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thomsos
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Post by thomsos » Tue May 12, 2009 7:23 pm

:oops: Help please,
I have just uploaded a 1904 mc cert, for a Robert Boyd and Hamilton Gibson.

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... ?pos=-1845

I am having a bit of a brick wall moment with the parents of this couple, I can’t seem to find any of them in the 1881 census, or even any of their marriages.
I would really appreciate if someone could give me a little bit of help just to set me on my way.
Thank you
Sandra

Gallery url added by marilyn
Researching- Clark from Polmont, Wason from Dailly, Anderson & Williamson from Bridgeton, also Thomson, Sharp, Bryce, Gillen & Fairley
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Post by HeatherH » Tue May 12, 2009 7:45 pm

Hello Thomsos,
What were the details on the cert. please?
Heather
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thomsos
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Post by thomsos » Tue May 12, 2009 8:08 pm

Robert Boyd (Baker)age 21 married Hamilton B Gibson age 18,
1904 Stevenson,

Roberts parents were -

James Boyd not sure of occupation, Dyramite worker?
Eliza Jane Boyd ms Wilson

Hamilton;s parents -

William Gibson, retired spirit merchant
Grace Gibson ms Stevenson
Researching- Clark from Polmont, Wason from Dailly, Anderson & Williamson from Bridgeton, also Thomson, Sharp, Bryce, Gillen & Fairley
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AndrewP
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Post by AndrewP » Tue May 12, 2009 8:20 pm

thomsos wrote:James Boyd not sure of occupation, Dyramite worker?
That should be dynamite worker.

http://www.threetowners.com/Ardeer%20Fa ... actory.htm

All the best,

AndrewP
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Re: brick wall

Post by nelmit » Tue May 12, 2009 8:31 pm

thomsos wrote::oops: Help please,
I have just uploaded a 1904 mc cert, for a Robert Boyd and Hamilton Gibson.

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... ?pos=-1845

I am having a bit of a brick wall moment with the parents of this couple, I can’t seem to find any of them in the 1881 census, or even any of their marriages.
I would really appreciate if someone could give me a little bit of help just to set me on my way.
Thank you
Sandra

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Here's Hamilton's mum and family in 1881 -

Dwelling: 47 New St
Census Place: Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203609 GRO Ref Volume 615 EnumDist 4 Page 16
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Cowan GIBSON M 57 M Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Manufacturer (Shawl)
Hamilton GIBSON M 45 M Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wife
Occ: Draper
Grace STEVENSTON U 20 F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wifes Daur
Occ: Housekeeper
Alexander STEVENSTON U 18 M Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wifes Son
Occ: Draper
Sarah STEVENSTON U 16 F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wifes Daur
Occ: Appren Milliner
Jane STEVENSTON 14 F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wifes Daur
Occ: Scholar
John STEVENSTON 11 M Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wifes Son
Occ: Scholar
Hugh GIBSON 5 M Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Mary GIBSON 3 F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Martha GIBSON 3 m F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Ellen STEVENSTON 1 F Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Illgt G D

In 1901 the Gibson family are living at Saltcoats. Look for Grace.

Regards,
Annette
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AndrewP
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Post by AndrewP » Tue May 12, 2009 8:43 pm

Hi Sandra,

William and Grace's wedding is there to find on ScotlandsPeople to give you details on their parents. Look between the 1881 census and the birth of Hamilton for the marriage.

William's address on the marriage certificates indicates that he may have been beyond Scotland at the time of the census.

All the best,

AndrewP
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nelmit
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Post by nelmit » Tue May 12, 2009 9:05 pm

The Boyds are at the same address as Robert gives on his marriage entry -

1901 - 4 Wellpark Road

James Boyd 50
Elizabeth Boyd 54
Elizabeth Boyd 23
James Boyd 21
Robert Boyd 18
John Craig 25 stepson
Sarah Craig 30 stepdaughter
Lizzie Smith 12
William Hendry 60

Good luck!

Regards,
Annette
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Post by speleobat2 » Tue May 12, 2009 9:05 pm

Sandra,

Do you have birth certificates for Robert/Hamilton yet?

There is a Robert Boyd on the 1901 Census with parents James and Elizabeth who was born in Saltcoats, Ayr about 1883 who was a Baker's App. His father was shown as a Seaman though.

I'm wondering if this is your Robert and his father changed occupations by 1904?

Carol :D
Looking for: Clerihew, Longmuir/Longmore, Chalmers, Milne, Barclay in Newhills,
Munro, Cadenhead, Raitt, Ririe/Reary
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nelmit
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Post by nelmit » Tue May 12, 2009 9:23 pm

This has got to be him in 1881 -

Dwelling: Raise St
Census Place: Ardrossan, Ayr, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203588 GRO Ref Volume 576-1 EnumDist 1 Page 32
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
John CRAIG M 38 M Ireland
Rel: Head
Occ: Sailor
Eliza Jane CRAIG M 32 F Ireland
Rel: Wife
Sarah CRAIG 9 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
Eliza Jane CRAIG 4 F Saltcoats, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Daur
James CRAIG 2 M Saltcoats, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Son
Robert CRAIG 5 m M Saltcoats, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Son

Regards,
Annette
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speleobat2
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Post by speleobat2 » Tue May 12, 2009 9:28 pm

Annette, you're too quick!

The family is at the Raise St. address in 1891 with James Sr. still alive.

Carol :D
Looking for: Clerihew, Longmuir/Longmore, Chalmers, Milne, Barclay in Newhills,
Munro, Cadenhead, Raitt, Ririe/Reary
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