1861 census

Aboyne

Aboyne

Death Certificate (Aboyne #16) states that Isabella Ewan died on the 10 July 1866 at Greystone, Glentanner aged 88 years of age.  She was the widow of James Ewan, farmer and the daughter of Peter Ewan farmer (decd) and Mary Ewan m.s. Davidson (decd).  Her son Peter Ewan was the informant on the certificate. 

Aboyne

Birse Parish Registers: 

• 1849  After being contracted and their matrimonial publickly intimated in the parish church of Birse were married William Cooper and Christian Littlejohn both in Birse in the presence of competent witnesses

• September 21 1817:  Peter Littlejohn in Balfedie and his wife Janet Burnett had a daughter baptised named Christian before the congregation.

• Feby 16 1847:  Christian Littlejohn in Glencatt unmarried woman had a bastard child baptised by Mr Millar. The father was Peter Begg servant at Balfour.

Aboyne

Aboyne

Aboyne

Aboyne

Said day (1819  June 6^th)  Contracted James Knox in this parish with Elizabeth Frain in parish of Aboyne and after regular proclamation of marriage banns without objections were thereafter married June 24^th before witnesses

Death Certificate (Aboyne #17) states that Elizabeth Knox married to James Knox, pauper and formerly a shoemaker died 17 Nov 1869 at the Poorhouses Aboyne.  She was aged 75 years of age.  Her parents are given as James Frain labourer (decd) and Emily Copland.  The informant was her husband James. 

(Old Machar #668)  James died on the 14th September 1874 at Old Machar Poorhouse.  His parents are given as James Knox, general merchant (decd) and Helen Knox previously Low m.s. Alexander.  Informant was his son Robert Knox who was residing at Gallowgate in Aberdeen.  (thanks to Mairi Southall for these certificates)

Aboyne

Possibly: 

Birse Parish Registers:  1818 September 27^th  Contracted James Frain in parish of Aboyne and Jean Henry in this parish and after regular proclamation of marriage banns and no objections made were married the 24^th October before witnesses.

Death Certificate (Aboyne #9) Jane Frain, pauper and widow of James Fraindied 6th May 1866 at the Poor Houses Aboyne.  She was aged 77 years.  Her parents are given as David Henry farmer (decd) and Jane Henry m.s. Brand (decd).  The informant was Isobel Forbes her niece.  (thank you Mairi Southall for this certificate information) 

Aboyne

Birse #1 states that John Milne, gamekeeper ages 25 and residing at East Mains Aboyne married Margaret Harper aged 23 residing at Balnaboth, Birse on the 14th February 1861.  Parents of John Milne are given as Robert Milne, gamekeeper and Elizabeth Milne m.s. Irvine.  Parents of Margaret Harper were Robert Harper farmer and Barbara Harper m.s. Low. 

According to the 1881 census this family resided in Kerry Ireland from about 1865 - 1872 when 5 of their children were born. 

A stone in St Mary's Aboyne reads:  Erected by JOHN I MILNE in memory of his wife MARGARET HARPER d. 21 May 1904 aged 65; his dau LOUIE d. 28 June 1899 aged 19.  Above JOHN I MILNE road surveyor Aboyne d. 2 Jan 1913 aged 77.  (RHS) of their family WILLIAM JAMES d. Aberdeen 4 June 1915 aged 38, ELIZABETH d. Cordoba, Argentina 6 Sept 1916 aged 53; MARGARET d. Consett, Durham 30 Nov 1921 aged 51. 

Alford

John Paterson married Margaret Dinnie 11 July 1847 Alford (IGI)

Alford

More information on this family on the 1871 strays page.

Cluny

Isabella Michie married Robert Christie married 19 Nov 1858 Birse. (Birse #5)

Parents for the above are given as John Christie farmer deceased and Jane Morrison deceased

Hugh Michie, tailor and Christian Malcolm. 

Son John Christie born 4 October 1860 Coull.  (IGI)

Birse Parish Registers

• March 12 1833:  Hugh Michie Tailor, Powlair and his wife Christn Malcolm had a child baptised named Isabella.  Witnesses Geo Ross in Powlair and David Thaw Ennachy.

• March 17 1840:  Hugh Michie tailor, Balnaboth and his wife Christian Malcolm had a son baptised Robert.

• April 15 1850:  Hugh Michie in Belnaboth and his wife Christian Malcolm had a son baptised named Francis before diet of catechising at Belnaboth.

Hugh Michie is listed on the 1841 census for Birse at Bankhead aged 40.  He is the son of Alexander Michie in Balnaboth who was baptised 30 June 1799.  The List of Inhabitants for 1801 shows Hugh Michie with parents Alexander Michie and Elizabeth Ogg.

Hugh Michie's death certificate (Birse #17) states he was a tailor married to Christian Malcolm.  He died 11 Aug 1871 at Balnaboth aged 72 years.  Parents given as Alexander Michie and Elizabeth Hogg.  His widow Christian Malcolm signed as informant with her mark. 

Christian Malcolm's death certificate (Coull #10) states she was widow of Hugh Michie Tailor.  She died at Nether Tillylair 29 July 1894.  Her parents are given as William Malcolm and Jane Turner (both deceased).  Cause of death was senility and the informant was her grandson William Christie. 

(thanks to Mairi Southall for the above certificate information)  

Cluny

Cluny

See 1871 census for more information on this Brown family. 

May 14 1834  James McPetrie in Torquhinlochy and his wife Janet Robbie had a child baptised named John.  Witnesses Alexr Ross and Jno Robbie.

Robert and James Brown witnessed the marriage of their sister Charlotte ages 26 at Birselassie Parish of Cluny on the 3rd September 1857.  She married John McPetrie, farm servant  aged 24 residing at Drumlassie Kincardine O'Neil.  His parents are given as James McPetrie and Jessie Robbie.  (Cluny #2) 

Cluny

July 22 1827:  James McPetrie in Torquhinlochy and his wife Janet Robie had a child baptised named Anne before the congregation.

Said day (August 20 1838):  James McPetrie and his wife Janet Robbie had a child baptised named George.  Witnesses Alexr Ross and Jas Ritchie.

Cluny

Strachan #6 Alexander Main aged 22 residing at Auchabala, Parish of Birse, occupation shepherd and son of James Main, stone dyker and Jane Thomson married Margaret Grant aged 22 residing Ramahaggan, Parish of Birse, domestic servant and daughter of Robert Grant and Ann McCondach (decd) married at the Church of Strachan on the 25th December 1857.  Witnesses to the marriage were David Martin, Minister of Strachan, James Burness and John Aitken. 

Cluny

Jany 27^th  1833:  Contracted Alexander Middleton farmer in Birkenhill with Jane Mitchell Forest both in this parish and after regular proclamation of marriage banns were thereafter married on 8^th Feby before witnesses.

(Possible transcription error on my part for wife of Alexander Middleton. )

Cluny

Also on the 1871 census.

Coull

Elizabeth Davidson married James Ritchie in Birse:

Glenmuick

Two marriages are recorded in Birse Parish Registers for William Ingram.

May 30 1829:  Contracted William Ingram woodsawer in Parish of Aboyne with Jane Malcolm in this parish and after proclamation of marriage banns and no objections offered were thereafter married June 12^th before

August 14 1831:  Contracted William Ingram widower Parish of Aboyne and Elizabeth Harper in this parish when after regular proclamation of marriage banns and no objections offered they were married 26^th inst before witnesses.

There are a number of Elizabeth Harper's in Birse born about 1800 however this one best suits the age given in the census.

May 11 1800:  James Harper in Murly had a daughter baptised named Elizabeth.  Witnesses the congregation.

Kirkton of Aboyne

Erected to the memory of WILLIAM INGRAM gamekeeper late of Etnach d. Ballaterach 17 Sept 1871 aged 77; his wife ELIZABETH HARPER d. 29 Dec 1874 aged 74.  Their family:  ANN d. 1849 aged 19; ELIZABETH d. 1859 aged 13: CHARLES d. 1863 aged 12.  WILLIAM INGRAM d. Ettrick Cottage, Inchmarnoch 13 June 1893 aged 61.  Wm C B INGRAM his son d. there 2 July 1891 aged 19; his wife JANE STEPHEN d. there 15 June 1916 aged 87. 

Glenmuick

January 27 1829:  William Harper in Murly and his wife Magt Middleton had a child baptised named Margaret.  Witnesses Geo Harper in Murly and William Birss in Arntilly.

October 19 1835:  William Harper in Murly and his wife Margaret Middleton had a child baptised named Robert.  Witnesses Geo Harper and Jno Crawford in Murly.

Glenmuick

Glenmuick

Glenmuick

January 31 1847  Contracted Alexander Paterson in the Parish of Ballater and Christian Brown in this Parish and after proclamation without objections thereafter married.

Glenmuick

Death Certificate Glenmuick # 5:  James Simpson, gamekeeper and widower of Isabella Grant died 1865 21 January at Redburn, Cromar.  He was aged 77 years.  Parents given as John Simpson, slater (master) deceased and Isabella Simpson m.s. Ogg.  The informant was his brother John Simpson. 

June 29 1787:  John Simpson in Parkside a son named James.  Witnesses Al Young and Francis Ramsay

List of Inhabitants for 1791 - 1792

John Simpson (5) married to Isabella Ogg (5) with children James (1), John (1) and William (1).  Also listed with the family is Isabel Smith (2)

(ages in decades)

Kincardine O'Neil

Kincardine O'Neil

February 11 1805: James Davidson in Oldywarran had a son baptised named Charles.  Witnesses Peter Ewan and Peter Coutts

Kincardine O'Neil

Kincardine O'Neil

William Ritchie married Elizabeth Mathieson 4 July 1848 at Kincardine O'Neil (IGI)

Kincardine O'Neil

William Smith married Catherine Dallas 4 June 1847 Kincardine O'Neil (IGI)

Kincardine O'Neil kirkyard

Erected in memory of WILLIAM SMITH d. Mill of Campfield, Torphins 13 Apr 1894 aged 72; his wife CATHERINE DALLASE (sic) d. Barrick (sic), Glassel 28 Jan 1913 aged 91. 

Kincardine O'Neil

Frederick Davidson is given as the son of James Davidson and Eliza Leyel on the 1815 List of Inhabitants for Birse.  The family is residing at Glencatt. 

Kincardine O'Neil kirkyard

In memory of ANDREW GEILS late farmer Greenloan d. 8 Apr 1849 aged 74; MARGARET RIDDEL his spouse d. there 3 Apr 1863 aged 79.  The erector of this stone JANE BERRIE spouse of FREDRICK (sic) DAVIDSON late farmer in Fordie d. Banchory Ternan 20 Jan 1875 aged 65.  Above FREDERICK DAVIDSON d. there 8 May 1900 in 87th year.  Bottom:  Erected by Mrs JANE BERRY (sic) or DAVIDSON. 

Kincardine O'Neil

Kincardine O'Neil

1818 December 13^th   Contracted Douglass Davidson parish of Durris and Christian Malcolm in this parish and after proclamation of banns of marriage and no objections offered were thereafter married 20^th curt before witnesses.

Christian Davidson, widower of Douglas Davidson died at Thisleycrook 29th March 1867 aged 77 years.  Parents given as Alexander Malcolm and Ann Davie.  Informant was John Davidson her son.  (Kincardine O'Neil #8)

Douglas Davidson married to Christian Malcolm died 18 Aug 1862 at Thisleycrook aged 71 years.  Parents given as James Davidson and Jane Forbes.  Informant was his son Alexander Davidson (Kincardine O'Neil #31)

(certificate information courtesy of Mairi Southall)