Anne (Miller) Reid (abt. 1824 - 1909)

Born about 1824 in Eday, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of David Reid — married 23 Nov 1848 in Eday, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 7 Aug 1909 at about age 85 in Eday, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

The eldest known child of Robert MILLER (1798-1885) and his wife Barbara (OMOND) MILLER (1793-1873), Anne (also known as Ann) was born about 1924, in Eday.^[1]

1841, Eday, District: 1. Schedule No: 16 - North Guith:

1. Robert Miller, (M), 45, Ag[ricultural] Lab[ourer], Born Orkney
2. Barbara Miller, (F), 45, Orkney
3. Anne Miller, (F), 15, Orkney
4. James Miller, (M), 14, Orkney
5. Mary Miller, (F), 13, Orkney
6. Robert Miller, (M), 11, Orkney

Anne married David REID, in Eday, on 23 November 1848.^[2]

1851 [ED 3/5]: Skail, Eday:

1. David REID, head, 25, Farmer of 4 acres employing 3 Labourers, born Eday.
2. Ann REID, wife, 27, Eday.
3. David REID, son, 1, Eday.
4. Mary REID, daur, 4 months, Eday.
5. Samual SCOTT, servant, unm, 32, Ag Lab, Eday.
6. Robert ANGUS, servant, unm 29, Ag Lab, Eday.
7. James COUPAR. servant, 13, Ag Lab, Stronsay.
   

[David’s parents were neighbours, also at Skail: David REID, 61, fisherman, born Eday. Jane, wife, 68, Sanday. Ann, daur, unm, 18, dressmaker, Eday.]

1861: Sower, Eday [ED 2/10] [all born Eday]:

1. David REID, head, 36, Crofter, born Eday.
2. Ann REID, wife, 36.
3. David REID, son, 11, scholar.
4. Mary REID, daur, 10, scholar.
5. Ann REID, daur, 8, scholar.
6. Barbara REID, daur, 6, scholar.
7. Robert REID, son, 2.
8. Jane REID, daughter, 11 months.
   

[ David’s parents were neighbours at Sowerin, Eday ED 2/11: David REID, head, 71, retired farmer, born Eday. Jane, wife, 71, born Sanday.]

1871, Eday, District: 2. Schedule No: 5 - Crook:

1. David Reid, (M), 45, Head, Mar. Farmer. Eday
2. Ann Reid, (F), 46, Wife, Mar. (nee Millar). Eday
3. David Reid, (M), 21, Son, S. . Eday
4. Ann Reid, (F), 18, Dau, S. . Eday
5. Barbara Reid, (F), 15, Dau, . . Eday
6. Robert Reid, (M), 13, Son, . Scholar. Eday
7. Jane Reid, (F), 11, Dau, . Scholar. Eday
8. Betsy Reid, (F), 6, Dau, . Scholar. Eday

1881, Eday, District: 2. Schedule No: 6 - Crook:

1. David Reid, (M), 55, Head, Mar. Farmer of 50 acres, all arable. Eday
2. Ann Reid, (F), 56, Wife, Mar. . Eday
3. Mary Swanney, (F), 30, Dau, Wid. (nee Reid). Eday
4. Williamina Swanney, (F), 3, GrandDau, Eday
5. Robert Reid, (M), 23, Son, S. Shoemaker. Eday
6. Betsy Reid, (F), 16, Dau, S. . Eday

1891, Eday, District: 2. Schedule No: 7 - Crook

1. David Reid, (M), 65, Head, Mar. Farmer. Eday
2. Ann Reid, (F), 67, Wife, Mar. . Eday
3. Mary Swannie, (F), 40, Dau, Wid. . Eday
4. Williamina Swannie, (F), 13, GrandDau, . Scholar. Eday
5. L S Steedman, (M), 30, Visitor, S. Baptist Minister (age ?). Fife, Kirkcaldy
6. Maggie S Fea, (F), 20, Servant, S. General Servant Domestic. Eday
   

[son David and family next door].

1901, Eday, District: 2. Schedule No: 9 - Crook:

1. David Reid, (M), 75, Head, Mar. Retired Farmer. Eday
2. Ann Reid, (F), 77, Wife, Mar. . Eday
3. Mary Swannie, (F), 50, Dau, Wid. Housekeeper. Eday
4. Albert Griffiths, (M), 39, Visitor, S. Baptist Minister. England, Birmingham

DEATH of HUSBAND: David Reid died on 04/03/1909 at Eday & Pharay aged 84. Spouse of Ann Miller. Father: David Reid. Mother: Jane Angus. Informant: David Reid (Son). [Death Cert: 1909-015-00-0006]

DEATH:^[3] Ann REID, widow of David REID, retired Farmer, died 7 August 1909 in Crook, Eday, aged 86 years. Parents Robert MILLER, Shoemaker (deceased) and Barbara (OMOND) MILLER (deceased). Cause of death: Senile decay, as certified by C. MACDONALD SFPGG LM. Informant: David REID, son.

Gravestone #266 Eday Old Kirkyard:
In Memory Of David Reid Who Died 7th March 1909, Aged 84 Years. Also His Beloved Wife Ann Miller Who Died 7th Aug 1909, Aged 86 Years.

Sources

1. ↑ Census returns
2. ↑ MARRIAGE: Scotlands People OPR - MILLAR, ANN; spouse DAVID REID; 23/11/1848; 015; 20 / 158; EDAY AND PHARAY.
3. ↑ DEATH: Scotlands People - MILLER, ANN; age 86; Mother’s maiden surname OMOND; F; 1909; 015 / 11; EDAY AND PHARAY.

• All census returns from the transcriptions at Orkney Family History Society.
• With thanks to Ray Millar (raymillar.co.uk) for assistance sorting out the MILLER and REID families in Eday.