Robert Sutherland (1819 - 1867)

Born 24 Oct 1819 in Rogart, Sutherland, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Christina (Ross) Sutherland — married 12 Dec 1845 in Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland

Descendants

Died 17 Nov 1867 at age 48 in West Clyneleish, Sutherland, Scotland

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Biography

Robert Sutherland is a member of Clan Sutherland.

Birth and Baptism

born 24 Oct 1819, twin of Alexander baptised 25 Oct 1819 Rogart. Parents William Sutherland, Langwell and Isabel Mackay^[1]

Note

He worked as a stonemason on the statue of the Duke.

Robert Sutherland 1819-1867 was a stonemason, and worked on the statue to the 1st Duke of Sutherland at Ben Bragghie, and was supposed to have been the first mason to have thrown a stone over the statue. Whoever told my grandmother that must have had a few whiskies, I can't imagine how anyone could throw a stone over the statue.^[2]

Census

1841 Clyneleish Moor age 18 with parents and brother

1851 Berridale, Latheron, Caithness age 30, ag lab, lodger with wife's relatives, born Clyne

1861 West Clyneleish age 45, ag lab, pauper, with wife, 6 children and elder brother Alex, an 'idler' born Rogart

Marriage

12 Dec 1845 Clyne^[3]

Note: Robert was of Clynelish and Christy of Aultcraggy at their marriage.

Christina did lacework for the Duchess of Sutherland but went blind.

Death

17 Nov 1867 West Clyneleish. Robert Sutherland, tenant, married to Christina Ross. Died at age 48 of an epileptic fit (which he had suffered from for 14 years). Parents William Sutherland, tenant, deceased, Isabella Mackay, deceased. Informant George Sutherland, son, present.^[4]

Burial

Cynekirkton Cemetery see photo of headstone taken by Iain Laing. Inscription. In memory of Robert Sutherland, West Clyneleish, who died 17 Nov 1867 age 48 years. Also his beloved wife Christina Ross, died November (4) 1880 age 57 years^[5]

Note

The Sutherland family were known as McKain to distinguish them from other families called Sutherland. My cousin Iain Laing, whose family they were, told me this.

Note

Payments for poor relief were made to Robert from 20 April 1855 until his death in 1867 at the age of 48. Initially the payments were of one shilling per week, although the payments were increased until he was receiving 3 shillings per week.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Image of Parish Register from Scotlands People
2. ↑ Memory from Iain Laing:
3. ↑ Clyne Parish Register
4. ↑ Death Certificate seen on microfilm
5. ↑ Gravestone
6. ↑ Clyne Parochial Board Registers held at Highland Archive Centre, Inverness, seen by my cousin Iain Laing