Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton
James SNEDDON
Abt 1814 - Bef 1879 (~ 65 years)1. James SNEDDON was born about 1814 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died before 14 Feb 1879 in Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- AFN: F
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Reference Number: 44.0
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- _UID: 4EFF1C1F5E994C3F8037D054A5766F31A020
- Birth: Abt 1815, Scotland
- Occupation: 6 Nov 1837, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; as a collier at Thankerton, when his daughter, Helen Sneddon, was born
- Occupation: 28 Apr 1840, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; as a collier at Thankerton, when his daughter, Janet Sneddon, was born
- Census: 6 Jun 1841, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
- Census: 30 Mar 1851, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
- Census: 7 Apr 1861, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Skaterig
- Census: 2 Apr 1871, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Occupation: Abt 1875, Lanarkshire, Scotland; an iron stone miner
- Occupation: 23 Nov 1877, Lanarkshire, Scotland; coal miner, when his son, James Sneddon, married Marion Sorbie
- Death: Bef 14 Feb 1879, Scotland
Notes:
Birth:
[Was Bo'Ness in Linlithgowshire in 1851?]
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the United Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
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Bothwell parish # 625. Get a digital print of the Sneddon family in Enumeration District 2. See A00805.
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Bothwell parish # 625. Get a digital print of the Snedden family in Enumeration District 13, household # 53. See A00806.
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Renfrew parish # 575. Get a digital print of the Sneddon family in Enumeration District 2, Skaterig, household # 64. See A00807.
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Renfrew parish # 575. Get a digital print of the Sneddon family in Enumeration District 2A, 3 West Hillhead, household # 24. See A00808.
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microfilm # 1,066,614 v.4 baptisms 1783-1820, v.5 marriages 1752-1804, burials 1736-1792 & 1808-1820, marriage proclamations 1805-1820; v. 6 births & baptisms 1820-1855, marriage proclaimations 1820-1855, burials 1820-1848. James was born c 1814 in Bo'ness - then in Linlithgowshire. Also, microfilm # 1,066,626 item 3 - neglected entries 1852.
Census:
The index records that he was age 25 and likely born about 1816 in Scotland. He was a coal miner. He was living with his wife and three daughters, Jean, Helen and Janet in Thankerton.
Census:
The index records that he was age 37 and likely born about 1814 in Biness [Bo'Ness], Linlithgowshire, Scotland. He was a coal miner. He was living with his wife, two daughters, Ellen and Margaret, one son, Richard, his brother, George Snedden, and a servant, Agnes Russie, at 66 Bairds Square.
Census:
The index recorded him as age 47 and born about 1814 in Bo'ness, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. He was an Ironstone Miner. He was living with his wife, and two sons, Richard Sneddon and James Sneddon.
Census:
The index recorded him as age 57 and born about 1814 in Biness [Bo'ness], Linlithgowshire, Scotland. He was a miner. He was living with his wife and son, James Sneddon, at 3 West Hillhead.
Occupation:
When his wife, Agnes (Wyper) Sneddon died on February 14, 1879, she was recorded as the "widow of James Sneddon, iron stone miner".
Death:
When his wife, Agnes (Wyper) Sneddon died on February 14, 1879, she was recorded as "widow of James Sneddon".James married Agnes WYPER on 29 Nov 1835 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Isaac WYPER and Jane GENTLES) was born in 1814 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Feb 1879 in Lanarkshire, Scotland; was buried on 16 Feb 1879 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Jane SNEDDON was born about Feb 1836 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
- 3. Helen SNEDDON was born on 6 Nov 1837 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
- 4. Janet SNEDDON was born on 28 Apr 1840 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
- 5. Margaret SNEDDON was born about 1843 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
- 6. Richard SNEDDON was born about 1846 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
- 7. James SNEDDON was born in 1854 in Newarthill, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in Scotland.
Generation: 2
2. Jane SNEDDON (1.James1) was born about Feb 1836 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Name: Jean Sneddan
- Reference Number: 22.1
- _UID: 57680B0C5BF8452E81F2BE2F550C2E931E66
- Birth: Abt Feb 1836, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Census: 6 Jun 1841, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
Notes:
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
Birth:
Jane was born in either February or March. The year was not filled in, but the rest of the page was for 1836.
Census:
The index records that she was likely born about 1836 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was living with her parents and her two sister, Helen and Janet in Thankerton.3. Helen SNEDDON (1.James1) was born on 6 Nov 1837 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Name: Ellen Snedden
- Reference Number: 22.2
- _UID: 65D296A8BC51425284188F5B55B4AA2574ED
- Census: 6 Jun 1841, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
- Census: 30 Mar 1851, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
Notes:
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
Census:
The index records that she was likely born about 1838 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was living with her parents and her two sister, Jean [Jane] and Janet in Thankerton.
Census:
The index records that she was age 13 and likely born about 1838 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was living with her parents, her sister, Margaret Snedden, her brother, Richard Snedden, her uncle, George Snedden, and a servant, Agnes Russie, at 66 Bairds Square.4. Janet SNEDDON (1.James1) was born on 28 Apr 1840 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Reference Number: 22.3
- _UID: 870A19396C0B43ECA70F345D12991F56F00D
- Census: 6 Jun 1841, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
Notes:
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
Census:
The index records that she was likely born about 1840 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was living with her parents and her two sister, Jean [Jane] and Helen in Thankerton.5. Margaret SNEDDON (1.James1) was born about 1843 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Name: Margret Snedden
- Reference Number: 22.4
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- _UID: 1C5F0E13C0DA4110B841E8D8E4A7A2127F8E
- Census: 30 Mar 1851, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
Notes:
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If she was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
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Look for Margaret Sneddon, born around 1843 to James and Agnes Sneddon. On long term loan at Calgary Family History Centre as of 25 September 2002. Microfilm 1,066,600
Census:
The index records that she was age 8 and likely born about 1843 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was living with her parents, her sister, Ellen [Helen] Snedden, her brother, Richard Snedden, her uncle, George Snedden, and a servant, Agnes Russie, at 66 Bairds Square.6. Richard SNEDDON (1.James1) was born about 1846 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Name: Richard Snedden
- Reference Number: 22.5
- _UID: 208F92997B2A4519AA1333AC80558DE2BDA5
- Census: 30 Mar 1851, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Holytown
- Census: 7 Apr 1861, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Skaterig
Notes:
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
Census:
The index records that he was age 5 and likely born about 1846 in Bo'Ness, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. He was living with his parents, his sisters, Ellen [Helen] Snedden and Margaret Snedden, his uncle, George Snedden, and a servant, Agnes Russie, at 66 Bairds Square.
Census:
The index recorded him as age 15 and born about 1846 in Bo'ness, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. He was an Ironstone Miner. He was living with his parents and his brother, James Sneddon.7. James SNEDDON (1.James1) was born in 1854 in Newarthill, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Church records: Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Reference Number: 22.0
- Religion: Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; belonged to the United Free Church of Scotland
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- _UID: D885D11C7F0F4B0A8FE2B6D820C588FD9604
- Birth: 1854, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; , considering he gave his age as 24 when he married on 23 November 1877, about
- Birth: Abt 1855, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Census: 7 Apr 1861, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Skaterig
- Census: 2 Apr 1871, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 23 Nov 1877, Rosebank, Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland; coal miner, at the time of his marriage
- Census: May 1881, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Residence: 13 Aug 1886, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; on Lawrie Street
- Residence: 28 Feb 1887, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; on Townhead Street
- Residence: 21 Feb 1889, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; on Queen Street
- Census: 1891, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 8 Nov 1892, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; coal miner and lived at 22 Townhead Street when his daughter, Agnes Sneddon, was born
Notes:
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the United Presbyterian Church or the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell (Blantyre) United Presbyterian Church, or the Wooddean United Free Church, which then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /6 births/baptisms 1887 to 1940 at the National Archives of Scotland.
Church records:
If he was baptized, married or buried in the Free Church, this event might be in the records of the Bothwell Free Church which became the Kirkfield United Free Church, and then became the Church of Scotland. These records are number /3 (births/baptisms 1843-1854, then 1882) at the National Archives of Scotland.
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I have this but very hard to read. James died before 1934 - born approximately 1855
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Son of James Sneddon and Agnes Wyper. Born c. 1854. Not on 1855 registrations.
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Bothwell Parish Church (OPR 625/1-5) from New Register House, Edinburgh. Vol. 3 Births & Baptisms, 1791-1854. Family History Library microfilm # 1,042,965, item 1. Also on microfilm # 102,888.
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Bothwell Free Church, original records at the Scottish Records Office. Baptisms, 1843-1881. Family History Library microfilm # 889,485, item 3.
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Read Lanarkshire FHS journals for information.
Birth:
Since he was age 26 when he was enumerated in the May 1881 census, his birth year was calculated as circa 1855.
Census:
The index recorded him as age 7 and born about 1854 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was living with his parents and his brother, Richard Sneddon.
Census:
The index recorded him as age 16 and born about 1855 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a miner. He was living with his parents at 3 West Hillhead.
Census:
James was the head of the household at 5 Green Street, married to Marion, aged 26, a coal miner, and born in Bothwell, Lanarkshire.
Census:
James was the head of the family on Townhead Street (back house), aged 36, married, a coal miner, and born in Newarthill, Lanarkshire.James married M. SORBIE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. J. SNEDDON
- 9. T.S. SNEDDON
- 10. M. SNEDDON
- 11. Richard SNEDDON was born about 1888 in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 22 Feb 1907 in Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was buried in 1907 in Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- 12. Isaac SNEDDON and died.
- 13. A.W. SNEDDON
- 14. Robert SNEDDON was born about 1894; and died.
- 15. Margaret SNEDDON was born about 1896; and died.
Generation: 3
8. J. SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) J. married J. BOYD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Marian SNEDDON was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
- 17. J. SNEDDON
- 18. J. SNEDDON
- 19. N.A. SNEDDON
9. T.S. SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) T.S. married I.D. MUIR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. M.D. SNEDDON
- 21. May SNEDDON and died.
- 22. D.M. SNEDDON
10. M. SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) M. married J. GIRVAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. James Thomas GIRVAN and died.
11. Richard SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1888 in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 22 Feb 1907 in Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was buried in 1907 in Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death: Scotland
- Name: Dick Sneddon
- Reference Number: 11.4
- _STAT: Never Married
- _UID: CA5607781CBC4E91844AEC2FC2C4357E7882
- Census: 1891, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Death: 22 Feb 1907, Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; aged 19 years
- Burial: Abt 24 Feb 1907, Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; in Larkhall Cemetery on Duke Street
Notes:
Death:
Dick died when he was 19 years old.
Census:
Richard was the son of Marion and James Sneddon, aged 3 and born in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire.12. Isaac SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) and died. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Lily SNEDDON and died.
13. A.W. SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) A.W. married C.S. THOMSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. I.M. THOMSON
- 26. J. THOMSON
- 27. M. THOMSON
- 28. N.A.S. THOMSON
14. Robert SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1894; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 11.6
- _UID: 3E6862A57C7A424986C0278E0518A34831F2
Notes:
Robert was married and had 4 daughters.
15. Margaret SNEDDON (7.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1896; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 11.7
- _UID: A1B62408D01A492789308A55DF023C21B3C9
Notes:
Margaret married a Mr. McVie [or MacVie]. Margaret's daughter and son lived in a house that Margaret bought with her brother. It was off Queen Margaret Drive in Glasgow. Marion and Tom MacVie [I think that these were the son and daughter.]
Generation: 4
16. Marian SNEDDON (8.J.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 11.14
- _UID: FB30D9D1402E4E4BBA9E6AF813BA9CF3F2BF
17. J. SNEDDON (8.J.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) J. married L.G. DANIELS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. James DANIELS and died.
18. J. SNEDDON (8.J.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) 19. N.A. SNEDDON (8.J.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) 20. M.D. SNEDDON (9.T.S.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) M.D. married G.F. CARROLL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. R.M. CARROLL
21. May SNEDDON (9.T.S.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Marion Sorbie Sneddon
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. W.
22. D.M. SNEDDON (9.T.S.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) 23. James Thomas GIRVAN (10.M.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: James Girvan
Family/Spouse: D.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Jane-Marie GIRVAN and died.
24. Lily SNEDDON (12.Isaac3, 7.James2, 1.James1) and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 77AE79973DA44328B09F9A8470992475902A
- Residence: 26 Nov 1980, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Notes:
Residence:
Aunt Nan said that Lilly lived at Hilhome Bray, Larkhall.
Residence:
Lily McFarlane lived at 153 Brankholn Brae, Hillhouse, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Sclotland.Family/Spouse: Mr. MCFARLANE. Mr. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. I.M. THOMSON (13.A.W.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) I.M. married A.E. LAUGHTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. D.J. LAUGHTON
- 34. Barbara Lorraine LAUGHTON and died.
- 35. L.P. LAUGHTON
26. J. THOMSON (13.A.W.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) J. married V. GREEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. L.D. THOMSON
- 37. E.J. THOMSON
27. M. THOMSON (13.A.W.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) M. married J.E. TAYLOR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. D.P. TAYLOR
- 39. Jan Louise TAYLOR and died.
- 40. R.E. TAYLOR
- 41. W.A. TAYLOR
- 42. M.A. TAYLOR
28. N.A.S. THOMSON (13.A.W.3, 7.James2, 1.James1) N.A.S. married D.C. WRIGHT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. K.E. WRIGHT
- 44. M.A. WRIGHT
- 45. L.E. WRIGHT
- 46. N.S. WRIGHT