JILLIAN'S ANCESTORS IN DETAIL

 

 

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JILLIAN'S ANCESTORS (Ian's Ancestors)

ABERDEIN  ADDISON  AITKEN  BARBER  CRAIG  DONALD  FREW  HENDRIE  HERRIOT  HOWAT  HOWIESON  JACK  KELLY  LOW MARSHALL  McCOMB  McLEMAN  MIDDLETON  MORRISON  RENNIE  RIDDELL  SIM  SMITH  STRACHAN  TAYLOR  TOWERS WALLACE  WILSON 

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Jillian's Parents



Jill's father was James Gairdner Craig.  He was born on 24 April 1922 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.  He was brought up in Fraserburgh by his mother Elizabeth Taylor and his father James Craig.  He signed up to the army when he was about 15 by lying about his age.  Unfortunately he ended spending a lot of time as a Prisoner of War and by all accounts was very badly treated.  After the War, by 1946 when he had become a postal & telegraph officer he married Annie Wallace Howat Morrison on 16 February 1946. He died in November 1991 in East Kilbride, Scotland.



Annie Wallace Howat Morrison was born in Slatefield Street, Glasgow in the early 1920s.  The family moved to Springburn in Glasgow where she went to school.    By 1954 James and Annie were living in a 2 bedroom tenement flat at 6 Dunchattan Street, Glasgow.  This is where they were when Jillian Craig was born. Jillian had two siblings, an older sister and brother, Elizabeth and John.  The family moved to Johnstone in Renfrewshire in 1965.  Annie was named after her Maternal Grandmother.  The Wallace in her given name came from her great grandmother Ann Wallace. Sadly Annie died on the 28th October, 2001.

 

Jillian's Grandparents

Craig


On her father's side her grandparents were James Craig and Elizabeth Taylor. James was born in 1883 in Brechin, Angus (See Jane Smith Craig for more details of the mystery surrounding his birth).  By 1891 he lived in Peterculter with his mother Jane Smith Craig and his stepfather, Neil McDonald. In 1901 they were living in 32 Frithside St. in Fraserburgh. In 1901 James was an Apprentice Gardener on the nearby Philorth estate. By 1913 he was a Fish Smoker in Fraserburgh still living in Frithside Street.  He married to Elizabeth Taylor on 11 September 1913 in Fraserburgh. He was a still a Fish Smoker in 1922 and lived at 67 High Street, Fraserburgh.  He died in 1926 in Fraserburgh.

Elizabeth Taylor was born on 9 May 1886 in Fraserburgh.  Before her marriage she lived at 38 George St. in Fraserburgh.   Elizabeth died in 1976 in Ashtead, Surrey, England while living with her daughter, Betty.

 

James Craig and Elizabeth Taylor had the following children;

Arthur McDonald Craig born in 1913.  He married Isabella Helen Noble Sim about 1939. He lived, after 1964, in Smethwick, West Midlands, England.  He died before 1976 in Birmingham, England.

William Craig was born in 1916 in Fraserburgh and married Joan.  He died before 1995 in Birmingham, England.

Betty (Elizabeth) Craig was born in Fraserburgh in 1919 and married Thomas Devitt in 1946 and lived in Ashtead, Surrey, England until her death in December 2001. Sadly Jillian had just made contact with her again after a gap of about 25 years.

James Gairdner Craig (Jill's father).

Jean Craig born in 1926.  She died in 1926, 10 weeks old, and was buried with her father.

Morrison


On Jill's mother's side her grandparents were John Morrison  and Elizabeth Smith .  John Morrison was born on 28 June 1891 in Glasgow.  He was a Steel Worker about 1915 in Glasgow.  He died on 30 September 1963.  He was married to Elizabeth Smith on 31 December 1915 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Elizabeth Smith was born on 29 January 1897 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  She resided Righouse Farm before 1915 in Dreghorn.  Elizabeth died on 26 December 1989 in her daughter's house in Clydebank, Glasgow.  John Morrison and Elizabeth Smith had the following children: William Morrison born on 21 April 1916.  He died in July 1948.  He was named after Paternal Grandfather.  John Morrison (living)  Robert Morrison born on 1 May 1920.  Died in 1999 in St Andrews.  Annie Wallace Howat Morrison (Jillian's mother).  Agnes McComb Riddell Morrison (living) was born on 15 January 1928.  She is known as Nancy (after another Aunt on her Dad's side).  She was named after Paternal Grandmother.

 

Jill's Great-Grandparents

Middleton, Craig & Unknown


Jane Smith Craig was born on 10 October 1849 in Brechin, Forfar, Scotland.  She was baptised on 21 October 1849.  She resided in Meikle Mill in 1851 in Brechin then at 35 Bridge St in 1861 in Brechin.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Brechin.  She was a Powerloom Weaver. Jane Smith Craig married William Aberdein Middleton on 6 February 1874 in Brechin.  William Aberdein Middleton was born on 3 February 1850 in Logie Pert, Forfar, Angus, Scotland.  He was a Bleacher in 1881 in Brechin.  William and Jane  had the following children:

David Burgess Cowper Middleton born on 7 July 1874 in Brechin.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Brechin.

William A Middleton was born about 1876 in Brechin.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Brechin.

Edward L Middleton was born about 1879 in Brechin.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Brechin.

According to Jill's grandfather's birth certificate William Aberdein Middleton left for America on the 25th April 1882 and therefore could not have been the father.

James Craig or Middleton (as stated on the birth certificate) was born on the 6th October 1883 to an unknown father.

 

Taylor & McLeman

 

Alexander Taylor was born about 1856 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1861 in Broadsea and in 1871 in Broadsea.  In 1893 he resided at 73 Broadsea in Fraserburgh.  He may have been Captain or skipper of a ship called the 'Nellie Wood' which ended up at Sandhaven.  He was married to Christian West McLeman on 8 February 1883 in Fraserburgh.  Christian West McLeman was born on 22 January 1860 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.  She resided at 34 Broadsea in 1881 in Fraserburgh.  Alexander Taylor and Christian West McLeman had the following children:  Christian Taylor was born in 1881.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Broadsea.  Alex Taylor was born before 1886 in Fraserburgh. Elizabeth Taylor (Jill's grandmother). Barbara Taylor was born about 1888.

 

Morrison & Riddell


William Morrison was born on 28 December 1865 in Devonside, Tillicoultry, Clackmannan.  He was a Tailor (Journeyman) in 1891.  He resided at 19 Main Street in 1891 in Glasgow.  He was married to Agnes McComb Riddell on 3 April 1891 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  Agnes McComb Riddell was born on 14 June 1870 in High Church Parish, Glasgow.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  She was a Steamloom Weaver in 1891.  She resided at 1 Comely Park Place in 1891 in Glasgow.  William Morrison and Agnes McComb Riddell had the following children: John Morrison (Jill's grandfather). Willie Morrison. Tommy Morrison (died in 1997). Issa Morrison. Nancy Morrison resided in Campbell Place in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  Sadie Morrison.

 

Smith & Howat


John Smith was born on 12 August 1861 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Newton On Ayr.  He resided in Govan before 1890 in Glasgow.  He was a Labourer about 1890.  He was a Boiler fireman in 1915.  He died in 1927.  He married Annie Wallace Howat on 7 March 1890 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  Annie Wallace Howat was born on 4 October 1869 in Dreghorn.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn.  She resided at Village Hunters Row in 1881 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  She resided in Maryhill before 1890 in Glasgow.  She was a Domestic Servant about 1890.  She died 1949 September.  John Smith and Annie Wallace Howat had the following children:  Robert Smith born in 1890 in Dreghorn, died in 1916. Peter Smith born in 1891. Maggie Smith born in 1893, died in 1935. John Smith born in 1895. Elizabeth Smith (Jill's grandmother). Frank Smith born in 1899.  William Smith was born in 1902.  He immigrated in 1923 to Australia. Jimmie Smith born in 1904.  Annie Smith born in 1906, died about 1998 in Irvine. Tommy Smith born in 1908, died in 1997. Jen Smith born in 1910, died on 1 July 1987. Agnes Smith born in 1913, died in 1994 in Irvine.

 

Jill's Great-Great-Grandparents

Craig & Aitken

 
William Craig was born on 3 January 1814 in Bayone, France.  He appeared on the census in 1841, 1861 & 1871 in Brechin.  He was a Linen Yarn Finisher in 1881 in Brechin and resided at 48 Bridge St., Brechin.  He was a Bleachfield Worker about 1883.  He died on 7 April 1883 in Brechin.  He married to Jane Aitken on 16 June 1837 in Brechin.  Jane Aitken was born on 6 October 1817 in Meikle Mill, Brechin, Forfar (Angus), Scotland.  She was baptised on 19 October 1817.  She appeared on the census on 7 June 1841, 1851 and 1881 in Brechin.  She died on 29th April, 1887 in 39 Bridge St, Brechin.  William Craig and Jane Aitken had the following children:

Joseph Craig born on 22 July 1837 in Nether Tenements, Brechin.  He appeared on the census in 1841.  He died before 1851.

William Craig born on 14 October 1838 in Nether Tenements, Brechin, died on 6 March 1858 in Brechin.  He was buried in Brechin Cemetery.  He was a Weaver.

Jane Craig was born on 22 December 1839 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Maryann Craig born on 13 December 1840 in Nether Tenements, Brechin.  She appeared on the census in 1841.  She died before 1851.

John Craig born on 30 October 1842 in Nether Tenements, Brechin, died before 1851.

Ann Aitken Craig was born on 1 December 1844 in Brechin.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Brechin where her occupation was given as  "Weaver-housewife". She died on 21 September 1931 in Brechin.  Ann married John Cooper on 31st Dec, 1866 in Brechin. Ann & John had 12 children, all born in Brechin. Their 11th child, a son, David Cooper, born in 1885 married Jane Cameron Reid in Winnipeg in Canada in 1909.  David & Jane had a son, John Craig Cooper "Jack", born in 1918 in Winnipeg and died in 2001.  John Craig Cooper is the Author of the book where most of the early Craig ancestor information has been obtained.

Susan Craig born on 21 February 1847 in Brechin, Forfar (Angus), Scotland.  She was a Power Loom Weaver in 1881 in Brechin.  She died after 1892. Susan married John Murray.

Jane Smith Craig .(Jill's great-grandmother).

Mary Anne Aitken Craig born in 1852 in Brechin, died after 1880.  She was a Power Loom Weaver. Mary married David Souter on 31st Dec 1873.  They lived in 5 1/2 Andover Hill in Brechin (1881). Mary and David had 4 children. 

Arthur F. (poss Forrest) Craig was born in 1854 in Brechin.  He was a Teacher. He was also the informant on his mother's Death Certificate. 

Isobel Craig born on 28 August 1855 in Brechin,  died on 1 September 1855 in Brechin.

Isabella Craig born on 28 December 1857 in Brechin, died on 17 January 1858 in Brechin.

James Forrest Craig born on 3 June 1859 in Path Wynd, Brechin.  He was a Linen Lapper. James married Elizabeth McKenzie Brown on 9th June, 1882 in Brechin and lived at 76 High St.

 

Taylor & Barber

 

Alexander Taylor was born about 1837 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.  He died before 1883. Margaret Barber was born about 1837.  She died before 1883.  Alexander Taylor and Margaret Barber had the following children:  Alexander Taylor (Jill's great-grandfather).

 

McLeman & Sim

 

William McLeman was born in 1819 in Broadsea, Aberdeen, Scotland.  He resided at 34 Broadsea in 1881 in Fraserburgh.  He died on the 17th Nov 1890, in Broadsea.  Cause of death; "cerebral rheumatism". William married Barbara Sim on 9 March 1845 in Fraserburgh.  Barbara Sim was born about 1824 in Pitsligo, Aberdeen, Scotland.  Barbara died on the 17th Oct 1898.  Cause of death; "debility of old age, diarrhoea". William McLeman and Barbara Sim had the following children:

 

Isabella Noble McLeman born in 1845 in Fraserburgh.  She appeared on the census in 1851 in Broadsea.  Isabella married William Watt on 15th Oct 1868 in Broadsea. They had at least 5 children; Jane 1869, Barbara 1871, Isabella 1874, William 1877 & Robert 1879.  Thay can be found at 33 Broadsea in 1881.
Jean McLeman born in 1847.  She appeared on the census in 1851 in Broadsea.
William McLeman (mentioned in the "Christian Watt Papers") born in 1851 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1851 in Broadsea.  William married Jane Noble (b abt 1853) on 26 Oct 1871.  They had at least 6 children.  John born 1874 married Barbara Ann Lamb.
James McLeman born about 1854.  He appeared on the census in 1861 in Broadsea.  James married Isobel Noble abt 1874.  They had a son John in 1874 who married Annie Mary Mitchell.
Elizabeth McLeman born on 29 January 1857 in Fraserburgh.  She appeared on the census in 1861 in Broadsea.
Christian West McLeman (Jill's great-grandmother).
Charles McLeman born on 14 November 1864 in Fraserburgh.

 

Morrison & Howieson

 

John Morrison was born in July 1842 in Alva, Stirling.  He was christened on 10 July 1842 in Alva.  He was a Handloom Weaver in 1881.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  He resided at Haugh in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  He resided 19 Main Street about 1891 in Glasgow.  He married to Isabella Howieson on 11 August 1863 in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Isabella Howieson was born on 14 August 1839 in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  She resided at Haugh, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling, Scotland.  John Morrison and Isabella Howieson had the following children:  Isabella Addison Morrison born on 20 May 1864 in Alva, Stirling.  She appeared on the census in 1881.  She resided Haugh, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling, Scotland.  She was a Mill Worker in 1881.  William Morrison (Jill's great-grandfather). Robert Morrison born on 12 March 1868 in Alva, Stirling.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  He resided at Hough, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling, Scotland.  He was was a witness on the marriage certificate of William Morrison & Agnes Riddell in 1891 in Glasgow. John Morrison born on 12 March 1868 in Alva.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  He resided at Haugh, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling. Catherine Donald Morrison born on 21 April 1870 in Alva.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling.  She resided at Haugh, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling. Christina Howieson Morrison was born on 26 June 1872 in Saint Ninians, Stirling.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Denny, Stirling, Scotland. Helen Morrison born in 1876 in Bannockburn, Stirling, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  She resided at Hough, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling, Scotland. Janet W Morrison born about 1879 in Bannockburn, Stirling, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in St Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.  She resided at Haugh, St. Ninians in 1881 in Stirling, Scotland.

 

Riddell & Herriot

 

Robert Marshall Riddell was born in 1842 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark.  He resided at 29 Slatefield St. in 1881 in Glasgow.  He was a Provision Merchant about 1881 in Glasgow.  He appeared on the census in 1891 in Dennistoun, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He was a Steel Works Stocktaker.  He was married to Margaret Herriot on 31 December 1867 in High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Margaret Herriot was born before 21 November 1841 in Barony, Lanark.  She was christened on 21 November 1841 in Barony.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony..  She resided at 29 Slatefield St. in 1881 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1891 in Dennistoun, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  Robert Marshall Riddell and Margaret Herriot had the following children: Thomas Riddell born on 17 June 1868 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  He resided 29 Slatefield Street in 1881. Agnes McComb Riddell. Janet Marshall Riddell born on 4 December 1872 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  She resided at 29 Slatefield St. in 1881 in Glasgow, Scotland.  She was Witness to marriage of William Morrison and Agnes Mcomb Riddell on 3 April 1891 in 36 Whitevale Street, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Maggie Riddell was born about 1876 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Susan Riddell was born about 1878 in Glasgow, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland. Nathaniel Riddell was born about 1880 in Glasgow, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.

 

Smith & Hendrie

 

John Smith was born about 1820.  He was a Silk Weaver in 1890.  He was married to Margaret Hendrie on 24 March 1843 in Monkton, Ayr, Scotland. Margaret Hendrie was born about 1821 in Prestwick, Ayr, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Monkton & Prestwick, Ayr, Scotland.  She resided Kirk Street in 1881 in Monkton & Prestwick, Ayr, Scotland.  She died in 1902 in Monkton.  John Smith and Margaret Hendrie had the following children:  Robert Smith was born on 24 January 1844 in Prestwick, Ayr, Scotland. Elizabeth Smith was born on 10 April 1847 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland. Flora Lawrie Smith was born on 25 March 1849 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland. Janet Smith was born on 2 December 1857 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland. Agnes Smith was born on 14 December 1859 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland. John Smith (Jill's great-grandfather). Anne Smith born on 29 April 1864 in Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland.

 

Howat & Frew

 

Peter Howat was born about 1845 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He was a Coalminer in 1866 in and 1881 in Dreghorn.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He resided in Village Hunters Row in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He died on 26 December 1908.  He was buried in Dreghorn Parish Churchyard.  He was married to Margaret Frew on 14 July 1866 in Dreghorn.  Margaret Frew was christened on 27 September 1847.  She resided in Millbank Row about 1866 in Dreghorn.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn and resided in Village Hunters Row.  She died on 15 September 1892 in Dreghorn.  She was buried in Dreghorn Parish Churchyard.  Peter Howat and Margaret Frew had the following children: Peter Howat born on 16 June 1865 in Dreghorn.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He was a Coal Miner in 1881.  He died on 12 March 1889.  He was buried in Dreghorn Parish Churchyard. Francis Howat was born on 29 July 1867 in Dreghorn.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He resided at Village Hunters Row in 1881 in Dreghorn,.  He was a Coal Miner in 1881. Annie Wallace Howat. Janet Strachan Howat born on 9 February 1872 in Dreghorn.  She appeared on the census in 1881 and resided at Village Hunters Row. John Howat was born on 22 August 1874 in Dreghorn. Robert Howat (no details).  Margaret Howat was born about 1878 in Dreghorn.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn and resided in Village Hunters Row. James Howat was born about 1880 in Dreghorn.  He appeared on the census in 1881 in Dreghorn and resided at Village Hunters Row. Thomas Howat was born in 1887.  Thomas married Isabella Hynd. He died on 5 December 1923.  He was buried in Dreghorn Parish Churchyard.

 

Jill's Great-Great-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Craig was born on 6 June 1784 in Lethnot & Navar, Angus, Scotland (parents).  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Brechin.  He died before 1851.  He was a Town Drummer and a Weaver.  He married Catherine Burke on 7 November 1806 in Brechin. Catherine Burke died before 1833.  Benjamin Craig and Catherine Burke had the following children: Mary Craig born on 30 January 1808 in Brechin. Mary married John Forrest on 12 August 1836 in Brechin. William Craig (Jill's great-great-grandfather). Joseph Craig born on 18 May 1816 in Brechin and baptised on 19 May 1816.  He appeared on the census in 1861 and 1881 in Brechin.  He died in February 1888.  He was buried in February 1888 in Brechin.  Joseph had two children with Margaret Tytler. Isoble Craig born on 6 October 1818 in Brechin.  James Craig born on 6 October 1821 in Brechin.  He was baptised on 7 October 1821.  He died before 1841. John Craig born on 15 March 1824 in Brechin.  He was baptised on 21 March 1824.  He was a Railway Porter in 1881 in Brechin.  He resided at 38 Union St in 1881 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.  John married Jane Gall on 14 Dec 1855 in Brechin. Susan Craig was born on 18 December 1856 in Brechin.

 

William Aitken was born on 24 May 1776 in Millden, Stracathro, Angus (parents).  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Brechin.  He died after 1841.  He was a Weaver-Gallowhill.  He  served in the Pennisular War.  He was married to Jean Smith on 15 September 1817 in Brechin.  Jean Smith was born on 25 July 1779 in Brechin.  She died in 1841.  William Aitken and Jean Smith had the following children:  Jane Aitken (Jill's great-great-grandmother).  Mary Anne Aitken born on 1 February 1822 in Gallowhill, Brechin.  She was baptised on 10 February 1822.  She died after 1881.  Anne Aitken born on 5 November 1824 in Meikle Mill, Brechin.  She was baptised on 14 November 182.  She died on 21 August 1909 in Brechin and  buried in Brechin Cathedral Kirk.

 

Alexander Taylor was christened on 12 August 1802 in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland.  He lived in 73 Broadsea in 1855 in Fraserburgh and appeared on the census in 1861 in Broadsea.  He died on 24 January 1871 in Broadsea.  He was married to Janet Masson on 12 January 1823 in Fraserburgh. Janet Masson was born about 1802 in Cairnbulg, Rathen, Aberdeen, Scotland.  She appeared on the census in 1851, 1861 & 1871 in Broadsea.  She died on 8 July 1878 in Broadsea.  Alexander Taylor and Janet Masson had the following children:  Alexander Taylor (Jill's great-great-grandfather). Margaret Taylor born about 1839 and appeared on the census in 1851 in Broadsea. Mary Taylor was born about 1841 and appeared on the census in 1851 & 1871 in Broadsea.  James Taylor born about 1843.  He appeared on the census in 1861 & 1871 in Broadsea.  He appeared on the census in 1871 in Broadsea.  George Taylor born about 1846.  He appeared on the census in 1851 in Broadsea. Barbara Taylor was born in 1849.  She appeared on the census in 1861 in Broadsea.

 

William Donald McLeman "Potach" was born in 1785.  He was christened on 11 August 1785 in Fraserburgh.  He resided at 30 Broadsea in Fraserburgh.  He was married to Jane Noble "Bobbins" about 1807. Jane Noble "Bobbins" was born about 1785.  She died in 1851.  William Donald McLeman "Potach" and Jane Noble "Bobbins" had the following children: Maggie McLeman was born in 1808.  She appeared on the census in 1851. James McLeman "Potach" was born in 1815.  He resided at 30 Broadsea in 1851 in Fraserburgh.  He died in 1859. Barbara McLeman was born in 1817.  She died in 1885. William McLeman (Jill's great-great-grandfather). Charles McLeman (nothing known).  Alexander McLeman was born in 1825.  He was a Farm Servant in 1857. Elspet McLeman was born in 1826 in Broadsea.  She resided 67 Broadsea in 1881 in Fraserburgh.  She resided at 67 Broadsea in Fraserburgh. Mary McLeman was born about 1833.  She appeared on the census in 1851 and 1881 in Fraserburgh.  Catherine McLeman (nothing known).

 

John Sim married Jane Sim (m.s. Sim).  John and had at least one daughter, Barbara Sim.

 

William Morrison was born about 1812.  He was married to Catherine Donald on 18 February 1834 in Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Catherine Donald was born about 1812 to parents John Donald and Catherine Burn (married 30th Oct, 1803 Saint Ninians, Stirling).  William Morrison and Catherine Donald had the following children:  Helen Morrison was christened on 28 December 1834 in Alva, Stirling, Scotland.  William Morrison was christened on 11 March 1838 in Alva, Stirling. John Morrison (Jill's great-great-grandfather). William Morison was born on 10 October 1847 in Alva, Stirling.  Elizabeth Morrison was born on 2 February 1851 in Alva, Stirling.

 

William Howieson was born about 1815 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. His parents were William Howison and Christina Telford who married in Tulliallan, Perthshire on 10th March, 1810.  The IGI gives a younger brother, David, born on 1st June, 1815. William (Jnr) was a Ploughman and resided at Devonside (Farm?) in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire.  He married Isabella Addison on 10 November 1838 in Dunfermline.  Isabella Addison was born on 12 Dec 1818 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.

William and Isabella had the following children:  Isabella Howieson (Jill's great-great-grandmother). William Howieson was born on 13 August 1844 in Tillicoultry.  He was a Woollen Weaver in 1881. Adam Howieson was born on 28 February 1846 in Tillicoultry.  Janet Howieson was born on 13 October 1850 in Tillicoultry. Elizabeth Howieson was born on 20 January 1853 in Tillicoultry. She was a Powerloom Woollen Weaver in 1881. Susan Howieson was born about 1857 in Tillicoultry.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Tillicoultry and resided at Devonside.  She was a Woolen Darne. James Addison Howieson was born on 8 December 1858 in Tillicoultry.  He was a Woollen Weaver in 1881.  He resided Devonside in 1881 in Tillicoultry. David Howieson was born on 1 June 1861 in Tillicoultry.   He was a Joiner and was in the census in 1881 living at Devonside. 

 

Thomas Riddell was born on 27 September 1807 in Parkhead, Barony, Lanark, Scotland. He resided 657 Great Eastern Road in 1881 in Barony.  He died after 1881.  He was married to Janet Marshall on 23 May 1830. Janet Marshall was born about 1808.  Thomas Riddell and Janet Marshall had the following children: Agnes B Riddell was christened on 31 October 1830 in Barony.  She resided at 29 Slatefield Street in 1881 in Glasgow. Catherine Riddell was born on 4 July 1832 and christened on 5 August 1832 in Barony. Daniel Riddell was born on 4 July 1832 in Barony.  He resided at 19 Grays lane in 1881 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.  He was a Draper & Provision Merchant in 1881. Janet Riddell was born in 1836 in Barony. Robert Marshall Riddell (Jill's great-great-grandfather). Thomas Riddell was born in 1845 in Barony.

 

Nathaniel Herriot was born about 1813 in Ireland.  He was an Engineman about 1858.  He resided at 10 Fordneuk Street in 1861 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He appeared on the census in 1881.  He was married to Agnes McComb about 1841. Agnes McComb was born about 1813 in Ireland.  She died before 1881.  Nathaniel Herriot and Agnes McComb had the following children:  Alexander Herriot was born about 1834 in Ireland.  He died about 1883. James Herriot was born about 1837.  He was a Carder about 1858.  He resided at 54 Soho Street about 1858 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He resided at 8 Booth Street about 1881 in Tongue With Haulgh, Lancashire, England.  He was a Carder (Cotton) about 1881 in Lancashire, England. Margaret Herriot  (Jill's great-great-grandmother). Susan Herriot was born on 13 October 1843 in Barony.  She was a Powerloom Weaver before November 1864.  She resided at 43 Soho Street in 1881 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Sarah Herriot was born on 19 November 1856 in Bridgeton, Glasgow. Agnes Herriot was born about 1858.  She appeared on the census in 1881 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

 

Peter Thomas Howat was born in November 1805 (parents).  He was christened on 14 November 1805 in St Quivox, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He died on 28 October 1856 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He married Janet Strachan on 2 February 1831 in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland (parents). Janet Strachan was christened on 11 December 1808 in Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland.  She resided at Mill Bank Row in 1881 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  Peter Thomas Howat and Janet Strachan had the following children: John Howat was born about 1830. Jean Howat was born about 1832. James Howat was born about 1834 in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland.  He resided at Mill Bank Row in 1881 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He was a Coal Miner in 1881. Elizabeth Howat was born about 1836. Robert Howat was born in 1838 in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He was a witness at brother, Peter's wedding to Margaret Frew in 1866 in Dreghorn.  He resided at Hugh Dunlops Land Village in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He died on 21 November 1894.  He was buried in Dreghorn Parish Churchyard. Janet Howat was born about 1840. Thomas Howat was born about 1843. Peter Howat (this is Jill's great-great-grandfather). William Howat was born about 1847. Susan Howat was born in 1851 in Dreghorn.

 

Francis Frew was born about 1814 in Kilburnie, Ayrshire, Scotland (parents).  He was a coal miner about 1866.  He resided in Mill Bank Row in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He died on 9 January 1890 in Dreghorn.  He was married to Ann Wallace on 13 January 1833 in Irvine. Ann Wallace was born in 1813 in Kilburnie, Ayrshire (parents).  She resided at Mill Bank Row in 1881 in Dreghorn.  She died on 26 July 1883 in Dreghorn.  Francis Frew and Ann Wallace had the following children: Francis Frew was born on 23 March 1833 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He was a Coalpit Contractor in 1881.  He resided at Low Moor House in 1881 in Stevenston, Ayrshire. John Frew was christened on 17 August 1837 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.  He lived at 12 Southook in 1881 in Dreghorn.  He was a Colliery Oversman in 1881 in Dreghorn. Robert Frew was christened in February 1840 in Irvine.  He was a Coalminer about 1864. Thomas Wilson Frew was christened on 6 April 1845 in Irvine.  He died on 1 August 1876 in Dreghorn. Margaret Frew (Jill's great-great-grandmother). Jane Frew was born on 24 February 1850 in Dreghorn. Mary Frew was born on 28 February 1852 in Dreghorn.  he resided at Mill Bank Row in 1881 in Dreghorn.

 

THE EARLY GENERATIONS

SEVENTH GENERATION

John Craig was born about 1740 in Scotland.  He died after 1784 in Lethnot & Navar, Angus, Scotland.  He was married to Jean Lyall on 20 October 1764 in Edzell, Angus.  Jean Lyall was born on 29 October 1739 in Cowie Hill, Edzell.  John Craig and Jean Lyall had the following children:

                            i.   David Craig was born on 16 July 1766 in Flochran, Edzell.  He was a Shoemaker. He married Margaret Langlands on 7th Sept 1792 in Brechin.

                            ii.   John Craig was born on 27 February 1768 in Flochran.  He was a Wright (constructed barrels & carts). He married Elizabeth Middleton on 17th June, 1768.

                           iii.   Anne Craig was born on 20 June 1770 in Lethnot and Navar.

                           iv.   Isobel Craig was born on 29 September 1774 in Lethnot and Navar.  She died after 1851. She married Peter Craik on 22nd Dec, 1797.

                           v.   James Craig was born on 29 August 1776 in Lethnot & Navar, Angus and was christened on 5 September 1776.  He died on 19 November 1827 in Brechin and was buried in Brechin Cathedral Kirk. He was a Master Wright (constructed barrels & carts).  He married Jean Rennie on 8th Feb, 1803 in Brechin.

                           vi.   Agnes Craig was born on 5 March 1780 in Lethnot & Navar.  She appeared on the census in 1851 in Brechin.

                          vii.   Joseph Craig was born on 6 October 1782 in Lethnot & Navar.  He died about 1828. Joseph married Margaret Dorward (or Durword) on on 21 Dec, 1810 in Saint Vigeans.

                         viii.   Benjamin Craig married Catherine Burke (Jill' ggg grandparents).

 

David Aitken "Dad" was born in 1750 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland.  He was baptised on 24 June 1750 in Edzell.  He was married to Mary Watt on 7 May 1775 in Stracathro, Angus (Forfar). Mary Watt was born on 31 July 1748 in Ballownie, Stracathro Angus.  David Aitken and Mary Watt had the following children:

                            i.   William Aitken married Jean Smith(Jill's ggg grandparents).

                            ii.   Elezbeth Aitken was born on 18 April 1780 in Millden, Stracathro, Angus and was christened on 23rd April.

                           iii.   Agnes Aitken was born in July 1783 in Stracathro. She married William Walker on 7th Dec, 1805 in Stracathro.

 

James Smith was born on 20 May 1754 in Brechin, Forfar (Angus), Scotland.  He died after 1793.  He was married to Ann Fettus on 19 December 1772 in Menmuir, Angus. Ann Fettus was born about 1754.  James Smith and Ann Fettus had the following children:

                            i.   James Smith was christened on 22 December 1773 in Brechin.  He died in 1782.

                            ii.   Isabel Smith was christened on 9 October 1776 in Brechin.

                           iii.   Jean Smith married William Aitken (Jill's ggg grandparents).

                           iv.   James Smith was born on 25 August 1782 in Brechin.  He was christened on 22 December 1782 in Brechin.

                           v.   Joseph Smith was christened on 11 August 1790 in Brechin.

                           vi.   John Smith was christened on 1 December 1793 in Brechin.

 

Andrew Taylor "Bouff" was born on 13 November 1778 and died in 1854.  He married Isabella May on 5 November 1801 in Rathen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Isabella May was born on 28 February 1777 in Cairnbulg, Rathen, Aberdeen.  She appeared on the census in 1841 in Broadsea.  She died in Cairnbulg in 1855.  They lived at 73 Broadsea and had the following children:

                            i.   George Taylor was born in 1802.  He died in 1822, drowned at the 'Lintern' fishing.

                            ii.   Alexander Taylor married Janet Masson (Jill's ggg grandparents).

                           iii.   James Taylor was born on 5 November 1803 in Fraserburgh and died on 8th Jan 1865. James married Jean Crawford on 16th November 1827 then Mary Johnston "Granny Poll" on 27th October 1850. Lived in 55 Broadsea.

                           iv.   Isobel Taylor was born on 7 May 1805 in Broadsea, Fraserburgh and christened on 7 August.  She appeared on the census in 1841 in Broadsea.  She died on 23rd Jan 1857. Isobel married John McNab on 27th September 1829 in Broadsea.  They lived in 62 Broadsea.

                           v.   William Taylor was christened on 17 March 1808 in Fraserburgh.  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Broadsea.  He died on 25 July 1890.

                          vi.   Andrew Taylor "Onty" was christened on 25 September 1810 in Fraserburgh.  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Broadsea.  Andrew married Jean Stephen on 10th May, 1835.  He later married Ann Sim on 23rd Jan 1856. Lived in 71 Broadsea. "Onty" died on 25 July, 1890.

                         vii.   Anne Taylor was born in 1811 in Broadsea.

                         viii.   John Taylor, "Bouf's Jock" was born about 1815 and died on 14th Jan 1897.  He appeared on the census in 1841 in Broadsea.  John married Jean Noble "Datty" on 12th Dec 1841

                           ix.   Christian Taylor was born in 1818 and died on 2nd July 1888.  Christian married John Watt "Chalkie" on 25th June 1843. They lived in 66 Broadsea.

                           x.   Margaret Taylor was born in 1821 and died on 11 August 1866 in Pitullie, Pitsligo. Margaret married James Sim "Princie" on 20th September 1846.


John MASSON was born on 25 Sep 1768 in Inverallochy, Rathen, ABD, SCT.  John married Margaret STEPHEN on 21 Jun 1791 in Rathen.   Margaret STEPHEN was born about 1774.  John and Margaret had the following children:

 i.    Jean MASSON was christened on 10 Aug 1791 in Rathen.

ii.    Charles MASSON was christened on 8 Oct 1796.

iii.    Margaret MASSON was born on 11 Apr 1799.

iv.    Janet MASSON

v.    Barbara MASSON was christened on 28 Aug 1803.

vi.   Helen MASSON was christened on 23 Sep 1804 in Rathen.

vii.   John MASSON was christened on 11 Jan 1806 in Rathen.

viii.  Barbara MASSON was born on 17 Dec 1809.

ix.   James MASSON was born on 15 Nov 1813.

 

Donald McLeman "Highland Donald" was born in 1747.  He was also known as Highland Donald.  He was married to Janet Noble about 1784. Janet Noble was born about 1750.  Donald McLeman and Janet Noble had the following children:

                            i.   William Donald McLeman "Potach".

                           ii.   John McLeman "Black Jock" was born on 15th Feb, 1786 and died on 11th Jan, 1863. John Married Nellie Watt (who was descended from the Scottish King "Robert the Bruce").

                          iii.   Alexander McLeman "Rogie" was born in 1793 and died on 7th May 1871. Alexander married Janet McNab.

                          iv.   Donald McLeman "Brickie" was born in 1790, died in 1870.  He lived in 11 Broadsea. Donald married Helen Noble "Noch".

                          v.   Andrew McLeman "Doc Andy" was born in 1793, died in 1875.  He lived at 54 Broadsea. Andrew married Christina Watt (who was descended from the Scottish King "Robert the Bruce").

It was a 'near miss' from a Genealogy standpoint in that Jillian is descended from the parents of the brothers who married sisters who were descended from the Scottish King, Robert The Bruce.


Andrew NOBLE "Bonbons" was born about 1745 and married Jean TAYLOR (born 24th Nov, 1752).  They lived in 6 Broadsea. Andrew and Jean had the following children:

 i.    William NOBLE "Bobbins" was born after 1770.  He died in 1851 (wife was a widow in 1851).  He was a Shipmaster and lived in 22 Broadsea in Broadsea.  William married Annie WATT about 1803.

ii.    Andrew NOBLE was born on 20 Oct 1776.  He married Helen CRAWFORD.

i.     Jane NOBLE "Bobbins".

iv.   John NOBLE was born in 1785 and died on 19 Oct 1865.  He lived in Shore Street in Fraserburgh in 1841. John married Ann SIM on 25th Nov, 1810.

v.    George NOBLE "Bobbins" was born in Jan 1799 in Broadsea and died on 18 May 1877.  He lived 5 Broadsea in Fraserburgh. George married Barbara SIM about 1824.


Robert MORISON was born on 3 Sep 1780.  He died in 1840.  He was a Mason.  Robert MORISON and Euphan (Euphemia) TOWERS were married on 11 Mar 1803 in Alva, Stirling , Scotland .   Euphan (Euphemia) TOWERS was born about 1781 in Alva, Clackmannan , Scotland .  She died in 1840.  She was buried in Alva.  Robert MORISON and Euphan (Euphemia) TOWERS had the following children:

i.    Helen MORISON was born on 3 Aug 1803 and  christened on 5 Aug 1803 in Alva .
ii.   Ann MORISON was born on 17 Mar 1805 and christened on 31 Mar 1805 in Alva.
iii.   James MORISON was born on 29 Jun 1807.
iv.   William MORRISON.
v.    John MORISON was born on 19 Sep 1813 and christened on 3 Oct 1813 in Alva .
vi.   Margaret MORISON was born on 20 May 1819.


Adam ADDISON was born on 20 Sep 1788 in Dunfermline, Fife , Scotland AND died on 8 Oct 1869 in Tillyochie, Kinross , Scotland .  He was a Farmer.  Adam ADDISON and Isabella LOW were married on 3 Dec 1813 in Dunfermline, Fife , Scotland .   Isabella LOW was born in Dec 1795 in Beath, Fife , Scotland .  She died on 28 Mar 1878 in Kinross , Scotland .  Adam ADDISON and Isabella LOW had the following children:

                             i.   Janet ADDISON was born on 9 Dec 1814 in Dunfermline, Fife , Scotland and died on 9th Nov, 1891. Janet married James BENNETT 14th Nov 1835 in Dunfermline. James was born about 1812 in Saline, Fife.

                            ii.   Betty ADDISON was born on 8 Nov 1816 in Dunfermline.

                           iii.   Isabella ADDISON.

                          iv.   Susan ADDISON was born on 15 Aug 1821 in Dunfermline and died on 10 Nov 1899 in Oakfield, Beath, Fife.  Susan married John IRVINE on the 16th Dec 1842 in Dunfermline.

                           v.   Christian ADDISON was born on 23 Oct 1823 in Dunfermline.

                           vi.   James ADDISON was born about 1826.  He was the informant on father's death details in 1969.

                          vii.   Helen Low ADDISON was born on 19 Apr 1828 in Dunfermline.

                         viii.   Margaret ADDISON was born on 24 Nov 1831 in Dunfermline.

                           ix.   Grace ADDISON was born on 13 May 1834 in Dunfermline and died 26th June 1897 in Oakfield.

                           x.   Mary Blackwood ADDISON was born on 7 Aug 1836 in Dunfermline.



Daniel Riddell was born about 1784 in Parkhead, Barony, Lanark, Scotland and died on 20 march 1862 in Bridgeton.  His parents were Thomas Riddell and Janet Wallace. He was married to Catherine McInnes on 9 November 1806 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland. Catherine McInnes was born about 1780 and died on 9th Nov 1864 in Bridgeton.  Her parents were Archibald McInnes and Margaret Cameron.  Daniel Riddell and Catherine McInnes had the following children:

                            i.   Thomas Riddell.

                            ii.   Archibald Riddell was born on 9 April 1809 in Parkhead, Barony, Lanark, Scotland and was christened on 8 May.

                           iii.   Catherine Riddell was christened on 3 February 1811 in Barony.

                           iv.   Daniel Riddell was born on 17 June 1812 in Parkhead and was christened on 13 July.

                           v.   Robert Riddell was born on 20 July 1816 in Barony and christened on 18 August. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barony.  He married Margaret Wilson about 1839.

                           vi.   William Riddell was born on 20 March 1818 in Parkhead and was christened on 26 April. He died in 1880 in Chorlton, Manchester. He was a Stationer. William married two times; first to Margaret McKay in 1839 then to Barbara Clark in 1849.  He was in Glasgow in 1861 and Manchester in 1871 when the Census was taken.

                          vii.   Mary Riddell was born on 21 September 1821 in Bellhead, Barony and was christened on 30 September.

                         viii.   Margaret Riddell was born on 13 April 1823 in Bellhead and was christened on 4 May.

                          xi.   James Riddell born about 1824 (present in the 1841 Census).

Robert MARSHALL was born about 1778.  He died after 1841.  Robert MARSHALL and Agnes BROWN were married about 1800 (no IGI entry).  They appeared in the census in 1841 in Shettleston, Glasgow , Scotland .   Agnes BROWN was born about 1783.  She died after 1841.  Robert MARSHALL and Agnes BROWN had the following children:

                                     i.    Agnes MARSHALL was born on 1 Jan 1804 in Barony, Lanark , Scotland .

                                    ii.    Janet MARSHALL.

iii.    Robert MARSHALL was born about 1816.  Guess, but there is a non-standard  IGI entry giving birth as 1817 and spouse as Mrs Susan Marshall.  In 1841 he was a Cotton Hand Loom Weaver.  He (or his wife Susan) cannot be found in the Lanark (Glasgow) Census in 1861. Robert married S