Margaret (Henderson) Welsh (1861 - 1939)

Born 10 Apr 1861 in Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of James Welsh — married 20 Oct 1918 in Morningside, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 26 Oct 1939 at age 78 in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Margaret (Henderson) Welsh was born in Scotland.

Margaret was born in 1861, Alva Stirling. Parents being Robert Henderson and Elizabeth McCulloch. ^[1]

1871 Residence East Stirling Street, Alva. Margaret Henderson age 9 years, recorded as attending School (Scholar), her father Robert Henderson, age 43, occupation Woollen Weaver, birthplace Stirlingshire, mother Elizabeth Henderson age 41, birthplace Clackmannanshire. Siblings in the household Archibald Henderson, age 7, recorded as attending School (Scholar), Alexander Henderson, age 5, (Scholar) and John Henderson, age 1 year. All children birthplace recorded as Stirlingshire. ^[2]

1881 Residence 37 Stirling Street, Alva. Margaret Henderson age 19 years, occupation Factory Worker Woollen, father Robert Henderson age 53, occupation Weaver Woollen, mother Elizabeth Henderson age about 52 years. Siblings in the household Archibald Henderson age 17, occupation Painters Apprentice, Alexander Henderson age 15 occupation Bakers Apprentice and John Henderson age 11, recorded as attending School ( Scholar ). All children birthplace recorded as Alva, Stirling, Scotland. ^[3]

1891 Residence Duke Street, Stirlingshire. Margaret Henderson age 28 years, occupation Power Loom Weaver, her father Robert Henderson age 63, occupation Woollen Weaver, mother Elizabeth Henderson age about 61 years. Siblings in the household Archibald Henderson, age 27, occupation Painter and John Henderson age 21, occupation Plumber. All household members birthplace recorded as Stirlingshire. ^[4]

1905 her father Robert Henderson, age 74 years, occupation Woollen Weaver, died. Death registered in Alva, Clackmannan. Residence at tie of death 8 Duke Street, Alva. Informant of death John Henderson, (her brother) of 2 Duke Street. Alva.

1906 Margaret's mother Elizabeth Henderson, age 74 years died. Death registered in Alva, Clackmannan. Residence at tie of death 8 Duke Street, Alva. Informant and present at death John Henderson, (her brother) of 2 Leishman Square, Alva.

1918 On the 20th day of October, at 1 Hawthorn (?) Street, Edinburgh, after Banns according to the forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Margaret Henderson, age 58 years, Spinster, occupation Tweed Power Loom Weaver residence 8 Duke Street, Alva, married James Welsh, age 55, widower, occupation Woolen Mill Worker, residence 3 Robertson Street, Alva. Witnesses Jenie /Jessie (?) Henderson and Charles Taylor. ^[5]

1938 It is possible that husband James Welsh age 76 years died. Death registered in Alva Clackmannan. ( To be confirmed )

1939 District of Clackmannan, in the Country of Clackmannan. Margaret Welsh age 78 years died. Cause of death recorded as Laceration of right Kidney, ( accident), old age. Residence 18 Izatt Terrace, Clackmannan. Widow of James Welsh, occupation Woollen Cardes (?). Father Robert Henderson dec), occupation Weaver, mother Elizabeth m.s. McCulloch, Henderson (dec). Informant and present at death G L McCulloch, (nephew). ^[6]

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1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQ7D-796 : 10 February 2018), Margaret Henderson, 10 Apr 1861; citing Alva Stirling Scotland, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 6,035,516.
2. ↑ Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBG3-8CG : 3 February 2020), Margt Henderson in household of Robert Henderson, Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 6, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,103.
3. ↑ A. Census 1881 LDS Scotland - Name: Margaret Henderson, Age 19, Address : 37 Stirling Street , Scotland / Source : FHL Film 0203536 GRO Ref Volume 470 Enum Dist 1 Page 30 Reference Number : 302450 Census Place : Alva, Stirling, Scotland / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People /
   B. Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMK3-JNK : 4 February 2020), Margaret Henderson in household of Robert Henderson, Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 30, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,536.
4. ↑ Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSFV-C6W : 11 December 2017), Margaret Henderson, Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 25, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 208,774.
5. ↑ Statutory Marriage Registration: Document No: 685 /6 415, page 208. Year: 1918. Name: Margaret Henderson, Age 58 and Spouse Name: James Welsh, Age 55. District Morningside, City Edinburgh./ https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
6. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Document No: 466/ 24, page 8, Year: 1939, Name: Margaret (Henderson) Welsh, Age: 78, District: Clackmannan, Country: Clackmannan. ./ https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People