John Christie (abt. 1845)

Born about 1845 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Husband of Rosina (Ross) Christie — married 10 Jul 1868 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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John was born about 1845, Caithness Scotland. Mother being Esther Mackenzie, father is reputed to be William Christie.

Note: No birth or Christening record found...

1851 Residence Upper Lapan, West Latheron Wheel, Caithnessshire, John Christie age 6 and recorded as attending School (Scholar). His mother Esther Mackenzie is 42, occupation Net Maker. His sister Janet Christie is 14, attending School (Scholar). Also in the household is Sarah Thomson (Niece) age 30, occupation Ag Lab and Jamesina Mckay Female age 1, All household members birthplace recorded as Caithness.

1861 Possibly John is working as a F.S. in Door Servant in the household of Sinclair, in Latheron, Caithness.

1868 On the 10th day of July at Latheron. After Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland. John Christie age 24 marries Rosiena Ross age 23. Witness to the marriage Robert Grant and Christina Mackay.

1871 St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland, John aged 26, occupation is that of a Police Constable. Birthplace Caithnessshire, his wife Rosina is about 26. Birthplace Caithnessshire. Their 1st known child in the household is Alexander Christie, age recorded as 0 years, birthplace Midlothian.

1881 Residence 11 Brandfield Street, St Georges, Midlothian, John age 36 is still working as a Police Constable, birthplace Caithnessshire, his wife Rosina R Christie is also 36 years old, birthplace Caithnessshire. Children in the household are Alexr age 10 and attending School ( Scholar ) birthplace Edinburgh, John age 8, (Scholar), birthplace Edinburgh, Barbara E Christie age 6, (Scholar), birthplace Edinburgh and Benjamin Christie, age 1 year, birthplace Edinburgh. Also in the household is Donald Kerr , a Boarder, age 25, occupation Sadler Caithnessshire.

1891 Residence Home Street, St Giles, Midlothian, John is 45, occupation Police Constable, birthplace Caithnessshire, Rosina R Christie is 45 , birthplace Caithnessshire. Children in the household are Alexr age 20, occupation Saddle and Collar Maker, birthplace Midlothian, John age 18, occupation Tailors Apprentice, birthplace Midlothian, Barbara E Christie age 16, occupation Clerkess, birthplace Midlothian and William S Christie, age 4 , birthplace Midlothian.

Note: Benjamin is not in the 1891 Census he would be about 11 years old

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• Census 1851 Scotland

Address: Upper Lapan

Name: John Christie
Event Place: West Latheron Wheel, Caithnessshire, Scotland
Enumeration District: 13
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Birth Year (Estimated): 1845
Occupation: Scholar
Birthplace: Caithness
Relationship to Head of Household: Son

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
Esther Mackenzie Female 42, Net Maker Caithness
Janet Christie Female 14, Scholar Caithness
John Christie Male 6, Scholar Caithness
Sarah Thomson Niece Female 30, Ag Lab Caithness
Jamesina Mckay Female 1 Caithness

Household ID: 31, Registration District: West Latheron Wheel, Piece/Folio: 2, Affiliate Publication Number: 2, County: Caithnessshire, Piece: 38, Digital Folder Number: 004548785

Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY13-FLK : 11 July 2019), John Christie in household of Esther Mackenzie, West Latheron Wheel, Caithnessshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 9, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,041,494.

• Census, 1861 Scotland

Name: John Christie
Event Place: Latheron, Caithnessshire, Scotland
Enumeration District: 10
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birth Year (Estimated): 1844
Occupation: F S in Door
Birthplace: Caithnessshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Servant

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
George Sinclair Male 67 Caithnessshire
Barbara Sinclair Female 72 Caithnessshire
Andrew Sinclair Male 27 Caithnessshire
Charlotte Sinclair Female 27 Caithnessshire
Elizabeth Sinclair Female 3 Caithnessshire
David Sinclair Male 1 Caithnessshire
John Christie Male 17 Caithnessshire
Christina Gunn Female 25 Caithnessshire

Schedule Type: 100, Registration District: Latheron, Registration Number: RG09, Piece/Folio: 0, Affiliate Publication Number: 2, County: Caithnessshire Piece: 38, Digital Folder Number: 004036631

Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBQT-D45 : 11 July 2019), John Christie in household of George Sinclair, Latheron, Caithnessshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 19, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,814.

• Statutory Marriage Registration: Document No: 038/ 14...p.7

1868 Marriages in the Parish of Latheron in the County of Caithness.

On the 10th day of July at Latheron. After Banns according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland.

Name: John Christie
Age: 24
Bachelor
Occupation: Blacksmith, Journeyman
Residence: Ballacladock, Dunbeath
Father: William Christie ( Reputed Father)
Occupation: Mason , Journeyman
Mother: Esther Mackenzie
Occupation: Agricultural Labourer

Name: Rosiena Ross
Age: 23
Spinster
Occupation: Domestic Servant
Residence: Ramscraigs, Dunbeath
Father: Alexander Ross
Occupation: Crofter & Tailor
Mother: Barbara m.s. Mackay, Ross
Witness: Robert Grant and Christina Mackay

https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People

Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTLF-PZW : 10 February 2018), John Christie and Rosiena Ross, 10 Jul 1868; citing Latheron,Caithness,Scotland, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 6,035,516.

• Census 1871 Scotland

Name: John Christie
Event Place: St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland
Enumeration District: 10
Address: 25
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Year (Estimated): 1845
Occupation: Police Constable
Birthplace: Caithnessshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Household Role Sex Age, Occupation Birthplace
John Christie Male 26, Police Constable Caithnessshire
Rosina Christie Wife Female 26 Caithnessshire
Alexander Christie Son Male 0 Midlothian

Schedule Type: 44, Registration District: St Georges, Registration Number: RG10, Piece/Folio: 10, Piece/Folio: 10, Affiliate Publication Number: 2, County: Midlothian, Piece: 685, Digital Folder Number: 004549849

Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB59-SVH : 17 July 2019), John Christie, St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 7, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,047.

• Census 1881 Scotland

Address: 11 Brandfield Street

Name: John Christie
Event Place: St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Birth Year (Estimated): 1845
Occupation: Police Constable
Birthplace: Caithnessshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
John Christie Male 36, Police Constable Caithnessshire
Rosina R Christie Wife Female 36 Caithnessshire
Alexr Christie Son Male 10, Scholar Edinburgh
John Christie Son Male 8, Scholar Edinburgh
Barbara E Christie Daughter Female 6, Scholar Edinburgh
Benjamin Christie Son Male 1 Edinburgh
Donald Kerr Boarder Male 25, Sadler Caithnessshire

Schedule Type: 94, Registration District: St Georges, Registration Number: RG11, Piece/Folio: 73, Affiliate Publication Number: 5, County: Midlothian Piece: 685, Digital Folder Number: 004551295

Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMVV-TLN : 22 July 2019), John Christie, St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 19, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 223,992.

• Census 1891 Scotland

Address: Home Street

Name: John Christie
Event Place: St Giles, Midlothian, Scotland
Enumeration District Number: 78
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Birth Year (Estimated): 1846
Occupation: Police Constable
Birthplace: Caithnessshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
John Christie Male 45, Police Constable Caithnessshire
Rosina R Christie Wife Female 45 Caithnessshire
Alexr Christie Son Male 20, Saddle and Collar maker Midlothian
John Christie Son Male 18, Tailors Apprentice Midlothian
Barbara E Christie Daughter Female 16, Clerkess Midlothian
William S Christie Son Male 4 Midlothian

Schedule Type: 10, Registration District: St Giles, Registration Number: RG12 Piece/Folio: 78, Affiliate Publication Number: 5, County: Midlothian, Piece: 685, Digital Folder Number: 004552002

Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSFW-J79 : 23 July 2019), John Christie, St Giles, Midlothian, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 2, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,394.