John Adam (1870)

Born 29 Nov 1870 in High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom

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John Adam was born in Scotland.

John was born in 1870, High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Parents being William Adam and Margaret Kean. ^[1]

1871 Residence 54 Macintosh Street, High Church,District, Lanarkshire. John Adam is only a few months old, his mother Margaret Adam age 32, birthplace Lanarkshire, his father William Adam is 35, occupation Master Pastry Baker, employing 1 man and 2 boys, his birthplace Renfrewshire. Siblings in the household Margaret Adam age 13, who is attending School (Scholar), Jane Adam age 10, (Schholar), Henrietta Adam age 8, (Scholar) and Elizabeth Adam age 6 . Also in the household is Jessie ? age 27, General Servant Domestic, Birthplace Lanarkshire. ^[2]

1881 Residence 6 Main Street, Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John Adam is 10 years and attending School (Scholar), Margaret Adam is about 42, birthplace Glasgow, Lanark, his father William Adam is about 45 years, occupation is that of a Master Pastry Baker, employing 1 Man and 2 Boys, birthplace Paisley, Renfrew. Siblings in the household Jane Adam 20 years, Elizabeth Adam 16 years, Henrietta Adam, 18 years, all 3 girls occupation Shopkeepers, Rachel Adam 5 years, William Adam 3 years and Catherine Adam is only 10 months old. All children birthplace recorded as Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Also in the household is Ann Soper age 37 who is recorded as a widow, occupation domestic servant in the household, birthplace Gallay, Wigtown, Scotland. ^[3]

1891 Residence Dumbarton Road. John Adam age 20, occupation Pastry Baker, his mother Margaret Adam is about 52 years and his father William Adam age recorded as 55, occupation Pastry Baker. Siblings in the household Henrietta Adam age 28, occupation Bakers Saleswoman, Rachel Adam is about 15 years, occupation Bakers Saleswoman, William Adam is 13 and attending School (Scholar) and Kate aka Catherine Adam is about 10 years old, (Scholar). Also in the household is James Miller, age 28, boarder, occupation Pastry Baker and Jessie Livingstone age 19, occupation General Servant, both born Lanarkshire. ^[4]

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1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQNN-8Y5 : 10 February 2018), John Adam, 29 Nov 1870; citing High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, 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:VBPH-9WL : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 22, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,020.
3. ↑ Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMJQ-YJF : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 2, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,666.
4. ↑ Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS62-LCK : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,299.

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• Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Name: John Adam
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 29 Nov 1870
Birthplace: High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Father's Name: William Adam
Mother's Name: Margaret Kean

"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQNN-8Y5 : 10 February 2018), John Adam, 29 Nov 1870; citing High Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 6,035,516.

• Census, 1871 Scotland

Address: 54 Macintosh Street

Name: John Adam
Event Place: High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enumeration District: 98
Gender: male
Age: 0
Birth Year (Estimated): 1871
Birthplace: Lanarkshire
Relationship to Head of Household: Son

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
William Adam Husband Male 35, Master Pastry Baker, Employ 1 man & 2 Boys, Renfrewshire
Margaret Adam Female 32 Lanarkshire
Margaret Adam Daughter Female 13 Scholar Lanarkshire
Jane Adam Daughter Female 10 Scholar Lanarkshire
Henrietta Adam Daughter Female 8 Scholar Lanarkshire
Elizabeth Adam Daughter Female 6 Lanarkshire
John Adam Son Male 0 Lanarkshire
Jessie ? Servant Female 27, General domestic Servant Lanarkshire

Schedule Type: 108, Registration District: High Church, Registration Number: RG10, Piece/Folio: 98, Piece/Folio: 98, Affiliate Publication Number: 2, County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004549822.

Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBPH-9WL : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 22, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,020.

• Census 1881 LDS Scotland

Dwelling: 6 Main Street

Name Relation Condition Age Gender Occupation Birth Place
William Adam Head M 45 M Master Baker Employs 1 Man 2 Boys ,Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Margrat Adam Wife M 42 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Jane Adam Daur U 20 F Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Elizabeth Adam Daur U 16 F Shopkeeper Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Henrietta Adam Daur U 18 F Shopkeeper Lanark, Scotland
John Adam Son U 10 M Scholar Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Rachel Adam Daur U 5 F -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
William Adam Son U 3 M -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Cathrine Adam Daur U 10 M F -- Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

Ann Soper, Serv W 37 F Domestic Servant Gallay, Wigtown, Scotland

Source : FHL Film 0203666 GRO Ref Volume 644-10 EnumDist 42 Page 2 Reference Number : 507239 Census Place : Barony, Lanark, Scotland

https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People

Scotland Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMJQ-YJF : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1881 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 2, PRO T 1, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 203,666.

• Census, 1891 Scotland

Address: Dumbarton Road

Name: John Adam
Event Place: Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enumeration District Number: 15
Gender: male
Age: 20
Birth Year (Estimated): 1871
Birthplace: Lanarkshire Relationship to Head of Household: Son

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
William Adam Husband Male 55 Renfrewshire
Margaret Adam Female 52 Lanarkshire
Henrietta Adam Daughter Female 28 Lanarkshire
John Adam Son Male 20 Lanarkshire
Rachel Adam Daughter Female 15 Lanarkshire
William Adam Son Male 13 Lanarkshire
Kate Adam Daughter Female 10 Lanarkshire
James Miller Male 28 Lanarkshire
Jessie Livingstone Female 19 Lanarkshire

Schedule Type: 60, Registration District: Kelvin, Registration Number: RG12, Piece/Folio: 15, Affiliate Publication Number: 5, County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004551843

Scotland Census, 1891," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KS62-LCK : 4 February 2020), John Adam in household of William Adam, Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1891 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, GRO6/275, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 220,299.