Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Catherine SINGER

Female Abt 1828 - 1898  (~ 70 years)


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  1. 1.  Catherine SINGER was born about 1828 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was christened on 1 Dec 1828 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland (daughter of James SINGER and Margaret JAMIESON); died on 17 Nov 1898 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried on 19 Nov 1898 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: F
    • Family history: pedigree
    • Name: Catharine Singer
    • Reference Number: 41.0
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    • _UID: 5D4FE474249E4BB8A67E66CD7F9D0099D520
    • Baptism: 1 Dec 1828, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; by Rev. Dr. Forbes in Old Machar parish church
    • Birth: Abt 1829, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Residence: Jun 1849, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 16 Nov 1898, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; at 12 Bank Street, Woodside
    • Death: 17 Nov 1898, Woodside, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; age 69 years, of bronchitis, which she had for 2 months
    • Death registration: 17 Nov 1898, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was made by her son-in-law J. D. Cameron
    • Burial: 19 Nov 1898, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; in St. Peter's Cemetery, plot 69, grave 2

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Catharine was christened at Old Machar Church, Aberdeen. Her parents were recorded as James Singer and Margaret Jamieson.

    Family history:
    Ruth Thompson of King City, Ontario, prepared a family tree for James Singer Thomson and e-mailed it on June 13, 2011.
    Catharine Singer, wife of William Thomson was the mother of James Singer Thomson. She was born December 1, 1828 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She married on June 8, 1849 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She died on November 17, 1898 at 12 Bank Street, Woodside, Aberdeen, Scotland.

    _TODO:
    CATHERINE THOMSON married to William Thomson, aged 32. Selkirkshire or Aberdeen or Edinburgh?

    _TODO:
    CATHERINE (SINGER) THOMSON, married to William Thomson, would be about 42. Where?

    _TODO:
    CATHERINE (SINGER) THOMSON died after 1881 - born 1829; married to William Thomson. Her burial was November 19, 1898 in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aberdeen.

    _TODO:
    Alison is researching Singer family in Aberdeen

    _TODO:
    CATHERINE (SINGER) THOMSON, widow of William Thomson, would be about 62. Where?

    _TODO:
    CATHERINE (SINGER) THOMSON, married to William Thomson, would be about 52. Where?

    Baptism:
    The witnesses were Alexander Lawson and Andrew Davidson.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 12 on the June 6, 1841 census, her birth year was calculated as circa 1829.

    Census:
    Catherine was enumerated as a female aged 12. She was born in Aberdeenshire. She was living with Margaret Singer 40. They lived in Hill Head Seaton.

    Residence:
    Catherine was residing at Hillside Seaton, Bridge of Don, at the time of her marriage.

    Census:
    Catherine was the wife of William Thomson, married, aged 22, and born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

    Death:
    She died at 5th hour, 10 minutes a.m. She lived at 12 Bank Street, Woodside. Her doctor was J. E. Fowler M.D. Her parents were James Singer (deceased) cart wright and Margaret Singer (deceased) m.s. [maiden surname] Jamieson.

    Catherine married William THOMSON in Jun 1849 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William (son of Robert THOMSON and Christian KEMLO) was born about 1827 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 4 May 1890 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    Catherine Singer and William Thomson signified their purpose of marriage by Mr. D. Morris, Elder. The marriage was thrice proclaimed. They were married by Rev. John Stephen, Minister of the Free John Knox Church, parish of Old Machar.

    Children:
    1. William THOMSON was born about 1850 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.
    2. J.S. THOMSON

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James SINGER was born about 1799 in Fintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (son of James SINGER and Margaret SANGSTER); died on 8 Jun 1869 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family history: pedigree
    • Reference Number: 82.0
    • _UID: 16ACF0023D4D43FCBC2448F1E2D46DCE8740
    • Birth: Abt 1798, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1799, Fintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1799, Fintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Religion: 22 Dec 1823, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Presbyterian and of the parish of Old Machar
    • Occupation: 1 Dec 1828, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; as a labourer
    • Residence: 1 Dec 1828, Persley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 5 Nov 1842, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; labourer
    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; a farmer of 7 acres
    • Census: 7 Apr 1861, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 7 Apr 1861, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; as a crofter
    • Death: 8 Jun 1869, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; aged 71, of chronic bronchitis, which he had for several months

    Notes:

    Family history:
    Ruth Thompson of King City, Ontario, prepared a family tree for James Singer Thomson and e-mailed it on June 13, 2011.
    James Singer was the father of Catharine Singer who was the wife of William Thomson. Catharine was the mother of James Singer Thomson. James Singer was the grandfather of James Singer Thomson. James Singer's birth date and birth place were not known. He married on December 22, 1823 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His death date and death place were not known.

    Birth:
    Since he was age 71 when he died on June 8, 1869, his birth year was calculated as circa 1798.

    Birth:
    Since he was age 52 on the March 30, 1851 census, his birth year was calculated as circa 1799.

    Birth:
    Since he was age 62 on the April 7, 1861 census, his birth year was calculated as circa 1799.

    Occupation:
    His daughter, Jane Singer, was born on this day.

    Census:
    James was enumerated as the head of the household, married, a male, age 52, a farmer of 7 acres, and born in Fintray, Aberdeenshire. He was living with his wife Margaret Singer 50 and daughter Jane Singer 8. They were living in Heathryfold.

    Census:
    James was enumerated as the head of the household, married, a male, age 62 and a crofter. He was born in Fintray, Aberdeenshire. He was living with his wife Margaret Singer 60.

    Death:
    He died at 6 hours, 55 minutes in the P.M. He was recorded as being married to Margaret Jamieson and living at 44 Jack's Brae, Aberdeen. His parents were James Singer, crofter (deceased) and Margaret Singer M.S. [maiden surname] Sangster (deceased). His death cause was certified by Alexander G. Kinnear [?] M.D.

    James married Margaret JAMIESON on 22 Dec 1823 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of John JAMIESON and Margaret FARQUHARSON) was born about 1801 in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 12 Sep 1870 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret JAMIESON was born about 1801 in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (daughter of John JAMIESON and Margaret FARQUHARSON); died on 12 Sep 1870 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family history: pedigree
    • Name: Margaret Elizabeth Jamieson
    • Reference Number: 83.0
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    • _UID: 02F3B9897A124AE38A317C6B88B5BA159E3B
    • Birth: Abt 1800, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1800, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1801, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1801, Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Birth: Abt 1801, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Religion: 22 Dec 1823, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Presbyterian and from the parish of St. Nicholas
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Census: 7 Apr 1861, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 11 Sep 1870, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 44 Jack's Brae, in Gilcomston
    • Death: 12 Sep 1870, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; aged 70 years, of paralysis, which she had for 18 months
    • Death registration: 13 Sep 1870, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was made by her daughter, Jane Laing [?], in Old Machar registration district

    Notes:

    Family history:
    Ruth Thompson of King City, Ontario, prepared a family tree for James Singer Thomson and e-mailed it on June 13, 2011.
    Margaret Elizabeth Jamieson was the wife of James Singer and the mother of Catharine Singer who was the wife of William Thomson. She was the grandmother of James Singer Thomson. Margaret's birth was circa 1800. She married on December 22, 1823 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She died at 44 Jacks Brae, Aberdeen on September 12, 1870.

    _TODO:
    Kay has Jamieson family in Aberdeen.

    _TODO:
    Do I have some Jamieson info to put on Legacy?

    Birth:
    Since she died on September 12, 1870 aged 70 years, her birth year was calculated as circa 1800.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 40 on the June 6, 1841 census, her birth year was calculated as circa 1800. Her age might have been "rounded" to 40, so the birth year estimate is approximate.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 50 on the March 30, 1851 census, her birth year was calculated as circa 1801.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 60 on the April 7, 1861 census, her birth year was calculated as circa 1801.

    Census:
    Margaret Singer was enumerated as a female aged 40. [Her age may have been "rounded".] She was born in Aberdeenshire. She was living with Catherine Singer 12. They lived in Hill Head Seaton.

    Census:
    Margaret Singer was enumerated as the wife of the head of the household, married, a female, age 50, a farmer's wife, and born in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire. She was living with her husband Jamees Singer 52 and daughter Jane Singer 8. They were living in Heathryfold.

    Census:
    Margaret was enumerated as the wife of the head of the household, married, a female, and age 60. She was born in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. She was living with her husband James Singer 62.

    Death:
    She was the widow of James Singer, crofter. Her address was 44 Jack's Brae, Aberdeen. She died at 2nd hour, 30 minutes a.m. Her parents were John Jamieson, mason (deceased) and Margaret Jamieson m.s. Farquharson (deceased). Her doctor was William Fraser, surgeon. Her death was registered by her daughter Jane Laing [?] who was present at her death.

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    The church was the parish church of Old Machar.

    Children:
    1. 1. Catherine SINGER was born about 1828 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was christened on 1 Dec 1828 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 17 Nov 1898 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried on 19 Nov 1898 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
    2. David SINGER was christened on 14 May 1832 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.
    3. Jane SINGER was born on 5 Nov 1842 in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was christened on 5 Nov 1842 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James SINGER and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 164.0
    • _UID: 5F2E524197A0443597E9B7CBE2F4E42AB692
    • Family history: Abt 1798, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: Abt 1798, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; a crofter

    Notes:

    Family history:
    James Singer and his wife Margaret Sangster were the parents of James Singer who died June 8, 1869 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    James married Margaret SANGSTER. Margaret and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret SANGSTER and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 165.0
    • _UID: DD7B0DA7196B4A2487066CE2232C080D3DA4
    • Family history: Abt 1798, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Family history:
    Margaret Sangster and her husband James Singer were the parents of James Singer who died June 8, 1869 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Children:
    1. 2. James SINGER was born about 1799 in Fintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 8 Jun 1869 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

  3. 6.  John JAMIESON was born about 1771 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died before 12 Sep 1870 in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family history: pedigree
    • Name: John Jameson
    • Occupation: Scotland; mason
    • Reference Number: 166.0
    • _UID: 455658EE94CB469387F73FE645D72D575C0B
    • Birth: Abt 1771, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 17 Dec 1796, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; in Harehill, Bridge of Don area, at the time of his marriage to Margaret Farquharson
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Witness: 5 Nov 1842, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; to the baptism of his grandaughter, Jane Singer,

    Notes:

    Family history:
    Ruth Thompson of King City, Ontario, prepared a family tree for James Singer Thomson and e-mailed it on June 13, 2011.
    John Jamieson was the father of Margaret Jamieson. Margaret was the wife of James Singer and the mother of Catharine Singer. Catharine was the mother of James Singer Thomson. John Jamieson was the great grandfather of James Singer Thomson. John Jamieson's birth, marriage and death dates and places were not known.

    Birth:
    Since John was age 70 on the June 6, 1841 census, his birth year was calculated as circa 1771. [It's possible that his age was "rounded" to age 70.]

    Census:
    John was enumerated as a male aged 70 and a farmer. He was born in Aberdeenshire. He was living with Margaret Jameson 66. They lived at Hill Head Seaton. [His age could have been "rounded".]

    Witness:
    [He might not have been the "John Jamieson" who witnessed the baptism. It could have been his son - the baby's uncle "John Jamieson".]

    John married Margaret FARQUHARSON on 17 Dec 1796 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Margaret was born about 1775 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died before 12 Sep 1870 in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Margaret FARQUHARSON was born about 1775 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died before 12 Sep 1870 in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 167.0
    • _UID: 038113C0ABA44B669EDB57CC20C916FEF015
    • Birth: Abt 1775, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 17 Dec 1796, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; in Harehill, Bridge of Don area, at the time of her marriage to John Jameson
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since Margaret was age 66 on the June 6, 1841 census, her birth year was calculated as circa 1775.

    Census:
    Margaret Jameson was enumerated as a female aged 66. She was born in Aberdeenshire. She was living with John Jameson 70. They lived at Hill Head Seaton.

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    Before they were married, they were cautioned for their pledges by Alexander Rae, and they were proclaimed without objection. Both John and Margaret were from Harehill. There were no witnesses recorded.

    Children:
    1. 3. Margaret JAMIESON was born about 1801 in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 12 Sep 1870 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.



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