Agnes (Taylor) Small (abt. 1852 - 1903)

Born about 1 Jun 1852 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of James Melrose Small — married 31 Dec 1873 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 9 Jan 1903 at about age 50 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland

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Biography

Agnes Taylor was born on 1 June and baptsied 11 June 1852 at South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Her parents were John Taylor and Euphemia Young. ^[1]

In the 1861 census Agnes (age 8), Scholar, was the daughter of John Taylor at 14 Bath Place, South Leith, Midlothian.^[2]

In the 1871 census Agnes (age 18), Mill worker, was the lodger of William Law in 4 Lauries Close, South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.^[3]

She married James Small on December 31, 1873 at 1 Johns Place Leith,^[4]

In the 1881 census Agnes (age 34) was the wife of James Small at 52, Annfield Road, Liff & Benvie, St Peter, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland.^[5]

In the 1891 census Agnes (age 37), Millworker cutter, was the married head of household in High Street, Liff, Lochee, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland.^[6]

In the 1901 census Agnes (age 48) was the married head of household at 10, Marybank Lane, Dundee, Liff, Lochee, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland.^[7]

Agnes died on 9 January 1903 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.^[8]

Research Notes

Agnes Taylor and James Small Marriage Certificate Transcription
When, where and how married
1872 on the Thirty first of December at 1 Johns Place Leith
After Banns according to the form of the Free Church of Scotland
Groom
(signed) James Small, Carter (Journeyman), bachelor
Age 22
Usual residence - 46 Yardheads Leith
Parents - John Small, Ship Carpenter (deceased)
- Margaret Small MS Melrose
Bride
Agnes Taylor, her x mark, Mill worker, spinster
Age - 20
Usual residence - 3 Lauries Close Leith
Parents - John Taylor, Carter
- Euphemia Taylor MS Young
(signed) D Thorburn, Min of Free South Leith Church
(signed) John Small, Labourer 46 Yardheads, witness
(signed) Helen Carnie, New Haven, witness

Agnes Taylor Small Death Certificate Transcription
District of St Andrews burgh of Dundee-
Agnes Small widow of James Small Stevedore
When and where died - 1903 January Ninth 7 h 15 m AM Porachial Hospital Dundee-
Female age 50 years-
Parents - John Taylor (Coachman OJ) (deceased)-
- Euphemia Taylor M S Young (deceased)-
Cause of death - Fibisid Phthsis As Cert by l Stewartsandeman MB-
Informant - Maggie McElroy, Daugher, 7 Marybank Lane, Lochee-
Registered - 1903 January 12th at Dundee

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Old Parish Records - Marriage, 692/002 0200 0261 - TAYLOR AGNES JOHN TAYLOR/EUPHEMIA YOUNG FR5607 CHILD 5 F Leith South, EDINBURGH CITY/MIDLOTHIAN.
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 Scotland Census"
   Parish: South Leith; ED: 47; Page: 1; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1861_132
   Ancestry au Record 1080 #1352287 (accessed 30 December 2021)
   Agnes Taylor (8) daughter, Scholar, in household of John Taylor (45) in 14 Bath PlaceLeith, South Leith, Midlothian. Born in Leith S Leith, edinr.
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 December 2021)
   Agnes Taylor (18) lodger, Mill worker, in household of William Law (27) in South Leith registration district. Born in Scotland.
4. ↑ Scotland Marriage Certificate - SMALL JAMES TAYLOR AGNES - LEITH SOUTH EDINBURGH CITY/MIDLOTHIAN Year 1873 Reference 692/02 0021
5. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 December 2021)
   Agnes Small (34), wife, in household of James Small (38) in St Peter registration district. Born in Scotland.
6. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 December 2021)
   Agnes Small (37), married, Millworker cutter, head of household in Lochee registration district. Born in Scotland.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 December 2021)
   Agnes Small (48), married head of household in Lochee registration district. Born in Scotland.
8. ↑ Scotland Death Certificate - SMALL AGNES TAYLOR, ST ANDREW DUNDEE CITY/ANGUS Year 1903 282/04 0043