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Agnes Finlay Allison was born on December 23, 1847, in Erskine, Renfrewshire, child of William ALLISON and Christina McAUSLIN [1]
Agnes Married James Leckie, 13 December 1867, Erskine Parish, Renfrew. James was a Blacksmith, West Fulton, Linwood.
James and Agnes had 11 children, youngest one, Marion (Minnie) Marion Leckie's' two sons emigrated to Australia in 1948 and 1950.[2]
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Born 23 DEC 1847. Kirkton Cottages, Erskine, Renfrew, Scotland. [3]
Died 11 JUL 1922. West Fulton, Linwood, RFW,SCT. [4]
Occupation: Domestic Servant.
Note: (N120).
Marriage Husband @I765@. Wife @I427@. Marriage 13 DEC 1867. Erskine, RFW, SCT. [5] [6] Child: @I768@. Child: @I855@. Child: @I806@. Child: @I807@. Child: @I856@. Child: @I857@. Child: @I858@. Child: @I13@. Child: @I731@. Child: @I732@. Child: @I733@.
Note N120 Agnes’ birth not was registered until 31 Dec 1855 1851 and 1861 with parents.
1867 - Witnesses to Agnes’ wedding were her sister, Isabella Allison and Thomas Lavery. Agnes said she was 20, but was only 16 years old. Judging by the birthplaces of the children, Janes and Agnes moved around alot. They were married at Erskine Manse after Church of SCT banns. This confirms James and Agnes’ parent’s names.
1871 - Erskine, RFW James is with his grandparents William Allison and Christina.
1881 - census - They were at the West Fulton Smithy in Kilbarchan, RFW.. James is a 37yo blacksmith, Agnes “Findlay” is 33. They use relative surnames as middle names James 13 is a message boy, Christina McAusland. 11, William Allison 9, Katie Kirkwood 4, David 4, Alexander Allison 2, Agnes Allison 3 mo. Agnes death recored was signed by son John.
1891 - James 47 a blacksmith, Agnes 43 are at West Fulton, Kilbarchan, RFW. Their children are Wm 19, Kate 17, David 14, Alexander 12, Agnes 10, Maggie and John are 7, Eliza is 5 and Marion 2
1901- James 57 and Agnes 53are still in New Fulton, Kilbarchan with children Kate 27 a dressmaker, Agnes 20, Maggie a grocer assistant and John are , worker17, Eliza 15, Minnie 12. There is a 20 yo John McLaggash 20, b Islay and a Blacksmith.
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1922 - At the time of her death, Agnes and James lived at West Fulton, Linwood, RFW. Their son John registered the death. Agnes died of carcinoma of the larynx for 6 months. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
Registration Number: 563 • Registration district: Erskine • Civil Parish: Erskine • County: Renfrewshire • Address: Porton • ED: 1 • Household schedule number: 36 • Roll: CSSCT1861_75
Household Members
- William Allison Age 58 • DOB 1803 • POB Houston, Renfrewshire • Relationship: Head of Household • Occupation: Ploughman
- Christina Allison Age 48 • DOB 1813 • POB Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire • Relationship: Spouse
- Agnes Allison Age 13 • DOB 1848 • POB Erskine, Renfrewshire • Occupation: Scholar • Daughter
- Alexander Allison Age 09 • DOB 1852 • POB Erskine, Renfrewshire • Occupation: Scholar • Son
- Mary Allison Age 01 • DOB 1860 • POB Erskine, Renfrewshire • Grandaughter
Source Citation Parish: Erskine; ED: 1; Page: 8; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1861_75 - Original data: Scotland. 1861 Scotland Census. Reels 1-150. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. - Description The 1861 Census for Scotland was taken on the night of 7/8 April 1861. The following information was requested: place, name, relationship to head of family, marital status, age, gender, profession, birthplace, and whether blind, deaf, and dumb
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Hello Trace
Agnes Married James Leckie, 13 December 1867, Erskine Parish, Renfrew. James was a Blacksmith, West Fulton, Linwood.
James and Agnes had 11 children, youngest one, Marion (Minnie) was my Grandmother.
I have more info if you are interested as I have recently started family tree for a first family reunion (Australia).
Marion Leckie's' two sons emigrated to Australia in 1948 and 1950. Cheers
Ailsa
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