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Grace Frater Brown

#15027, Deceased, (1886 - 1983)

Parents

FatherJohn Brown (Abt 1854 - Bet 1901 and 1911)
MotherGrace Frater (1848 - 1892)
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  • 1886
    Birth
    Grace Frater Brown was born on 27 Mar 1886 in Twynhol Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 18925
    Death of Parent | Grace Frater
    Her mother Grace Frater died on 23 Feb 1892 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • Death of Parent | John Brown
    Her father John Brown died bet 1901 and 1911 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 198397
    Death
    She died on 21 Nov 1983 at age 97 at Crichton Royal HospitalG in Crichton Royal Hospital, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • Note
    Grace never married.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

James Brown

#15028, Deceased, (1887 - 1974)

Parents

FatherJohn Brown (Abt 1854 - Bet 1901 and 1911)
MotherGrace Frater (1848 - 1892)
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  • 1887
    Birth
    James Brown was born in 1887 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1892~5
    Death of Parent | Grace Frater
    His mother Grace Frater died on 23 Feb 1892 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • Death of Parent | John Brown
    His father John Brown died bet 1901 and 1911 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1974~87
    Death
    He died in 1974 at age ~87 in Kirkudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.

Alexander Frater

#15029, Deceased, (1893 - 1915)

Parents

FatherJohn Brown (Abt 1854 - Bet 1901 and 1911)
MotherJanet Frater (Abt 1850 - 1924)
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  • 1893
    Birth
    Alexander Frater was born on 1 Apr 1893 at Bellerigg CottageG in Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
    Alexander Frater corrected birth entry 1893
    Alexander Frater corrected birth entry 1893
  • Death of Parent | John Brown
    His father John Brown died bet 1901 and 1911 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 191522
    Death
    He died on 12 Jul 1915 at age 22 in Galliopoli, TurkeyG.
    Citation: 2
    MI-George Frater
    MI-George Frater
  • 191522
    Burial
    He was buried in Jul 1915 in the Helles MemorialG in Eceabat İlçesi, Çanakkale, TürkiyeG. A memorial is also inscribed on a grave stone in Kelton Parish, Scotland. The monument inscription in Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland reads:

    In memory of George Frater, who died at Rhonhouse, 14 Nov 1860 aged 68 years.

    Also his spouse Jane McEwen, who died at Kirkcudbright, 4 Aug 1852 aged 43.

    Also Isabella Frater, who died at Ringford,1867 aged 34.

    Also Grace Frater, who died at Balmae, 23 Feb 1892, aged 43 years,

    Also Alexander Frater, grandson, killed in action at Gallipolli 12 Jul 1915, aged 25.

    Also Janet their daughter, who died 6 Mar 1924, aged 64.

    (Editor's note: Some of the dates are wrong in the transcription as compared to the dates and ages cited on the Statutory Death Registrations from Scotlands People. The photo of the headstone shows that they would be hard to read and interpret.)
    Citation: 2
  • 1924
    Death of Parent | Janet Frater
    His mother Janet Frater died on 5 Mar 1924 in Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Citations

  1. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Birth Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  2. [S844] Monument inscription for Alexander Frater, Kelton Parish Churchyard (Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland); digital image, transcribed from digital image: 2024, source not known.

William McEwen

#15030, Deceased, (Abt 1785 - )

Children with Isobell McClymont (Abt 1785 - )

DaughterElzabeth Margaret McEwen (1804 - )
SonJames McEwen (1807 - )
SonDavid McEwen (1810 - )
DaughterJanet 'Jane' McEwen+ (1812 - 1852)
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Isobell McClymont

#15031, Deceased, (Abt 1785 - )

Children with William McEwen (Abt 1785 - )

DaughterElzabeth Margaret McEwen (1804 - )
SonJames McEwen (1807 - )
SonDavid McEwen (1810 - )
DaughterJanet 'Jane' McEwen+ (1812 - 1852)
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Elzabeth Margaret McEwen

#15032, Deceased, (1804 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam McEwen (Abt 1785 - )
MotherIsobell McClymont (Abt 1785 - )
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  • 1804
    Birth
    Elzabeth Margaret McEwen was born in 1804 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1804~0
    Christening
    She was christened on 5 Jun 1804 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

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

David McEwen

#15033, Deceased, (1810 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam McEwen (Abt 1785 - )
MotherIsobell McClymont (Abt 1785 - )
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  • 1810
    Birth
    David McEwen was born in 1810 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1810~0
    Christening
    He was christened on 15 May 1810 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

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

James McEwen

#15034, Deceased, (1807 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam McEwen (Abt 1785 - )
MotherIsobell McClymont (Abt 1785 - )
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  • 1807
    Birth
    James McEwen was born in 1807 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1807~0
    Christening
    He was christened on 22 Aug 1807 in Urr Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

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

Jessie Brown

#15035, Deceased, (1884 - 1934)

Parents

FatherJohn Brown (Abt 1854 - Bet 1901 and 1911)
MotherGrace Frater (1848 - 1892)

Children with James Simpson Broadfoot (1885 - 1948)

SonClarence Broadfoot (1908 - 1926)
DaughterJessie Broadfoot (Abt 1910 - )
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James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown

 


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  • 1884
    Birth
    Jessie Brown was born on 12 Nov 1884 in Rerrick Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 18927
    Death of Parent | Grace Frater
    Her mother Grace Frater died on 23 Feb 1892 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • Death of Parent | John Brown
    Her father John Brown died bet 1901 and 1911 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 190722
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
    Age 21
    Birth on 8 May 1885 | Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
    Death: in 1948 | Wallasey District, Cheshire, EnglandG
    James Simpson Broadfoot and she were married on 25 Apr 1907 at Saint George's ChurchG in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
    Citations: 2,3
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown marriage 1907
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown marriage 1907
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
  • 1908~24
    Birth of Child | Clarence Broadfoot
    Her son Clarence Broadfoot was born in 1908 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1910~26
    Birth of Child | Jessie Broadfoot
    Her daughter Jessie Broadfoot was born abt 1910 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1926~42
    Death of Child | Clarence Broadfoot
    Her son Clarence Broadfoot died in 1926 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1934~50
    Death
    She died in 1934 at age ~50 in Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 4
  • 1948
    Death of Spouse | James Simpson Broadfoot
    Her husband James Simpson Broadfoot died in 1948 in Wallasey District, Cheshire, EnglandG.

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 18916
    Census1891UK | John Brown
    Jessie was enumerated as the daughter of John Brown on the 1891 UK Census residing at Balmae gamekeepers cottageG in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was 6 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Grace Frater, Isabella Frater (Brown), George Brown, William Brown, Grace Frater Brown, and James Brown.
    Citation: 1
  • 191126
    Residence
    She lived at 41 Seacome StreetG in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG, on 2 Apr 1911.

    Jessie is listed in the census as Jessie Broadfoot, married. She is enumerated as the step daughter of Agnes Simpson Brown who is the head of the household.
    Citation: 5
  • 191126
    Census1911UK | Agnes Simpson
    Jessie was enumerated as the step-daughter of Agnes Simpson on the 1911 UK Census residing at 41 Seacome StG in Liverpool, North Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was 26 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were James Brown, Hugh Stewart Broadfoot, Clarence Broadfoot, and Jessie Broadfoot.
    Citation: 5
    Agnes Simpson Brown 1911 Census
    Agnes Simpson Brown Family in the 1911 Liverool, England Census

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935.
  3. [S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Marriage registration for James Simpson Broadfoot, Registration District of W. Derby, Quarter Ended June 1907, Volume 8b, Page 564, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
  4. [S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database Death Registration for Jessie Broadfoot.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.

Hugh Stewart Broadfoot

#15036, Deceased, (1873 - 1942)

Child with Isabella Frater (Brown) (1879 - 1958)

SonHugh Stewart Broadfoot (1900 - 1942)
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  • 1873
    Birth
    Hugh Stewart Broadfoot was born on 16 Mar 1873 at 9 Howe StreetG in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 189825
    Age 18
    Birth on 13 Nov 1879 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: in 1958 | Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
    He and Isabella Frater (Brown) were married on 27 Mar 1898 in Kirkdale, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. Her name was shown as Isabella Frater Brown.
    Citation: 1
  • 190027
    Birth of Child | Hugh Stewart Broadfoot
    His son Hugh Stewart Broadfoot was born on 22 Apr 1900 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1942~69
    Death
    He died in 1942 at age ~69 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1942~69
    Death of Child | Hugh Stewart Broadfoot
    His son Hugh Stewart Broadfoot died in 1942 in Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1958
    Death of Spouse | Isabella Frater (Brown)
    His wife Isabella Frater (Brown) died in 1958 in Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Agnes Simpson

#15037, Deceased, (1847 - 1914)

Children with Alexander Broadfoot (Abt 1838 - )

SonRobert John Broadfoot
DaughterMargaret Simpson Broadfoot (1867 - )
SonAlexander Broadfoot (Bef 1870 - )
SonWilliam Broadfoot (1872 - )
DaughterAgnes Broadfoot (1876 - )
DaughterElizabeth Hughes Broadfoot (1878 - )
DaughterIsabella Fletcher Broadfoot (1882 - )
SonJames Simpson Broadfoot+ (1885 - 1948)
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  • 1901~54
    Census1901UK | John Brown
    Agnes was enumerated as the wife of John Brown on the 1901 UK Census in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~54 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Isabella Frater (Brown) and James Brown.
    Citation: 4
  • 1911~64
    Census1911UK
    She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1911 UK Census residing at 41 Seacome StG in Liverpool, North Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. She was ~64 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Jessie Brown, James Brown, Hugh Stewart Broadfoot, Clarence Broadfoot, and Jessie Broadfoot. Her household included her stepchildren Jessie Broadfoot, James Brown, her grandchildren Hugh Broadfoot, Clarence Broadfoot, and Jessie Broadfoot and two boarders.
    Citation: 5
    Agnes Simpson Brown 1911 Census
    Agnes Simpson Brown Family in the 1911 Liverool, England Census

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index, 1837-1915 (West Derby District, Vol 8b, Page 923.)
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index, 1837-1915 (West Derby District, Vol 8b, Page 710.)
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.

James Simpson Broadfoot

#15038, Deceased, (1885 - 1948)

Parents

FatherAlexander Broadfoot (Abt 1838 - )
MotherAgnes Simpson (1847 - 1914)

Children with Jessie Brown (1884 - 1934)

SonClarence Broadfoot (1908 - 1926)
DaughterJessie Broadfoot (Abt 1910 - )
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  • 1885
    Birth
    James Simpson Broadfoot was born on 8 May 1885 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 18850
    Christening
    He was christened on 9 Jul 1885 at Saint Peter in Saint Peter's, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 190721
    Marriage | Jessie Brown
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
    Age 22
    Birth on 12 Nov 1884 | Rerrick Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: in 1934 | Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
    He and Jessie Brown were married on 25 Apr 1907 at Saint George's ChurchG in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
    Citations: 2,3
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown marriage 1907
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown marriage 1907
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
    James Broadfoot and Jessie Brown
  • 1908~23
    Birth of Child | Clarence Broadfoot
    His son Clarence Broadfoot was born in 1908 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1910~25
    Birth of Child | Jessie Broadfoot
    His daughter Jessie Broadfoot was born abt 1910 in Liverpool, Everton, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 191025
    Immigration
    He immigrated to New York, New York, United StatesG, on 17 May 1910.
    Citation: 4
  • 191125
    Naturalization
    He was naturalized on 27 Mar 1911 in New York, New York, United StatesG.
    Citation: 4
    James Simpson Broadfoot naturalization 1911
    James Simpson Broadfoot naturalization 1911
  • 1914~29
    Death of Parent | Agnes Simpson
    His mother Agnes Simpson died in 1914 in West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1926~41
    Death of Child | Clarence Broadfoot
    His son Clarence Broadfoot died in 1926 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1934~49
    Death of Spouse | Jessie Brown
    His wife Jessie Brown died in 1934 in Liverpool, Liverpool North District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
  • 1948~63
    Death
    He died in 1948 at age ~63 in Wallasey District, Cheshire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 5

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 191125
    Residence
    James Simpson Broadfoot lived at 561 Washington StreetG in New York, New York, United StatesG, on 27 Mar 1911.

    Citation: 4

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935.
  3. [S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Marriage registration for James Simpson Broadfoot, Registration District of W. Derby, Quarter Ended June 1907, Volume 8b, Page 564, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1943.
  5. [S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database Death Registration for James S Broadfoot.

Robert McWhirter

#15039, Deceased, (1904 - 1982)

Children with Agnes McCormick ("Nan") Brown (1910 - 2004)

SonJohn Alexander ("Alex") McWhirter (1932 - 2014)
SonGeorge Russel McWhirter (1934 - 2002)
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  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 49407477 for Robert McWhirter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

John Alexander ("Alex") McWhirter

#15040, Deceased, (1932 - 2014)

Parents

FatherRobert McWhirter (1904 - 1982)
MotherAgnes McCormick ("Nan") Brown (1910 - 2004)
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  • 1932
    Birth
    John Alexander ("Alex") McWhirter was born on 13 Nov 1932 in Leeds County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1982~50
    Death of Parent | Robert McWhirter
    His father Robert McWhirter died in 1982 in Leeds County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 200471
    His mother Agnes McCormick ("Nan") Brown died on 25 Mar 2004 in Leeds, Leeds County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 201481
    Death of Partner | Barbara W. Mary Baxter
    His partner Barbara W. Mary Baxter died on 19 Aug 2014 in Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 201481
    Death
    He died on 26 Aug 2014 at age 81 in Smith Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 201481
    Burial
    He was buried in Aug 2014 in the Portland United Church CemeteryG, in Portland, Leeds County, Ontario, CanadaG.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 1
  • 2014
    Obituary
    Obituary of Alex McWhirter

    Peacefully at Broadview Nursing Centre, Smiths Falls on Tuesday August 26, 2014. Alex McWhirter of Portland, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Baxter (predeceased on August 19,2014). Dear father of Judy (Glenn) Rogers of Portland. Fondly remembered by grandson, David (Tanya) Rogers of Napanee and great-granddaughter, Allison.

    Predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Robert McWhirter. Dear brother of Pearl (Donald) Layng of Athens, Paulette Alquire of Brockville. Predeceased by brother, Russell McWhirter. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Beverly McWhirter of Lyndhurst and Beryl (Russell) Kelly of Portland as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by niece Kim Layng and nephew, Richard Kelly. He loved his fuzzy canine friends, Bill and Chloe.

    A Joint Memorial Service for Alex and Barbara will be held in the Chapel of the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street , Elgin on Saturday morning October 4, 2014 at 11 o’clock. Inurnment Portland United Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations made to the Portland United Church Cemetery, The Lanark Animal Welfare Society or University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Cancer Centre) would be appreciated by the family

 


Citations

  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 134952314 for John Alexander “Alex” McWhirter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

George Russel McWhirter

#15041, Deceased, (1934 - 2002)

Parents

FatherRobert McWhirter (1904 - 1982)
MotherAgnes McCormick ("Nan") Brown (1910 - 2004)
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Agnes McCormick ("Nan") Brown

#15042, Deceased, (1910 - 2004)

Parents

FatherDonald Frater Brown (1873 - 1944)
MotherMargaret McCormick ( - 1938)

Children with Robert McWhirter (1904 - 1982)

SonJohn Alexander ("Alex") McWhirter (1932 - 2014)
SonGeorge Russel McWhirter (1934 - 2002)
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  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 49407478 for Agnes McCormick “Nan” (nee Brown) McWhirter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

Margaret Birkett

#15043, Deceased, (Abt 1846 - 1927)

Child with Samuel McVinnie (Abt 1846 - 1923)

DaughterMargaret ("Maggie") McVinnie (Abt 1878 - 1958)
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  • 1846
    Birth
    Margaret Birkett was born abt 1846 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1861~15
    Occupation
    She was dat labourer in 1861 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 1877~31
    Marriage | Samuel McVinnie
    Age ~31
    Birth abt 1846 | Balmaghie Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: on 21 Jan 1923 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+
    Samuel McVinnie and she were married abt 1877 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1878~32
    Her daughter Margaret ("Maggie") McVinnie was born abt 1878 in CanadaG.
  • 1923~77
    Death of Spouse | Samuel McVinnie
    Her husband Samuel McVinnie died on 21 Jan 1923 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1927~81
    Death
    She died on 17 Nov 1927 at age ~81 at Catherine StreetG in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 3
  • 1927~81
    Burial
    She was buried in Nov 1927 in the Girthon New ChurchyardG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+. The grave's monument inscription reads:

    Erected by Margaret Birkett in loving memory of Samuel McVinnie, her husband who died 22nd Jan. 1925 in his 78th year.

    Also Margaret Birkett his wife who died at Catherine Street Gatehouse on 17th Nov. 1927, in her 83rd year.
    Citation: 4
    View of Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet
    Girthon Cemetery-entrance
    Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland
    Girthon Cemetery-general view
    MI-Samuel McVinnie
    MI-Samuel McVinnie

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 1871~25
    Census1871UK
    Margaret Birkett was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 UK Census residing at GrobdaleG in Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was ~25 years old.
    Margaret was enumerated as a servant.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891~45
    Census1891UK | Samuel McVinnie
    Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Samuel McVinnie on the 1891 UK Census residing at Digby StreetG in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+. She was ~45 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Margaret ("Maggie") McVinnie.
    Citation: 5

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016.
  4. [S844] Monument inscription for Margaret Birkett, Girthon New Churchyard (Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland); online database, viewed online (includes photographs): 26 Aug 2024, Kirkcudbrightshire Memorial Inscriptions, Inscription 26.06; http://www.kirkyards.co.uk/girthon-cemetery/.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census.

Margaret ("Maggie") McVinnie

#15044, Deceased, (Abt 1878 - 1958)

Parents

FatherSamuel McVinnie (Abt 1846 - 1923)
MotherMargaret Birkett (Abt 1846 - 1927)
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  • 1878
    Birth
    Margaret ("Maggie") McVinnie was born abt 1878 in CanadaG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1923~45
    Death of Parent | Samuel McVinnie
    Her father Samuel McVinnie died on 21 Jan 1923 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1927~49
    Death of Parent | Margaret Birkett
    Her mother Margaret Birkett died on 17 Nov 1927 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1958~80
    Death
    She died on 2 Nov 1958 at age ~80 at Cottage HospitalG in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
    Margaret McVinnie death 1958
    Margaret McVinnie death 1958
  • 1958~80
    Cause of Death
    She died of carcinoma of the colon.
    Citation: 3
  • 1958~80
    Burial
    She was buried in Nov 1958 in the Girthon New ChurchyardG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 2
    View of Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet
    Girthon Cemetery-entrance
    Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland
    Girthon Cemetery-general view
  • 1958~80
    Note
    Margaret never married.
    Citation: 3

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 1891~13
    Census1891UK | Samuel McVinnie
    Margaret was enumerated as the daughter of Samuel McVinnie on the 1891 UK Census residing at Digby StreetG in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+. She was ~13 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Margaret Birkett.
    Citation: 1

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016.
  3. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Grace Murray Frater

#15045, Deceased, (1883 - 1968)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)
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  • 1883
    Birth
    Grace Murray Frater was born on 1 Feb 1883 in Greenock West, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911~28
    Occupation
    She was hospital nurse in 1911 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 191128
    Marriage | Daniel Gillies
    Age ~31
    Birth in 1880 | Arran, Buteshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: on 12 Jul 1950 | Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Daniel Gillies and she were married on 26 Apr 1911 at Baronial Halls, 45 South Portland St.G, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 192037
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    Her mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 192239
    Marriage | John Kirk and Mary Frater
    She witnessed the marriage of John Kirk and Mary Frater on 10 Feb 1922 at The ManseG in Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 193956
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    Her father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 195067
    She was the Informant on the Death Registration of Daniel Gillies. Daniel died on 12 Jul 1950 at HospitalG in Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 3
    Daniel Gillies death 1950
    Daniel Gillies death 1950
  • 196884
    Death
    She died on 12 Jan 1968 at age 84 in Auchencairn, Rerrick Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 3
  • 196884
    Cause of Death
    She died of hypostatic pneumonia.
    Citation: 3

 


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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  3. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census.

Daniel Gillies Frater

#15046, Deceased, (Abt 1885 - 1945)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)
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  • 1885
    Birth
    Daniel Gillies Frater was born abt 1885 in Carlisle District, Cumberland, EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1920~35
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    His mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1939~54
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    His father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1945~60
    Death
    He died on 6 Jan 1945 at age ~60 in Glasgow, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 (2nd Qtr.)
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census.

Elizabeth Rodger 'Bessie' Frater

#15047, Deceased, (1887 - 1934)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)
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  • 1887
    Birth
    Elizabeth Rodger 'Bessie' Frater was born on 17 Jun 1887 in Carlisle, Saint Mary, Cumberland, EnglandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 192032
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    Her mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 193447
    Death
    She died on 4 Nov 1934 at age 47 at Mount Pleasant Private HospitalG in Mount Pleasant, Auckland, New ZealandG.
  • 1939
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    Her father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary 'Polly' Frater

#15048, Deceased, (1890 - 1963)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)

Child with Arthur Edward Robinson (1866 - 1927)

DaughterCatherine Mary Robinson (1918 - 2017)
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  • 1890
    Birth
    Mary 'Polly' Frater was born on 30 Nov 1890 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1917~27
    Age ~51
    Birth in 1866 | England, United KingdomG
    Death: on 8 Jun 1927 | Glasgow, Cathcart Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Arthur Edward Robinson and she were married in 1917 in Peterborough District, EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 191828
    Birth of Child | Catherine Mary Robinson
    Her daughter Catherine Mary Robinson was born on 22 Dec 1918 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 192029
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    Her mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 192736
    She was the Informant on the Death Registration of Arthur Edward Robinson. Arthur died on 8 Jun 1927 at 153 Tantallon RoadG in Glasgow, Cathcart Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 3
    Arthur Edward Robinson death 1927
    Arthur Edward Robinson death 1927
  • 193948
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    Her father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 195766
    She was the Informant on the Death Registration of Margaret Glendinning 'Maggie' Frater. Margaret died on 14 Feb 1957 at Cottage HospitalG in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 3
    Margaret Glendinning Frater death 1957
    Margaret Glendinning Frater death 1957
  • 196372
    Death
    She died on 13 Mar 1963 at age 72 at Cottage HospitalG in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 4
  • 196372
    Cause of Death
    She died of lobar pneumonia for 14 days.
    Citation: 3

 


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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Marriage registration for Arthur E Robinson, Registration District of Peterbro, Quarter Ended September 1917, Volume 3b, Page 448, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
  3. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  4. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations of his wife Mary.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census.

John Frater

#15049, Deceased, (1893 - 1902)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)
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  • 1893
    Birth
    John Frater was born on 27 Apr 1893 at Caledonia RoadG in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 19029
    Death
    He died on 8 Oct 1902 at age 9 at 192 Hospital StreetG in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 19029
    Cause of Death
    He died of intestinal obstruction.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    His mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1939
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    His father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.

Margaret Glendinning 'Maggie' Frater

#15050, Deceased, (1896 - 1957)
Relationship4th cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Frater (1854 - 1939)
MotherMary Ann Gillies (1858 - 1920)
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  • 1896
    Birth
    Margaret Glendinning 'Maggie' Frater was born on 26 Jul 1896 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 192023
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann Gillies
    Her mother Mary Ann Gillies died on 14 Mar 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 193943
    Death of Parent | John Frater
    Her father John Frater died on 20 Aug 1939 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 195760
    Death
    She died on 14 Feb 1957 at age 60 at Cottage HospitalG in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
    Margaret Glendinning Frater death 1957
    Margaret Glendinning Frater death 1957
  • 195760
    Cause of Death
    She died of carcinoma of the lung.
    Citation: 2
  • 195760
    Burial
    She was buried in Feb 1957 in the Tongland Old ChurchyardG in Tongland Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. The grave's monument inscription reads:

    Sacred to the memory of George Frater, who died 14th November 1869, aged 50 years, interred in Kirkcudbright Churchyard

    And of Grace Murray, his wife, who died 9th March 1893, aged 78 years. Also of Mary Frater, their daughter, who died 1st January 1878, aged 22 years.

    Also of Margaret Frater, their daughter, who died at Tonguecroft, Borgue, 2nd April 1921, aged 61 years.

    Also of Margaret Glendinning, their grand-daughter, and daughter of John Frater, who died 14th Feb. 1957, aged 60 years.

    Also Mary Robinson, their grand-daughter, and daughter of John Frater, who died 13th March 1963, aged 72 years.

    Also of Georgina, their grand-daughter, and daughter of John Frater, who died 15th April 1988, aged 87 years.
    Citation: 3
    MI-Grace Murray Frater and others
    MI-Grace Murray Frater and others
  • 1957~61
    Note
    Margaret was 'single' on her death registration.

 


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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  3. [S844] Monument inscription for George Frater, Kelton Parish Churchyard (Kelton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland); digital image, transcribed from digital image: 2024, source not known.