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Arthur Croll (abt. 1790 - aft. 1841)

Arthur Croll
Born about in Aberdeen, Scotlandmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
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Husband of — married 10 Jun 1815 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotlandmap
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Biography

Arthur Croll was a 'Wright' or woodworker, a skilled artisan or tradesman who lived an unsettled life, moving between several East Coast of Scotland, from Kincardineshire in the south to Aberdeen in the north. He married Elizabeth Davy in Fordoun in 1815 and the couple moved to Montrose, then Aberdeen, then Balmakelly, having five children at two-year intervals during that time.

Birth

Arthur Croll was born about 1787 in Kincardinshire, Scotland.[1] See research note3 below.

'Croll' name

The family name seems to have been consistently spelled 'Croll' until some time in the early 1850s when it was also spelled 'Croall' (in son James Fullarton Croll's death certificate) and 'Croal'. The famiily members who migrated to Australia retained the spelling 'Croll'.[2]. However the spelling 'Croal' spelling was not new at the time of the Croll family's change, as it was recorded that David Croal , a wright, son of Alexander , tailor in Fettercairn, ... [married] Margaret Crawford 28 Mar 1725.[3]

Arthur's Great-Grandson Robin Croll researched the family name, finding evidence that it originated from the Danish 'Krone'.[4][5] 'Croll' is clearly related linguistically to 'Krone' (Denmark), 'Krol' (Poland), 'Kroll' (Prussia) and 'Kaiser' (Germany). There are several other suggestions, including one that the name has French connections; this could be plausible given a Viking pathway. However, the evidence is sparse and unconvincing despite some support from DNA evidence (Ancestry).

Marriage

There is little reliable information about Arthur's early life prior to his marriage to Elizabeth Davie in Fordoun on 10 Jun 1815, although he is known to have been a carpenter and joiner.[6] The family moved around the East coast, settling in Aberdeen from 1819 to 1827 and possibly moving from Old Aberdeen to New Aberdeen during that time.[7][8]

Children

Arthur and Elizabeth had four sons and two daughters:

  1. Margaret Croll, born 12 Jul 1815 in Montrose, Shire of Angus, Scotland[9][10][11] and baptised in Montrose, Scotland in 1815.[9]
  2. WIlliam Croll, born 17 Jul 1819 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland;[12][13]
  3. James Fullarton Croll, born 22 Jul 1821 in Old Machar, Aberdfeenshire, Scotland;[14]
  4. Sarah Ann Croll, born 15 Oct 1821 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland;[15][16][17] and
  5. Charles Croll, born 24 Mar 1823 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland;[18][19]
  6. David Croll, born 20 May 1827 in Balmakelly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[20] at Marykirk, Kincardinshire, Scotland, and baptised 03 Jun 1827 in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland[21]

All the sons moved to Edinburgh and three of the four then migrated to Australia, settling in three different areas of the Colony of Victoria. It was a family of artisans: Arthur was a 'wright', son William a blacksmith (and his father-in-law a mason) and son David, his father-in-law and James Fullarton were 'joiners'. The family residence in Chapel St Aberdeen was, at the time, also quite near the Gilcomston Estate, which might have been a source of employment for the family.

Occupation

Arthur is recorded as having been a 'Wright'.[19] The usual meaning of this term is a carpenter or cabinet-maker,[22] but it can also be applied in a wider sense to include architects and surveyors, designing and supervising buildings.[23] However, the fact that three of his sons became wood or metal workers suggests that Arthur was most likely to have been a carpenter and joiner in the modern sense. He was, therefore, a skilled tradesman who had served an apprenticeship but who was working for other people rather than in his own business.

Religion

Available marriage and baptism records show that Arthur and his family belonged to the Church of Scotland, a tradition that would be kept by the family in some way for the next two centuries.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is one of Scotland's most ancient cities, able to trace its history back to pre-historic times. At the time of Arthur Croll's life there Aberdeen was a large, prosperous, sophisticated centre in the middle of a surge of expansion and development.[24] Aberdeen consisted of two towns until they were united in 1891: Old Aberdeen in the north (clustered around the River Don) and Bon Accord (Clustered around the River Dee) in the south.[25]

Biographical Timeline

  • 1787: Born in Kincardinshire, Scotland[26]
  • Occupation: 'Wright' ('...maker, joiner or carpenter')[27] [28][2]
  • 20 May 1815: 'Matrimonially contracted' to to Elizabeth Davy [29]
  • 10 Jun 1815: Married Elizabeth Davy (also spelled Davey and Davie in various documents) in Fordoun parish, Kincardinshire, Scotland.[29][30] [31] [32][33] [ Note: One 'Family Search' family tree has her as 'Isabella'.]
  • 12 Jul 1815: Birth of daughter Margaret Croll in Montrose, Angus, Scotland [34] [35][36]
  • 17 Jul 1819: Birth of son William Croll in Chapel St Aberdeen [37] [38][39]
  • 22 Jul 1821: Birth of son James Fullarton Croll, Chapel St Aberdeen [40] [41][42][43]
  • 4 Mar 1823: Birth of son Charles Croll in Chapel St Aberdeen [6][44][45]
  • 15 Oct 1825: Birth of daughter Sarah Ann Croll in Aberdeen, Scotland and baptised at Old Machar,[46] by the minister of the Gillcomston Chapel of Ease, Prof James Kidd [47] [48] [49][50]
  • 1819-1925: Residence: Chapel St Aberdeen, Scotland. At the time this was an area that contained a large number of timber yards, supporting the description of his occupation. He and his family attended the Gillcomston Chapel of Ease, although church documents were headed 'Old Machar' (Cathedral) [51] [52] [53][2]
  • 20 May 1827: Birth of son David Croll in Balmakelly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland[54][55]
  • 3 June 1827: Son David baptised at Marykirk, Kincardinshire, Scotland [56]
  • 1827': Residence: Balmakelly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland [57]
  • abt. 1830 There is a record of a Mr 'Croll, of St Cyrus' having executed the woodwork of the Fordoun Parish Church, which was completed in 1830. [58] The fact that sons Charles and David were both married in Edinburgh, and their marriage certificates show them as members of St Cuthbert's Parish Church congregation, suggests that they had moved to Edingurgh
  • 1837: Residence: Marykirk; Occupation: Carpenter [59]
  • 1841: Residence: Balmakelly, Parish of Marykirk, aged 54, with wife Elizabeth (52), sons WIlliam (21), James (19) and David (14) and daughter Margaret (25), with family name spelled 'Croal' [2]Note: Arthur, Elizabeth and David are noted as being born 'In County'; William Margaret and James are not.

Research Notes

  1. The family name seems to have been consistently spelled 'Croll' until some time in the early 1850s when it was also spelled 'Croall' (in son James Fullarton's death certificate) and 'Croal' (in 1841 census).Croll-284 05:39, 27 October 2023 (UTC)
  2. Arthur was known to have travelled around, so his carrying out work at St Cyrus is plausible. St Cyrus is about 2 hours walk from Balmakelly[60]
  3. Arthur, Elizabeth and David are noted as being born 'In County', that is, that they were born within the county in which they were resident[61]accessed 30 Aug 2021; William Margaret and James are not.
    Croll-284 05:39, 27 October 2023 (UTC)
  4. Valuation roll information starts at 1855.

Research notes

  1. Burgh records could be searched at the National Records of Scotland to see whether Arthur was a member of the Wrights and Coopers Burgh, which would give evidence for his status as a tradesman.
  2. an Ancestry record shows a record derived from Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 of an A Croll; Baptism Date: 16 Feb. 1795; Baptism Place: Laurencekirk,Kincardine,Scotland; Father George Croll; Mother Jean Clark; accessed 21 Mar 2024
  3. An Ancestry family tree record shows Arthur being born in Aberdeen in 1790; his spouse and children's details are all correct, citing 1841 Croal, Arthur (Census 265/2/1) Page 1 of 11National Records of Scotland; record generated 6 Feb 2021. The same source shows his date of death as 1853, which is plausible.[62]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1841 census data allowed an estimation of the date of birth and noted that Arthur was born 'In county', meaning that he was born in Kincardineshire.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Scotlands People: 1841 Croal, Arthur (Census 265/ 2/ 1) Page 1 of 11; accessed 14 Feb 2024.
  3. ↑ Register of marriages Edinburgh 1701-1750 accessed 19 Jul 2022
  4. ↑ Croll RH. 1939. I Recall: Collections and Recollections. Melbourne: Angus and Robertson, p177.
  5. ↑ Personal oral communication between Robin Croll and Neil Croll,
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Scotlands People: 1823 Croll, Charles (Old Parish Registers Births 168/ B Old Machar) Page 206 of 717 'Arthur Croll, Wright, of Chapel Street & his spouse Elizabeth Davie, has a son born, named Charles, baptized by the Rev Dr Kidd, in presence of the congregation'.
  7. ↑ Birth certificates of children William, James, Charles and Sarah
  8. ↑ Ancestry: Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 Name: Arthur Croll Gender: Male Marriage Date: 10 Jun. 1815 Marriage Place: Fordoun, Kincardine, Scotland Spouse: Elizabeth Davy Accessed: 7 Dec 2023
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 ScotlandsPeople: Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms database: Margaret Croll born or baptised on 12 Jul 1815, daughter of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davie, in Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 312, Ref 50/517; accessed 29 Jan 2024
  10. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  11. ↑ Ancestry: 12 Jul 1815 Margaret Croll born to Arthur Croll and Elizabeth Davy in Montrose, Angus Scotland, in in the Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; accessed 25 Aug 2022
  12. ↑ ScotlandsPeople Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms: William Croll born or baptised on 17 Jul 1819, son of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davie, in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 168/B, Ref 50/621; accessed 29 Jan 2024)
  13. ↑ Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages online index Certificate of death no. 15: William Croll; 21 March 1891 Ryrie street Geelong; aged 48 years; cause of death Congestion of the liver 4 weeks; father: Andrew Croll; mother: Isabella Croll Burns; burial 23 March 1861 Cemetery Geelong Geo. Crood (?) undertaker; where born and how long in the Colony: Torphichan [sic] Scotland about 20 years in Victoria; where married and to whom: Torphichan Scotland about 20 years to Jane Hutchison; [children] and ages: Isabella 26, George 24' Andrew 22, William 18, Anne Morrison 14, Charley 12, Robert 12
  14. ↑ ScotlandsPeople Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms, James Fullarton Croll born or baptised on 22 Jul 1821, son of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davie, in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 168/B, Ref 120/79; accessed 29 Jan 2024
  15. ↑ ScotlandsPeople Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms Sarah Ann Croll born or baptised on 15 Oct 1821, daughter of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davy, in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 168/B, Ref 120/391; accessed 29 Jan 2024
  16. ↑ Family Search
  17. ↑ Ancestry: 15 Oct 1821 Sarah Ann Croll was baptised at Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland; father: Arthur Croll; mother: Elizabeth Davy; accessed 25 Aug 2022
  18. ↑ Family Search
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 ScotlandsPeople: Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms, database; accessed 29 Jan 2024: Charles Croll born or baptised on 24 Mar 1823, son of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davie, in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 168/B, Ref 120/206.
  20. ↑ : FamilySearch: 2 January 2015), David Croll, 20 May 1827; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 993,322"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, 'David Croll was born on 20 May 1827 and christened on 03 June 1827 at Marykikr, Kincardine, Scotland; Father's Name: Arthur Croll; Mother's Name: Elizabeth Davie'
  21. ↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms," database, National Records of Scotland, (ScotlandsPeople : accessed 29 January 2024), David Croll born or baptised on 3 Jun 1827, son of Arthur Croll & Elizabeth Davie, in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland; citing Parish Number 265, Ref 30/33.
  22. ↑ Drurie B, 2009, Scottish genealogy, Port Stroud: The History Press: p289
  23. ↑ National Records of Scotland. 2020. Tracing your Scottish Ancestors: the Official Guide National Records of Scotland. Edinburgh: National Records of Scotland. p190.
  24. ↑ Local Histories: a History of Aberdeen (Tim Lambert); accessed 2 Mar 2022
  25. ↑ Doris Columns: Old Machar - Kirk of Kirktown Aberdon - Old Aberdeen accessed 2 Mar 2022
  26. ↑ Estimated from 1841 census: Scotlands People: 1841 Croal, Arthur (Census 265/ 2/ 1) Page 1 of 11; accessed 14 Feb 2024.
  27. ↑ Drurie B, 2009, Scottish genealogy, Port Stroud: The History Press: p289
  28. ↑ Old Parish Records: Record of baptism of son Charles
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Scotlands People: Old Parish Registers Marriages 259/ Fordoun Page 395 of 409: Surname: Croll; Forename: Arthur; Spouse Name Elizabeth Davy /FR800 935 (FR935); Date: 10/6/1815; Parish Number: 259; Ref; 30/395; accesed 8 Feb 2024
  30. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XT55-DMH: 8 December 2014), Arthur Croll and Elizabeth Davy, 10 Jun 1815; citing Fordoun, Kincardine, Scotland, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 993,316. Arthur Croll married Elizabeth Davy 10 June 1815 at Fordoun, Kincardine, Scotland
  31. ↑ Family Search: Record of wife Elizabeth Davie, birth of sons Charles, William and James Fullarton, birth of daughter Sarah Anne
  32. ↑ Fordoun Old Parish Records: Record of marriage, Notice of birth of son Charles
  33. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch
  34. ↑ Family Search: Birth record
  35. ↑ Scotlands People: Old Parish Registers: Birth registered in the parish of Montrose accessed 10 July 2017 Baptism certificate image ('...lawful daughter...)
  36. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  37. ↑ Baptism certificate image: baptised by the minister of the Gilcomston Chapel of Ease Prof James Kidd. Witnesses John Arthur and William ( )
  38. ↑ Family Search: Record of wife Elizabeth Davie, birth of sons Charles, William and James Fullarton, birth of daughter Sarah Anne
  39. ↑ " Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  40. ↑ Old Parish Records: Birth registered at the parish of Old Machar by the minister of the Gilcomston Chapel of Ease Prof James Kidd
  41. ↑ Family Search: Record of birth, christening and parent
  42. ↑ Scotlands People Accessed 10 July 2017.
  43. ↑ : 12 February 2020 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch Family Search: Record of wife Elizabeth Davie, birth of sons Charles, William and James Fullarton, birth of daughter Sarah Anne
  44. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  45. ↑ Ancestry: Name: Arthur Croll; Gender: Male; Spouse: Elizabeth Davie; Child: Charles Croll; accessed 7 Dec 2023
  46. ↑ Baptism certificate image
  47. ↑ Scotlands People: Old Parish Registers: Birth registered in the parish of Montrose
  48. ↑ Family Search: Birth record
  49. ↑ Family Search: Record of wife Elizabeth Davie, birth of sons Charles, William and James Fullarton, birth of daughter Sarah Anne
  50. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  51. ↑ Personal communication: S Ridd S, Archive Officer, Old Machar Cathedral
  52. ↑ Children's baptism records
  53. ↑ National Library of Scotland: Goereferenced Maps: see Gammie A, 1909, The churches of Aberdeen: historical and descriptive. Aberdeen Daily Journal Office, Aberdeen, pp 17-21).
  54. ↑ Scotlands People: 1827 Croll, David Old Parish Registers Births 265/ Marykirk Page 33 of 310 'David Croll was born on the 20th May and baptised on the 3rd of June 1827, David, Lawfiul son to Arthur Croll and Elizabeth Davie at Balmakellie, witnesses to the baptism William Davie at Leykesland and Margaret Crockett his wife.
  55. ↑ February 2020 Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch
  56. ↑ Scotlands People: 1827 Croll, David Old Parish Registers Births 265/ Marykirk Page 33 of 310 'David Croll was born on the 20th May and baptised on the 3rd of June 1827, David, Lawfiul son to Arthur Croll and Elizabeth Davie at Balmakellie, witnesses to the baptism William Davie at Leykesland and Margaret Crockett his wife.
  57. ↑ Scotlands People: 1827 Croll, David Old Parish Registers Births 265/ Marykirk Page 33 of 310 'David Croll was born on the 20th May and baptised on the 3rd of June 1827, David, Lawfiul son to Arthur Croll and Elizabeth Davie at Balmakellie, witnesses to the baptism William Davie at Leykesland and Margaret Crockett his wife.
  58. ↑ Mollyson C A. 1893. 'The parish of Fordoun: Chapters in its history, or reminiscences of place and character.' John Rae Smith D Wylie & Son, Aberdeen
  59. ↑ J Pigot and Co, 1837. An Alphabetical List of those Inhabitants of Aberdeen and of its Suburbs, Which are Arranged Under the Trade Heads, Including the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy
  60. ↑ Google Maps accessed 30 Aug 2021
  61. ↑ Scotlands People 1841 Croal, Arthur (Census 265/ 2/ 1) Page 1 of 11: Arthur Croal, 54, born in County, Wright; Elizabeth, 52, born in County; William, 21, not born in County; Margaret, 25, not born in County; James, 19, Wright; David, 14, born in County; accessed 8 Feb 2024
  62. ↑ Ancestry; accessed 21 Mar 2024




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