Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Margaret JAMIESON

Female Abt 1801 - 1870  (~ 69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Margaret JAMIESON was born about 1801 in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; 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
    • _TODO: Open
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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.

    Margaret married James SINGER on 22 Dec 1823 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. James (son of James SINGER and Margaret SANGSTER) was born about 1799 in Fintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 8 Jun 1869 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; was buried in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Catherine SINGER  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 3. David SINGER  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 14 May 1832 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.
    3. 4. Jane SINGER  Descendancy chart to this point 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: 2

  1. 2.  Catherine SINGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: F
    • Family history: pedigree
    • Name: Catharine Singer
    • Reference Number: 41.0
    • _TODO: Open
    • _TODO: Open
    • _TODO: Open
    • _TODO: Open
    • _TODO: Open
    • _TODO: Open
    • _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]

    Children:
    1. 5. William THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1850 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.
    2. 6. J.S. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  David SINGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was christened on 14 May 1832 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 02C02243489D4593B50B562D31033EA13A63

    Notes:

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


  3. 4.  Jane SINGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Family history: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • _UID: 132FE57C404945F9AC1976F6E341066E33C3
    • Baptism: 5 Nov 1842, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; by Reverend Doctor Forbes in the parish of Old Machar
    • Birth: 5 Nov 1842, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; to James Singer and Margaret Jamieson
    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    • Registered: 11 Jun 1869, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; the death of her father, James Singer
    • Registered: 13 Sep 1870, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; the death of her mother, Margaret Elizabeth Singer

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Jane's birth was recorded at Old Machar Church, Aberdeen. Her parents were James Singer and Margaret Jamieson.

    Family history:
    Jane may have married a man named "Laing".

    Baptism:
    The witnesses were George Rae and John Jamieson. [John Jamieson could have been her maternal grandfather or her maternal uncle.]

    Birth:
    Bridge of Don was recorded as "Donbridge" on the record.

    Census:
    Jane Singer was enumerated as the daughter of the head of the household, unmarried, a female, age 8, a scholar and born in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire. She was living with her parents James Singer 52 and Margaret Singer 50. They were living in Heathryfold.

    Registered:
    He died on June 8, 1869. She was present at his death. She registered his death with registrar John Leask in Old Machar district of Aberdeen.



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  William THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1850 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 20.1
    • _UID: AC54503CD35B49B2A3AAA3CDC042979AA520
    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Census:
    William was the son of William and Catherine Thomson, aged 1, and born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. They were living at Leadside, Gilcomston.


  2. 6.  J.S. THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1)

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

    Children:
    1. 7. William THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 8. Frank S. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1885 in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland; and died.
    3. 9. Gladstone Sheriff THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1889 in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland; was buried in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 10. A.S. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 11. C.S. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 12. M. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 7.  William THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1) and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Willie Thomson

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Eric THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  2. 8.  Frank S. THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1885 in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Church records: Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Church records: Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Reference Number: 10.2
    • Residence: New York, New York County, New York, United States
    • _UID: 8AF55ACD439246A4B4E10301A429336664EF
    • Census: 5 Apr 1891, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Church records:
    If he was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church, this event might be recorded in the records of South United Presbyterian Church, which became the United Free Presbyterian Church, which became the Church of Scotland, and united in 1936 with Galashiels Trinity to form Galashiels St. Cuthbert's. These records are number CH3/1256 births/baptisms 1877 to 1937 at the National Archives of Scotland.

    Church records:
    If he was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church, this event might be recorded in the records of Relief Galashiels United Presbyterian Church, which became the West United Free Presbyterian Church, which became the Church of Scotland, and united with Galashiels South to form Galashiels St. Cuthbert's. These records are number CH3/1257 /9 /baptisms 1838 to 1915 at the National Archives of Scotland.

    Residence:
    Frank and Hanna lived in New York City.

    Census:
    Frank was aged 6 and a scholar.

    Census:
    Frank S. Thomson was enumerated as son of the head of the household, single, male, age 15, an apprentice hatter [?], a worker rather than an employer or working on own account, and born in Galashiels, Selkirkshire. He was living with his parents, James S. Thomson and Agnes Y. Thomson, and his siblings William S. Thomson (19), Gladstone S. Thomson (13), Alfred S. Thomson (11), Clarence S. Thomson (10), and Madge S. Thomson (7) in a unit at #10 Torphichen Place which had 3 rooms with one or more windows.

    Family/Spouse: Hanna. Hanna and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. F. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Violet THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913; and died.

  3. 9.  Gladstone Sheriff THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1889 in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland; was buried in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Church records: Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Church records: Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Marriage registration: Ontario, Canada; not found in marriage indexes for 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 or 1918
    • Name: Gladstone S. Thomson
    • Reference Number: 10.3
    • _UID: 8787799EB9B3492C981DEB4C0249E290AF80
    • Birth: 1887, Scotland
    • Census: 5 Apr 1891, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Immigration: 1910, Canada
    • Occupation: 11 May 1910, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; butcher's assistant
    • Occupation: 2 May 1911, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; butcher
    • Census: 1 Jun 1911, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: Abt 1912, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 26 Mar 1915, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in the army
    • Residence: 26 Mar 1915, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at 44 Silverthorn Avenue

    Notes:

    See attached sources.

    Church records:
    If he was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church, this event might be recorded in the records of Relief Galashiels United Presbyterian Church, which became the West United Free Presbyterian Church, which became the Church of Scotland, and united with Galashiels South to form Galashiels St. Cuthbert's. These records are number CH3/1257 /9 /baptisms 1838 to 1915 at the National Archives of Scotland.

    Church records:
    If he was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church, this event might be recorded in the records of South United Presbyterian Church, which became the United Free Presbyterian Church, which became the Church of Scotland, and united in 1936 with Galashiels Trinity to form Galashiels St. Cuthbert's. These records are number CH3/1256 births/baptisms 1877 to 1937 at the National Archives of Scotland.

    Census:
    Gladstone was aged 1.

    Census:
    Gladstone S. Thomson was enumerated as son of the head of the household, single, male, age 13, a scholar, and born in Galashiels, Selkirkshire. He was living with his parents, James S. Thomson and Agnes Y. Thomson, and his siblings William S. Thomson (19), Frank S. Thomson (15), Alfred S. Thomson (11), Clarence S. Thomson (10), and Madge S. Thomson (7) in a unit at #10 Torphichen Place which had 3 rooms with one or more windows.

    Occupation:
    His son, Gladstone Wallace Thomson, was born this day.

    Occupation:
    His brother, Clarence Thomson, declared on the manifest of the "Casandra" on which he sailed to Canada, that he was going to his brother, who was a butcher, in Toronto.

    Census:
    Gladstone was enumerated as head of household, married, born in month of __, born in 1887, age 23 last birthday, born in Scotland, immigrated in 1910, of Scottish ethnic origin, Canadian nationality, Presbyterian religion, butcher, not an employer, an employee, not working on his own account, pork factory, 34 weeks worked in 1910, working 54 hours per week, earned $408 total in 1910, can read, can write, and speaks english. He was living at 120 Pearson Avenue with his wife, Barbara Thomson, son Gladstone W. Thomson (1), brother Alfred S. Thomson ( 21), brother Clarence S. Thomson (20) and cousin Andrew Scott (18).

    Immigration:
    Gladstone immigrated to Canada with his brother Clarence, and 3 other men. Two of the other men were Andy Scott and Bob Wallace.

    Occupation:
    He was a Private "2nd" in the Canadian Continent, on the day that his son, Leonard Singer Thomson, was born.

    Residence:
    This was his "domicile" on the day that his son, Leonard Singer Thomson, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Buried:
    Gladstone is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery.

    Gladstone married Barbara WALLACE on 15 Apr 1910 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Barbara was born in Feb 1885 in United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Gladstone Wallace THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1910 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. 17. Leonard Singer THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  4. 10.  A.S. THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1)

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

    Children:
    1. 18. S.S.K. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Gordon Sherriff Kinninmonth THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  5. 11.  C.S. THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1)

    C.S. married A.W. SNEDDON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. I.M. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. J. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. M. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. N.A.S. THOMSON  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  M. THOMSON Descendancy chart to this point (6.J.S.3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Margaret1)

    M. married J. LOW [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Stanley LOW  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 25. Clifford Thomson LOW  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 26. F. LOW  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. R. LOW  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 28. Ruth Evelyn LOW  Descendancy chart to this point and died.



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