Where can i find details of an 'Annuitant' ?

robertson26 · Post by **robertson26** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:27 pm

Hello

My GGG Grandfather Robert Sutherland died in July 1857, Auchterarder.

On the 1881 census his widow is recorded as an 'Annuitant'.

Am i right in believing that this means she was in reciept of either a Pension or Life Insurance ?

Where can i find out exactly what and how much she was recieving ?

I have tried looking on Scotlandspeople for a will for Robert Sutherland with no luck.

I would sincerely appreciate and ideas or suggestions.

Thank you

Debbie

Post by **emanday** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:19 pm

A quick Google came up with loads of sites related to pensions and benefits, so it seems that is what she was receiving.

Alison Plenderleith · Post by **Alison Plenderleith** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:08 am

Hi Debbie,

Maybe it's worth looking to see if she left a will if you haven't already. Maybe it would give some clarification.

Kind regards,

Alison

Post by **Tracey** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:02 pm

There is one return for a Robert Sutherland year of death 1857 in the Wills and Testament on SP is this one not yours ?.

robertson26 · Post by **robertson26** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:49 pm

Thank you Tracey for pointing me towards the will on SP, however i am not sure if it is my Robert as it says under description 'residing in Dumfries' whereas my Robert lived and died in Auchterarder, Perthshire.

I must look for a will for Catherine.

Thanks again

Debbie

Thrall · Post by **Thrall** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:52 am

Just to str..e..t..ch this thread a wee bit more, has anyone encountered a "Fund holder" as occupation on a DC? I assume the person concerned (a spinster of 77 in 1938) had a little pile, though it is not obvious where from. Any suggestions welcome.

Good hunting,

Thrall.