Adam Bald (1839 - 1872)

Born 2 Mar 1839 in Edrom, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Jane Turnbull — married 27 Apr 1866 in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 30 Jul 1872 at age 33 in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Adam Bald was born on 2 March 1839 and was baptised on 7 April 1839 in Edrom, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. His parents were Adam Bauld (~1802 - ) and Margaret Denham (~1810 - 1895)^[1].

His siblings were:

1. John Bald (~1835 - )
2. James Bald (1836 - 1909)

In the 1841 census Adam (age 2) was in Westbarns, Dunbar, Haddingtonshire^[2].

In the 1851 census Adam (age 12), Scholar, was the son of Margaret Bald in Lawsons Houses, Westbarns, Dunbar, Haddingtonshire^[3].

In the 1861 census Adam (age 22), Blacksmith, was the son of Margaret Bald in Post Road, Dunbar, Haddingtonshire^[4].

Adam married Jane Turnbull (1843 - ) on 27 April 1866 in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. On His marriage certificate he is said to be a Blacksmith^[5].

Their children were:

1. Adam Bald (~1867 - )
2. John Denholm Bald (~1868 - ) twin
3. James T Bald (~1868 - ) twin
4. Robert Bald (~1870 - )
5. Mary Bald (~1872 - )

In the 1871 census Adam (age 32), Paper Maker Finisher, was in West Barns Road, Dunbar, East Lothian.^[6]

Adam died on 30 Jul 1872 in Dunbar aged 33. Cause of death was Pneumonia^[7].

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   FamilySearch (accessed 27 January 2022)
   Adam Bald baptism on 7 Apr 1839 (born 2 Mar 1839) in Edrom, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Dunbar; ED: 2A; Page: 10; Line: 490; Year: 1841
   Ancestry uk Record 1004 #825051 (accessed 27 January 2022)
   Adam Bald (2) in Westbarns, Dunbar, East Lothian. Born in Scotland.
3. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Dunbar; ED: 2A; Page: 5; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1851_191; Year: 1851
   Ancestry uk Record 1076 #2254982 (accessed 27 January 2022)
   Adam Bald (12) son, Scholar, in household of Margaret Bald (40) in Lawsons HousesWestbarns, Dunbar, East Lothian.
4. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Dunbar; ED: 8; Page: 4; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1861_134
   Ancestry uk Record 1080 #465731 (accessed 27 January 2022)
   Adam Bald (22) son, Blacksmith, in household of Margaret Bald (50) in Post Road, Dunbar, East Lothian. Born in Edrom, Berwickshire.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: ScotlandsPeople - Statutory Marriage Index - Search Results
   Groom: Adam Bald | Bride: Jane Turnbull | Year of Marriage: 1866 |
   County: East Lothian | RD Name: Dunbar | Ref: 706/ 4 |
   National Records of Scotland, 3 West Register Street, New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT
   Personal Copy of this certificate held by Suzy Cairns
6. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Dunbar; ED: 1; Page: 10; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1871_172
   Ancestry uk Record 1104 #4520056 (accessed 27 January 2022)
   Adam Bald (32), Paper Maker Finisher, head of household in West Barns Road, Dunbar, East Lothian. Born in Etton, Berwickshire.
7. ↑ Death Registration: ScotlandsPeople - Statutory Death Index - Search Results
   Name: Adam Bald | Year of Death: 1872 |
   County: East Lothian | RD Name: Dunbar | Ref: 706/ 54 |
   National Records of Scotland, 3 West Register Street, New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT |
   Personal Copy of this Death Certificate held by Suzy Cairns