cant find hugh mcdonald born 1842 approx .....

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clairekarriqi
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cant find hugh mcdonald born 1842 approx .....

Post by clairekarriqi » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:08 am


Hi every1 can any1 help me, Im trying to find grt grt grandfather Hugh Mcdonald. On the 1891 england census it says he was born in New greenock. For some reason he moved to England, west midlands and married Ive got his marriage cert in 1884 which states he was a widower. Although I cant find any mention of a 1st wife. His Father was James Mcdonald and they were both Tailors.I cant find a death or a birth cert, I would really like to find out his mothers name and his previos wife. Any help or advise would be appriecated..Im totally stuck :!: :(
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:17 am

Hi clairekarriqi
...and a warm welcome to Talking Scot :D

Can you maybe tell us what Hugh's given age was in the 1891? There are a LOT of Mc/Mac Donalds in Scotland!

On his marriage cert in 1884 is his father stated as "deceased"?

Best wishes
Lesley
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ninatoo
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Post by ninatoo » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:24 am

Hi Claire,

I tried the 1881 census. There was only one Hugh M*cDonald born in Renfrew of about the right age (about 1842) but he was a plumber living in Edinburgh.

Nina
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clairekarriqi
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re hugh mcdonald

Post by clairekarriqi » Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:09 am

hi lesley thanks its good to be here, :D on the 1891 census he is 48 .
His father was alive when he married but havent found him in the west midlands so maybe he stayed in scotland. thanks for getting back to me. i didnt think i would hear from any1. claire..

hi nina Thanks for looking in1881 but i have no details of him ever living in edinburgh. all the best claire..
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:32 am

Hi Claire

I wonder if this is your guy in 1881?
  • Source Information:
    Dwelling No 101 Pearson St
    Census Place Wolverhampton, Stafford, England
    Family History Library Film 1341669
    Public Records Office Reference RG11
    Piece / Folio 2794 / 44
    Page Number 31

    William WALTERS Head M Male 48 Wolverhampton, Stafford, England Spectacle Frame Maker
    Eliza WALTERS Wife M Female 38 West Bromwich, Stafford, England
    Hugh MCDONALD Boarder M Male 39 Scotland Taylor
    Maryann DAINTY Niece U Female 14 Wolverhampton, Stafford, England
    John SMITH Boarder U Male 15 Wolverhampton, Stafford, England Iron Brazir
There is another one in England in 1881 who looks likely, exzcept from the fact it states he's married (could be an error?):
  • Dwelling 7 Grimshaw Street Hotel Lodging House
    Census Place Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Family History Library Film 1341972
    Public Records Office Reference RG11
    Piece / Folio 4067 / 106
    Page Number 25
    (The list of lodgers is long, so I've just pasted Hugh in here)

    Hugh MCDONALD Lodger M Male 34 Scotland Tailor


Neither are very helpful about where exactly they were both tho'! :?

Who & where in the west midlands did your Hugh marry?
And where was he in 1891?

Best wishes
Lesley
Researching:
Midlothian & Fife - Goalen, Lawrie, Ewart, Nimmo, Jamieson, Dick, Ballingall.
Dunbartonshire- Mcnicol, Davy, Guy, McCunn, McKenzie.
Ayrshire- Lyon, Parker, Mitchell, Fraser.
Easter Ross- McCulloch, Smith, Ross, Duff, Rose.
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clairekarriqi
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Post by clairekarriqi » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:06 pm

Thanks for the info will check it out..

He married 1884 in the county of Staffordshire
district Wolverhampton
parish Heathdown

Im 1891 he was living in staffordshire, Wolverhampton, parish St Peter's..

thanks again
claire.. :)
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