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John McNay (McNae and McNaey)

#2653, Deceased, (1801 - 1854)

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	David James McNae (Nay) (1778 - 1834)
Mother	Jannet Callie (1778 - 1865)

Children with Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Son	James Muir McNay+ (1826 - 1901)
Daughter	Mary McNay (Abt 1828 - )
Son	David McNay (1831 - )
Son	John McNey+ (Abt 1832 - 1901)
Son	William McNay+ (1834 - 1905)
Daughter	Janet ("Jessie") McNay (1835 - 1909)
Daughter	Isabella McNay (1837 - )
Son	Thomas McNay (1839 - )
Daughter	Margaret McNay (1843 - )
Daughter	Jane McNay+ (Abt 1844 - 1882)
Daughter	Anne ("Annie") McNay+ (1845 - )
Daughter	Joanna McCulloch McNay+ (Abt 1847 - 1875)
Son	Alexander McNay (1849 - 1877)

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Descendants of David James McNay

Last Edited

27 Feb 2025

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View of Kirkbride Farm from Bar Hill, Carsluith
- Wigtown Bay in the background and Wigtown beyond

Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie

Kirkbride Farmhouse, near Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland

Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse

Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)

John McNay family, Scotland census of Kirkmabreck parish, 1841

John McNay and family1841 Census

Events and Notes

1801
Birth
John McNay (McNae and McNaey) was born in Feb 1801 at BalhasieG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citations: 1,2
1801~0
Christening
He was christened on 22 Feb 1801 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
182523
Marriage | Isabella Muir
Isabella Muir
Age ~23
Birth abt 1802 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 22 Mar 1875 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
He and Isabella Muir were married on 9 Jan 1825 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1826~25
Birth of Child | James Muir McNay
His son James Muir McNay was born on 14 Feb 1826 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1828~27
Birth of Child | Mary McNay
His daughter Mary McNay was born abt 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
183130
Birth of Child | David McNay
His son David McNay was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1832~31
Birth of Child | John McNey
His son John McNey was born abt 1832 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1834~33
Birth of Child | William McNay
His son William McNay was born in 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183433
Death of Parent | David James McNae (Nay)
His father David James McNae (Nay) died on 15 Mar 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183534
Birth of Child | Janet ("Jessie") McNay
His daughter Janet ("Jessie") McNay was born on 14 Oct 1835 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183736
Birth of Child | Isabella McNay
His daughter Isabella McNay was born on 20 Oct 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183938
Birth of Child | Thomas McNay
His son Thomas McNay was born on 23 Oct 1839 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1843~42
Birth of Child | Margaret McNay
His daughter Margaret McNay was born in 1843 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1844~43
Birth of Child | Jane McNay
His daughter Jane McNay was born abt 1844 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
184544
Birth of Child | Anne ("Annie") McNay
His daughter Anne ("Annie") McNay was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1847~46
Birth of Child | Joanna McCulloch McNay
His daughter Joanna McCulloch McNay was born abt 1847 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
184947
Birth of Child | Alexander McNay
His son Alexander McNay was born on 5 Jan 1849 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1851~50
Occupation
He was cattle dealer in 1851 at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
1854~53
Death
He died on 14 Feb 1854 at age ~53 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1854~53
Burial
He was buried in Feb 1854 in the Anwoth Parish Old ChurchyardG, in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
Anwoth Cemetery
Anwoth church-in ruins
1854
Obituary
The obituary of John read: At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 15th ultimo, aged 55 years, Mr. John Nae, jobber, formerly farmer in the parish of Kirkmabreck.
1865
Death of Parent | Jannet Callie
His mother Jannet Callie died in 1865 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1875
Death of Spouse | Isabella Muir
His wife Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

184140
Census1841UK
John McNay (McNae and McNaey) was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 4
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
185150
Census1851UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 50 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Anne ("Annie") McNay, Isabella McNay, Jane McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, Thomas McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S101] Alison Mitchell, editor, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions: The Stewart of Kirkcudbright, (Six Volumes) (Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scottish Genealogy Society, 1990), Volume One, page 12, marker 185. Hereinafter cited as Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)

Isabella Muir

#2654, Deceased, (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Parents

Father	James Muir (Abt 1764 - 1841)
Mother	Mary Gordon (Abt 1771 - 1824)

Children with John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)

Son	James Muir McNay+ (1826 - 1901)
Daughter	Mary McNay (Abt 1828 - )
Son	David McNay (1831 - )
Son	John McNey+ (Abt 1832 - 1901)
Son	William McNay+ (1834 - 1905)
Daughter	Janet ("Jessie") McNay (1835 - 1909)
Daughter	Isabella McNay (1837 - )
Son	Thomas McNay (1839 - )
Daughter	Margaret McNay (1843 - )
Daughter	Jane McNay+ (Abt 1844 - 1882)
Daughter	Anne ("Annie") McNay+ (1845 - )
Daughter	Joanna McCulloch McNay+ (Abt 1847 - 1875)
Son	Alexander McNay (1849 - 1877)

Last Edited

10 Mar 2025

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Events and Notes

1802
Birth
Isabella Muir was born abt 1802 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citations: 1,2
1824~22
Death of Parent | Mary Gordon
Her mother Mary Gordon died on 24 Jan 1824 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1825~23
Marriage | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Age 23
Birth in Feb 1801 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 14 Feb 1854 | Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
John McNay (McNae and McNaey) and she were married on 9 Jan 1825 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
1826~24
Birth of Child | James Muir McNay
Her son James Muir McNay was born on 14 Feb 1826 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1828~26
Birth of Child | Mary McNay
Her daughter Mary McNay was born abt 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1831~29
Birth of Child | David McNay
Her son David McNay was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1832~30
Birth of Child | John McNey
Her son John McNey was born abt 1832 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1834~32
Birth of Child | William McNay
Her son William McNay was born in 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1835~33
Birth of Child | Janet ("Jessie") McNay
Her daughter Janet ("Jessie") McNay was born on 14 Oct 1835 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1837~35
Birth of Child | Isabella McNay
Her daughter Isabella McNay was born on 20 Oct 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1839~37
Birth of Child | Thomas McNay
Her son Thomas McNay was born on 23 Oct 1839 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1841~39
Death of Parent | James Muir
Her father James Muir died on 5 Dec 1841 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1843~41
Birth of Child | Margaret McNay
Her daughter Margaret McNay was born in 1843 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1844~42
Birth of Child | Jane McNay
Her daughter Jane McNay was born abt 1844 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1845~43
Birth of Child | Anne ("Annie") McNay
Her daughter Anne ("Annie") McNay was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1847~45
Birth of Child | Joanna McCulloch McNay
Her daughter Joanna McCulloch McNay was born abt 1847 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1849~47
Birth of Child | Alexander McNay
Her son Alexander McNay was born on 5 Jan 1849 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1854~52
Death of Spouse | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Her husband John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1875~73
Death
She died on 22 Mar 1875 at age ~73 at Neilson SquareG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 4
1875~73
Burial
She was buried in Mar 1875 in the Anwoth Parish Old ChurchyardG, in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 5
Anwoth Cemetery
Anwoth church-in ruins
1875
Death of Child | Joanna McCulloch McNay
Her daughter Joanna McCulloch McNay died on 25 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841~39
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Isabella was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, and James Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1851~49
Census1851UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Isabella was enumerated as the wife of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Anne ("Annie") McNay, Isabella McNay, Jane McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, and Thomas McNay.
Citation: 6
1871~69
Census1871UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 UK Census residing at Neilson SquareG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~69 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Thomas McNay and Joanna McCulloch McNay.
Citation: 7

Citations

[S101] Alison Mitchell, editor, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions: The Stewart of Kirkcudbright, (Six Volumes) (Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scottish Genealogy Society, 1990). Hereinafter cited as Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S101] Alison Mitchell, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions, Volume One, page 12, marker 185.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1871 Scotland Census.

Anne ("Annie") McNay

#2655, Deceased, (1845 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Children with James McClearie (1841 - )

Daughter	Isabella McClearie (1865 - )
Daughter	Maggie Johanna McClearie (1866 - )

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Descendants of David James McNay

Last Edited

27 Feb 2025

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Events and Notes

1845
Birth
Anne ("Annie") McNay was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1846
Christening
She was christened on 13 Jun 1846 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1851
Occupation
She was scholar in 1851 at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1854
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Her father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1861
Occupation
She was servant of William and Margaret Gordon on 8 Apr 1861 at Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
1864
Marriage | James McClearie
James McClearie
Age 22
Birth on 4 Oct 1841 | Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
James McClearie and she were married on 17 Jun 1864 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 4
1865
Birth of Child | Isabella McClearie
Her daughter Isabella McClearie was born on 11 Jan 1865 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1866
Birth of Child | Maggie Johanna McClearie
Her daughter Maggie Johanna McClearie was born on 30 Apr 1866 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death
She died.
1875
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
Her mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death of Spouse | James McClearie
Her husband James McClearie died.

Census and Residence Events

1851
Census1851UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Anne was enumerated as the daughter of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Isabella McNay, Jane McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, Thomas McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 5
1861
Census1861UK | William Gordon
Anne was enumerated as the servant of William Gordon on the 1861 UK Census residing at 45 Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret McNay (Nae).
Citation: 3
Fleet Street-Gatehouse of Fleet

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)

Thomas McNay

#2656, Deceased, (1839 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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Thomas McNay christening Kirkmabreck 1839

Events and Notes

1839
Birth
Thomas McNay was born on 23 Oct 1839 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1839
Christening
He was christened on 6 Dec 1839 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
Thomas McNay christening Kirkmabreck 1839
1854
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
His father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1860
Occupation
He was labourer in 1860 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death
He died.
1875
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
His mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Thomas was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1851
Census1851UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Thomas was enumerated as the son of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Anne ("Annie") McNay, Isabella McNay, Jane McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 3
1871
Census1871UK | Isabella Muir
Thomas was enumerated as the son of Isabella Muir on the 1871 UK Census residing at Neilson SquareG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Joanna McCulloch McNay.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1871 Scotland Census.

Isabella McNay

#2657, Deceased, (1837 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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Descendants of David James McNay

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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Events and Notes

1837
Birth
Isabella McNay was born on 20 Oct 1837 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1837
Christening
She was christened on 17 Nov 1837 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1854
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Her father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1875
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
Her mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1841
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Isabella was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1851
Census1851UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Isabella was enumerated as the daughter of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Anne ("Annie") McNay, Jane McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, Thomas McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)

Janet ("Jessie") McNay

#2658, Deceased, (1835 - 1909)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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Events and Notes

1835
Birth
Janet ("Jessie") McNay was born on 14 Oct 1835 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18350
Christening
She was christened on 11 Nov 1835 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
185418
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Her father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
187236
Marriage | James Kerr
James Kerr
Age ~36
Birth in 1836 | Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: in 1890 | Dudley, Worcestershire, EnglandG
James Kerr and she were married on 1 Aug 1872 at Saint Thomas ChurchG in Dudley, Staffordshire, EnglandG.
Citation: 2
187539
Death | Isabella Muir
She was the Informant on the Death Registration of Isabella Muir. Isabella died on 22 Mar 1875 at Neilson SquareG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
187539
Death | Joanna McCulloch McNay
She was the Informant on the Death Registration of Joanna McCulloch McNay. Joanna died on 25 Mar 1875 at Neilson SquareG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
1890~55
Death of Spouse | James Kerr
Her husband James Kerr died in 1890 in Dudley, Worcestershire, EnglandG.
1891~56
Occupation
She was draper in 1891 in Dudley, Worcestershire, EnglandG.
Citation: 4
1909~74
Death
She died in 1909 at age ~74 in Dudley District, Worcestershire, EnglandG.
Citation: 5

Census and Residence Events

18415
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Janet was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 6
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
185115
Census1851UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Janet was enumerated as the daughter of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1851 UK Census residing at Back Fleet StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander McNay, Anne ("Annie") McNay, Isabella McNay, Jane McNay, Joanna McCulloch McNay, Margaret McNay, Thomas McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 7
188145
Census1881UK | James Kerr
Janet was enumerated as the wife of James Kerr on the 1881 UK Census residing at 32 Oxford StreetG in Dudley, Saint James, Worcestershire, EnglandG. She was 45 years old.

Citation: 8
189155
Census1891UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 UK Census residing at 32 Oxford StreetG in Dudley, Saint James, Worcestershire, EnglandG. She was 55 years old.
Also in the household was a lodger and servant.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Marriage registration for James Kerr, Registration District of Dudley, Quarter Ended September 1872, Volume 6c, Page 90, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database Death Registration for Jessie Kerr.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census (Enumeration District 3, Enumeration Page 18, Schedule No. 91.)
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.

James Muir

#2659, Deceased, (Abt 1764 - 1841)

Child with Mary Gordon (Abt 1771 - 1824)

Daughter

Isabella Muir+ (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Last Edited

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1764
Birth
James Muir was born abt 1764 in Scotland, Great BritainG.
Citations: 1,2
1795~31
Marriage | Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon
Age ~24
Birth abt 1771
Death: on 24 Jan 1824 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
He and Mary Gordon were married abt 1795.
1802~38
Birth of Child | Isabella Muir
His daughter Isabella Muir was born abt 1802 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1824~60
Death of Spouse | Mary Gordon
His wife Mary Gordon died on 24 Jan 1824 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1841~77
Occupation
He was farmer in 1841 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1841~77
Death
He died on 5 Dec 1841 at age ~77 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1841
Burial
He was buried on 7 Dec 1841 in the Anwoth Parish Old ChurchyardG, in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. The grave's monument inscription reads:

by Jas Muir, Kirkbride of Kirkmabreck died 5 December 1841, age 77, wife Mary Gordon, 24 January 1824 age 54, by John Nae/Nay their son in law who died 14 February 1854 age 53 (wife Isabella Muir 22 March 1875 age 73).
Citation: 1
Anwoth Cemetery
Anwoth church-in ruins

Census and Residence Events

1841~77
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
James was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was ~77 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)

Citations

[S101] Alison Mitchell, editor, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions: The Stewart of Kirkcudbright, (Six Volumes) (Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scottish Genealogy Society, 1990), Volume One, page 12, marker 185. Hereinafter cited as Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Mary Gordon

#2660, Deceased, (Abt 1771 - 1824)

Child with James Muir (Abt 1764 - 1841)

Daughter

Isabella Muir+ (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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1771
Birth
Mary Gordon was born abt 1771.
Citation: 1
1795~24
Marriage | James Muir
James Muir
Age ~31
Birth abt 1764 | Scotland, Great BritainG
Death: on 5 Dec 1841 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
James Muir and she were married abt 1795.
1802~31
Birth of Child | Isabella Muir
Her daughter Isabella Muir was born abt 1802 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1824~53
Death
She died on 24 Jan 1824 at age ~53 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1824~53
Burial
She was buried in Jan 1824 in the Anwoth Parish Old ChurchyardG, in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
Anwoth Cemetery
Anwoth church-in ruins
1841
Death of Spouse | James Muir
Her husband James Muir died on 5 Dec 1841 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Citations

[S101] Alison Mitchell, editor, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions: The Stewart of Kirkcudbright, (Six Volumes) (Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scottish Genealogy Society, 1990). Hereinafter cited as Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions.
[S101] Alison Mitchell, Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions, Volume One, page 12, marker 185.

James Muir McNay

#2661, Deceased, (1826 - 1901)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Children with Ellen Bain Cooper (Abt 1832 - 1917)

Son	James Muir Duncan McNay (1862 - 1863)
Daughter	Mary Alison McNay (1866 - 1869)
Son	Francis Alexander McNay (1866 - )
Daughter	Margaret McNay (1868 - )
Son	David McNay (1870 - 1925)
Son	Robert McNay+ (1874 - 1941)
Daughter	Jessie Elizabeth McNay (1876 - 1957)

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Person Source
James Muir McNay had person sources.
Citation: 1
1826
Birth
He was born on 14 Feb 1826 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citations: 2,3
18260
Christening
He was christened in Apr 1826 at Howard Street Independent in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
18271
Christening
He was christened on 2 May 1827 in London, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4
185428
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
His father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
185428
Marriage | Ellen Bain Cooper
Ellen Bain Cooper
Age ~22
Birth abt 1832 | Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 15 Nov 1917 | New ZealandG
He and Ellen Bain Cooper were married on 30 Oct 1854 in Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG.
186236
Birth of Child | James Muir Duncan McNay
His son James Muir Duncan McNay was born on 23 Apr 1862 in Riverton, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG.
1863~37
Death of Child | James Muir Duncan McNay
His son James Muir Duncan McNay died in 1863 in New ZealandG.
186640
Birth of Child | Francis Alexander McNay
His son Francis Alexander McNay was born on 21 Jun 1866 in Flora Bank, New ZealandG.
186640
Birth of Child | Mary Alison McNay
His daughter Mary Alison McNay was born on 21 Jun 1866 in Flora Bank, New ZealandG.
186842
Birth of Child | Margaret McNay
His daughter Margaret McNay was born on 26 May 1868 in Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG.
186943
Death of Child | Mary Alison McNay
His daughter Mary Alison McNay died on 1 Aug 1869 in Riverton, Southland, New ZealandG.
187044
Birth of Child | David McNay
His son David McNay was born on 26 Mar 1870 in Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG.
187448
Birth of Child | Robert McNay
His son Robert McNay was born on 20 Aug 1874 in Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG.
187549
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
His mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
187650
Birth of Child | Jessie Elizabeth McNay
His daughter Jessie Elizabeth McNay was born on 30 Nov 1876 in Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG.
190175
Death
He died on 7 Jun 1901 at age 75 in Riverton, Southland, New ZealandG.
Citation: 5
1917
Death of Spouse | Ellen Bain Cooper
His wife Ellen Bain Cooper died on 15 Nov 1917 in New ZealandG.

Census and Residence Events

184115
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
James was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)

Citations

[S17] "Edward H. Stewart Research", 1993, Edward H. Stewart (130 Burbank Drive, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2K 1N8), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, WA). Hereinafter cited as "Edward H. Stewart Research."
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S319] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/, England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Index (RG4-8). Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch Website.
[S319] FamilySearch Website, online https://familysearch.org/, England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
[S236] New Zealand Births, Marriages and Deaths, Historical Records Internet Database, online www.bmdhistorical records.dia.govt.nz, Registration Number 1901/3392 (https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/). Hereinafter cited as New Zealand BMD - Internet Database.

John McNey

#2662, Deceased, (Abt 1832 - 1901)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Children with Mary Frances Stewart (1856 - 1934)

Son	Stewart McNey+ (1876 - 1944)
Son	Walter McNey+ (1878 - 1964)
Son	John McNey, Jr.+ (1882 - 1971)

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John McNey and wife Francis Stewart. Buried in Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Colorado

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1832
Birth
John McNey was born abt 1832 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
1854~22
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
His father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1859~27
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, abt 1859.
Citation: 1
1875~43
Marriage | Mary Frances Stewart
Mary Frances Stewart
Age ~19
Birth on 9 Feb 1856 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesG
Death: on 21 Oct 1934 | Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG
He and Mary Frances Stewart were married in 1875 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, United StatesG.
John McMey and Frances Stewart marriage 1875
1875~43
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
His mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1876~44
Birth of Child | Stewart McNey
His son Stewart McNey was born in Feb 1876 in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.
1878~46
Birth of Child | Walter McNey
His son Walter McNey was born on 26 Jul 1878 in Larimer County, Colorado, United StatesG.
1880~48
Occupation
He was farmer in 1880 in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1882~50
Birth of Child | John McNey, Jr.
His son John McNey, Jr., was born on 26 Aug 1882 in Larimer County, Colorado, United StatesG.
1898~66
Biography

This item is extracted from a book Portrait and Biographical Record of Denver and Vicinity, Colorado, published in 1898, from the section on Larimer County.

JOHN McNEY, of Livermore, Larimer County, Colorado (and Kirkmabreck)

JOHN McNEY, of Livermore, Larimer County, Colorado, has lived a life of excitement and adventure that has been equalled by few men. For many years he engaged in hauling freight for the government to western posts, during which time he took part in many encounters with the Indians, and it was his privilege at one time to save a mother and three children from becoming their victims. He was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, and is the son of John and Isabelle (Muir) McNey, and a grandson of David McNey, who died in Scotland, where he had been engaged in agriculture. His father was born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, but moved to Sheffield, England, where he was a dry-goods merchant for a time, but finally returned to his old home and took up the occupation of a farmer and stockman, continuing in this business until his death, which occurred in his forty-seventh year. He married Miss Isabelle Muir, who was born at the same place, and whose father, James Muir, was a farmer. She died when sixty-five years old. Of her thirteen children four are now in America. Those living are: James, in New Zealand; Mary, in Ontario, Canada; William, who lives in the same place; Margaret, in New York City; Jessie Dudley, in England; and John, our subject.

John McNey was educated in the national schools of Scotland, and when about sixteen years of age went to Wallsall, England, where he was apprenticed in the dry-goods business for two or three years. About 1856, during the Crimean war, he came to America in a sailing vessel, the "Benjamin Adams." He located in South Carolina and accepted a clerkship, later returned to New York and secured a position in the upholstery department of the dry-goods store of A. T. Stewart. Afterwards he clerked in James Gray Company's lace house. During the war he volunteered in the Seventy-ninth Regiment, but they were disbanded, owing to some disagreement. He went to Orange County, N. Y., and then to New York City, where he occupied his old place nearly all through the war. For some time he worked in a grocery store in Galesburg, Ill., and then went to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. In 1867 he joined a government train, engaging to drive a six-mule team through to its destination.

This was the time of Custer's first expedition, and they had a fight with the Indians at Stormy Hollow, on the Smoky Hill route, in which three men were killed, and the seven leading wagons, with twenty mules, were carried off by the red men. It was here he was given the opportunity to rescue the woman and her three children from the blood-thirsty wretches. The Indians and their captives, who were a soldier's wife and children, were running near a gulch, and Mr. NcNey undertook the task of rescuing them unaided. He crawled down the gulch and shot, wounding one of the Indians, who returned his fire, without hitting him, and then ran off, leaving their captives behind. On different occasions he buried the dead after skirmishes. He continued to haul goods from Ellsworth to Forts Hayes, Zerah and Wallace. He was thus employed during the summer and fall, and after the treaty with the Indians hauled supplies to Medicine Lodge, Kan. He then returned to Leavenworth and received his discharge. In 1868 he drove an ox-train to Colorado. Fifty wagons were ordered from Ellsworth to Cheyenne, and there loaded for Port Bridger and Camp Douglass. This trip took all summer, but no serious trouble with the Indians occurred. The following year he left Fort Bridger and hauled government supplies for Colonel Bracket to Fort Ellis, at the head of the Missouri River. The Indians were troublesome at this place also. He then returned to Fort Bridger and sold the outfit to a contractor near Salt Lake, while he remained at the fort in charge of the cattle. He finally sold out to the government and returned to Leavenworth. In 1875 he crossed the plains with cattle and teams, his wife driving a team, intending to cross the "Divide" to Snake River. When they reached Livermore Park they were caught in the snow and had to turn their cattle out and winter there. They then decided to locate there, and he secured employment with N. C. Alford for a couple of years. He then pre-empted one hundred and sixty acres near the post-office, which he sold a year later, and settled on his present farm, one hundred and sixty acres, at the head of Livermore Park. He proved his claim, improved and added to it, until he now has two hundred and forty acres, fenced and in a good state of cultivation. The fine springs on the ground make it an especially desirable place, and here he raises cattle and horses, making it a profitable business.

Mr. McNey married Miss Frances Stewart in Leavenworth in 1875. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was a daughter of John W. Stewart, of Indianapolis. Her grandfather, Charles Stewart, was born in Kentucky, but moved first to Indiana, and later to Des Moines, Iowa, where he settled his four sons on a quarter-section of land. One of these sons was her father, who afterward moved to Leavenworth, Kan. Her great-grandfather, Charles Stewart, was of Scotch parentage, while on her mother's side she was of Irish origin. Her mother, Mary Boyle, was born in Indianapolis, where her grandfather Boyle conducted a shoemaking shop. The mother died in Leavenworth, leaving five children, four of whom are living, as follows; Frances, now Mrs. McNey; Josephine, Parrott and Elmer, all of Leavenworth. Mr. and Mrs. McNey have three children: Stewart, Walter and John, Jr. Mr. McNey organized school district No. 28, and was first treasurer of the board, while his wife was secretary for ten years. He built the first school house, and has given valuable aid to the cause of education in this section. He also did much toward making the roads, and was overseer of the same for more than sixteen years. In politics he is a Republican. Both he and his estimable wife have many friends.
1900~68
Occupation
He was farmer in 1900 in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1901~69
Death
He died on 31 Dec 1901 at age ~69 in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.
1902
Burial
He was buried in Jan 1902 in the Grandview CemeteryG in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3
MI-John McNey and Frances Stewart
1934
Death of Spouse | Mary Frances Stewart
His wife Mary Frances Stewart died on 21 Oct 1934 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1841~9
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
John was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was ~9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 4
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1880~48
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG. He was ~48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Stewart McNey, Walter McNey, and Mary Frances Stewart.
Citation: 2
1900~68
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Livermore, Larimer, Colorado, United StatesG. He was ~68 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Stewart McNey, Walter McNey, John McNey, Jr., and Mary Frances Stewart.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 90325536 for John McNey. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

David McNay

#2663, Deceased, (1831 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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1831
Birth
David McNay was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
David McNay birth Sheffield, Eng 1831
1831
Baptism
David was baptized on 1 May 1831 at Nether Chapel, Norfolk Street-IndependentG, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
Death
He died.
1854
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
His father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1875
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
His mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
David was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 2
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1936. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

William McNay

#2664, Deceased, (1834 - 1905)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

Children with Jane Ramsay ( - 1909)

Son	Peter Ramsay McNay+ (1867 - 1950)
Son	John McNay+ (1873 - 1943)
Daughter	Isabella McNay+ (1873 - 1944)
Daughter	Elizabeth Jane McNay (1880 - 1936)

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1834
Birth
William McNay was born in 1834 at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1834~0
Christening
He was christened on 26 Feb 1834 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1852~18
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, abt 1852.
1854~20
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
His father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1855~21
Occupation
He was farmer in 1855.
1866~32
Marriage | Jane Ramsay
Jane Ramsay
Death: on 13 Jun 1909 | Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG
He and Jane Ramsay were married on 2 Nov 1866 at 'Earlston', the Ramsay family farmG, in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
Citation: 2
1867~33
Birth of Child | Peter Ramsay McNay
His son Peter Ramsay McNay was born on 13 Aug 1867 in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
1873~39
Birth of Child | John McNay
His son John McNay was born on 13 Apr 1873 in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
1873~39
Birth of Child | Isabella McNay
His daughter Isabella McNay was born on 13 Apr 1873 in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
1875~41
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
His mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1880~46
Birth of Child | Elizabeth Jane McNay
His daughter Elizabeth Jane McNay was born on 10 Jan 1880 in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
1905~71
Death
He died on 10 Apr 1905 at age ~71 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
Citation: 3
1905
Obituary
Obituary of William McNay

Huron Expositor

Death of Mr. McNay.

A somewhat remarkable career was terminated on Monday last by the death of Mr. William McNay of Tuckersmith. Mr. McNay passed from life at his home on the second concession of Tuckersmith, west of Egmondville on Monday afternoon after a short illness, having reached the age of 72 years and closing a career, the experience of which would make an interesting volume.
Mr. McNay was a native of Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, and was born near Creetown. He came to New York when only 17 years of age. After remaining there for a time he went to Charleston, South Carolina where he engaged in the dry goods business. He spent eight years in Charleston, when the war broke out. He joined the Southern Army under General Buregard and took part in the bombardment of Fort Sumpter.
After three months in the service he enlisted as a seaman and was on the first vessel that cleared the blockade and reached Liverpool carrying Confederate colors, where a salute was fired by a British man of war, Mr. McNay placing the flag aloft. After spending a short time in Liverpool, he returned to New York, remaining about a year, when he went west to Illinois, where he remained until the close of the war, running the risk of two drafts into the Northern Army.
He returned again to New York where he spent two years. In 1860 he came to the Huron tract to visit friends here and spent his first winter with Mr, John Logan in his store in Egmondville. The following summer he spent with the late William McConnell on the farm and the following winter he spent with friends in Huron township, Bruce county. He again returned to Illinois and spent three years there.
In 1866 he returned to Huron and was married to Jane Ramsay, eldest daughter of the late Peter Ramsay of Tuckersmith. With his young bride he settled in the township of Ashfield, on a bush farm near Lucknow. Here he envinced the same pluck and energy he had displayed in his former enterprises and by dint of industry and good management soon converted the forest farm into a beautiful and comfortable home for himself and family.
He continued to reside in Ashfield until 1893, when he purchased the old Ramsay homestead in Tuckersmith where he continued to reside until his death, though his eldest son still resides on the homestead in Ashfield.
Mr. McNay was in many respects a remarkable man. He had seen a great deal of life and being a keen observer, was a most entertaining and companionable gentleman. He was shrewd in business, of sterling character and gentlemanly and courteous in manner. While he took an intelligent interest in all public affairs, he never aspired to public position. Had he done so, his experience and business ability would have been of much public service.
He leaves a widow and family of two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss and cherish the memory of a kind husband and worthy father. The sons are Peter of Ashfield and John at home; and the daughters are Mrs. William Johnston, of Lucknow and Elizabeth Jane at home. The remains were laid to rest in the Maitlandbank cemetery on Thursday.
1905~71
Burial
He was buried in Apr 1905 in the Maitlandbank CemeteryG, in Seaforth, Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.
Citation: 4
1909
Death of Spouse | Jane Ramsay
His wife Jane Ramsay died on 13 Jun 1909 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.

Census and Residence Events

1841~7
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
William was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was ~7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Mary McNay, Thomas McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 5
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1871~37
Census1871CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 Canada Census in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG. He was ~37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jane Ramsay and Peter Ramsay McNay.
Citation: 6
1881~47
Census1881CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 Canada Census in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG. He was ~47 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Ramsay McNay, John McNay, Isabella McNay, Elizabeth Jane McNay, and Jane Ramsay.
Citation: 7
1891~57
Census1891CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 Canada Census in Ashfield Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG. He was ~57 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jane Ramsay, Peter Ramsay McNay, John McNay, Isabella McNay, and Elizabeth Jane McNay.
Citation: 8

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S17] "Edward H. Stewart Research", 1993, Edward H. Stewart (130 Burbank Drive, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2K 1N8), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, WA). Hereinafter cited as "Edward H. Stewart Research."
[S16] "John David (Ian) Porter Research", 1993, John David (Ian) Porter ("Knockhaar", Whitehouse Road, Stranraer, Scotland DG9 0JB), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "John David (Ian) Porter Research."
[S322] CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project, 2004-2015, online http://cemetery.canadagenweb.org/. Hereinafter cited as CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Canada Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Canada Census.

Mary McNay

#2665, Deceased, (Abt 1828 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McNay (McNae and McNaey) (1801 - 1854)
Mother	Isabella Muir (Abt 1802 - 1875)

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Descendants of David James McNay

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Events and Notes

1828
Birth
Mary McNay was born abt 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1854
Death of Parent | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Her father John McNay (McNae and McNaey) died on 14 Feb 1854 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1875
Death of Parent | Isabella Muir
Her mother Isabella Muir died on 22 Mar 1875 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1841
Census1841UK | John McNay (McNae and McNaey)
Mary was enumerated as a member of household of John McNay (McNae and McNaey) on the 1841 UK Census residing at Kirkbride FarmG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McNay, Isabella McNay, Janet ("Jessie") McNay, John McNey, Thomas McNay, William McNay, James Muir McNay, James Muir, and Isabella Muir.
Citation: 1
Kirkbride Farm-geograph-4331327-by-Billy-McCrorie
Kirkbride Farm and farmhouse
Kirkbride Farmhouse (2)
1898
Residence
She lived in Ontario, CanadaG, in 1898.

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Jean Gordon

#2666, Deceased, (1845 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)
Mother	Ann Smith (Abt 1821 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Jean and Agnes Gordon, twins, christening, Kirkmabreck Parish OPR, Scotland, 1845

Jean and Agnes Gordon, christening entry, Kirkmabreck parish OPR, 1845

Jean and Agnes Gordon, twins, christening, Kirkmabreck Parish OPR, Scotland, 1845

Events and Notes

1845
Birth
Jean Gordon was born on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1845
BirthIlleg
She was born illegitimate on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1845
Christening
She was christened on 13 Oct 1845 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1852
Death of Parent | Alexander Gordon
Her father Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Jean 'Jane' Heron

#2667, Deceased, (1783 - 1855)

Parents

Father	Alexander Heron (Abt 1733 - 1808)
Mother	Margaret Dunbar (Abt 1744 - 1826)

Children with James Gordon (Abt 1767 - 1856)

Son	Peter Gordon+ (1819 - 1900)
Daughter	Margaret Gordon+ (1820 - 1881)
Son	Alexander Gordon+ (1823 - 1852)
Son	David Gordon+ (1827 - 1896)

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Jean Heron Gordon, death registration, Kirkmabreck parish, 1855

Jean Heron Gordon death 1855

Events and Notes

1783
Birth
Jean 'Jane' Heron was born on 3 Jan 1783 in Newton Stewart, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
17830
Christening
She was christened on 3 Feb 1783 in Newton Stewart, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
180825
Death of Parent | Alexander Heron
Her father Alexander Heron died on 18 Apr 1808 in Newton Stewart, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1816~33
Marriage | James Gordon
James Gordon
Age ~49
Birth abt 1767 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 28 Oct 1856 | Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
James Gordon and she were married abt 1816 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181936
Birth of Child | Peter Gordon
Her son Peter Gordon was born on 19 May 1819 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182037
Birth of Child | Margaret Gordon
Her daughter Margaret Gordon was born on 11 Sep 1820 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182340
Birth of Child | Alexander Gordon
Her son Alexander Gordon was born on 6 Apr 1823 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182643
Death of Parent | Margaret Dunbar
Her mother Margaret Dunbar died on 9 Jul 1826 in Newton Stewart, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182744
Birth of Child | David Gordon
Her son David Gordon was born on 25 May 1827 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185269
Death of Child | Alexander Gordon
Her son Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185572
Death
She died on 8 Jul 1855 at age 72 at Bagbie Farm CottageG, in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citations: 3,4
185572
Cause of Death
She died of old age with no medical attendant.
Citation: 4
185572
Burial
She was buried in Jul 1855 in the Old Kirkmabreck Cemetery (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
185572
Note
The Death Registration for Jean Heron states that she was 72 years old, born in Penninghame and has lived 36 years in Kirkmabreck. Her parents were Alex Heron (farmer) and Margaret Heron. She was married to James Gordon and her children were Peter, 36 years, Margaret, 34, Alex 30, and David 28. She died on 8 Jul 1855 at Cottage on Bagbie Farm of old age. She was buried in the Old Churchyard. The informant was Robert McClure, undertaker. The document was registered on 10 July 1855 at Creetown.
Obituary
Obituary From the Wigtown Free Press

Gordon / Heron, Jane D 8 / 7 / 1855 - At Bagbie, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 8th instant, Jane Heron, wife of James Gordon, late in Clauchread, aged 72 years.
1856
Death of Spouse | James Gordon
Her husband James Gordon died on 28 Oct 1856 in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

184158
Census1841UK | James Gordon
Jean was enumerated as a member of household of James Gordon on the 1841 UK Census residing at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 58 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander Gordon and David Gordon.
Citation: 5
185168
Census1851UK | James Gordon
Jean was enumerated as the wife of James Gordon on the 1851 UK Census residing at ThornybrockG, in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 68 years old.

Citation: 6
Thorneybrock ruin in field at Bagbie Farm
Thornybrock - ruined cottage near Kirkbride
Thornybrock ruined cottage near Kirkbride 2

Citations

[S124] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Penninghame Parish, Scotland, OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census.

Peter Gordon

#2668, Deceased, (1819 - 1900)

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Gordon (Abt 1767 - 1856)
Mother	Jean 'Jane' Heron (1783 - 1855)

Child with Janet Douglas (Abt 1820 - )

Daughter

Jane Heron Gordon+ (1840 - 1886)

Children with Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Son	James Gordon (1845 - 1920)
Son	Samuel Gordon (1846 - )
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Gordon+ (1847 - 1919)
Daughter	Anna Livingston Gordon (1849 - 1865)
Son	Alexander Heron Gordon+ (1851 - 1921)
Son	Albinus Nance Gordon+ (1854 - 1923)
Daughter	Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon (1857 - 1865)

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Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Residence of Peter Gordon, Coplet Township, Knox, Illinois

Home of Peter Gordon in Knox County, Illinois

Historical residence of Peter Gordon, Coplet Township, Knox, Illinois - 2007

Home of Peter Gordon as it stands today

Peter Gordon - Portrait and Biological Album of Knox County, Illinois, 1886

Peter Gordon Biography

Peter Gordon, Knox County, Illinois

Events and Notes

1819
Birth
Peter Gordon was born on 19 May 1819 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18190
Christening
He was christened on 19 May 1819 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
Peter Gordon christening Kirkmabreck 1819
Death of Partner | Janet Douglas
His partner Janet Douglas died.
184020
Birth of Child | Jane Heron Gordon
His daughter Jane Heron Gordon was born on 20 Jan 1840 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
184525
Marriage | Mary Ann McDowell
Mary Ann McDowell
Age 31
Birth on 24 Jan 1814 | Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 21 Jan 1900 | Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Mary Ann McDowell were married on 1 Mar 1845 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
184526
Birth of Child | James Gordon
His son James Gordon was born on 3 Dec 1845 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1846~27
Birth of Child | Samuel Gordon
His son Samuel Gordon was born in 1846 in Illinois, United StatesG.
184728
Birth of Child | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
His daughter Mary Elizabeth Gordon was born on 7 Nov 1847 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
184930
Birth of Child | Anna Livingston Gordon
His daughter Anna Livingston Gordon was born in Jun 1849 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
185132
Birth of Child | Alexander Heron Gordon
His son Alexander Heron Gordon was born on 18 Oct 1851 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
185435
Birth of Child | Albinus Nance Gordon
His son Albinus Nance Gordon was born on 19 Oct 1854 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
185536
Death of Parent | Jean 'Jane' Heron
His mother Jean 'Jane' Heron died on 8 Jul 1855 in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185637
Death of Parent | James Gordon
His father James Gordon died on 28 Oct 1856 in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185738
Birth of Child | Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon
His daughter Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon was born in Dec 1857 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
186545
Death of Child | Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon
His daughter Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon died on 1 Jan 1865 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186545
Death of Child | Anna Livingston Gordon
His daughter Anna Livingston Gordon died on 12 Jan 1865 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187253
Probate | William Gordon
Peter was the executor of the will of William Gordon which was probated on 18 Nov 1872 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1880~61
Occupation
He was farmer owning 2,500 acres in 1880 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1886~67
Biography
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1886, page 372.

Note: The 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, Illinois, was a subscriber publication. That is, only those Knox County residents who paid a subscription fee had their biography, portrait and/or property view published in it.

Peter Gordon. Knox County is the abiding place of many citizens, for innate worth and native force of character, are a credit to her, and prominent among these may be found a gentleman of whom we write, a retired farmer, living on section 12, of Copley Township. He stands high in the community as a man of solid and substantial character, and holds different offices in his township, having been Road Commissioner for some length of time, and is a School Director, laboring faithfully in the interests of education.

Mr. Gordon was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19, 1810. His parents were James and Jane (Heron) Gordon, both of Scotland. They were farmers by occupation, and their family consisted of four children – Peter, Margaret, Alex. and David. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon died in 1854 and 1857 respectively.

The subject of our narrative spent the years of his life up to his majority on the home farm, and attended school. In 1840 he emigrated to America with the high hopes and eager ambition of early youth, with the one idea of making himself a name and a home. Landing in New York, he came by way of the lakes to Chicago. From that city he came to Knox County and settled in section10, of Copley Township. Here he purchased 40 acres of prairie land, on which he built a log house 16 x 20 feet, and there he lived for six years. To his first purchase he added by degrees 560 acres, and continued to reside on this until 1885. He has at present time 890 acres of land, and has given to his four children 160 acres each. In 1885 he built a handsome residence in Victoria, where he now lives.

He was married March 1, 1845, to Mary Ann McDowell Tait, who was born Jan. 24, 1814. She is the daughter of John and Anna (Livingston) McDowell, natives of Scotland. Her father came to America in 1839, settled in Copley Township, on section 14. In 1867 he died, the mother having preceded him in 1824, taking her departure from this life in Scotland.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have a family of six children, four of whom are living – James, Elizabeth M., Alexander H., and Albinus N. James married Margaret McQuarrie; Elizabeth M. is the wife of William Robson, and is the mother of one child, named Percy E.; Alexander is the husband of Mary Olmstead, and they have four children as follows: Arthur, Lizzie E., John H., and James P.; Albinus N. married Miss Emma Smith, who has borne him two children – Peter T. and Leroy S.

Mrs. Gordon by her first marriage had a family of four sons, namely, John, William F., Peter G. and Houston P. These have all acted nobly in defense of their country, enlisting in the war of the Rebellion in 1862., and giving all they had to give in that noble cause. Peter G., who had become Lieutenant, was killed at the battle of Nashville; John was wounded at Dallas and died at Chattanooga, from the effects of his wounds; the other two returned home to their home when the war was over, with gratitude for the boon of their lives, but with sadness for the two who had perished in the great struggle which robbed so many households of husband or father, brother or son. The four brothers all enlisted in Co. G, 89th Ill. Vol. Inf.; Col Hotchkiss was the commander.

Mr. William Tait, the deceased husband of Mrs. Gordon, died in 1843, at his home on section 16, in Copley Township. William Tait, Jr., is a physician at Galesburg, and was married to Miss Rhoda Sperry, a native of Oneida County, N.Y. To them have been born two children, both living – May J. and Margaret M. Houston P. unites in wedlock with Mary Levalley, a native of Knox County, and they are the parents of one child – Annie J.

Mr. Gordon is Republican in politics and an important factor in this community, and, with his wife, is a working member of the Presbyterian Church.
188667
Death of Child | Jane Heron Gordon
His daughter Jane Heron Gordon died on 21 Sep 1886 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1899~80
Biography
HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS AND KNOX COUNTY, Munsell Publishing Company, 1899, page 834.

Note: The 1899 Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and Knox County was a subscriber publication. That is, in most cases, only those Knox County residents who paid a subscription fee had their portrait and/or biography published in it.

Peter Gordon

Peter Gordon, son of James and Jean (Heron) Gordon, was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19, 1819. In 1840 he came to this country and finally settled in Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He began working by the month, but later bought a farm and was so successful in his chosen occupation, that, in 1885, when he moved to Victoria, he had greatly increased his possession.

In 1845 Mr. Gordon was married in Copley Township to Mrs. Mary Ann (McDowell) Tait, who was born in Scotland, January 24, 1814, and was the daughter of John and Anna (Livingston) McDowell. Her mother died in Scotland in 1824, and her father came to America in 1839 and settled in Copley Township. Mr. McDowell died in 1867. Mr. William Tait, Mrs. Gordon's first husband, died in 1843, leaving her with four sons: John, William F., Peter G. and Houston P. In 1862 these four sons enlisted in Company G, Eighty-ninth Illinois Volunteers, Colonel Hotchkiss commanding. John died at Chattanooga from wounds received in the fighting at Dalton. Peter G. rose to the rank of lieutenant and fell at the battle of Nashville.
William and Houston P. survived the war. The former is a physician in Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have four children: James, Elizabeth M., Alexander H. and Albinus N. James has a farm in Walnut Grove Township; Alexander H. has one in Copley Township; Albinus is on the home farm; Elizabeth M. married William Robson, of Wataga, Illinois.

From the humble beginning in 1840, Mr. Gordon's possessions grew to more than fifteen hundred acres, and he gave each of his four children one hundred and sixty acres of land. He has also a handsome residence in Victoria. For many years he has been an active member of the Presbyterian church, and is always interested in whatever contributes to the welfare of the community in which he lives. For twenty years he has been a School Director and he is looked up to by all as one of the most substantial men in his township. In politics, Mr. Gordon is a republican.
190080
Death of Spouse | Mary Ann McDowell
His wife Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190080
Death
He died on 24 Apr 1900 at age 80 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Citation: 2
1900
Obituary
Peter Gordon passed peacefully away at his home in Victoria at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, April 24th. April 3 Mr. Gordon sustained a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. The funeral services will be held at the Swedish Methodist church today at 10.30 o’clock.

Peter Gordon was the son of James and Jean Gordon and was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19th 1819. He came to this county in 1840 and settled in Copley township, Knox county. HE engaged in service until later, when he purchased a farm and after a successful career, he is 1885 moved to Victoria, where he has since resided. Mr Gordon has for may years been an active member of the Presbyterian church in Victoria, and was always interested in the advancement of the welfare of the community. For twenty years he has been a school director and has devoted much time and effort in this work. His death will be a severe loss to the community.

Deceased leaves, besides the widow, four children, James, a farmer in Walnut Grove, township ; Alexander H. of Copley ; Albinus, who resides at home, and Elizabeth M. Robson of Wataga.

Mr. Gordon was the step-father of Dr. W. F. Tait of Galesburg.

From "The Galesburg Mail".
190080
Burial
He was buried in Apr 1900 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 4
MI-Peter and Mary Ann Gordon Headstone
Biography
Peter came to America in 1840, travelling via the Great Lakes to Peoria, Illinois, where he worked for three years at the pay of $6.00 per month. He removed to Victoria in 1841, built a 16' x 20' log cabin on Section 10 and lived there for six years. The 1850 census for Copley Township shows Peter owning 2,500 acres.

Census and Residence Events

Residence
Peter Gordon lived at Section 10G in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185031
Census1850
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait, Dr. William F. Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, Houston P. Tait, James Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
1850 US Census Knox Cty, IL
186041
Census1860
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 41 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dr. William F. Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, Houston P. Tait, Alexander Heron Gordon, Albinus Nance Gordon, Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon, James Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
187051
Census1870
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 51 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Gordon, Alexander Heron Gordon, Albinus Nance Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell. According to census data, the value of his real estate was $45,000 and the value of his personal estate was $9,000.
Citation: 5
188061
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 61 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David Gordon and Mary Ann McDowell. The U.S. Census of 1880 shows Peter, aged 61 years (farmer) owning 2500 acres. His household included his wife Mary Gordon, age 65 years (keeping house) and his brother David Gordon, single age 53 years (farmhand).
Citation: 3

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85694776 for Peter Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

Margaret Gordon

#2669, Deceased, (1820 - 1881)

Relationship

3rd great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Gordon (Abt 1767 - 1856)
Mother	Jean 'Jane' Heron (1783 - 1855)

Children with John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)

Daughter	Amelia G. McDowell (Abt 1843 - 1878)
Son	John W. McDowell (1847 - 1878)
Daughter	Margaret McDowell (Abt 1848 - )
Daughter	Jannett Gordon McDowell+ (1848 - 1919)
Son	James Gordon McDowell+ (1852 - 1936)
Daughter	Isabella ("Belle") McDowell+ (1853 - 1929)
Son	DeWitt David McDowell (1855 - 1894)
Son	William H. McDowell (1856 - 1905)
Son	Peter Alexander McDowell+ (1858 - 1929)
Son	Fredrick Robert McDowell+ (1860 - )
Daughter	Cora S. W. McDowell (1865 - 1905)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Margaret Gordon of Claughread, christening, Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland, 1820

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Margaret Gordon christening recorded in the OPR (Parish Register) at the old Kirkmabreck Parish Church, Scotland - 1820

John McDowall and Margaret Gordon Wedding 27 April 1848

Margaret Gordon Marriage Announcement

Margaret Gordon (1820-1881) wife of John McDowell. John Knox Cemetery, Copley, Knox Co, Illinois

Events and Notes

1820
Birth
Margaret Gordon was born on 11 Sep 1820 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18200
Christening
She was christened on 11 Sep 1820 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
margaret gordon bapt 1820 sm
184322
Marriage | John McDowell, Jr.
John McDowell, Jr.
Age 26
Birth on 26 Oct 1816 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: aft 1884 | Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
John McDowell, Jr., and she were married on 27 Apr 1843 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. A marriage announcement in the Wigtown Free Press on 11 May 1843 read:

At Claughread, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Muir, Mr. John M'Dowall, to Margaret Gordon, only daughter of Mr. James Gordon, farmer there.
Citation: 1
1843~23
Birth of Child | Amelia G. McDowell
Her daughter Amelia G. McDowell was born abt 1843 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
184726
Birth of Child | John W. McDowell
Her son John W. McDowell was born on 2 Feb 1847 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1848~28
Birth of Child | Margaret McDowell
Her daughter Margaret McDowell was born abt 1848 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
184828
Birth of Child | Jannett Gordon McDowell
Her daughter Jannett Gordon McDowell was born on 14 Nov 1848 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185231
Birth of Child | James Gordon McDowell
Her son James Gordon McDowell was born on 9 Apr 1852 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185333
Birth of Child | Isabella ("Belle") McDowell
Her daughter Isabella ("Belle") McDowell was born on 24 Nov 1853 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185534
Death of Parent | Jean 'Jane' Heron
Her mother Jean 'Jane' Heron died on 8 Jul 1855 in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185535
Birth of Child | DeWitt David McDowell
Her son DeWitt David McDowell was born on 17 Oct 1855 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185636
Death of Parent | James Gordon
Her father James Gordon died on 28 Oct 1856 in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185636
Birth of Child | William H. McDowell
Her son William H. McDowell was born on 28 Nov 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185837
Birth of Child | Peter Alexander McDowell
Her son Peter Alexander McDowell was born in Feb 1858 in Illinois, United StatesG.
186039
Birth of Child | Fredrick Robert McDowell
Her son Fredrick Robert McDowell was born in Jun 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186544
Birth of Child | Cora S. W. McDowell
Her daughter Cora S. W. McDowell was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187857
Death of Child | Amelia G. McDowell
Her daughter Amelia G. McDowell died on 11 Feb 1878 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187857
Death of Child | John W. McDowell
Her son John W. McDowell died on 11 Feb 1878 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188161
Death
She died on 17 Dec 1881 at age 61 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
188161
Burial
She was buried in Dec 1881 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
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Citation: 4
1884
Death of Spouse | John McDowell, Jr.
Her husband John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

185030
Census1850 | John McDowell, Jr.
Margaret was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, and Jannett Gordon McDowell.
Citation: 5
186039
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
Margaret was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, and Fredrick Robert McDowell.
Citation: 6
187049
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Margaret was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 7
188059
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Margaret was enumerated as the wife of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, and Jannett Gordon McDowell.
Citation: 8

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Old Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire.
[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530295 for Margaret (nee Gordon) McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Alexander Gordon

#2670, Deceased, (1823 - 1852)

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Gordon (Abt 1767 - 1856)
Mother	Jean 'Jane' Heron (1783 - 1855)

Children with Ann Smith (Abt 1821 - )

Daughter	Jean Gordon (1845 - )
Daughter	Agnes Gordon (1845 - )

Children with Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman (Abt 1824 - 1901)

Daughter	Margaret "Maggie" Gordon
Son	James Philander Gordon+ (1849 - 1897)
Son	John Alexander Gordon (Abt 1851 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Events and Notes

1823
Birth
Alexander Gordon was born on 6 Apr 1823 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18230
Christening
He was christened on 6 Apr 1823 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
Alexander Gordon Christening Kirkmabreck OPR 1823
184522
Birth of Child | Jean Gordon
His daughter Jean Gordon was born on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
184522
Birth of Child | Agnes Gordon
His daughter Agnes Gordon was born on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1846~23
Marriage | Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
Age ~22
Birth abt 1824 | IrelandG
Death: on 25 Feb 1901 | Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG
He and Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman were married abt 1846 in Knox County, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
184926
Birth of Child | James Philander Gordon
His son James Philander Gordon was born on 13 Jul 1849 in Altona, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1851~28
Birth of Child | John Alexander Gordon
His son John Alexander Gordon was born abt 1851 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185229
Death
He died on 22 Aug 1852 at age 29 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
185229
Burial
He was buried in Aug 1852 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 4
1855
Death of Parent | Jean 'Jane' Heron
His mother Jean 'Jane' Heron died on 8 Jul 1855 in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1856
Death of Parent | James Gordon
His father James Gordon died on 28 Oct 1856 in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1901
Death of Spouse | Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
His wife Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman died on 25 Feb 1901 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

184118
Census1841UK | James Gordon
Alexander was enumerated as a member of household of James Gordon on the 1841 UK Census residing at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David Gordon and Jean 'Jane' Heron.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Old Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530318 for Alexander Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

David Gordon

#2671, Deceased, (1827 - 1896)

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Gordon (Abt 1767 - 1856)
Mother	Jean 'Jane' Heron (1783 - 1855)

Child with Grace Smith (Abt 1822 - 1894)

Son	William Gordon

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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David Gordon Christening Kirkmabreck OPR 1827

Events and Notes

1827
Birth
David Gordon was born on 25 May 1827 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18270
Christening
He was christened on 25 May 1827 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
David Gordon Christening Kirkmabreck OPR 1827
185528
Death of Parent | Jean 'Jane' Heron
His mother Jean 'Jane' Heron died on 8 Jul 1855 in Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185629
Death of Parent | James Gordon
His father James Gordon died on 28 Oct 1856 in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
189466
Death of Partner | Grace Smith
His partner Grace Smith died on 12 Jan 1894 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
189669
Death
He died on 4 Jul 1896 at age 69 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
189669
Burial
He was buried in Jul 1896 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 4
Biography
David and his nephew, Harry Gordon, were bringing in the cows on the latter's farm for evening milking. A bull in the herd was angered when prodded to move, knocked David down and trampled him to death. He died unmarried at the age of 69.

Census and Residence Events

184114
Census1841UK | James Gordon
David was enumerated as a member of household of James Gordon on the 1841 UK Census residing at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alexander Gordon and Jean 'Jane' Heron.
Citation: 5
188053
Census1880 | Peter Gordon
David was enumerated as the brother of Peter Gordon on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 53 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Ann McDowell.
Citation: 6

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Old Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85695378 for David Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Janet Douglas

#2672, Deceased, (Abt 1820 - )

Parents

Father	Thomas Douglas (Abt 1785 - Bet 1841 and 1851)
Mother	Elizabeth Burgess (Abt 1792 - 1857)

Children with Arthur McCartney

Daughter	Catharine Mccartney (1856 - )
Son	Patrick McCartney (1858 - 1863)

Child with Peter Gordon (1819 - 1900)

Daughter

Jane Heron Gordon+ (1840 - 1886)

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Marriage | Arthur McCartney
Arthur McCartney
Arthur McCartney and Janet Douglas were married.
1820
Birth
She was born abt 1820.
Death
She died.
1840
Birth of Child | Jane Heron Gordon
Her daughter Jane Heron Gordon was born on 20 Jan 1840 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death of Parent | Thomas Douglas
Her father Thomas Douglas died bet 1841 and 1851 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1856
Birth of Child | Catharine Mccartney
Her daughter Catharine Mccartney was born on 17 Jan 1856 in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1857
Death of Parent | Elizabeth Burgess
Her mother Elizabeth Burgess died on 9 Aug 1857 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1858
Birth of Child | Patrick McCartney
Her son Patrick McCartney was born on 25 Feb 1858 in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1863
Death of Child | Patrick McCartney
Her son Patrick McCartney died on 17 Feb 1863 in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1886
Death of Child | Jane Heron Gordon
Her daughter Jane Heron Gordon died on 21 Sep 1886 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1900
Death of Partner | Peter Gordon
Her partner Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841
Census1841UK | Thomas Douglas
Janet was enumerated as a member of household of Thomas Douglas on the 1841 UK Census residing at Stroans ShedsG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jane Heron Gordon and Elizabeth Burgess.
Citation: 1
1841 census - Stroans

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Jane Heron Gordon

#2673, Deceased, (1840 - 1886)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Peter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
Mother	Janet Douglas (Abt 1820 - )

Child with William McRobert (1840 - 1923)

Daughter

Jennett McRobert+ (1877 - 1941)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

Last Edited

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Jane Heron Gordon - burial record 1886

Gen Area A Toxteth Cemetery Liverpool

Events and Notes

1840
Birth
Jane Heron Gordon was born on 20 Jan 1840 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
18400
BirthIlleg
She was born illegitimate on 20 Jan 1840 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18400
Christening
She was christened on 5 Feb 1840 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
187737
Birth of Child | Jennett McRobert
Her daughter Jennett McRobert was born on 15 May 1877 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, United KingdomG.
188141
Marriage | William McRobert
William McRobert
Age ~41
Birth in 1840 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 6 Jun 1923 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
William McRobert and she were married on 26 Nov 1881 at Saint John the Baptist ChurchG in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG +. The marriage certificate states that William (aged 42 years) was a bachelor, of 16 Brighton Terrace, Toxteth, Liverpool. His occupation was that of a blacksmith. His father was Alexander McRobert, a stone mason (deceased). Jane Heron Gordon (aged 41 years) was a spinster, of 38 or 39 Deveonshire Road, Toxteth, Liverpool. Her father was Peter Gordon, a farmer.
188646
Death
She died on 21 Sep 1886 at age 46 at 21 Treborth StreetG, in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
188646
Cause of Death
She died of phthisis.
Citation: 2
1886
Burial
She was buried on 25 Sep 1886 in the Toxteth Park CemeteryG, in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG +.
1900
Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
Her father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1923
Death of Spouse | William McRobert
Her husband William McRobert died on 6 Jun 1923 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

18411
Census1841UK | Thomas Douglas
Jane was enumerated as a member of household of Thomas Douglas on the 1841 UK Census residing at Stroans ShedsG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Janet Douglas and Elizabeth Burgess.
Citation: 3
1841 census - Stroans
185111
Census1851UK | Elizabeth Burgess
Jane was enumerated as the granddaughter of Elizabeth Burgess on the 1851 UK Census residing at 3 Crispin StreetG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 11 years old.

Citation: 4
188141
Census1881UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 UK Census residing at Grosvenor RoadG, in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. She was 41 years old.
In the 1881 Census, Jane was employed as a serving maid in the home of Peter Douglas and Jeanie Douglas , both born in Scotland. Peter's occupation was listed a African Merchant and Ship Owner. Jane was unmarried and one of six servants. (FHL film 1341859).
Citation: 5

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Scotland Census.

Anna ("Nancy") Aitkin

#2674, Deceased, (Abt 1819 - )

Parents

Father	William Alexander Aitkin (Abt 1785 - 1851)
Mother	Magdeleine Pay-shah-quod-oquay (Abt 1795 - )

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Events and Notes

1819
Birth
Anna ("Nancy") Aitkin was born abt 1819.
1835
Baptism
Anna was baptized on 13 Sep 1835 in La Pointe, Michigan Territory, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
Death
She died.
1851
Death of Parent | William Alexander Aitkin
Her father William Alexander Aitkin died on 16 Sep 1851 in Swan River, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."

Maxima Aitkin

#2675, Deceased, (Abt 1828 - )

Parents

Father	William Alexander Aitkin (Abt 1785 - 1851)
Mother	Magdeleine Pay-shah-quod-oquay (Abt 1795 - )

Last Edited

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Events and Notes

1828
Birth
Maxima Aitkin was born abt 1828.
1835
Baptism
Maxima was baptized on 13 Sep 1835 in La Pointe, Michigan Territory, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1851
Death of Parent | William Alexander Aitkin
Her father William Alexander Aitkin died on 16 Sep 1851 in Swan River, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."