Margaret (Kean) Adam (abt. 1838 - 1913)

Born about 1838 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wife of William Adam — married 28 Nov 1856 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 23 Jun 1913 at about age 75 in Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Margaret (Kean) Adam was born in Scotland.

Margaret was born about 1838, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Parents being Henry Kean and Margaret Hamilton.

1841 Residence Green Street, Calton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret Kean is about 3 years old, birthplace Lanarkshire, her father Henry Kean is 25, occupation Shoemaker, birthplace Ireland and mother Margaret Kean is also about 25 years, birthplace Lanarkshire. Sibling in the household Alexander Kean who is 7 months old, birthplace Lanarkshire. Also in the household is Alex Kean, age 35, occupation Calico Printer, birthplace Ireland, Margaret Kean age 10 years, birthplace Lanarkshire, and James Dalworth , age 25 , occupaiton Shoemaker Journeyman, birthplace England.^[1]

Note: Alex Kean age 35, birthplace Ireland could be Margaret's Uncle and cousin, Margaret age 10 .

Her father Henry Kean has died sometime between 1845 -1851

1851 Residence 107 Glebe Street, Milton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret Kain is 13 years old and recorded as attending to School (Scholar), birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire, her mother Margaret Hamilton is 37 and recorded as a widow, occupation Green Grocer, birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Siblings in the household Alexander Kain age 10 years, (Scholar), birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire and James Kain age 5 years, birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Also in the household is Janet Lindsay, a Lodger, age 23, occupation Penciller to Muslin Engraver, birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire. ^[2]

Note: Her mother has reverted back to her Maiden name of (Hamilton) ..... and The surname of Kean has been transcribed as Kain .

1856 Marriage after Banns, according to the forms of the United Presbyterian Church. Margaret Kean age 19 Years, residence 135 High Street, Glasgow, married William Adam, age 21 Years, residence 118 George Street, Glasgow, occupation Baker. Their marriage was held at the High Church, Renfrewshire, 56 Canal Street. Witness to the marriage John McLean and ? possibly a McIntosh.
Signed William Adam and Margaret x her mark Kean ^[3]

Note: Interesting to see that Margaret signed x her mark, as she did attend school.

1860 Their 2nd known child William Adam died at the age of 1 year, his death was registered in Hutchesontown.

1861 Residence Cumberland Street. Margaret Adam is 24 years old, birthplace Lanarkshire and her husband William Adam, age also recorded as 24 , occupation is that of a Pastry Baker. Birthplace Renfrewshire. Children in the household Margaret Adam age 3 years and Jean/Jane Adam who's age is recorded as 0 years. Both girls birthplace Lanarkshire. ^[4]

1868 Their daughter Isabella and their Twin boys Henry and Matthew die.

1869 Daughter Grace died.

1871 Residence 54 Macintosh Street, High Church, District, Lanarkshire. Margaret Adam age 32, birthplace Lanarkshire, her husband William Adam is 35, he is now a Master Pastry Baker, employing 1 man and 2 boys, his birthplace Renfrewshire. Children in the household Margaret Adam age 13, who is attending School (Scholar), Jane Adam age 10, (Scholar), Henrietta Adam age 8, (Scholar), Elizabeth Adam age 6 and John Adam who is just a few months old. Also in the household is Jessie ? age 27, General Servant Domestic, Birthplace Lanarkshire. ^[5]

Births: 1874 Agnes, 1876 Rachel , 1878 William and 1880 Catherine. All children born in Glasgow.

1881 Residence 6 Main Street, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Margaret Adam is about 42, birthplace Glasgow, Lanark, her husband William Adam is about 45 years, occupation is that of a Master Pastry Baker, employing 1 man and 2 boys, birthplace Paisley, Renfrew. Children in the household Jane Adam 20 years, Elizabeth Adam 16 years, Henrietta Adam, 18 years old, all 3 girls occupation Shopkeepers, John Adam is 10 years and recorded as attending School (Scholar), Rachel Adam 5 years, William Adam 3 years and Catherine Adam is 10 months old. All children birthplace recorded as Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Also in the household is Ann Soper age 37 who is recorded as a widow, occupation domestic servant in the household, birthplace Gallay, Wigtown, Scotland. ^[6]

1891 Residence Dumbarton Road. Margaret Adam is about 52 years and her husband William Adam age recorded as 55, occupation Pastry Baker. Children in the household Henrietta Adam age 28, occupation Bakers Saleswoman, John Adam age 20, occupation Pastry Baker, Rachel Adam is about 15 years, occupation Bakers Saleswoman, William Adam is 13 and attending School (Scholar) and Kate aka Catherine Adam is about 10 years old, (Scholar). Also in the household is James Miller, age 28, boarder, occupation Pastry Baker and Jessie Livingstone age 19, occupation General Servant, both born Lanarkshire. ^[7]

1901 Residence 193 Kent Road, Kelvin, Glasgow St Vincent. Margaret Adam age 63, birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire, her husband William Adam age 63 occupation Pastry Baker, birthplace Paisley, Renfrewshire. Children in the household Rachel Adam age 26, occupation Bakers Shopkeeper, William Adam 23, occupation Pastry Baker and Catherine Adam age 20, occupation Bakers Shopkeeper. All children birthplace Glasgow, Lanarkshire. ^[8]

Margaret's husband William was about 75 years old when he died on the 23 Oct 1910 in Cathcart, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Residence at time of death was 140 Castle St, his occupation was recorded as a Baker Master. ^[9].

1913 District of Cathcart, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Margaret Adam aged 76 years , a widow died. Cause of death was recorded as old age acute intestinal catarrh, her residence at the time was 225 Newlands Road, ^[10] her parents were recorded as John Kane, occupation Shoemaker and Margaret Thomson (dec). The Informant was John Adam , son, he was residing at 50 Second Avenue, Radnor Park, Clydebank

Note: John Adam the son hasn't quite got his grandparents names right. He was close though .... Margaret Thomson is his paternal grandparent on his fathers side and John Kane ( Shoemaker ) maternal grandparent, the forename John not correct either should have been Henry and spelling of Kane close , but he did get his grandfathers occupation right.

Sources

1. ↑ Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a14ea3bf4040b9d6ef1521d : viewed 4 Jun 2020), Margt KEAN in household of Henry KEAN, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/35, Folio 6, Page , Schedule Green Street, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey..
2. ↑ Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a1500a2f4040b9d6e0a8b5c : viewed 4 Jun 2020), Margaret KAIN in household of Margaret HAMILTON, Glebe Street, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /622, Folio 577, Page 9, Schedule 32, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ Statutory Marriage Registration : Document No: 573/01 0102.... p. 51 Name Margaret Hamilton Kean : Spouse William Adam, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland, / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ > Scotlands People.
4. ↑ Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB4D-9MW : 11 July 2019), Margret Adam in household of William Adam, Hutchesonton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 4, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,864.
5. ↑ Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBP4-TTN : 17 July 2019), Margaret Adam in household of William Adam, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 22, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,020.
6. ↑  : Census 1881 LDS Scotland : C 644/10 042/10 002. / Source : FHL Film 0203666 GRO Ref Volume 644-10 EnumDist 42 Page 2 Reference Number : 507239 Census Place : Barony, Lanark, Scotland, Dwelling: 6 Main Street / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk / > Scotlands People
7. ↑ Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS62-LCJ : 23 July 2019), Margaret Adam in household of William Adam, Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,299.
8. ↑ Census 1901 Scotland - Name Margaret Adam, Age 63, Residence 193 Kent Road, Kelvin, Glasgow St Vincent. / Source Citation : Parish: Glasgow St Vincent; ED: 27; Page: 12; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1901_298/ 1901 Scotland Census. Reels 1-446. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.
9. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: C 4015987CE, C560/00 0527 / Year: 1910, Name: William Adam, Age 75, Parish Cathcart , County Renfrew / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
10. ↑ Statutory Death Registrations : document No: 633/ B0 0391..p 131/ Folio 391 / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ > Scotlands People.

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• Census 1841 Scotland

Residence Green Street, Calton, Lanarkshire

Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born
Kean Henry M Age 25 Shoemaker Ireland
Kean Margt F Age 25 Lanarkshire
Kean Margt F Age 3 Lanarkshire
Kean Alex M Age 7m Lanarkshire

Dalworth Jame M 25 Shoemaker Journeyman, England

Kean Alex M Age 35 Calico Printer Ireland
Kean Margt F Age 10 Lanarkshire

Piece: SCT1841/622 Place: Barony -Lanarkshire Enumeration District: 35 Civil Parish: Calton Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: - Folio: 138 Page: 6

Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a14ea3bf4040b9d6ef1521d : viewed 4 Jun 2020), Margt KEAN in household of Henry KEAN, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/35, Folio 6, Page , Schedule Green Street, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• Census 1851 Scotland

Address: 107 Glebe Street

Name, Rel , Status, Sex , Age, Occupation , Where Born
Hamilton Margaret, Wife, W, F, 37, Green Grocer, Lanarkshire - Glasgow
Kain Margaret, Dau, U, F, 12, Scholar, Lanarkshire - Glasgow
Kain Alexander, Son, U, M , 10, Scholar, Lanarkshire - Glasgow
Kain James , Son , U, M, 5 , Lanarkshire - Glasgow
Lindsay Janet Lodger U F 23 Penciller To Muslin Engraver Lanarkshire - Glasgow

Piece: SCT1851/622 Place: Barony -Lanarkshire Enumeration District: 36 Civil Parish: Milton Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Milton Folio: 577 Page: 9 Schedule: 32

Notes: Margaret m.s Hamilton Kean (mother) has been registered under her maiden name on Census night, 30/31 March 1851 ( Hamilton ) the children's surname has been recorded as ( Kain)...

Henry Kean (father) has died between 1845 and 1851 Census.

Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a1500a2f4040b9d6e0a8b5c : viewed 4 Jun 2020), Margaret KAIN in household of Margaret HAMILTON, Glebe Street, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /622, Folio 577, Page 9, Schedule 32, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• Statutory Marriage Registration : Document No: 573/01 0102.... p. 51

1856 Marriages in the parish of High Church in the Burgh Paisley

On the 28th day of November, Marriages after Banns, according to the forms of the United Presbyterian Church.

Name: William Adam
Age: 21 Years
Residence : 118 George Street, Glasgow
Occupation: Baker
Father: Mathew Adam
Occupation: Weaver
Mother: Margaret m.s. Thomson Adam (dec)

Name: Margaret Kean
Age: 19 Years
Residence: 135 High Street, Glasgow
Father: Henry Kean (dec)
Occupation: Shoemaker
Mother: Margaret m.s. Hamilton Kean

Signed William Adam and Margaret x her mark Kean
Witness John McLean and ? possibly McIntosh

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• Census 1861 Scotland

Address: Cumberland Street

Name: Margret Adam
Event Place: Hutchesonton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enumeration District: 22
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Birth Year (Estimated): 1839
Birthplace: Lanarkshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
William Adam Male 24 Pastry Baker Renfrewshire
Margret Adam Female 22 Lanarkshire
Margret Adam Female 3 Lanarkshire
Jean Adam Female 0 Lanarkshire

Schedule Type: 24, Registration District: Hutchesonton, Registration Number: RG09, Piece/Folio: 10, Piece/Folio: 10, Affiliate Publication Number: 2 County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004548763

Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB4D-9MW : 11 July 2019), Margret Adam in household of William Adam, Hutchesonton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 4, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,864.

• Census, 1871 Scotland

Address: 54 Macintosh Street

Name: Margaret Adam
Event Place: High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enumeration District: 98
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Birth Year (Estimated): 1839
Birthplace: Lanarkshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
William Adam Husband Male 35, Master Pastry Baker, Employ 1 man & 2 Boys, Renfrewshire
Margaret Adam Female 32 Lanarkshire
Margaret Adam Daughter Female 13 Scholar Lanarkshire
Jane Adam Daughter Female 10 Scholar Lanarkshire
Henrietta Adam Daughter Female 8 Scholar Lanarkshire
Elizabeth Adam Daughter Female 6 Lanarkshire
John Adam Son Male 0 Lanarkshire
Jessie ? Servant Female 27, General domestic Servant Lanarkshire

Schedule Type: 108, Registration District: High Church, Registration Number: RG10, Piece/Folio: 98, Piece/Folio: 98, Affiliate Publication Number: 2, County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004549822

Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBP4-TTN : 17 July 2019), Margaret Adam in household of William Adam, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 22, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,020.

• Census 1881 LDS Scotland

Dwelling: 6 Main Street

Name Relation Condition Age Gender Occupation Birth Place
William ADAM Head M 45 M Master Baker Employs 1 Man 2 Boys ,Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Margrat Adam Wife M 42 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Jane Adam Daur U 20 F Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Elizabeth Adam Daur U 16 F Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Henrietta Adam Daur U 18 F Shopkeeper Lanark, Scotland
John Adam Son U 10 M Scholar Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Rachel Adam Daur U 5 F -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
William Adam Son U 3 M -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Cathrine Adam Daur U 10 M F -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

Ann Soper, Serv W 37 F Domestic Servant Gallay, Wigtown, Scotland

Source : FHL Film 0203666 GRO Ref Volume 644-10 EnumDist 42 Page 2 Reference Number : 507239 Census Place : Barony, Lanark, Scotland

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Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMJQ-YJ8 : 4 February 2020), Margrat Adam in household of William Adam, Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 2, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,666.

• Census, 1891 Scotland

Address: Dumbarton Road

Name: Margaret Adam
Event Place: Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enumeration District Number: 15
Gender: Female
Age: 52
Birth Year (Estimated): 1839
Birthplace: Lanarkshire Relationship to Head of Household: Wife

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
William Adam Husband Male 55 Renfrewshire
Margaret Adam Female 52 Lanarkshire
Henrietta Adam Daughter Female 28 Lanarkshire
John Adam Son Male 20 Lanarkshire
Rachel Adam Daughter Female 15 Lanarkshire
William Adam Son Male 13 Lanarkshire
Kate Adam Daughter Female 10 Lanarkshire
James Miller Male 28 Lanarkshire
Jessie Livingstone Female 19 Lanarkshire

Schedule Type: 60, Registration District: Kelvin, Registration Number: RG12, Piece/Folio: 15, Affiliate Publication Number: 5, County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004551843

Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS62-LCJ : 23 July 2019), Margaret Adam in household of William Adam, Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,299.

• Census 1901 Scotland

Address: 193 Kent Road

Name: Margaret Adam
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838
Relationship: Wife
Spouse's Name: William Adam
Gender: Female
Where born: Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Registration Number: 644/9
Registration district: Kelvin
Civil parish: Glasgow St Vincent
County: Lanarkshire
ED: 27, Household schedule number: 58, Line: 12, Roll: CSSCT1901_298

Household Members Age Relationship Occupation Born
William Adam 63 Head Pastry Baker Paisley, Renfrewshire
Margaret Adam 63 Wife - Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Rachel Adam 26 Daur Bakers Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanarkshire
William Adam 23 Son Pastry Baker Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Catherine Adam 20 Daur Bakers Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Source Citation
Parish: Glasgow St Vincent; ED: 27; Page: 12; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1901_298/ 1901 Scotland Census. Reels 1-446. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

• Statutory Death Registration : Document No: 633/B0 0391..p 131

1913 Deaths in the Parish of Cathcart in the county of Renfrew

Margaret Adam
Widow of William Adam, Pastry Baker (Master)
Date: 23 June 1913
Address: 225 Newlands Rd, Glasgow
Age: 76 Years
Cause of death: Old Age Acute intestinal Catarrh
Father: John Kane , Shoemaker (deceased)
Mother: Margaret m.s. Thomson Kane (deceased)
Informant: John Adam, son, 50 Second Avenue, Radnor Park, Clydebank

Note: John Adam the son hasn't quite got his mothers parents names correct. He is close....

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