James Rettie (1808 - 1889)

Born 7 Mar 1808 in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Christian (Elrick) Rettie — married [date unknown] in Canada [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 4 May 1889 at age 81 in Fergus, County of Wellington, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

• James RETTIE was baptised on 7 Mar 1808 in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^[1]

• James is the child of William Rettie and Barbara Gray.^[2]

• In 1841, James lived at Pundler Croft farm in New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, together with his parents and 4 of his siblings: Barbara, John, Alexander and Janet.^[3]

• In 1851, James lived at Pundler Croft farm in New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, together with his parents and 3 of his siblings: Mary, Alexander and Janet.^[4]

Possibly married in Scotland.

• James RETTIE died on 4 May 1889 in Fergus, County of Wellington, Ontario, Canada.^[5]

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Sources

1. ↑ Baptism of James RETTIE, 7 Mar 1808, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ScotlandsPeople. OPR Births & Baptisms: GROS 169/00 0020 0129.
2. ↑ Entered by Pam Turner, Mar 31, 2013
3. ↑ 1841 Census of the Household of William RETTIE in New Deer. FindMyPast (1841 Census RG?/225/6/1)
4. ↑ 1851 Census of the Household of William RETTIE in New Deer. FindMyPast (1851 Census RG?/225/14/16)
5. ↑ Ancestry.com (Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 56)

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