Robert McKellar (1805 - 1882)

Born 1 May 1805 in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Died 1882 at about age 76 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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Biography

Robert McKellar was born in Scotland.

Robert McKellar was born on 1 May 1805 and baptised on 30 Jun 1805, at Kilmacolm, Scotland, to parents Duncan McKellar and Harriet Laird. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Robert (Weaver, of Ferguslie) married Mary Robertson (of Thread Street, Paisley) on 28 Dec 1835 in Abbey Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. ^[4] Marriage Banns were dated 28 Nov 1835.^[5]

Robert died in 1882, aged 77 years, in Paisley, Renfrewshire. ^[6]

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Residence

In the 1871 census Robert (age 66, Handloom weaver-wool) was the married lodger of Annabella Stewart at 126, George Street, High Church Paisley, The High Church Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland. ^[7]

In the 1881 census Robert (age 76, Harness weaver, born Kilmacolm) was recorded as widowed at Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 8; FHL microfilm: 1041280
   FamilySearch Record: X179-82P (accessed 12 January 2024)
   Name: Robert McKellar; Christening Date: 30 Jun 1805; Christening Place: Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; Birth Date: 1 Jun 1805.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929"
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 12 January 2024)
   First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Sex: Male; Birth year: 1805; Baptism date: 30 Jun 1805; Baptism place: KILMACOLM,RENFREW,SCOTLAND; Father's first name(s): Duncan; Father's last name: McKellar; Mother's first name(s): Harriet; Mother's last name: Laird; Place: Kilmacolm; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland.
3. ↑ Birth or Baptism: "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms"
   National Records of Scotland, Parish Number: 569; Ref: 10/333; Frame: 235
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 12 January 2024)
   Surname: MCKELLAR; Forename: ROBERT; Parents/Other details: DUNCAN MCKELLAR/HARRIET LAIRD FR235 (FR235); Gender: M; Birth Date: 30/06/1805; Parish: Kilmacolm.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns 1561-1893"
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 12 January 2024)
   First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Marriage date: 28 Dec 1835; Spouse's first name(s): Mary; Spouse's last name: Robertson; Place: Abbey Paisley; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland.
5. ↑ Marriage Banns: "Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns 1561-1893"
   Reference: OPR 559/8; Page: 283
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 12 January 2024)
   First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Banns date: 28 Nov 1835; Marriage year: 1835; Occupation: Weaver; Residence: Ferguslie; Spouse's first name: Mary; Spouse's last name: Robertson; Spouse's residence: Thread Street; Place: Paisley; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland; Item: 3; Year range: 1820-1844.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "Statutory Register of Deaths"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 573/160
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 12 January 2024)
   Surname: MCKELLAR; Forename: ROBERT; Age at death: 77; Mother's Maiden Name: -----; Gender: M; Year: 1882; RD Name: Paisley.
7. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Series: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 77
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 12 January 2024)
   First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Sex: Male; Relationship: Lodger; Birth year: 1805; Age: 66; Census year: 1871; Birth town as transcribed: KILMALCOMB; Birth county: Renfrewshire; Birth county as transcribed: RENFREWSHIRE; Birth country: Scotland; Birth place other as transcribed: SCOTLAND; Marital status: Married; Occupation: Handloom weaver-wool; Full address: 126, George Street, High Church Paisley, The High Church Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland; House number: 126; Street: George Street; Town: Paisley; Parish: High Church Paisley; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland; Registration district: The High Church Parish; Enumeration district: 21.
8. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 12 January 2024)
   First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Marital status: Widower; Sex: Male; Age: 76; Age as transcribed: 76; Birth year: 1805; Birth town as transcribed: KILMALCOLM; Birth county: Renfrewshire; Birth county as transcribed: RENFREW; Birth place: Scotland; Occupation: Harness weaver; Full address: Middle Church, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland; Parish: Middle Church; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland; Registration district: Paisley.

See also:

• Workhouses and Poor Law: "Scotland, Poor Law & Poor Lists"
  Series: 12632
  FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 13 January 2024)
  First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Age: 69; Birth year: 1805; Birth place: Kilmacolm; Year: 1874; Place: Paisley; Residence: 4 Prussia Street; Spouse or parents: Mary Robertson; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland; Statement number: 66/74.

• Workhouses and Poor Law: "Scotland, Poor Law & Poor Lists"
  Series: 12
  FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 13 January 2024)
  First name(s): Robert; Last name: McKellar; Place: Paisley; Spouse or parents: Mary Robertson; County: Renfrewshire; Country: Scotland; Statement number: 48 ; 2087 ; 2465.