholm.  Robert McQueen and Mary Robison had the following children:

                              i.            Mary McQueen was born in 1829 in Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  She was christened on 27 January 1829.  Mother's surname given as Robertson.   She resided in Lower Balannan in 1881 in Tongland, KKD, SCT. Mary married Andrew Hoatson on 9th June, 1863 in Terregles, KKD, SCT.  Mary and Andrew had at least 4 children, John 1864, Robert 1866, Mary 1868 and Samuel Douglas in 1870.

                             ii.           James McQueen.

                            iii.           Grace McQueen was born on 19 March 1834 in Twynholm.  She appeared on the census in 1841 in Cumstoun Lodge.  She appeared on the census in 1851 in Sourhill, Twynholm.  She died on 4 January 1916 in Lumsden, NZ. She had two illegitimate children, William McCready born about 1854, died 14th Jan 1920 in Borgue (KKD) and Isabella Anderson McQueen born 3rd Oct 1858, died 20th August 1949 in Twynholm.  Grace finally married John Angus McDonald born 16th Feb 1835 in KKD (son of Andrew McDonald and Margaret Burnie).  Grace & John went to New Zealand about 1864 and had 9 children.

                           iv.            Joseph McQueen was born on 26 August 1837 in Compstone Lodge, Twynholm.  He was christened on 11 October 1837.  He immigrated before 1875 to Canada.  He died on 17 April 1931 in Deep Creek, BC, CAN.  Joseph married Jane McCaw on 12th October 1860 in Twynholm and had 10 children, the last 3 being born in Canada.  Joseph also had a son Ralph by a 2nd wife.

                            v.            Robert McQueen was born on 14 March 1841 in Compstone Lodge.  He appeared on the census in 1851 & 1961 in Sourhill, Twynholm.  He died on 22 December 1920 in Liverpool, MSY, ENG.  He was a Carpenter.  Robert married twice to Jane McMern and Margaret Stewart.   Joseph and Margaret had a son, James Stewart McQueen born 10th July, 1870 in Kelton, KKD.

William Henry was christened on 11 November 1776 in Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  He died on the 4th January, 1863. He was married to Helen (Eleanor) McMyne on 2 December 1814 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.  Could not find marriage entry in Scots Origins or IGI. Helen (Eleanor) McMyne was born on 17 October 1798 in Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland.  No entry in Scots Origins.  William Henry and Helen (Eleanor) McMyne had the following children:

               i.       Janet Thomson Henry was born on 8 October 1815 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               ii.      Mary Henry was born on 29 August 1817 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               iii.      Samuel Henry was born on 28 April 1819 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               iv.     Mary Henry was born on 30 March 1821 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               v.      Jane Henry was born on 27 January 1823 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               vi.     David Henry was born on 28 September 1824 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               vii.     Helen Henry was born on 10 July 1826 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

               viii.    Ann Henry.

William Moore was born about 1810 and died on the 18th February, 1871.  He was a Shoemaker about 1864.  He was married to Mary Grierson about 1834. Mary Grierson was born about 1820 and died on 4th Dec 1889 in Dumfries town. She resided at 136 High St in 1886 in Dumfries.  William Moore and Mary Grierson had the following children:

               i.       William Moore.

               ii.      Thomas Moore was born about 1837 in Maxwelltown, Kirkudbright, Scotland.  44 in 1881 Census.  Cannot find LDS entry.  He resided at 34 N Queensberry St (Close) in 1881 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.  This is a big guess that Thomas is the brother of William.  Thomas had a daughter Mary Grierson in 1857.  That's a big coincidence.

Andrew Miller was born on the 16th May 1817 in Troqueer, Kircudbrightshire and died on 5 September 1885 in Dumfries. His occupation was a Farmer. He married Helen Grierson Kirkpatrick on 15 June 1837 in Keir, Dumfries, Scotland.  Helen Grierson Kirkpatrick was christened on 4 November 1817 in Keir.  She gave birth to Isabella on 3 December 1841 in the town of Dumfries. She died on 2 November 1881 in Dumfries town. Andrew Miller and Helen Grierson Kirkpatrick had the following children:

               i.       William Miller was christened on 31 March 1837 in Keir, Dumfries, Scotland.

               ii.      George Miller was christened on 23 February 1840 in Keir.  I'm assuming this is child of same parents.

               iii.      Isabella Miller.

               iv.     Joseph Miller was born on 21 June 1848 in Dumfries, Scotland.

               v.      Thomas Miller was born on 29 August 1850 in Dumfries, Scotland.

               vi.     Alexander Miller was born on 3 May 1858 in Dumfries, Scotland.

               vii.     James Glassel Miller was born on 5 November 1860 in Dumfries, Scotland.

The early Ancestors

Seventh Generation

Alexander Hart was born about 1755.  This is an assumption.  He was married to Rebeccah Kerr on 17 March 1779 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Rebeccah Kerr was born about 1755.  This is an assumption.  Alexander Hart and Rebeccah Kerr had the following children:

               i.        Ann Hart was christened on 28 June 1780 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               ii.        Margaret Hart was christened on 25 December 1781 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               iii.       Walter Hart.

               iv.       Mary Hart was christened on 28 January 1786 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               v.       John Hart was christened on 28 October 1787 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               vi.       Elizabeth Hart was christened on 20 December 1789 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               vii.      Rebecca Hart was christened on 25 March 1792 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland. Rebecca married Robert Mathie in 1819 and had at least 6 children.  One of their children Elizabeth Mathie is an ancestor of a cousin researcher who we have made contact with.

               viii.     Alexander Hart was christened on 4 February 1794 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               ix.       Janet Hart was christened on 6 March 1796 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.

               x.       James Hart was christened on 16 November 1798 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland.