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Alexander McClellan

#12876, Deceased, (1819 - 1892)

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1819
Birth
Alexander McClellan was born in 1819 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1861~42
Will | Samuel McKean
In Samuel McKean's will dated on 8 Aug 1861 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +, Alexander McClellan was named as executor.
Citation: 2
1892~73
Death
He died on 1 Jul 1892 at age ~73 at High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1892~73
Cause of Death
He died of nephritis and disease of the heart.
Citation: 1
1892~73
Burial
He was buried in Jul 1892 in the Anwoth Parish Old ChurchyardG, in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Anwoth Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Will document.

Agnes Morrine

#12877, Deceased, (1835 - )

Children with James Lorimer (1834 - )

Daughter	Janet Lorimer (1858 - 1946)
Daughter	Mary Lorimer (1860 - 1939)
Son	William Lorimer (1862 - 1880)
Daughter	Anne Lorimer (1866 - 1943)
Daughter	Agnes Lorimer+ (1870 - 1900)

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1835
Birth
Agnes Morrine was born in 1835 in Glencairn Parish, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1857~22
Marriage | James Lorimer
James Lorimer
Age ~23
Birth in 1834 | Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
James Lorimer and she were married on 9 Jul 1857 in Dalry Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1858~23
Birth of Child | Janet Lorimer
Her daughter Janet Lorimer was born on 16 Jan 1858 in Dalry, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1860~25
Birth of Child | Mary Lorimer
Her daughter Mary Lorimer was born on 4 Aug 1860 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1862~27
Birth of Child | William Lorimer
Her son William Lorimer was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1866~31
Birth of Child | Anne Lorimer
Her daughter Anne Lorimer was born on 15 May 1866 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1870~35
Birth of Child | Agnes Lorimer
Her daughter Agnes Lorimer was born on 17 Nov 1870 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1880~45
Death of Child | William Lorimer
Her son William Lorimer died in 1880 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1900~65
Death of Child | Agnes Lorimer
Her daughter Agnes Lorimer died in 1900 in Lambeth, Surrey, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

1881~46
Census1881UK | James Lorimer
Agnes was enumerated as the wife of James Lorimer on the 1881 UK Census residing at Leraggie HallG in Balmaclellan Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was ~46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Lorimer, Anne Lorimer, and Agnes Lorimer.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations.

Mary Lorimer

#12878, Deceased, (1860 - 1939)

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Lorimer (1834 - )
Mother	Agnes Morrine (1835 - )

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1860
Birth
Mary Lorimer was born on 4 Aug 1860 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1939~79
Death
She died in 1939 at age ~79 in Hemyock, Devonshire, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

188120
Census1881UK | James Lorimer
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of James Lorimer on the 1881 UK Census residing at Leraggie HallG in Balmaclellan Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was 20 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Agnes Morrine, Anne Lorimer, and Agnes Lorimer.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Anne Lorimer

#12879, Deceased, (1866 - 1943)

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Lorimer (1834 - )
Mother	Agnes Morrine (1835 - )

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14 Jul 2024

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1866
Birth
Anne Lorimer was born on 15 May 1866 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1943~77
Death
She died in 1943 at age ~77 in Minehead, Somerset, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

188114
Census1881UK | James Lorimer
Anne was enumerated as the daughter of James Lorimer on the 1881 UK Census residing at Leraggie HallG in Balmaclellan Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Agnes Morrine, Mary Lorimer, and Agnes Lorimer.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Agnes Lorimer

#12880, Deceased, (1870 - 1900)

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Lorimer (1834 - )
Mother	Agnes Morrine (1835 - )

Children with James Tait (1870 - 1940)

Daughter	Dora Agnes Tait (1893 - 1964)
Daughter	Nora Tait (1895 - 1896)
Daughter	Hilda Annie Tait (1896 - 1896)
Son	James Lorimer Tait (1899 - 1918)

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1870
Birth
Agnes Lorimer was born on 17 Nov 1870 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1892~22
Marriage | James Tait
James Tait
Age ~22
Birth on 1 Apr 1870 | Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: in Jan 1940 | London, England, United KingdomG
James Tait and she were married in 1892 in Wellington, Somerset, England, United KingdomG.
189322
Birth of Child | Dora Agnes Tait
Her daughter Dora Agnes Tait was born in Apr 1893 in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England, Great BritainG.
1895~25
Birth of Child | Nora Tait
Her daughter Nora Tait was born in 1895 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG.
1896~26
Birth of Child | Hilda Annie Tait
Her daughter Hilda Annie Tait was born in 1896 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG.
1896~26
Death of Child | Nora Tait
Her daughter Nora Tait died in 1896 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG.
1896~26
Death of Child | Hilda Annie Tait
Her daughter Hilda Annie Tait died in 1896 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG.
1899~29
Birth of Child | James Lorimer Tait
Her son James Lorimer Tait was born in 1899 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG.
1900~30
Death
She died in 1900 at age ~30 in Lambeth, Surrey, England, United KingdomG.
1940
Death of Spouse | James Tait
Her husband James Tait died in Jan 1940 in London, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

188110
Census1881UK | James Lorimer
Agnes was enumerated as the daughter of James Lorimer on the 1881 UK Census residing at Leraggie HallG in Balmaclellan Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Agnes Morrine, Mary Lorimer, and Anne Lorimer.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Mary McKean

#12881, Deceased, (1785 - 1876)

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	Alexander McKean (Abt 1761 - 1817)
Mother	Betty Blackstocks (1765 - 1785)

Children with James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)

Son	James Thompson Rorison+ (1818 - 1864)
Son	Captain Alexander Rorison (1819 - 1845)
Son	John Rorison (1821 - )
Daughter	Mary Rorison (1823 - Abt 1824)
Daughter	Jane Rorison (Abt 1825 - Abt 1825)

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Mary McKean Rorison, death certificate, 1876

Events and Notes

1785
Death of Parent | Betty Blackstocks
Her mother Betty Blackstocks died in Sep 1785 in Inveraray and Glenaray, Argyllshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1785
Birth
Mary McKean was born on 26 Sep 1785 in Inveraray and Glenaray, Argyllshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citations: 1,2,3
17850
Christening
She was christened on 6 Oct 1785 in Inveraray and Glenaray, Argyllshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4
1815~30
Marriage | James Rorison
James Rorison
Age ~27
Birth abt 1788 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 16 Jul 1839 | Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
James Rorison and she were married abt 1815.
181732
Death of Parent | Alexander McKean
Her father Alexander McKean died on 2 Nov 1817 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181833
Birth of Child | James Thompson Rorison
Her son James Thompson Rorison was born on 28 Dec 1818 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1819~34
Birth of Child | Captain Alexander Rorison
Her son Captain Alexander Rorison was born in 1819 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182135
Birth of Child | John Rorison
Her son John Rorison was born on 19 Mar 1821 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182338
Birth of Child | Mary Rorison
Her daughter Mary Rorison was born on 26 Nov 1823 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1824~39
Death of Child | Mary Rorison
Her daughter Mary Rorison died abt 1824 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~40
Birth of Child | Jane Rorison
Her daughter Jane Rorison was born abt 1825 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~40
Death of Child | Jane Rorison
Her daughter Jane Rorison died abt 1825 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183953
Death of Spouse | James Rorison
Her husband James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
184559
Death of Child | Captain Alexander Rorison
Her son Captain Alexander Rorison died on 4 Jul 1845 in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaG.
184964
Will | Hugh McKeand
She was named an heir in the will of Hugh McKeand on 22 Oct 1849 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1851~66
Occupation
She was annuitant in 1851 at north side of High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1861~76
Occupation
She was carriers widow in 1861 at High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
186479
Death of Child | James Thompson Rorison
Her son James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
187690
Death
She died on 22 Aug 1876 at age 90 at High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 5
187690
Cause of Death
She died of bronchitis for 5 days.
Citation: 5

Census and Residence Events

184155
Census1841UK
Mary McKean was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1841 UK Census residing at Front StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 55 years old.

Citation: 6
185165
Census1851UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1851 UK Census residing at 51 High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 65 years old.

Citation: 1
186175
Census1861UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1861 UK Census residing at 46-48 High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 75 years old.

Citation: 2
187185
Census1871UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 UK Census residing at 46-48 High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 85 years old.

Citation: 3

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1871 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Inveraray and Glanaray, Argyllshire.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.

James Rorison

#12882, Deceased, (Abt 1788 - 1839)

Parents

Father	Alexander Rorison (1753 - 1815)
Mother	Agnes Thompson (1751 - 1788)

Children with Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

Son	James Thompson Rorison+ (1818 - 1864)
Son	Captain Alexander Rorison (1819 - 1845)
Son	John Rorison (1821 - )
Daughter	Mary Rorison (1823 - Abt 1824)
Daughter	Jane Rorison (Abt 1825 - Abt 1825)

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James Rorison, death registration, Girthon parish OPR, 1839

Events and Notes

1788
Birth
James Rorison was born abt 1788 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1788~0
Death of Parent | Agnes Thompson
His mother Agnes Thompson died on 17 Mar 1788 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1815~27
Marriage | Mary McKean
Mary McKean
Age ~30
Birth on 26 Sep 1785 | Inveraray and Glenaray, Argyllshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 22 Aug 1876 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
He and Mary McKean were married abt 1815.
1815~27
Death of Parent | Alexander Rorison
His father Alexander Rorison died on 1 Jan 1815 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1818~30
Birth of Child | James Thompson Rorison
His son James Thompson Rorison was born on 28 Dec 1818 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1819~31
Birth of Child | Captain Alexander Rorison
His son Captain Alexander Rorison was born in 1819 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1821~33
Birth of Child | John Rorison
His son John Rorison was born on 19 Mar 1821 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1823~35
Birth of Child | Mary Rorison
His daughter Mary Rorison was born on 26 Nov 1823 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1824~36
Death of Child | Mary Rorison
His daughter Mary Rorison died abt 1824 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~37
Birth of Child | Jane Rorison
His daughter Jane Rorison was born abt 1825 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~37
Death of Child | Jane Rorison
His daughter Jane Rorison died abt 1825 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1839~51
Occupation
He was carrier in 1839 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1839~51
Death
He died on 16 Jul 1839 at age ~51 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1839
Burial
He was buried on 18 Jul 1839 in the Girthon Old ChurchyardG, in Girthon, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. The grave's monument inscription reads:

Erected by Alexander Rorison, commander of the brig James Rae of Liverpool. In memory of his father James Rorison who died 16th of July 1839 aged 48 years. Also of his two sisters, Mary and Jane who died in infancy.
Citation: 1
1876
Death of Spouse | Mary McKean
His wife Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Citations

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

Mary Rorison

#12883, Deceased, (1823 - Abt 1824)

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)
Mother	Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

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1823
Birth
Mary Rorison was born on 26 Nov 1823 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18230
Christening
She was christened on 28 Nov 1823 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1824~1
Death
She died abt 1824 at age ~1 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1824~1
Burial
She was buried abt 1824 in the Girthon Old ChurchyardG, in Girthon, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. The grave's monument inscription reads:

Erected by Alexander Rorison, commander of the brig James Rae of Liverpool. In memory of his father James Rorison who died 16th of July 1839 aged 48 years. Also of his two sisters, Mary and Jane who died in infancy.
1839
Death of Parent | James Rorison
Her father James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1876
Death of Parent | Mary McKean
Her mother Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Citations

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

John Rorison

#12884, Deceased, (1821 - )

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)
Mother	Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

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1821
Birth
John Rorison was born on 19 Mar 1821 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
183918
Death of Parent | James Rorison
His father James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
187655
Death of Parent | Mary McKean
His mother Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Citations

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

Jane Rorison

#12885, Deceased, (Abt 1825 - Abt 1825)

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)
Mother	Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

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1825
Birth
Jane Rorison was born abt 1825 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~0
Death
She died abt 1825 at age ~0 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1825~0
Burial
She was buried abt 1825 in the Girthon Old ChurchyardG, in Girthon, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. The grave's monument inscription reads:

Erected by Alexander Rorison, commander of the brig James Rae of Liverpool. In memory of his father James Rorison who died 16th of July 1839 aged 48 years. Also of his two sisters, Mary and Jane who died in infancy.
1839
Death of Parent | James Rorison
Her father James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1876
Death of Parent | Mary McKean
Her mother Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Captain Alexander Rorison

#12886, Deceased, (1819 - 1845)

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)
Mother	Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

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1819
Birth
Captain Alexander Rorison was born in 1819 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1839~20
Death of Parent | James Rorison
His father James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1845~26
Occupation
He was commander of the brig "James Roy" in 1845 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1845~26
Marriage | Ann Varty
Ann Varty
Age ~25
Birth in 1820 | Gann, Cumberland, EnglandG
Death: in Jan 1882 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
He and Ann Varty were married on 8 Feb 1845 at Saint Paul's ChurchG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1845~26
Death
He died on 4 Jul 1845 at age ~26 in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaG.
Citation: 2
1845~26
Cause of Death
He died of sudden illness.
Citation: 2
1845~26
Obituary
Obituary from the Wigtownshire Free Press - 1845

RORISON, Captain Alex. - D4/7/1845 - At Buenos Ayres, on the 4th July last, after a few hours' illness Captain Alex. Rorison, of the Brig "James Roy". Captain R. was a native of Gatehouse, and deservedly respected. He has left a young widow and a widowed mother to mourn the sad bereavement.
1876
Death of Parent | Mary McKean
His mother Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1882
Death of Spouse | Ann Varty
His wife Ann Varty died in Jan 1882 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S327] .

Ann Varty

#12887, Deceased, (1820 - 1882)

Parents

Father

John Varty

Child with William Bowman

Son	William Bowman (1856 - 1943)

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1820
Birth
Ann Varty was born in 1820 in Gann, Cumberland, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
1845~25
Marriage | Captain Alexander Rorison
Captain Alexander Rorison
Age ~26
Birth in 1819 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 4 Jul 1845 | Buenos Aires, ArgentinaG
Captain Alexander Rorison and she were married on 8 Feb 1845 at Saint Paul's ChurchG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1845~25
Death of Spouse | Captain Alexander Rorison
Her husband Captain Alexander Rorison died on 4 Jul 1845 in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaG.
1850~30
Marriage | William Bowman
William Bowman
William Bowman and she were married on 18 Sep 1850 at Saint Bride's ChurchG in Liverpool, Canning District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1856~36
Birth of Child | William Bowman
Her son William Bowman was born on 9 Dec 1856 in England, United KingdomG.
1882~62
Death
She died in Jan 1882 at age ~62 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
1882
Burial
She was buried on 11 Jan 1882 in the Stanley, Saint AnneG, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1975.

James Thompson Rorison

#12888, Deceased, (1818 - 1864)

Relationship

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

Parents

Father	James Rorison (Abt 1788 - 1839)
Mother	Mary McKean (1785 - 1876)

Children with Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

Son	James Alexander Rorison+ (1851 - 1916)
Son	Richard Rorison (1854 - 1881)
Son	John Pendlebury Rorison (1856 - )
Son	William Henry Goldie Rorison+ (1860 - 1927)
Daughter	Mary Alice Rorison+ (1862 - )
Son	Hugh Rorison (1863 - 1863)

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1818
Birth
James Thompson Rorison was born on 28 Dec 1818 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
183920
Death of Parent | James Rorison
His father James Rorison died on 16 Jul 1839 in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
184930
Marriage | Martha Pendlebury
Martha Pendlebury
Age ~19
Birth in 1830 | Wigan, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
Death: in 1872 | Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
He and Martha Pendlebury were married on 4 Mar 1849 at Saint Philips ChurchG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
185132
Occupation
He was master mariner on 15 May 1851 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1851~33
Birth of Child | James Alexander Rorison
His son James Alexander Rorison was born in Dec 1851 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
185435
Birth of Child | Richard Rorison
His son Richard Rorison was born in Nov 1854 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1856~38
Birth of Child | John Pendlebury Rorison
His son John Pendlebury Rorison was born in 1856 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
186041
Birth of Child | William Henry Goldie Rorison
His son William Henry Goldie Rorison was born in Aug 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1862~44
Birth of Child | Mary Alice Rorison
His daughter Mary Alice Rorison was born in 1862 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
186344
Occupation
He was Master of the ship Sumatra on 26 Jan 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
186344
Occupation
He was Master of the ship Sumatra on 26 Jan 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
186344
Birth of Child | Hugh Rorison
His son Hugh Rorison was born in Feb 1863 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1863~45
Death of Child | Hugh Rorison
His son Hugh Rorison died in 1863 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
186445
Death
He died on 3 Dec 1864 at age 45.
Citation: 4
1865
Probate
He had his estate probated on 14 Nov 1865 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. Probate Record

The Will of James Thompson Rorison late of Whitefield Lane, Everton, Liverpool in the County of Lancashire, Master Mariner who died 3 Dec 1864 at Sea was proved at Liverpool by the oath of Martha Rorison of 31 Robert Street, North Liverpool aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £100
Citation: 4
1872
Death of Spouse | Martha Pendlebury
His wife Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1876
Death of Parent | Mary McKean
His mother Mary McKean died on 22 Aug 1876 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1861-1919.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.

Martha Pendlebury

#12889, Deceased, (1830 - 1872)

Children with James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)

Son	James Alexander Rorison+ (1851 - 1916)
Son	Richard Rorison (1854 - 1881)
Son	John Pendlebury Rorison (1856 - )
Son	William Henry Goldie Rorison+ (1860 - 1927)
Daughter	Mary Alice Rorison+ (1862 - )
Son	Hugh Rorison (1863 - 1863)

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1830
Birth
Martha Pendlebury was born in 1830 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1849~19
Marriage | James Thompson Rorison
James Thompson Rorison
Age 30
Birth on 28 Dec 1818 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 3 Dec 1864
James Thompson Rorison and she were married on 4 Mar 1849 at Saint Philips ChurchG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1851~21
Occupation
She was Master mariner's wife in 1851 at 34 Castle StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
1851~21
Birth of Child | James Alexander Rorison
Her son James Alexander Rorison was born in Dec 1851 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1854~24
Birth of Child | Richard Rorison
Her son Richard Rorison was born in Nov 1854 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1856~26
Birth of Child | John Pendlebury Rorison
Her son John Pendlebury Rorison was born in 1856 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1860~30
Birth of Child | William Henry Goldie Rorison
Her son William Henry Goldie Rorison was born in Aug 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1862~32
Birth of Child | Mary Alice Rorison
Her daughter Mary Alice Rorison was born in 1862 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1863~33
Birth of Child | Hugh Rorison
Her son Hugh Rorison was born in Feb 1863 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1863~33
Death of Child | Hugh Rorison
Her son Hugh Rorison died in 1863 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1864~34
Death of Spouse | James Thompson Rorison
Her husband James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872~42
Death
She died in 1872 at age ~42 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4

Census and Residence Events

1851~21
Census1851UK
Martha Pendlebury was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1851 UK Census residing at 34 Castle StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~21 years old.

Citation: 3
1861~31
Census1861UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1861 UK Census residing at 62 Prince Edwin StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Alexander Rorison, Richard Rorison, and William Henry Goldie Rorison.
Citation: 1
1871~41
Census1871UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 UK Census in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~41 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Pendlebury Rorison, William Henry Goldie Rorison, and Mary Alice Rorison.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 England Census.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for Martha Pendlebury Rorison, Registration District of W. Derby, Quarter Ended December 1872, Volume 8b, Page 241, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 England Census.

James Alexander Rorison

#12890, Deceased, (1851 - 1916)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

Children with Frances Eleanor McDowall (1846 - 1916)

Daughter	Eleanor Martha Rorison (1876 - 1879)
Daughter	Florence Anne Rorison (1878 - )
Son	James Robert Rorison (1881 - )
Son	George Henry Rorison (1883 - )

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1851
Birth
James Alexander Rorison was born in Dec 1851 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1851~0
Christening
He was christened on 23 Dec 1851 at Saint George ChurchG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1864~13
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
His father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
187119
Note
On 29 March 1871 James was awarded a Second Mate Certificate of Competency in LIverpool, England.
Citation: 2
1871~20
Occupation
He was Second Mate in 1871 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1872~21
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
His mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187321
Marriage | Frances Eleanor McDowall
Frances Eleanor McDowall
Age ~27
Birth in 1846 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
Death: on 23 May 1916 | Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG
He and Frances Eleanor McDowall were married on 11 Nov 1873 at Saint Michael's ChurchG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
187422
Note
On 16 November 1874, James was awarded a First Mate Certificate of Competency.
Citation: 2
1876~25
Occupation
He was mariner in 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1876~25
Birth of Child | Eleanor Martha Rorison
His daughter Eleanor Martha Rorison was born in 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187725
Note
On 5 July 1877, James was awarded a Master Mariner Certificate of Competency at Liverpool. England.
Citation: 2
1877~26
Occupation
He was Master Mariner in 1877 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
187826
Birth of Child | Florence Anne Rorison
His daughter Florence Anne Rorison was born on 6 Mar 1878 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1879~28
Death of Child | Eleanor Martha Rorison
His daughter Eleanor Martha Rorison died in 1879 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188129
Birth of Child | James Robert Rorison
His son James Robert Rorison was born on 2 May 1881 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1883~32
Birth of Child | George Henry Rorison
His son George Henry Rorison was born on 13 Dec 1883 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1891~40
Occupation
He was Master Mariner in 1891 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4
1911~60
Occupation
He was Master Mariner in 1911 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.
Citation: 5
1916
Death of Spouse | Frances Eleanor McDowall
His wife Frances Eleanor McDowall died on 23 May 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~65
Death
He died in 1916 at age ~65 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.
Citation: 6

Census and Residence Events

18619
Census1861UK | Martha Pendlebury
James was enumerated as the son of Martha Pendlebury on the 1861 UK Census residing at 62 Prince Edwin StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Richard Rorison and William Henry Goldie Rorison.
Citation: 7
1873~22
Residence
He lived at Stonewall StreetG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG, in 1873.

Citation: 3
189139
Census1891UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 UK Census in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. He was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frances Eleanor McDowall, Florence Anne Rorison, James Robert Rorison, and George Henry Rorison.
Citation: 4
191159
Census1911UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1911 UK Census residing at 9 Heath Bank RoadG, in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG. He was 59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frances Eleanor McDowall.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for James Rorison, Registration District of Birkenhead, Quarter Ended September 1916, Volume 8a, Page 504, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 England Census.

Richard Rorison

#12891, Deceased, (1854 - 1881)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

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1854
Birth
Richard Rorison was born in Nov 1854 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1854~0
Christening
He was christened on 14 Nov 1854 at Saint George ChurchG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
186410
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
His father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872~18
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
His mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187521
Crew List
He was found on a crew list on 17 Dec 1875 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He served aboard the ship Stentor as a 2nd Steward and was discharged at the conclusion of the voyage. He joined the ship in Liverpool on 14 December 1875 and was discharged in London on 1 May 1876. He was paid £10, 1 shilling, 5 pence based on a wage of £4 per week.
Citation: 2
187621
Crew List
He was found on a crew list on 21 Jun 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He served aboard the ship Stentor as a 2nd Steward and was discharged at the conclusion of the voyage. He joined the ship in Liverpool on 21 June 1876 and was discharged in London on 28 October 1876. He was paid £12, 2 shillings, 7 pence based on a wage of £4 per week.
Citation: 2
187622
Crew List
He was found on a crew list on 6 Dec 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He served aboard the ship Stentor as a 2nd Steward and was discharged at the conclusion of the voyage. He joined the ship in Liverpool on 2 December 1876 and was discharged in London on 10 May 1877. He was paid £75, 11 shillings, 9 pence based on a wage of £4 per week.
Citation: 2
1881~27
Occupation
He was seaman for the merchant marine in 1881.
Citation: 3
188126
Death
He died on 12 Aug 1881 at age 26.
Citation: 3
1881
Probate
He had his estate probated on 31 Oct 1881 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4

Census and Residence Events

18616
Census1861UK | Martha Pendlebury
Richard was enumerated as the son of Martha Pendlebury on the 1861 UK Census residing at 62 Prince Edwin StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 6 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Alexander Rorison and William Henry Goldie Rorison.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1861-1919.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Great Britain, Select Deaths and Burials, 1778-1988.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 England Census.

John Pendlebury Rorison

#12892, Deceased, (1856 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

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1856
Birth
John Pendlebury Rorison was born in 1856 at Prince Edwin StreetG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1857~1
Christening
He was christened on 21 Jan 1857 at Church of Saint Bartholomew in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1864~8
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
His father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872~16
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
His mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1881~25
Occupation
He was steward in 1881 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

1871~15
Census1871UK | Martha Pendlebury
John was enumerated as the son of Martha Pendlebury on the 1871 UK Census in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was ~15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Henry Goldie Rorison and Mary Alice Rorison.
Citation: 3
1881~25
Census1881UK | Frances Eleanor McDowall
John was enumerated as the lodger of Frances Eleanor McDowall on the 1881 UK Census residing at 60 Moses StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was ~25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Florence Anne Rorison.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 England Census.

William Henry Goldie Rorison

#12893, Deceased, (1860 - 1927)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

Children with Sarah Pearce Antrobus (1864 - 1908)

Daughter	Ruth Evelyn 'Evaline' Rorison (1883 - 1909)
Son	William Richard Rorison (1886 - )
Son	Rowland James Rorison+ (1889 - 1917)
Son	Thomas Arthur Pendlebury Rorison+ (1891 - )
Daughter	Gladys Martha Rorison+ (1893 - )
Daughter	Dorothy Ermine 'Dolly' Rorison+ (1895 - )
Daughter	Fanney Rorison (1897 - 1898)
Daughter	Eva Rorison (1902 - 1902)

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1860
Birth
William Henry Goldie Rorison was born in Aug 1860 at Prince Edwin StreetG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1860~0
Christening
He was christened on 4 Aug 1860 at Church of Saint Bartholomew in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18644
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
His father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872~12
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
His mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188222
Marriage | Sarah Pearce Antrobus
Sarah Pearce Antrobus
Age 18
Birth on 4 Jun 1864 | England, United KingdomG
Death: in 1908 | Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
He and Sarah Pearce Antrobus were married on 26 Dec 1882 at Saint George ChurchG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1883~23
Occupation
He was seaman in 1883 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188322
Birth of Child | Ruth Evelyn 'Evaline' Rorison
His daughter Ruth Evelyn 'Evaline' Rorison was born on 18 Jan 1883 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188625
Birth of Child | William Richard Rorison
His son William Richard Rorison was born on 13 Apr 1886 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188928
Birth of Child | Rowland James Rorison
His son Rowland James Rorison was born on 4 Apr 1889 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1891~31
Occupation
He was mariner in 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
189130
Birth of Child | Thomas Arthur Pendlebury Rorison
His son Thomas Arthur Pendlebury Rorison was born on 23 Mar 1891 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1893~33
Birth of Child | Gladys Martha Rorison
His daughter Gladys Martha Rorison was born in 1893 in Liverpool, Prescot District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1895~35
Birth of Child | Dorothy Ermine 'Dolly' Rorison
His daughter Dorothy Ermine 'Dolly' Rorison was born in 1895 in Liverpool, Prescot District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
189736
Birth of Child | Fanney Rorison
His daughter Fanney Rorison was born on 20 Feb 1897 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1898~38
Death of Child | Fanney Rorison
His daughter Fanney Rorison died in 1898 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
190241
Birth of Child | Eva Rorison
His daughter Eva Rorison was born on 23 Mar 1902 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1902~42
Death of Child | Eva Rorison
His daughter Eva Rorison died in 1902 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1908~48
Death of Spouse | Sarah Pearce Antrobus
His wife Sarah Pearce Antrobus died in 1908 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1909~49
Death of Child | Ruth Evelyn 'Evaline' Rorison
His daughter Ruth Evelyn 'Evaline' Rorison died in 1909 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
190948
Marriage | Rachel Parry
Rachel Parry
Age ~55
Birth in 1854 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
Death: in 1921 | Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
He and Rachel Parry were married on 7 Mar 1909 at Saint Benedict's ChurchG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1911~51
Occupation
He was ships storekeeper in 1911 in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 4
191757
Death of Child | Rowland James Rorison
His son Rowland James Rorison died on 23 Sep 1917 in BelgiumG.
1921~61
Death of Spouse | Rachel Parry
His wife Rachel Parry died in 1921 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1927~67
Death
He died in 1927 at age ~67 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 5

Census and Residence Events

18610
Census1861UK | Martha Pendlebury
William was enumerated as the son of Martha Pendlebury on the 1861 UK Census residing at 62 Prince Edwin StreetG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Alexander Rorison and Richard Rorison.
Citation: 6
187110
Census1871UK | Martha Pendlebury
William was enumerated as the son of Martha Pendlebury on the 1871 UK Census in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Pendlebury Rorison and Mary Alice Rorison.
Citation: 7
1882~22
Residence
He lived at 174 Salisbury RoadG, in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG, in 1882.

Citation: 2
189130
Census1891UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 UK Census residing at 72 Sascon StreetG in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sarah Pearce Antrobus, William Richard Rorison, Rowland James Rorison, and Thomas Arthur Pendlebury Rorison.
Citation: 3
190140
Census1901UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1901 UK Census in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sarah Pearce Antrobus, William Richard Rorison, Rowland James Rorison, Thomas Arthur Pendlebury Rorison, Gladys Martha Rorison, and Dorothy Ermine 'Dolly' Rorison.
Citation: 8
1909~49
Residence
He lived at 29 Moreland StreetG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG, in 1909.

Citation: 2
191150
Census1911UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1911 UK Census residing at 29 Moreland StreetG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 50 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rachel Parry and Dorothy Ermine 'Dolly' Rorison.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for William H G Rorison, Registration District of W.Derby, Quarter Ended June 1927, Volume 8b, Page 511, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.

Hugh Rorison

#12894, Deceased, (1863 - 1863)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

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1863
Birth
Hugh Rorison was born in Feb 1863 at 48 Whitefield LaneG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1863
Christening
He was christened on 4 Feb 1863 at Saint Peter in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1863
Death
He died in 1863 at age ~0 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1864
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
His father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
His mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for Hugh Rorison, Registration District of W Derby, Quarter Ended September 1863, Volume 8b, Page 372, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).

Mary Alice Rorison

#12895, Deceased, (1862 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Thompson Rorison (1818 - 1864)
Mother	Martha Pendlebury (1830 - 1872)

Children with William Henry Strevens (1865 - 1936)

Daughter	Hannah 'Anna' Mary Strevens (1889 - )
Daughter	Grace Rose M. Strevens (1891 - )
Son	William Henry Strevens (1895 - 1896)
Son	Alfred George Strevens (1896 - 1954)
Daughter	Florence May Strevens (1897 - )
Son	George Strevens (1899 - )
Son	Charles Henry Strevens (1901 - )
Son	Frederick Strevens (1905 - )

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1862
Birth
Mary Alice Rorison was born in 1862 at 48 Whitefield LaneG in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1863~1
Christening
She was christened on 4 Feb 1863 at Saint Peter in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1864~2
Death of Parent | James Thompson Rorison
Her father James Thompson Rorison died on 3 Dec 1864.
1872~10
Death of Parent | Martha Pendlebury
Her mother Martha Pendlebury died in 1872 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1888~26
Marriage | William Henry Strevens
William Henry Strevens
Age ~23
Birth in 1865 | Portsea Island District, Hampshire, EnglandG
Death: in 1936 | Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
William Henry Strevens and she were married on 27 May 1888 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1889~27
Birth of Child | Hannah 'Anna' Mary Strevens
Her daughter Hannah 'Anna' Mary Strevens was born in 1889 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1891~29
Birth of Child | Grace Rose M. Strevens
Her daughter Grace Rose M. Strevens was born in 1891 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1895~33
Birth of Child | William Henry Strevens
Her son William Henry Strevens was born in 1895 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1896~34
Death of Child | William Henry Strevens
Her son William Henry Strevens died in 1896 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1896~34
Birth of Child | Alfred George Strevens
Her son Alfred George Strevens was born on 28 Jul 1896 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1897~35
Birth of Child | Florence May Strevens
Her daughter Florence May Strevens was born in 1897 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1899~37
Birth of Child | George Strevens
Her son George Strevens was born in 1899 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1901~39
Birth of Child | Charles Henry Strevens
Her son Charles Henry Strevens was born in 1901 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1905~43
Birth of Child | Frederick Strevens
Her son Frederick Strevens was born in 1905 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1936~74
Death of Spouse | William Henry Strevens
Her husband William Henry Strevens died in 1936 in Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

1871~9
Census1871UK | Martha Pendlebury
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Martha Pendlebury on the 1871 UK Census in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Pendlebury Rorison and William Henry Goldie Rorison.
Citation: 1
1891~29
Census1891UK | William Henry Strevens
Mary was enumerated as the wife of William Henry Strevens on the 1891 UK Census residing at 102 Sutton StreetG, in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Hannah 'Anna' Mary Strevens.
1911~49
Census1911UK | William Henry Strevens
Mary was enumerated as the wife of William Henry Strevens on the 1911 UK Census residing at 61 Chester Road, TuebrookG, in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Hannah 'Anna' Mary Strevens, Grace Rose M. Strevens, Alfred George Strevens, Florence May Strevens, Charles Henry Strevens, Frederick Strevens, and George Strevens.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.

Eleanor Martha Rorison

#12896, Deceased, (1876 - 1879)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Alexander Rorison (1851 - 1916)
Mother	Frances Eleanor McDowall (1846 - 1916)

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1876
Birth
Eleanor Martha Rorison was born in 1876 at 68 South StreetG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1876~0
Christening
She was christened on 24 Sep 1876 at Saint Paul, Prince's ParkG, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1879~3
Death
She died in 1879 at age ~3 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1916
Death of Parent | Frances Eleanor McDowall
Her mother Frances Eleanor McDowall died on 23 May 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916
Death of Parent | James Alexander Rorison
Her father James Alexander Rorison died in 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for Eleanor Martha Rorison, Registration District of W. Derby, Quarter Ended June 1879, Volume 8b, Page 196, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).

Frances Eleanor McDowall

#12897, Deceased, (1846 - 1916)

Children with James Alexander Rorison (1851 - 1916)

Daughter	Eleanor Martha Rorison (1876 - 1879)
Daughter	Florence Anne Rorison (1878 - )
Son	James Robert Rorison (1881 - )
Son	George Henry Rorison (1883 - )

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1846
Birth
Frances Eleanor McDowall was born in 1846 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1846~0
Christening
She was christened on 31 May 1846 in St. Peter's, Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
1873~27
Marriage | James Alexander Rorison
James Alexander Rorison
Age 21
Birth in Dec 1851 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
Death: in 1916 | Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG
James Alexander Rorison and she were married on 11 Nov 1873 at Saint Michael's ChurchG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1876~30
Birth of Child | Eleanor Martha Rorison
Her daughter Eleanor Martha Rorison was born in 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1878~32
Birth of Child | Florence Anne Rorison
Her daughter Florence Anne Rorison was born on 6 Mar 1878 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1879~33
Death of Child | Eleanor Martha Rorison
Her daughter Eleanor Martha Rorison died in 1879 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1881~35
Occupation
She was mariner's wife in 1881 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
1881~35
Birth of Child | James Robert Rorison
Her son James Robert Rorison was born on 2 May 1881 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1883~37
Birth of Child | George Henry Rorison
Her son George Henry Rorison was born on 13 Dec 1883 in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~70
Death
She died on 23 May 1916 at age ~70 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
1916~70
Burial
She was buried on 23 May 1916 in the in Bebington Cemetery, Bebington, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~70
Death of Spouse | James Alexander Rorison
Her husband James Alexander Rorison died in 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.

Census and Residence Events

1873~27
Residence
Frances Eleanor McDowall lived at South StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG, in 1873.

Citation: 1
1881~35
Census1881UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 UK Census residing at 60 Moses StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~35 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Florence Anne Rorison and John Pendlebury Rorison.
Citation: 2
1891~45
Census1891UK | James Alexander Rorison
Frances was enumerated as the wife of James Alexander Rorison on the 1891 UK Census in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~45 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Florence Anne Rorison, James Robert Rorison, and George Henry Rorison.
Citation: 4
1911~65
Census1911UK | James Alexander Rorison
Frances was enumerated as the wife of James Alexander Rorison on the 1911 UK Census residing at 9 Heath Bank RoadG, in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG. She was ~65 years old.

Citation: 5

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Death registration for Frances E Rorison, Registration District of Birkenhead, Quarter Ended June 1916, Volume 8a, Page 628, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.

Florence Anne Rorison

#12898, Deceased, (1878 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Alexander Rorison (1851 - 1916)
Mother	Frances Eleanor McDowall (1846 - 1916)

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1878
Birth
Florence Anne Rorison was born on 6 Mar 1878 at 68 South StreetG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18780
Christening
She was christened on 18 Aug 1878 at Saint Paul, Prince's ParkG, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
191638
Death of Parent | Frances Eleanor McDowall
Her mother Frances Eleanor McDowall died on 23 May 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~38
Death of Parent | James Alexander Rorison
Her father James Alexander Rorison died in 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.

Census and Residence Events

18813
Census1881UK | Frances Eleanor McDowall
Florence was enumerated as the daughter of Frances Eleanor McDowall on the 1881 UK Census residing at 60 Moses StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Pendlebury Rorison.
Citation: 2
189113
Census1891UK | James Alexander Rorison
Florence was enumerated as the daughter of James Alexander Rorison on the 1891 UK Census in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. She was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frances Eleanor McDowall, James Robert Rorison, and George Henry Rorison.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.

James Robert Rorison

#12899, Deceased, (1881 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Alexander Rorison (1851 - 1916)
Mother	Frances Eleanor McDowall (1846 - 1916)

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1881
Birth
James Robert Rorison was born on 2 May 1881 at 60 Moses StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18810
Christening
He was christened on 17 Jul 1881 at Saint Paul, Prince's ParkG, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
191635
Death of Parent | Frances Eleanor McDowall
His mother Frances Eleanor McDowall died on 23 May 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~35
Death of Parent | James Alexander Rorison
His father James Alexander Rorison died in 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.

Census and Residence Events

18919
Census1891UK | James Alexander Rorison
James was enumerated as the son of James Alexander Rorison on the 1891 UK Census in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frances Eleanor McDowall, Florence Anne Rorison, and George Henry Rorison.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.

George Henry Rorison

#12900, Deceased, (1883 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	James Alexander Rorison (1851 - 1916)
Mother	Frances Eleanor McDowall (1846 - 1916)

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1883
Birth
George Henry Rorison was born on 13 Dec 1883 at 60 Moses StreetG in Liverpool, Toxteth Park District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18840
Christening
He was christened on 13 Jan 1884 at Saint Paul, Prince's ParkG, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
191632
Death of Parent | Frances Eleanor McDowall
His mother Frances Eleanor McDowall died on 23 May 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG.
1916~33
Death of Parent | James Alexander Rorison
His father James Alexander Rorison died in 1916 in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, EnglandG.

Census and Residence Events

18917
Census1891UK | James Alexander Rorison
George was enumerated as the son of James Alexander Rorison on the 1891 UK Census in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG. He was 7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frances Eleanor McDowall, Florence Anne Rorison, and James Robert Rorison.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.

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