Catherine Gilchrist Richardson (1896)

Born 1896 in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Biography

Catherine Richardson was born in 1896 in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. Her parents were Andrew Richardson (1864 - 1933) and Catherine Harrold Sutherland (Gilchrist) Richardson (1862 - 1920).^[1]

Her siblings were...

1. Thomas Richardson (1888 - )
2. Margaret Richardson (~1890 -1892)
3. John Richardson (1892 - )
4. Agnes Richardson (1894 - 1972)
5. Alexander Gilchrist Richardson (1898 - )

In the 1901 Scotland Census, Catherine is said to be 5 years old and residing with her parents, siblings and grandmother at 3 West Preston Street, Edinburgh.^[2]

Catherine married Robert A Murie (21), a motor engineer, currently stationed in Cupar, L/C (Lance Corporal?) Royal Scots. The couple married on 9 January 1919 at 3 West Preston Street, Edinburgh after banns according to the forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Robert was the son of William Murie, a Fruit Merchant and Sergeant with the Royal Scots and Elizabeth Wylie.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "Statutory Register of Births"
   National Records of Scotland
   (ScotlandsPeople : accessed 16 June 2023)
   Catherine Gilch Richardson birth registered 1896 in Newington, mother's maiden name Gilchrist.
   citing Ref 685/5/384.
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Edinburgh Newington; ED: 58; Page: 1; Line: 24; Roll: CSSCT1901_387
   Ancestry uk Record 1101 #4179534 (accessed 23 October 2021)
   Catherine G Richardson (5) daur (daughter) in household of Andrew Richardson (37) in 3 W Preston St, Edinburgh Newington, Midlothian. Born in Edinr.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "Statutory Register of Marriages"
   National Records of Scotland
   (ScotlandsPeople : accessed 16 June 2023)
   Catherine G Richardson marriage to Robert A Murie registered 1919 in St Giles.
   citing Ref 685/4/76.