A.S. THOMSON

A.S. married L.V.W. KININMONTH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. S.S.K. THOMSON
2. Gordon Sherriff Kinninmonth THOMSON and died.

J.S. married A.Y. SHERRIFF [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Family history: pedigree
• Reference Number: 40.0
• Religion: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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• _UID: 85190147B4174BC3A4A4DF65038EAE840E0B
• Born: Abt 1828, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Leadside, Old Machar Parish
• Occupation: Jun 1849, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Residence: Jun 1849, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1851, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1881, Scotland
• Occupation: 1890, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; a woollen cloth weaver
• Death: 4 May 1890, Woodside, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; at 62 Haddon Street
• Family: 4 May 1890, Woodside, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 4 May 1890, Woodside, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; a woollen cloth weaver
• Death registration: 6 May 1890, Woodside, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was made by his son, James Thomson, of 12 Green Street, Galashiels

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.
William Thomson, father of James Singer Thomson, was born 1827 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He married on June 8, 1849 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He died on May 4, 1890 at 62 Haddon Street, Woodside, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Religion:
If he belonged to one of the Secession Churches, some of the family records may be recorded there. Old Machar Free Church recorded births and marriages from 1843 to 1943. The original records are held at the National Archives of Scotland. The Aberdeen and North East Family History Society has transcribed these records with an index. There were 7 other Free Churches in Aberdeen: Bon Accord Free Church, East Free Church, South Free Church, Trinity Free Church, Union Free Church, West Free Church, and Woodside Free Church.

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William died after 1881 - born 1827

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William would be aged 34. Where?

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William would be about 44 years old. Where?

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Aberdeen and North East Scotland FHS published the Old Machar Free Church Births and Marriages from 1843-1943 with index (before 2000). Ref: Scottish Secession Churches. Diane Baptie. page 75.

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William Thomson was born around 1827 or 1828. Parents were Robert Thomson and Christine Kemlo. Lived in Old Machar Parish in 1841.

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Read ANESFHS journals for information.

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On my computer. From AFHS.

Born:
Since he was age 13 when the census was taken on June 6, 1841, his birth year was calculated as circa 1828.

Census:
He was enumerated as a male, age 13, a linen weaver, and born in Aberdeenshire. He was living with his parents, Robert Thomson (45) and Christine Thomson (30 or 50), and his siblings, Alexander Thomson (20), James Thomson (20), John Thomson (15), and Janet Thomson (11).

Occupation:
William was a weaver in Leadside, Gilcomston, at the time of his marriage.

Residence:
He lived at Leadside, parish of Gilcomston, city of Aberdeen at the time of his marriage.

Occupation:
He was a linen weaver.

Census:
William is recorded as the living in Leadside, Gilcomston, being the head of the family (entry # 273), married, aged 24, a linen weaver and born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

Occupation:
William was a woollen weaver.

Death:
He died at 7th hour, 0 minutes in the evening of phythisis pulmonalis which he had for 6 months. His doctor was J. E. Fowler, M.D.

Family:
At the time of his death, he was married to Catherine Singer Thomson. His father, Robert Thomson, a woollen cloth weaver, was deceased. His mother, Christina Thomson, maiden surname Kemley, was deceased.

Occupation:
This was his occupation recorded on his death registration.

Death registration:
James Thomson registered his father's death at the District of Woodside Registration Office to Registrar Alexander M. Hendry.

William married Catherine SINGER in Jun 1849 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Catherine (daughter of James SINGER and Margaret JAMIESON) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

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

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

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

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Alison is researching Singer family in Aberdeen

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

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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.

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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.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Church records: Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Name: Alexander Sheriff
• Occupation: Scotland; shoemaker
• Reference Number: 42.0
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• _UID: D1DF2DEEF49F44CA8E6FF6F4D7EA4FD43741
• Census: 1841, Jedburgh, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 29 Nov 1847, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; shoemaker
• Residence: 29 Nov 1847, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; at 43 St. Leonard's Street
• Occupation: Abt 1850, Scotland
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Registered: 15 Sep 1862, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; the birth of his daughter, Agnes Young Sherriff, with Registrar John Dunn
• Occupation: 15 Sep 1862, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; a shoemaker and sherrif's officer
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Death: 3 Jun 1876, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; at the 8th hour, 10 minutes of the morning
• Death: 3 Jun 1876, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; from disease of the heart, which he had for four months
• Death registration: 3 Jun 1876, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; was made by his son, Alexander Sherriff Junior, to Registrar Thomas Dunn
• Occupation: 3 Jun 1876, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; as boot and shoe maker, at the time of his death,
• Residence: 3 Jun 1876, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland; the time of his death, at 23 High Street

Notes:

Church records:
There are records of marriages of the Associate Congregation (burgher) of First Selkirk United Presbyterian Church for 1850 and 1857. This church became Lawson Memorial United Free Presbyterian Church, then the Church of Scotland. The records are at the National Archives of Scotland, CH3/1229/33.

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Try June 3, 1876. Daughter Agnes Young Sherriff was born in 1862. Possibly died in Selkirk, Galashiels, or Edinburgh. Born c. 1824?

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Alexander Sherriff and Margaret Cairns were likely in Selkirkshire.

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St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh. Marriages 1845-1849. Margaret Cairns married Alexander Sherriff November 29, 1847. Extraction batch # M119902. Microfilm # 1,066,766. Microfiche 6,900,813 - 20 fiche of marriages. Also, births & christenings 1573-1855 microfiche # 6,901,046 - 29 fiche.

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Alexander Sherriff and Margaret Cairns were likely in Selkirkshire. In 1876 they were at 23 High Street.

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Alexander Sherriff and Margaret Cairns were either in Selkirkshire or in Edinburgh.

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Alexander Sherriff and Margaret Cairns were either in Selkirkshire or in Edinburgh.

Census:
Alexander was aged 30, an agricultural labourer, and recorded as "no" to the question "born in county?"


Occupation:
Alexander was a shoemaker (master) and a sherriff officer.

Census:
He was enumerated as age 36, head of the family, a shoemaker and sherriff's officer, and born in Edinburgh. He was living with his wife, his sons Alexander and William Sherriff, and daughers Margaret, Elizabeth and Jane Sherriff on Bogus Close. Their house had 2 rooms with one or more windows. They were enumerated as living next to the Established Church Manse.

Census:
He was enumerated as age 46, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, head of the family, and a shoemaker. He was living with his wife, his son, Alexander Sherriff, his daughters Margaret, Elizabeth, Jane and Agnes Y. Sherriff, his granddaughter, Ann Sherriff, and a boarder, Andrew Grieve. They lived at 23 High Street in a house of two rooms with one or more windows.

Alexander married Margaret CAIRNS on 29 Nov 1847 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of William CAIRNS) was born about 1822 in Jedburgh, Roxboroughshire, Scotland; died on 15 Apr 1903 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Jedburgh, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
• Reference Number: 43.0
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• _UID: 6E1659A0398844DCAA2FCEFC8BF920933853
• Birth: Abt 1821, Scotland
• Birth: Abt 1821, Scotland
• Census: 1841, Jedburgh, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
• Residence: 29 Nov 1847, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; in No. 7 Drummond Street
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Census: 4 Apr 1881, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Residence: 4 Nov 1881, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
• Census: 1901, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Newington
• Death: 15 Apr 1903, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; aged 82 years
• Death registration: 17 Apr 1903, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; was made by her daughter, Margaret Scott, to the Registrar

Notes:

Baptism:
If she was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, her baptism records may be in other archives.

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MARGARET (CAIRNS) SHERRIFF, widow of Alexander Sherriff, could be living in Douglas Street, Galashiels, with daughter Agnes. In 1876, she was at 23 High Street.

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MARGARET (CAIRNS) SHERRIFF, married to Alexander Sherriff died on April 15, 1903. Digital image is not clear. Get a better copy or transcription. See A00811. Microfilm 1,819,303 - no Sneddons or Sorbies.

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Wilton, Roxboroughshire. Possibly age 14, daughter of William Cairns and Margaret Douglas.

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Jedburgh Associate Congregation of the Blackfriars United Presbyterian Church united with Jedburgh Boston United Free Church in 1917 to for Boston Blackfriars UF, C of S - CH3/350. /3 B 1737-1839; /4 B 1825-1858, 1892-1902; /5 B 1856-1917. Also, Jedburgh Relief High Street United Presbyterian Chruch, Boston UF church united with Jedburgh Blackfirars. CH3/351. /3 B 1840-1917. These records are in the National Archives of Scotland (NAS). Ref: Scottish Secession Churches. Diane Baptie. page 29.

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Jedburgh Free Church, Abbey UF, C of S - call # CH3/1469. /15 B 1878-1890. These records are in the National Archives of Scotland (NAS).
Jedburgh Free Church - call # MR88. B 1812-1854. These records are at New Register House (General Register Office for Scotland). Ref: Scottish Secession Churches. Diane Baptie. pages 66-67.

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MARGARET (CAIRNS) SHERRIFF, widow of Alexander Sherriff, could be living in Selkirk or Galashiels, or in Edinburgh.

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MARGARET (CAIRNS) SHERRIFF, widow of Alexander Sherriff, could be living in Selkirk or Galashiels, or in Edinburgh.

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MARGARET (CAIRNS) SHERRIFF was enumerated in Newington District of Edinburgh. 685/05 132/05 008. Photocopy entry. See A00812 index.

Birth:
Since she was age 82 when she died on April 15, 1903, her birth year was calculated as circa 1821.

Census:
Margaret was aged 35 and answered "no" to the question "born in county?"

Census:
She was enumerated as age 39, wife, and born in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire. She was living with her husband, sons Alexander and William Sherriff, and daughers Margaret, Elizabeth and Jane Sherriff on Bogus Close. Their house had 2 rooms with one or more windows. They were enumerated as living next to the Established Church Manse.

Census:
She was enumerated as age 49, born in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, and a wife. She was living with her husband, her son, Alexander Sherriff, her daughters Margaret, Elizabeth, Jane and Agnes Y. Sherriff, her granddaughter, Ann Sherriff, and a boarder, Andrew Grieve. They lived at 23 High Street in a house of two rooms with one or more windows.

Census:
Margaret was enumerated as a servant in the Hogg family, a widow, age 61, a sick nurse, and born in Jedburgh, Selkirkshire. She was living at 11 Beach Bank with Thomas Hogg 35, Isabella Hogg 24, and their children Andrew R. Hogg 7, Thomas Hogg 3, James Hogg 2, John W. Hogg 1 week. Also living with the Hogg family were Thomas Hoggs brothers William Hogg 29 and John A Hogg 21.

Residence:
Margaret was a widow and probably living in Douglas Street, Galashiels, at the time of the marriage of her daughter, Agnes.

Census:
She was enumerated as age 80.

Death:
[The document is difficult to read.]

Notes:

Marriage Banns:
They had "been three several times duly and regularly proclaimed in the parish Church of Saint Cuthbert's, in order to Marriage, and no objections offered".

Other Events and Attributes:

• Family history: pedigree
• Occupation: woollen cloth weaver
• Reference Number: 80.0
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• _UID: 7DB1949FE773429F9DEDD498E05C14B6980F
• Birth: Abt 1796, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Birth: 1798, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 16 Mar 1816, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; cotton weaver
• Residence: 16 Mar 1816, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Leadside, Old Machar Parish
• Death: 26 Apr 1859, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; of disease of the kidneys and bladder
• Occupation: 26 Apr 1859, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; a winsey weaver
• Residence: 26 Apr 1859, Gilcomston, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; in Northfield
• Death registration: 27 Apr 1859, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Burial: Abt 28 Apr 1859, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; in St. Peter's Cemetery
• Death: Bef 4 May 1890

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.
Robert Thomson was the father of William Thomson and the grandfather of James Singer Thomson. His birth date and birth place were not known. He married on March 17, 1816 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His death date and death place were not known.

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Robert Thomson was born around 1796 or 1798. Who were his parents? He lived in Old Machar Parish in 1841.

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Robert Thomson was age 45 in 1841, should be 55 in 1851. Likely still in Leadside as a linen weaver.

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Robert Thomson in Old Machar Parish in 1841 census. There are other Thomson families on pages 33, 34, 35, 36 that might be related. Pages are in binder "Legacy - Scotland".

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Robert Thomson was buried c April 28, 1859 in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aberdeen. The undertaker was Peter Fyfe.

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Robert Thomson was a "winsey weaver" when he died on April 26, 1859. What is this?

Birth:
Since he was age 45 on June 6, 1841 when the census was taken, his birth year was calculated as circa 1796.

Birth:
Since he was age 61 when he died on April 26, 1859, his birth year was calculated as circa 1798.

Occupation:
This was his occupation when he married on this day.

Residence:
He lived here on the date of his marriage to Christian Kemlo.

Census:
He was enumerated as a male, age 45, a linen weaver, and born in the County [Aberdeenshire]. He was living with his wife Christine Thomson (30?), and their children Alexander Thomson (20), James Thomson (20), John Thomson (15), William Thomson (13) and Janet Thomson (11).

Death:
His physician, Dr. Robert Dyce M.D., certified his death. He stated that Robert had this disease for nearly four months. Robert died at 9:45 a.m.

Death registration:
His death was registered by his son, James Thomson, who was present at his death.

Burial:
The undertaker was Peter Fyfe.

Death:
He was recorded as "deceased" on the death registration of his son, William Thomson, on May 4, 1890, according to the informant, his grandson, James Singer Thomson.

Robert married Christian KEMLO on 16 Mar 1816 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Christian (daughter of Robert KEMLO and Anne THOM) was born about 1791 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died before 26 Apr 1859 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Family history: pedigree
• Name: Christina Kemley
• Reference Number: 81.0
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• Birth: Abt 1791, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Parents: 16 Mar 1816, Bervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland; at the time of her marriage, she was described as being the daughter of Robert Kemlo, miller in
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Leadside, Old Machar Parish
• Death: Bef 26 Apr 1859, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
• Death: Bef 4 May 1890

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.
Christian Kemlo was the wife of Robert Thomson, the mother of William Thomson and the grandmother of James Singer Thomson. Her birth date was April 22, 1787 in Bervie, Aberdeenshire. She married on March 17, 1816 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Her death date and death place were not known.

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Christine Kemlo was born around 1791, I think. Who were her parents? Where was she born? She lived in Old Machar Parish in 1841.

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Christian Kemlo Thomson was "deceased" before her husband Robert Thomson died on April 26, 1859. Did she die in Aberdeen? Was she buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aberdeen?

Birth:
Since she was age 50 on June 6, 1841 when the census was taken, her birth year was calculated as circa 1791.

Census:
She was enumerated as a female, age 30 [not clear - it could be 50], and born in the County [Aberdeenshire]. She was living with her husband, Robert Thomson (45), and their children Alexander Thomson (20), James Thomson (20), John Thomson (15), William Thomson (13) and Janet Thomson (11).

Death:
She was recorded as "deceased" when her husband died on April 26, 1859.

Death:
She was recorded as being "deceased" on the death registration of her son, William Thomson, on May 4, 1890, according to the informant, her grandson, James Singer Thomson.

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Marriage:
There were witnesses but their names were not recorded.

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]

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.

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Kay has Jamieson family in Aberdeen.

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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.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 84.0
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• _UID: A808EAFD2F7D493494C76A5EF3BDAB1E5CB8
• Occupation: 11 Jul 1823, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; shoemaker
• Residence: 11 Jul 1823, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; at Calton
• Family: 29 Nov 1847

Notes:

_TODO:
Alexander Sherriff and his wife, Elizabeth Sherriff, could be living in Edinburgh.

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July 11, 1823 Alexander Sherriff married Elizabeth Ross in Leith South # 692. The copy from ScotlandsPeople is very faint. Get a better copy.

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c. 1800 look for birth of Alexander Sherriff. Try St. Cuthbert's or Leith South churches.

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Edinburgh - after 1855 look for death of Alexander Sherriff, born c. 1800.

Family:
Alexander may have been the name of the father of Alexander Sheriff Junior, who was married in Edinburgh.

Alexander married Elizabeth ROSS on 11 Jul 1823 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of David ROSS) was born in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Sherriff
• Reference Number: 85.0
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• _UID: FF1454D2E7DD4EF1BFF62FFFCDA54B6A4620
• Residence: 11 Jul 1823, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; at Calton

Notes:

_TODO:
c. 1800 look for birth of Elizabeth Ross to father, David Ross, sawyer. Try St. Cuthbert's or Leith South churches.

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Edinburgh - after 1855 look for death of ELIZABETH SHERRIFF.