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Gt Grandad Lyngby

M, #1251, Living

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Family: Else (b. about 1920, d. 20 June 2010)

Lise Lyngby+

Archibald McMeiken

M, #1252, Deceased, b. about 1792, d. before 7 April 1861

Relationships: 3rd great-grandfather of Lynn Johnson

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Charts references: Ancestors of Frances Foster McMeiken

Parents

Father*: Ezekial McMeiken (b. estimated 1760)
Mother*: Jean Ballie (b. January 1757)

Family: Margaret Martin (b. 8 March 1798)

Agnes McMeiken (b. about 1820)
James McMeiken (b. about 1822)
Archibald McMeiken+ (b. 21 December 1825, d. 2 July 1882)
John McMeiken (b. about 1828)
William McMeiken (b. about January 1830)
Margaret McMeiken+ (b. about 1835)

Biography

He was also known as Archibald McMeiken.^1,2,3
Archibald McMeiken was a Grocer & Merchant. The 1841 census lists Archibald's occupation as 'Grocer Ap Dea'. The 1851 census lists him as a merchant.^3,2
He was born about 1792 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (DOB estimated from census data. 59yrs in 1851).^4,5
He married Margaret Martin on 24 April 1814 in Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁶
He died before 7 April 1861.⁷

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	He was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].³
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Head of Household].²

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Citations

[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted source: Scotland's People website
[S502] Census 1851, Stranraer, McMeikan, Archibald and family, Head Of Household: McMeikan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMeikan, 59m, Head, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Merchant.
Margaret McMeikan, 53f, Merchant's Wife, Leswalt, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMeikan, 15f, Housekeeper, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S501] Census 1841, Stranraer, McMickan, Archibald and family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMickan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMickan, 45m, Grocer Ap Dea. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margt McMickan, 40f,
Archibald McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
James McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
John McMickan, 13m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMickan, 5f, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Grace Shields, 25f, F. S. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, This E-mail relates to Archbald (#826). "Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret".
[S502] Census 1851, Stranraer, McMeikan, Archibald and family, Archibald & Margaret McMeiken, plus family.
[S916] Rec. Marr. Kirkcolm. McMeiken/Martin. 1814., Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910. (FHL Film Number: 1068037)
Archibald Mcmeikan, Gender: Male, Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1814, Marriage Place: Kirkcolm, Wigtown, Scotland, Spouse: Margret Martin.
[S915] Census 1861, Stranraer, Margaret McMeiken & family, (Margaret was widdowed by the 1861 Census)

Margaret Martin¹

F, #1253, Deceased, b. 8 March 1798

Relationships: 3rd great-grandmother of Lynn Johnson

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Charts references: Ancestors of Frances Foster McMeiken

Parents

Father*: James Martin (b. 28 October 1766)
Mother*: Mary Kerr (b. about 1770)

Family: Archibald McMeiken (b. about 1792, d. before 7 April 1861)

Agnes McMeiken (b. about 1820)
James McMeiken (b. about 1822)
Archibald McMeiken+ (b. 21 December 1825, d. 2 July 1882)
John McMeiken (b. about 1828)
William McMeiken (b. about January 1830)
Margaret McMeiken+ (b. about 1835)

Biography

She was also known as Margaret McMeiken.
She was born on 8 March 1798 in Leswalt, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^2,3,4,1
She married Archibald McMeiken on 24 April 1814 in Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁵
In 1861 Margaret Martin was a Merchant in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (Seems to have continued husband's trade after widdowed).
On 2 April 1871 Margaret Martin was a Merchant in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁶

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	She was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].⁴
1851	She was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Wife].³
1861	She was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 63y.⁷
1871	She was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 73y.⁶

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret".
[S911] Birth. Rec. Leswald. Martin, Margaret. 1798., Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. (FHL microfilm 1, 068, 038, 102, 350).
Margaret Martin. Female. Birthdate: 08 Mar 1798. Leswalt, Wigtown, Scotland. Father: James Martin: Mary Kerr. (Note there is no date of Baptism recorded).
[S502] Census 1851, Stranraer, McMeikan, Archibald and family, Head Of Household: McMeikan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMeikan, 59m, Head, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Merchant.
Margaret McMeikan, 53f, Merchant's Wife, Leswalt, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMeikan, 15f, Housekeeper, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S501] Census 1841, Stranraer, McMickan, Archibald and family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMickan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMickan, 45m, Grocer Ap Dea. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margt McMickan, 40f,
Archibald McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
James McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
John McMickan, 13m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMickan, 5f, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Grace Shields, 25f, F. S. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S916] Rec. Marr. Kirkcolm. McMeiken/Martin. 1814., Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910. (FHL Film Number: 1068037)
Archibald Mcmeikan, Gender: Male, Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1814, Marriage Place: Kirkcolm, Wigtown, Scotland, Spouse: Margret Martin.
[S919] Census 1871. Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Margaret McMeiken & family., Census, 1871, Stranraer. Margaret McMeikan & Famly.
MCMEIKAN, Margaret, Head W, F, 74, Grocer & Spirit Dealer, WIG, Leswalt
MORLAND, Robert Lawson, Sonlaw, M, M, 37, Joiner Master Emp 6 Men 1 Boy, WIG, Stranraer
MORLAND, Margaret, Dau, F, 35, Joiner's Wife, WIG, Stranraer
MORLAND, Robert Lawson, Grnson, -, M, 6, Scholar, WIG, Stranraer
ALLISON Robina, Servnt, U, F, 19, General Servant, WIG, Stranraer
[S915] Census 1861, Stranraer, Margaret McMeiken & family, Census 1861. Stranraer, Margaret McMeiken & family.
McMechan, Margt, Head, W, F, 62, Merchant, WIG, Leswalt.
McMechan, Margt, Dau, U, F, 24, WIG, Stranraer.
Stewart, Isabella, Servnt, U. F, 16, Domestic Servant, WIG, Stoneykirk.

James McMeiken¹

M, #1254, Deceased, b. about 1822

Relationships: 3rd great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

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Parents

Father*: Archibald McMeiken (b. about 1792, d. before 7 April 1861)
Mother*: Margaret Martin (b. 8 March 1798)

Biography

James McMeiken was an Apprentice Cartwright. Engineman. In 1841 Census: Cartwright. At 1882 Death of father: Engineman.²
He was born about 1822 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (Some confusion about DOB. Paul Walton gives DOB as 1822. 1841 Census gives both James and Archbald as 15 years?)^2,3
He was baptised on 23 August 1822.⁴

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	He was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].²

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret".
[S501] Census 1841, Stranraer, McMickan, Archibald and family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMickan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMickan, 45m, Grocer Ap Dea. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margt McMickan, 40f,
Archibald McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
James McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
John McMickan, 13m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMickan, 5f, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Grace Shields, 25f, F. S. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted source: Scotland's People website
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: Web site (Scotland's People?)

John McMeiken¹

M, #1255, Deceased, b. about 1828

Relationships: 3rd great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

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Parents

Father*: Archibald McMeiken (b. about 1792, d. before 7 April 1861)
Mother*: Margaret Martin (b. 8 March 1798)

Biography

He was born about 1828 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (DOB est, from 1841 Census).^2,3

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	He was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].³

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret".
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted source: Scotland's People website
[S501] Census 1841, Stranraer, McMickan, Archibald and family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMickan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMickan, 45m, Grocer Ap Dea. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margt McMickan, 40f,
Archibald McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
James McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
John McMickan, 13m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMickan, 5f, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Grace Shields, 25f, F. S. Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Margaret McMeiken¹

F, #1256, Deceased, b. about 1835

Relationships: 3rd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson

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Parents

Father*: Archibald McMeiken (b. about 1792, d. before 7 April 1861)
Mother*: Margaret Martin (b. 8 March 1798)

Family: Robert Lawson Morland (b. estimated 1834)

Robert Morland (b. estimated 1865)

Biography

Margaret McMeiken was a Housekeeper.²
She was born about 1835 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^3,4
On 7 April 1861 Margaret McMeiken was a Housekeeper in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁵
On 2 April 1871 Margaret McMeiken was a Housekeeper in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁶

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	She was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].⁴
1851	She was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in Queen Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Daughter].⁷
1861	She was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 25y.⁵
1871	She was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 35y.⁶

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret".
[S499] Census 1851, Whitehaven, McMeekin, Archibald, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMeekin, Archibald
Census Place: Whitehaven
Household Address: 10 Barker Place, Whitehaven
Archibald McMeekin, Head, Marr, 25m, Agicultural Labourer, Scotland.
Martha McMeekin, Wife, Marr, 22f, Scotland.
Grace McMeekin, Daur, 5f, Cumberland, Wigton.
Jane McMeekin, Daur, 3f, Cumberland, Carlise.
Elizabeth McMeekin, Daur, 1f, Cumberland, Whitehaven.
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted source: Scotland's People website
[S501] Census 1841, Stranraer, McMickan, Archibald and family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: McMickan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMickan, 45m, Grocer Ap Dea. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margt McMickan, 40f,
Archibald McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
James McMickan, 15m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
John McMickan, 13m, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMickan, 5f, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Grace Shields, 25f, F. S. Wigtownshire, Scotland.
[S915] Census 1861, Stranraer, Margaret McMeiken & family, Census 1861. Stranraer, Margaret McMeiken & family.
McMechan, Margt, Head, W, F, 62, Merchant, WIG, Leswalt.
McMechan, Margt, Dau, U, F, 24, WIG, Stranraer.
Stewart, Isabella, Servnt, U. F, 16, Domestic Servant, WIG, Stoneykirk.
[S919] Census 1871. Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Margaret McMeiken & family., Census, 1871, Stranraer. Margaret McMeikan & Famly.
MCMEIKAN, Margaret, Head W, F, 74, Grocer & Spirit Dealer, WIG, Leswalt
MORLAND, Robert Lawson, Sonlaw, M, M, 37, Joiner Master Emp 6 Men 1 Boy, WIG, Stranraer
MORLAND, Margaret, Dau, F, 35, Joiner's Wife, WIG, Stranraer
MORLAND, Robert Lawson, Grnson, -, M, 6, Scholar, WIG, Stranraer
ALLISON Robina, Servnt, U, F, 19, General Servant, WIG, Stranraer
[S502] Census 1851, Stranraer, McMeikan, Archibald and family, Head Of Household: McMeikan, Archibald
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Queen Street, Stranraer
Archibald McMeikan, 59m, Head, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Merchant.
Margaret McMeikan, 53f, Merchant's Wife, Leswalt, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
Margaret McMeikan, 15f, Housekeeper, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Thomas Ashburner Thompson^1,2

M, #1257, Deceased, b. about 1846, d. about August 1906

Relationships: Partner of Grace McMeiken (2nd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson)

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Family: Grace McMeiken (b. about June 1846, d. about February 1915)

Alexander Thompson (b. 3 January 1866)
Edward Thompson (b. 1869)
Elizabeth Thompson (b. 1871)
John Thompson (b. 1873)
Alfred Thompson (b. 1875)
Louisa Thompson (b. 1877)
Henry Thompson+ (b. 1 March 1878)
Mary Thompson (b. 1880)
Frederick Thompson (b. 1885)
Emily Thompson (b. 1887)
Edith Thompson (b. 1889)

Biography

Thomas Ashburner Thompson was a Shipwright. He was a Shipwright. In the 1891 and 1901 census he is a Publican & Grocer.¹
He was born about 1846 in Ulverstone, Lancashire, England.¹
He married Grace McMeiken about February 1868 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.^3,2
He died about August 1906 in Barrow in Furness, Cumberland, England.¹

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Citations

[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Grace 1846 (Wigton) - married Thomas Thompson, moved to Barrow in Furness. Grace is the witness on her mothers and brothers death certs".
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted Source: GRO Marriages. Whitehaven. 1Q 1868. Vol 10b Pg 714

Thomas Bateson¹

M, #1258, Deceased, b. 1839, d. about February 1905

Relationships: Partner of Jane McMeiken (2nd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson)

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Family: Jane McMeiken (b. about February 1848, d. about February 1914)

Joshua Bateson (b. 1874)
John Bateson (b. 1877)
Joseph Bateson (b. 1878)
Elizabeth Bateson (b. 1880)

Biography

Thomas Bateson was a Miner-Iron Ore.²
He was born in 1839 in Alston Moor, Cumberland, England.²
He married Jane McMeiken about February 1868 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.^3,1
He died about February 1905 in Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England.²

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Jane 1848 (Carlisle) - married Thomas Bateson from Alston".
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, Quoted Source: GRO Marriages. Whitehaven. 1Q. Vol 10b Pg 714

Charles Herdman¹

M, #1259, Deceased, b. 1849, d. 1 August 1909

Relationships: Partner of Mary McMeiken (2nd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson)

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Parents

Father*: James Herdman
Mother*: Susannah

Family: Mary McMeiken (b. 22 January 1852, d. 4 August 1945)

Samuel Henry Herdman (b. about 1872, d. 12 May 1934)
Martha Jane Herdman (b. 24 June 1874, d. 28 May 1977)
James Herdman (b. 1876, d. 1965)
Archibald Herdman (b. 30 June 1878, d. 1954)
Susannah Herdman (b. about 1879, d. 1979)
Charles Herdman (b. 31 March 1882, d. 1955)
Mary Herdman (b. 11 May 1884, d. 13 May 1972)
Thomas Herdman (b. 1885, d. 1958)
George William Herdman (b. 1888, d. 1965)
Alexander Herdman (b. October 1890, d. 1896)
Grace McMeiken Herdman (b. 1893)
Louisa Herdman (b. 1896, d. 7 February 1952)

Biography

Charles Herdman was a Coal Miner.²
He was born in 1849 in Killead, Co. Antrim, Ireland.³
He married Mary McMeiken on 31 December 1871 in Holy Trinity Church, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.⁴
For more information on the Herdman family and their decendants, visit the website of Jeff Piper, http: //freepages. genealogy. rootsweb. com/~jeffpiper/.⁵
He died on 1 August 1909 in Louisa Terrace (11), Stanley, Co. Durham, England.⁶
He was buried on 4 August 1909 in Municipal Cemetary, Stanley, Co. Durham, England.⁷

Census References

Census	Sentence
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in Lower Killead, Townland, Co. Antrim, Ireland. Charles Herdman was enumerated as the son of James Herdman in the 1851 census at Lower Townland, Killead, Co. Antrim, Ireland. He was listed as the the head of the household in the 1901 census at 11 Louisa Terrace, Stanley, Co. Durham, with Mary McMechin, Mary Herdman, Samuel Henry Herdman, James Herdman, Archibald Herdman, Susannah Herdman, Louisa Herdman, George William Herdman, Thomas Herdman, Charles Herdman and Grace McMeikan Herdman. [Witness Role: Son].⁵
1871	He was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. He was enumerated as the son of Isabella Graham in the 1871 census at Quay Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland. Although shown as a son he was probably a lodger.⁵
1881	He was listed in the census on 3 April 1881 in West Herrington, Co. Durham, England.²
1891	He was listed in the census on 5 April 1891. He was listed as the head of the household in the 1891 census at 8 Leazes, Throckley, Northumberland, with Mary McMechin, Samuel Henry Herdman, Martha Jane Herdman, James Herdman, Archibald Herdman, Susannah Herdman, Charles Herdman, Mary Herdman, Thomas Herdman, George William Herdman and Alexander Herdman.⁵
1901	He was listed in the census on 31 March 1901 in Stanley, Co. Durham, England. He was listed as the the head of the household in the 1901 census at 11 Louisa Terrace, Stanley, Co. Durham, with Mary McMechin, Mary Herdman, Samuel Henry Herdman, James Herdman, Archibald Herdman, Susannah Herdman, Louisa Herdman, George William Herdman, Thomas Herdman, Charles Herdman and Grace McMeikan Herdman.⁵

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Mary 1852 (Whitehaven) - married Charles Herdman last known to be at West Herrington Co Durham (probably linked to coal mining)".
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: Census data
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: Marriage Certificate
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, E-mail Address: email address. freeserve. co. uk
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: Death Certificate
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: Letter. "Old area behind St Andrews, Section H, Grave 237"

William Kelly¹

M, #1260, Deceased, b. about 1865

Relationships: Partner of Martha Ann McMeiken (2nd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson)

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Family: Martha Ann McMeiken (b. 12 January 1868, d. 20 January 1951)

James Kelly (b. 1888)
Elizabeth Kelly (b. 1889)
William Kelly (b. 1892)
Alexander Kelly (b. 1895)
Ellen Kelly (b. 1897)
Archibald Kelly (b. 1899)

Biography

He died in Cleator Moor, Cumberland, England.²
He was born about 1865 in Ulverstone, Lancashire, England.^3,1
He married Martha Ann McMeiken on 3 December 1887 in Our Lady of the sacred Heart (St Mary's), Cleator, Cumberland, England.⁴

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Citations

[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Martha Ann 12/08/1867 (Whitehaven), became a domestic servant prior to her marriage to William Kelly"
[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
Dear Sir,
my wife is a descendant of the Archibald McMieken listed on your family website.
This is the History we have which you are free to use.

Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret.

Married Martha Ann Gilmour. born c1829, she was Irish and her family were living at little Dublin St Stranraer in 1841.
She died 25/09/1869 (Typhus Fever) buried in Whitehaven Old Cemetery with son Henry. (Cannot find a marriage cert)

Their children were:
Grace 1846 (Wigton) - married Thomas Thompson, moved to Barrow in Furness. Grace is the witness on her mothers and brothers death certs.
Jane 1848 (Carlisle) - married Thomas Bateson from Alston.
Elizabeth 1850 (Whitehaven)
Mary 1852 (Whitehaven) - married Charles Herdman last known to be at West Herrington Co Durham (probably linked to coal mining).
James 1854 (Whitehaven) - married Kate? possibly Catherine Danse not certain at this time.
Archibald 1857 (Whitehaven)
William 1859 (Whitehaven)
Henry 1861-69 (Whitehaven) died 24/09/1869 (Typhus Fever).
Martha Ann 12/08/1867 (Whitehaven), became a domestic servant prior to her marriage to William Kelly (1865 Coal or Iron Ore Miner) at Our Lady of the sacred Heart (St Mary's) Cleator 03/12/1887. She died 20/01/1951 at Cleator Moor in Cumberland.
Agnes 1869. went to America, returned with child! then married John Thomas 1893 and moved to the Teeside area where Mr Thomas came from (this info came from Mr Thomas's descendants).

Martha Ann is my wife's great grandmother.
Family legend refers to these people as "Tinkers".

Kind regards, Paul Walton.
paul. email address. net
P. S. if you have access to Genes reunited our family tree is posted there.
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Release Date: 23/12/2007 17: 27
[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, "Martha Ann 12/08/1867 (Whitehaven), became a domestic servant prior to her marriage to William Kelly". Our Lady of the sacred Heart (St Mary's) Cleator 03/12/1887.

John Thomas

M, #1261, Deceased, b. about 1869, d. 19 March 1914

Relationships: Partner of Agnes McMeiken (2nd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson)

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Parents

Father*: Job Thomas
Mother*: Mary Wilson (b. about 1849)

Family: Agnes McMeiken (b. estimated September 1869, d. 9 March 1956)

Sarah Thomas (b. about 1895)
Georgina Swaile Thomas (b. about November 1899)
Mary Thomas (b. about August 1901)
Warwick Hall Thomas+ (b. about August 1909)
Edna Thomas

Biography

John Thomas was a Coal miner/Iron Ore miner.¹
He was born about 1869 in Seaham, Co. Durham, England.¹
He married Agnes McMeiken about February 1893 in Lanchester, Co. Durham, England.^2,3,4
He died on 19 March 1914 in Lanchester, Co. Durham, England. Jacqui Reed: "John Thomas had diabetes and died 19th March 1914, aged 44. Cause of death diabetic coma for 6 hours".^5,6,4

Census References

Census	Sentence
1891	He was listed in the census on 5 April 1891 in Pine Street (25), South Moor, Co. Durham, England. (John is living with his mother, Mary and stepfather George Swale. This has to be the family connection since John's second daughter was called Georgina Swaile Thomas) [Witness Role: StepSon].⁷
1901	He was listed in the census on 31 March 1901 in John Street (21), Lanchester, Co. Durham, England.⁶

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Citations

[S514] Walton, Paul, The Family History reasearch of Paul Walton, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
[S515] Piper, Jeff, The Family History research of Jeff Piper, Quoted Source: GRO Marriage index. Lanchester. 1st. Q. 1894. Ref. 1 10a 406
[S498] Walton, Paul, An E-mail from Paul Walton re McMeiken, 22/12/2007, E-mail Address: paul. email address. net
Dear Sir,
my wife is a descendant of the Archibald McMieken listed on your family website.
This is the History we have which you are free to use.

Archibald, born Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland c1826. Father Archibald, Mother Margaret. Three siblings, James, John and Margaret.

Married Martha Ann Gilmour. born c1829, she was Irish and her family were living at little Dublin St Stranraer in 1841.
She died 25/09/1869 (Typhus Fever) buried in Whitehaven Old Cemetery with son Henry. (Cannot find a marriage cert)

Their children were:
Grace 1846 (Wigton) - married Thomas Thompson, moved to Barrow in Furness. Grace is the witness on her mothers and brothers death certs.
Jane 1848 (Carlisle) - married Thomas Bateson from Alston.
Elizabeth 1850 (Whitehaven)
Mary 1852 (Whitehaven) - married Charles Herdman last known to be at West Herrington Co Durham (probably linked to coal mining).
James 1854 (Whitehaven) - married Kate? possibly Catherine Danse not certain at this time.
Archibald 1857 (Whitehaven)
William 1859 (Whitehaven)
Henry 1861-69 (Whitehaven) died 24/09/1869 (Typhus Fever).
Martha Ann 12/08/1867 (Whitehaven), became a domestic servant prior to her marriage to William Kelly (1865 Coal or Iron Ore Miner) at Our Lady of the sacred Heart (St Mary's) Cleator 03/12/1887. She died 20/01/1951 at Cleator Moor in Cumberland.
Agnes 1869. went to America, returned with child! then married John Thomas 1893 and moved to the Teeside area where Mr Thomas came from (this info came from Mr Thomas's descendants).

Martha Ann is my wife's great grandmother.
Family legend refers to these people as "Tinkers".

Kind regards, Paul Walton.
paul. email address. net
P. S. if you have access to Genes reunited our family tree is posted there.
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Release Date: 23/12/2007 17: 27
[S745] Personal memories of Jacqui Reed, E-mail dated 30/11/2009
[S316] Index: Birth, GRO, 1899, 4Q, Lanchester, Co. Durham. Georgina Swaile Thomas, Vol. 10a. Pg. 306
[S617] Census 1901, Stanley, John Thomas & family, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: Thomas, John
Census Place: Stanley
Household Address: 21 John Street
John Thomas, Head, M, 31m, Coal Miner (Hewer) Worker, Durham, Seaham
Agnes Thomas, Wife, M. 31f, Cumberland, Whitehaven
Sarah H Thomas, Daur, 6f, Durham, Chester le Street
Georgina S Thomas, Daur, 1f, Durham, Annfiled Pl
Elizabeth M McMiken, StepDaur, 12 f, Cumberland, Chester Moor
Albert R McMiken, StepSon, 7m, America
[S618] Census 1891, Lanchester, John Thomas living with stepfather George Swale, Census Type: National
Head Of Household: Swale George
Census Place: Lanchester
Household Address: 25 Pine Street, South Moor
Household of George Swale, Colliery Labourer, with wife Mary, and stepson John Thomas
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George Swale, Head, M, 6m, Colliery Labourer, Yorkshire
John R Swale, Son, S, 31m, Coal Miner, Durham, Northside
Mary Swale, Wife, M, 42f, Durham, Sunderland
John Thomas, Stepson, S, 21m, Coal Miner, Durham, Sunderland
Joseph Thomas, Stepson, S, 16m, Coal Miner, Durham, Easington
Thomas Swale, Son, S, 13m, Coal Miner, Durham, Chester le Street
George Swale, Son, 11m, Scholar, Durham, Chester le Street
Hannah J, Daur, 8f, Scholar, Durham, Chester le Street

John Gilmour

M, #1262, Deceased, b. about 1809, d. 1880

Relationships: 3rd great-grandfather of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Charts references: Ancestors of Frances Foster McMeiken

Parents

Father*: Thomas Gilmour (b. about 1761)

Family: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Martha Ann Gilmour+ (b. about 1829, d. 25 September 1869)
Eliza Gilmour (b. about 1832)
Mary Gilmour (b. about 1835)
Henry Gilmour (b. about 1837)
Catherine Gilmour (b. about 1839)
William McClelland (b. about 1842)
John Gilmour (b. January 1851)

Biography

John Gilmour lived John Gilmour seems to have originated in Ireland. Martha, Eliza, Mary, Henry, and catherine were all born in Ireland. By 1851 he was Kirkcoln for the birth of John.¹
He was born about 1809 in Ireland. (DOB from possible Census record in 1921).^2,3
He married Mary Ann Roberts about 1828. (DOM esstimated from DOB eldest known child).
He died in 1880 in Whithorn, Wigtownshire, England.³

Census References

Census	Sentence
1821	He was listed in the census in 1821 in Nicholroe Gate, Galway, Ireland, at age 16y. (This is a possible record for John, If so age is a bit out?)²
1841	He was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Little Dublin Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Head of Household].⁴

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Citations

[S500] Census 1841, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Little Dublin Street, Stranraer
John Gilmour, 30m, Ag L. Ireland.
Martha Gilmour, 12.
Eliza Gilmour, 9.
Mary Gilmour, 6.
Henry Gilmour, 4.
Catherine Gilmour, 2.
[S963] Census 1821. Ireland. John Gilmour with father, Thomas Gilmour, 50.
John Gilmour, Born 1805, Age 16, Labourer, Son, Townland, Nicholroe Gate, Parish: Athenry, County: Galway, Country: Ireland
Margaret, 16.
[S964] Family Tree. "Walton Evans Barnet Kelly". Re. John Gilmour & family (Ancestry)
[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

Eliza Gilmour¹

F, #1263, Deceased, b. about 1832

Relationships: 3rd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

She was born about 1832.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	She was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Little Dublin Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].¹

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Citations

[S500] Census 1841, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Little Dublin Street, Stranraer
John Gilmour, 30m, Ag L. Ireland.
Martha Gilmour, 12.
Eliza Gilmour, 9.
Mary Gilmour, 6.
Henry Gilmour, 4.
Catherine Gilmour, 2.

Mary Gilmour¹

F, #1264, Deceased, b. about 1835

Relationships: 3rd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

She was born about 1835.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	She was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Little Dublin Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].¹

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Citations

[S500] Census 1841, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Little Dublin Street, Stranraer
John Gilmour, 30m, Ag L. Ireland.
Martha Gilmour, 12.
Eliza Gilmour, 9.
Mary Gilmour, 6.
Henry Gilmour, 4.
Catherine Gilmour, 2.

Henry Gilmour¹

M, #1265, Deceased, b. about 1837

Relationships: 3rd great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

Henry Gilmour was a Sailor.²
He was born about 1837.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	He was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Little Dublin Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].¹
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Son].²

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S500] Census 1841, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Little Dublin Street, Stranraer
John Gilmour, 30m, Ag L. Ireland.
Martha Gilmour, 12.
Eliza Gilmour, 9.
Mary Gilmour, 6.
Henry Gilmour, 4.
Catherine Gilmour, 2.
[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

Catherine Gilmour¹

F, #1266, Deceased, b. about 1839

Relationships: 3rd great-aunt of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

She was also known as Catherine Gilmour.²
She was born about 1839.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1841	She was listed in the census on 6 June 1841 in Little Dublin Street, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Member of Household].¹
1851	She was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Daughter].²

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S500] Census 1841, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: Little Dublin Street, Stranraer
John Gilmour, 30m, Ag L. Ireland.
Martha Gilmour, 12.
Eliza Gilmour, 9.
Mary Gilmour, 6.
Henry Gilmour, 4.
Catherine Gilmour, 2.
[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

Mary Ann Roberts^1,2

F, #1267, Deceased, b. 1811, d. 1869

Relationships: 3rd great-grandmother of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Charts references: Ancestors of Frances Foster McMeiken

Family: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)

Martha Ann Gilmour+ (b. about 1829, d. 25 September 1869)
Eliza Gilmour (b. about 1832)
Mary Gilmour (b. about 1835)
Henry Gilmour (b. about 1837)
Catherine Gilmour (b. about 1839)
William McClelland (b. about 1842)
John Gilmour (b. January 1851)

Biography

She was also known as Mary Ann Gilmour.²
She was also known as Mary Ann McClelland.²
She was born in 1811 in Northern Ireland.^2,1
She married John Gilmour about 1828. (DOM esstimated from DOB eldest known child).
She died in 1869.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1851	She was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Wife].²

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S964] Family Tree. "Walton Evans Barnet Kelly". Re. John Gilmour & family (Ancestry)
[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

John Gilmour¹

M, #1268, Deceased, b. January 1851

Relationships: 3rd great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

He was born in January 1851 in Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (DOB and mother from 1851 census).¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. [Witness Role: Son].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

William McClelland¹

M, #1269, Deceased, b. about 1842

Relationships: 3rd great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

Family Explorer

Parents

Step-father*: John Gilmour (b. about 1809, d. 1880)
Step-mother*: Mary Ann Roberts (b. 1811, d. 1869)

Biography

He was born about 1842 in Leswalt, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (There is a mystery about William, shown in 1851 Census as stepson, Mother Mary Ann Gilmour. Who was he? 1861 census gives a William as a boarder. So perhaps he was a lodger needing a home).¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1851	He was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in South Cairn Cot-house No 1, Kirkcolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 9y. [Witness Role: StepSon].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S503] Census 1851, Stranraer, Gilmour, John and family, Head Of Household: Gilmour, John
Census Place: Stranraer
Household Address: South Cain Cot-house No 1, Stranraer
John Gilmour, Head, 39m, Ag Lab, Ireland.
Mary Ann Gilmour, Wife, 35f, Ireland.
Henry Gilmour, Son, 16m, Sailor, Ireland.
Katherine Gilmour, daugh, 10f, Ireland.
John Gilmour, Son, 2mo, Kirkcoln, Wigtown.
William McClelland, Stepson, 9m, scholar, Leswalt, Wigtown.

Ann Brown¹

F, #1270, Deceased, b. about December 1850

Relationships: 2nd great-aunt of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: James Brown (b. 22 August 1822, d. before 13 August 1888)
Mother*: Hannah Ridley (b. 1830, d. about May 1871)

Biography

She was born about December 1850 in Tanfield, Co. Durham, England. (The census records show various birth places for Ann; Leadgate 1851, and Tanfield in 1861. Given that she was only months old in 1851 it would seem probable that this is the most correct record).^2,3,1
She was baptised on 25 December 1850 in Wesleyn Methodist, Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham, England.²

Census References

Census	Sentence
1851	She was listed in the census on 30 March 1851 in Leadgate, Lanchester, Co. Durham, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].³
1861	She was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Bedlington Ironworks, Bedlington, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].⁴
1871	She was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Paradise Row, Cowpen. Blyth, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S504] Census 1871, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Paradise Row, Cowpen
James Brown, Head, Marr, 48m, Coal Miner, Northumberland,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 41f, Northumberland,
Ann Brown, Daur, Unm, 21f,
Anthony Brown, Unm, 19m, Coal Minr, Northumberland,
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 14f, Northumberland,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 12f, Scholar, Northumberland,
James Brown, Son, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland,
John Brown, Son, 5m, Scholar, Northumberland.
[S60] International Genealogical Index File/Family Search, Christening: 25/12/1850. Ann Brown to James brown & Hannah. Wesleyn Methodisst, Shotley Bridge, Durham. England.
[S506] Census 1851, Lanchester, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Leadgate, Lanchester.
Household Address: Leadgate, Lanchester
James Brown, Head, Marr, 28m, Miner, Northumberland,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 21f, Durham,
Ann Brown, Daur, 9mths, f, Durham, Leadgate.
[S505] Census 1861, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Bedlington Iron Works
James Brown, Head, Marr, 38m, Coal Miner, Northumberland, Cornside,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 29f, Durham, Tanfield,
Ann Brown, Daur, 10f, Scholar, Durham, Lanchester,
Anthony Brown, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland, Benton (?),
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 6f, Scholar, Northumberland, Bedlington,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 2f, Northumberland, Horton,
James Brown, Son, 1m, Northumberland, Horton.

Anthony Brown¹

M, #1271, Deceased, b. about September 1853

Relationships: 2nd great-uncle of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: James Brown (b. 22 August 1822, d. before 13 August 1888)
Mother*: Hannah Ridley (b. 1830, d. about May 1871)

Biography

He was born about September 1853 in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England. (The 1861 census shows Benton as birthplace of Anthony).^2,3,1
He was baptised on 18 September 1853 in Wesleyan Methodist Church, Blyth, Northumberland, England.²

Census References

Census	Sentence
1861	He was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Bedlington Ironworks, Bedlington, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Son].³
1871	He was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Paradise Row, Cowpen. Blyth, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Son].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S504] Census 1871, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Paradise Row, Cowpen
James Brown, Head, Marr, 48m, Coal Miner, Northumberland,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 41f, Northumberland,
Ann Brown, Daur, Unm, 21f,
Anthony Brown, Unm, 19m, Coal Minr, Northumberland,
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 14f, Northumberland,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 12f, Scholar, Northumberland,
James Brown, Son, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland,
John Brown, Son, 5m, Scholar, Northumberland.
[S60] International Genealogical Index File/Family Search, Christening: 18/9/1853. Anthony Brown, to James Brown & Hannah. Wesleyan Methodist Church, Blyth And Seaton Delaval Circuit, Northumberland, England.
[S505] Census 1861, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Bedlington Iron Works
James Brown, Head, Marr, 38m, Coal Miner, Northumberland, Cornside,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 29f, Durham, Tanfield,
Ann Brown, Daur, 10f, Scholar, Durham, Lanchester,
Anthony Brown, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland, Benton (?),
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 6f, Scholar, Northumberland, Bedlington,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 2f, Northumberland, Horton,
James Brown, Son, 1m, Northumberland, Horton.

Dorothy Brown¹

F, #1272, Deceased, b. 1857

Relationships: 2nd great-aunt of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: James Brown (b. 22 August 1822, d. before 13 August 1888)
Mother*: Hannah Ridley (b. 1830, d. about May 1871)

Biography

She was born in 1857 in Bedlington, Northumberland, England.¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1861	She was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Bedlington Ironworks, Bedlington, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].²
1871	She was listed in the census on 2 April 1871 in Paradise Row, Cowpen. Blyth, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S504] Census 1871, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Paradise Row, Cowpen
James Brown, Head, Marr, 48m, Coal Miner, Northumberland,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 41f, Northumberland,
Ann Brown, Daur, Unm, 21f,
Anthony Brown, Unm, 19m, Coal Minr, Northumberland,
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 14f, Northumberland,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 12f, Scholar, Northumberland,
James Brown, Son, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland,
John Brown, Son, 5m, Scholar, Northumberland.
[S505] Census 1861, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Bedlington Iron Works
James Brown, Head, Marr, 38m, Coal Miner, Northumberland, Cornside,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 29f, Durham, Tanfield,
Ann Brown, Daur, 10f, Scholar, Durham, Lanchester,
Anthony Brown, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland, Benton (?),
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 6f, Scholar, Northumberland, Bedlington,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 2f, Northumberland, Horton,
James Brown, Son, 1m, Northumberland, Horton.

Mary Brown¹

F, #1273, Deceased, b. about 1854

Relationships: 2nd great-aunt of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: James Brown (b. 22 August 1822, d. before 13 August 1888)
Mother*: Hannah Ridley (b. 1830, d. about May 1871)

Biography

She was born about 1854 in Bedlington, Northumberland, England. (DOB estimated from census data).¹

Census References

Census	Sentence
1861	She was listed in the census on 7 April 1861 in Bedlington Ironworks, Bedlington, Northumberland, England. [Witness Role: Daughter].¹

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S505] Census 1861, Bebside, James Brown & Family, Head Of Household: Brown, James
Census Place: Cowpen
Household Address: Bedlington Iron Works
James Brown, Head, Marr, 38m, Coal Miner, Northumberland, Cornside,
Hannah Brown, Wife, Marr, 29f, Durham, Tanfield,
Ann Brown, Daur, 10f, Scholar, Durham, Lanchester,
Anthony Brown, 9m, Scholar, Northumberland, Benton (?),
Dorothy Brown, Daur, 6f, Scholar, Northumberland, Bedlington,
Elizabeth Brown, Daur, 2f, Northumberland, Horton,
James Brown, Son, 1m, Northumberland, Horton.

Henry Coxon¹

M, #1274, Deceased, b. about 1 November 1675

Relationships: 6th great-grandfather of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Charts references: Ancestors of Robert Coxon

Parents

Father*: Coxon (b. about 1650)

Family:

John Coxon (b. about 1692)
Henry Coxon (b. about 1 November 1698)
William Coxon+ (b. about 1 March 1700)
Ann Coxon (b. about 1703)
Isabel Coxon (b. about August 1703)

Biography

The identification of Henry, his children and their links with William & Eleanor need more research.
He was born about 1 November 1675 in Brandon, Northumberland, England. (DOB estimated from DOB eldest know child).^2,3,4

Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:17

Citations

[S44] Lois Saleeba, Information from the family history researches of Lois Saleeba, Lois raises a question about Henry's parentage to William
[S689] CR_ROM: Ancestral Indexes. Eglingham Baptisms, Marriages & Burials, 1662 -1812, Baptism of Dissenters. Page. 63. 1698. Nov. 5. Henry Coxston, s. Henry Coxston, Brandon. Farmer.
[S689] CR_ROM: Ancestral Indexes. Eglingham Baptisms, Marriages & Burials, 1662 -1812, Baptism of Dissenters. Page. 64. 1700. Mar. 1. Wm. s. Hen Coxton, s. Henry Coxston, Brandon.
[S44] Lois Saleeba, Information from the family history researches of Lois Saleeba, Lois raises a question about Henry being the grandfather of Henry (1730)

John Coxon¹

M, #1275, Deceased, b. about 1692

Relationships: 6th great-uncle of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*: Henry Coxon (b. about 1 November 1675)

Biography

He was born about 1692.¹

Citations

[S44] Lois Saleeba, Information from the family history researches of Lois Saleeba