William Scott (abt. 1853 - abt. 1937)

Born about 1853 in County Leitrim, Ireland

Husband of Catherine (Gaffney) Scott — married 13 May 1878 in Drumlease, Dromahair, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland

Descendants

Died about 27 Feb 1937 at about age 84 in Carrickacroghery Drumahair, Manorhamilton,County Leitrim, Ireland

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Biography

William Scott was born in Ireland.

William was born about 1853, Co Leitrim. Parents being Patrick Scott and possibly mother being Winifred (Unknown), Scott

1878 William Scott age 25 years, occupation Farmer, residence Dromahair, married Catherine Gaffney age 22, occupation Housekeeper, residence also recorded as Dromahair. Marriage Solemnised at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Drumlease. Witnesses Charles N O'Connell and Mary Welsh.

Births:

b. 1879 Ellen Scott
b. 1882 Joseph Scott
b. 1886 Andrew Scott
b. 1889 Mary Scott
b. 1892 Patrick Scott
b. 1895 Bridget Scott

1901 Residence House 4 in Carrickacroghery (Drumahaire, Leitrim), William Scott, age 46, occupation Farmer, his wife Catherine Scott age also recorded as 46, occupation Farmer. Children in the household Ellen Scott, age 21 occupation recorded as Farmers daughter, Joseph Scott, age 19, occupation Post boy, Andrew Scott, age 15, recorded as attending school ( Scholar), Mary Scott, 12, Scholar, Patrick Scott, age 8, Scholar and Bridget Scott age 5 years. Also in the household a Sarah Gaffney, age 75 ( widow ), mother in-law to head of household . All household members birthplace recorded as Co. Leitrim.

1911 Residence House 5 in Carrickacroghery (Drumahaire, Leitrim), William Scott age 60, occupation Farmer, wife Catherine Scott age 57. Children in the household Andrew Scott age 24, occupation General Labourer, Patrick Scott age 18, occupation Tailor and Bridget Scott age 14 years. All household members birthplace Co. Leitrim.

Note: William and Catherine married 33 years, 6 children and 6 still living when census taken

1937 A William Scott age of 74 years, died, Cause of death Chronic cystitis 3 years, nephritis and uraemia 3 months, occupation Farmer, residence Carrickacroghery. Informant and present at death his son Patrick Scott, of Carrickacroghery.

Note: Death is a possible, age at death is a concern as William should be about 84 years. it could be an entry error or a guess by son  ?

Religion: Roman Catholic

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• Marriage Registration:

Date of Event : 13 May 1878

Marriage Solemnised The Roman Catholic Chapel, Drumlease According To the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church

Name William Scott
Age 25
Address Drumahair
Occupation Farmer
Civil Status Single
Father's Forename Patk
Father's Surname Scott (Dead)
Father's Profession Farmer

Name Catherine Gaffney
Age 22
Address Drumahair
Occupation Housekeeper
Civil Status Single
Father's Forename John
Father's Surname Gaffney
Father's Profession Farmer
Witness Charles N O'Connell and Mary Welsh

Other Information : Group Registration ID : 2604427, Registrar: R.E. Ward,Registration District/Office : Dromahair, Registration SR District/Reg Area : Manorhamilton, Registration County : Co. Leitrim, Date of Registration: 17/05/1878

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/ Irish Genealogy ( note: not image transcription)

• Census 1901 Ireland

House 4 in Carrickacroghery (Drumahaire, Leitrim)

Name Age Sex Relation to head Occupation Religion
William Scott 46 Male Head of Family Farmer Roman Catholic
Catherine Scott 46 Female Wife Farmer Roman Catholic
Ellen Scott 21 Female Daughter Farmers daughter Roman Catholic
Joseph Scott 19 Male Son Post boy Roman Catholic
Andrew Scott 15 Male Son Scholar Roman Catholic
Mary Scott 12 Female Daughter Scholar Roman Catholic
Pat Scott 8 Male Son Scholar Roman Catholic
Bridget Scott 5 Female Daughter Roman Catholic
Sarah Gaffney 75 Female Mother in Law ( widow ) Roman Catholic

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000977513/ > National Archives

• Census 1911 Ireland

House 5 in Carrickacroghery (Drumahaire, Leitrim)

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Occupation Religion
Scott William 60 Male Head of Family Farmer Roman Catholic
Scott Catherine 57 Female Wife Roman Catholic
Scott Andrew 24 Male Son General Labourer Roman Catholic
Scott Patrick 18 Male Son Tailor Roman Catholic
Scott Bridget 14 Male (?) Daughter Roman Catholic

Note: William and Catherine married 33 years, 6 children and 6 still living when census taken

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002694055/

• Death Registration: Document No: 94 Second Page...0/4287605..Folio No: 143.

1937 Deaths Registered in the District of Dromahair, Manorhamilton, in the County of Leitrim.

Name: William Scott
Age: 74
Cause: Chronic cystitis 3 years, nephistis and uraemia 3 months
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Carrickacroghery
Married
Informant: Patrick Scott, son of deceased, Present at death Carrickacroghery

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1937/04790/4287605.pdf

Notes:

Possible parents - more research needed to confirm

Deceased
Name Winifred Scott
Date of Death 24 May 1886
Age at Death 77
Sex Female
Civil Status Widowed
Place of Death Carrickacroghery
Cause of Death Enteritis
Duration of Illness 6 Day(s)
Deceased Occupation Widow of Patrick Scott a Farmer (Deceased)
Informant
Forename William
Surname Scott (Present at Death)
Qualification Relative
Relationship (If Relative) Son
Address Carrickacroghery
Signature William Scott

Other Information:
Group Registration ID 5813166, Registrar John O'Rourke (Assistant), Registration District/Office Dromahair, Registration SR District/Reg Area Manorhamilton, Registration County Co. Leitrim, Date of Registration 27/05/1886

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/ Irish Genealogy ( note: not image transcription)

Father Death  ????? Further research needed.....

Deceased
Name Patrick Scott
Date of Death 04 August 1870
Age at Death 65
Sex Male
Civil Status Married
Place of Death Carracreevy
Cause of Death No Medical Attendant
Duration of Illness 3 Week(s)
Deceased Occupation Farmer
Informant
Forename James
Surname Scott
Qualification Person Present at Death
Address Carracreevy
Signature James Scott

Other Information :
Group Registration ID 5813175, Registrar: T.D. Palmer, Registration District/Office: Dromahair, Registration SR District/Reg Area: Manorhamilton Registration County: Co. Leitrim, Date of Registration : 10/08/1870

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/ Irish Genealogy ( note: not image transcription)