Rachel (Busbie) Allison (abt. 1809 - 1880)

Born about 1809 in Ireland [uncertain]

Wife of Robert Allison — married 15 Oct 1829 in Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 19 Oct 1880 at about age 71 in Blackfriars, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Rachel was born between 1809 - 1811, Ireland . Parents being John Busby and Jane McDowall.

Note: Birthplace Ireland - I am leaning towards her birth being Ireland, reason being the first Census record I have found her with her family is 1841, birthplace recorded as Ireland, thereafter her birthplace has been recorded the same as all the other family members Ayrshire. In 1871 Census birthplace of Ireland is recorded again for her.

In 1829 Rachel and her husband to be Robert Allison booked in order to marry on the 29th September 1829 and then married on the 15th October that year in the local parish of Kirkmichael Ayrshire, Scotland, by the Rev David Kennedy Minister of parish. ^[1]

1841 Residence Auchnairny Cottage, Kirkmichael, Ayr. Rachel Alison age recorded as 30 years, birthplace Ireland, her husband Robert Alison is 35, occupation Cotton Hand Loom Weaver, birthplace Ayrshire. Children in the household Jane Alison 10, Hugh Alison 9, Samuel Alison 7, Robert Alison 5, John Alison 4 and William Alison who is 2 years old. All the children were born in Ayrshire. ^[2]

Note: Surname recorded as (Alison) with one L in census transcriptions.

1842 birth of their 6th son James birth registered in Kirkmichael, Ayr. Robert's occupation was recorded as a Weaver in Auchnairey ^[3]

1843 Rachel and Robert have another daughter named Rachel birth and Baptism registered in Maybole, Ayrshire. ^[4]

1845 Mary is born in Maybole, Ayr. July 1846 young Mary dies of "Cold Fever" just 7 moths old , Maybole, Crofshill, Interment Kirkmichael Ayr. ^[5]

1851 Residence Content Street, Wallacetown, Saint. Quivox, Ayrshire. Rachel is 42, birthplace recorded as Kirkmichael, Ayr. (?) her husband Robert is 45 and working as a Carter, birthplace Kirkmichael, Ayrshire.Children in the household Hugh Allison age 19 , Samuel Allison age 17, Robert Allison age 16, John Allison Age 13, all 4 boys are working as Hand Loom Weavers in Cotton , William Allison is 11 years, birthplace Maybole, Ayr, James Allison age 9 birthplace Kirkmichael, Ayr, Rachel Allison Age 7 birthplace Maybole, Ayr, Mary Allison age 3, birthplace Kirkmichael, Ayr , these 4 children are recorded as attending School ( Scholar) and young Archibald is only 7 months old birthplace Ayrshire. ^[6]

Note: There is one child missing on this census night Jane she would be about 20 years old.

1852 Interment for Robert of Content St, Wallacetown, age 40 Years - Scotlands People has 2 identical documents with 2 different reference years, they being : 19 July 1852 and 19 July 1853. ^[7]

In 1858 William her son aged 19 years old died due to Phthisis in Wallacetown, Saint Quivox, recorded as buried at the Newton Churchyard. ^[8]

Note: Robert is recorded on the record as deceased .

1861 Residence 70 Hill Street, 2 roomed residence. Rachel is now a widow at 52 years old and working as a thread winder, her 3 remaining children living with her are , James 19, who is working as a Moulder, Mary 13 working in a thread mill, and Archibald who is 10 years old. Recorded birthplace for all is Kirkmichael, Ayrshire.... ^[9]

Note: Missing from the household is Rachel who is about 18 years old.

1863 April James son, age 21 years married Agnes McLeod at the Dunchatton Manse , Glasgow. His occupation is that of an Iron Moulder and is living at 20 Burrells Lane, Glasgow. ^[10]

June 1867 daughter Rachel who is 23 years old, residence 110 Duke St, Glasgow, married Alexander Kean in Dennistoun, sister Mary was the witness. ^[11]

1869 Rachel's daughter Mary died at the age of 21 years, due to Phthisis, usual residence 110 Duke St. ^[12]

April 1871 Residence 110 Duke St, Glasgow. Rachel is 63 years old, occupation housekeeper, birthplace recorded as Ireland. Children in the household Archibald is now 20 years old, occupation Cooper, birthplace Ayrshire, Samuel is 38 years, occupation letter currier ? (courier) , birthplace Lanarkshire Crosshill.^[13]

1871 December 25th, Archibald, Rachel's youngest son aged 21 years, usual residence 110 Duke St, died due to Laryngitis. Informant was his brother Samuel who was also present at his death.. ^[14]

1876 Rachel's granddaughter, Margaret Hamilton Kean, from her daughter Rachel, died from Scarlentina, either whilst staying with her or visiting her at 110 Duke St, Glasgow^[15]

1877 Rachel's daughter Rachel , aged 33 years, died in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow.^[16]

19 October 1880 Rachel suffered with Acute Bronchitis, Dropsy and died. The widow of Robert Allison occupation recorded as a Railway Carter. Rachel's usual residence at time of death was 110 Duke Street, Glasgow, age at death 72 years. Parents being John Busby occupation Farmers Labourer (dec) and mother Jane m.s. McDowall Busby (dec). Informant of death was her son James Allison .^[17]

( Note: in 1881 James Allison and his family are now living at 110 Duke St. )

Sources

1. ↑ Old parish Records - Marriage Document Ref No: 600/0030 0227 - Kirkmichael, Ayr, Scotland/ https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk < Scotlands People /
2. ↑ A Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a142042f4040b9d6e09bcbc : viewed 3 Jun 2020), Rachel ALISON in household of Robert ALISON, Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/2, Folio 10, Page , Schedule Auchnairny Cottage, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey./ B Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYZQ-YFW : 10 July 2019), Rachel Alison in household of Robert Alison, Kirkmichael (Ayr), Ayrshire, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,736.
3. ↑ O. P.R Birth: Church of Scotland, 1842 Births and Baptisms, Kirkmichael, Ayr - Document No : 600/ 30 113 > https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk >Scotlands People / : : Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTKM-3V5 : , James Allison, 01 Jan 1842; citing , reference 2:16FQGTD, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,390.
4. ↑ O.P.R. Birth - Name Rachel Allison -: Document No : 605/0040 0369 / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People / Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, database, FamilySearch - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTKW-GPT : 2 Rachel Allison, 17 Dec 1843; citing , reference 2:16GLWWL, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,397.
5. ↑ O.P.R Death - Church of Scotland - Name: Mary Allison- Date: 09/07/1846 - Residence: Crofshill - Parish: 600/ Ref: 30 308 - Parish : Kirkmichael Ayr. / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk < Scotlands People /
6. ↑ A Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59027c3ee9379091b12217fe : viewed 3 Jun 2020), Rachael ALLISON in household of Robert ALLISON, Content Street, Wallacetown, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /612, Folio 0, Page 21, Schedule 81, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. / B Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYYK-FHM : 11 July 2019), Rachael Allison in household of Robert Allison, Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 21, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,042,410.
7. ↑ A. Death Register, Ref: 612/2 40 62, Parish : Newton -On -Ayr, Name : Robert Allison: Interments 19 July 1852 / B. Death Register Ref : 612/2 40 65, Parish : Newton-On-Ayr, Name Robert Allison : Interments: 19/07/1853 / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
8. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Document No: 578/ 293 , page 98, Year : 1858 Deaths in the District Ayr, in the County of Ayr - Name: William Allison, Age 19 / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People /
9. ↑ "Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB49-22C : Allison, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 10, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,851. (James Allison : https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB49-22Z Mary Allison : https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB49-228 Archibald Allison: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB49-22D)
10. ↑ Statutory Marriages : Document No: 644/2 122 - Folio No: 122 - Name: James Allison & Agnes McLeod - Date : 10 April 1863 - High Church , Glasgow / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
11. ↑ Statutory Marriage: Document No: 644/02 0190 - Folio : 190 - Year: 1867 Name: Rachel Allison & Alexander Kean - High Church , Glasgow / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
12. ↑ Statutory Death Registration : Document No: 644/2 1646 - Year 1869 - District: High Church - Name Mary Allison , mothers maiden name  : Busbie /https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
13. ↑ Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBPW-VMJ : 8 December 2017), Rachel Allison, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 20, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,019 (Archibald Allison: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBPW-VMK)
14. ↑ Statutory Death Registration : Document No: 644/2 2222 - Name: Archibald Allison, Year: 1871, Ref: 644/2 2222 -District: High Church / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
15. ↑ Statutory Death Registration Document No: 644/5 520 - District: Blackfriars, Glasgow Scotland - Name Margaret Hamilton Kean. /https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People
16. ↑ Statutory Death Registration: Document No: 644/3 887 - Year: 1877 - Name Rachel m.s. Allison Kean - District: Dennistoun / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People /
17. ↑ Statutory Death Register : Document No: 644/1 661, Name: Rachel Allison, Age : 72 - Blackfriars, Glasgow, Lanarkshire / https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk > Scotlands People

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• O.P.R Marriage Registration: Document No : 600/0030 0227

Transcription: 1829 List of Marriages Kirkmichael, Ayr

Allison & Busbie

Robert & Rachel Busbie, both in this parish, booked in order to marriage 29th September and Married 15th October by the Rev David Kennedy Minister here....

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

• Census 1841 Scotland

Residence Auchnairny Cottage

Surname Forenames Sex Age Occupation Birth County
ALISON Robert- M- 35- Cotton Hand Loom Weaver AYR
ALISON Rachel- F- 30- IRL
ALISON Jane- F- 10- AYR
ALISON Hugh- M- 9- AYR
ALISON Samuel- M- 7- AYR
ALISON Robert- M- 5- AYR
ALISON John- M- 4- AYR
ALISON William- M- 2- AYR

Census Year : 1841, County : Ayreshire (Ayr), Place : Kirkmichael, Civil Parish: Kirkmichael, Piece : 600, Enumeration District: 2, Folio : 0, Page :10

Note: surname recorded as "Alison" with one L in this census transcription.

Scottish General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a142042f4040b9d6e09bcbc : viewed 3 Jun 2020), Rachel ALISON in household of Robert ALISON, Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, Scotland; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/2, Folio 10, Page , Schedule Auchnairny Cottage, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYZQ-YFW : 10 July 2019), Rachel Alison in household of Robert Alison, Kirkmichael (Ayr), Ayrshire, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 10, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,736.

• Census 1851 Scotland

Address Content Street, Wallacetown, St. Quivox -Ayrshire

Surname First name(s) Rel Status Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
Allison Robert - Head - M - M - Age 45 - Carter - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Rachael - Wife - M - F - Age 42 - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Hugh - Son - U - M - Age 19 - Hand Loom Weaver Cotton - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Samuel - Son - U - M - Age 17 - Hand Loom Weaver Cotton - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Robert - Son - U - M - Age 16 - Hand Loom Weaver Cotton - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison John - Son - U - M - Age 13 - Hand Loom Weaver Cotton - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison William - Son - M - Age 11 - Scholar - Ayrshire, Maybole
Allison James - Son - M - Age 9 - Scholar - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Rachael - Dau - F - Age 7 - Scholar - Ayrshire, Maybole
Allison Mary - Dau - F - Age 3 - Scholar - Ayrshire, Kirkmichael
Allison Archibald - Son - M - Age 7m - Ayrshire, Ayr

Piece: SCT1851/612 Place: St. Quivox -Ayrshire Enumeration District: 2f Civil Parish: St. Quivox Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Wallacetown Folio: 0 Page: 21 Schedule: 81

Scottish General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59027c3ee9379091b12217fe : viewed 3 Jun 2020), Rachael ALLISON in household of Robert ALLISON, Content Street, Wallacetown, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland; from 1851 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives /612, Folio 0, Page 21, Schedule 81, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYYK-FHM : 11 July 2019), Rachael Allison in household of Robert Allison, Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 21, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,042,410.

• Census 1861 Scotland

Address: 20 Hill St, Glasgow

Name Mrs Allison
Event Type Census
Event Date 1861
Gender Female
Age 52
Birth Year (Estimated) 1809 Widow
Occupation: Cotton winder
Birthplace Ayrshire
Registration District High Church
County Lanarkshire

Number of rooms with one or more windows - 2

Household: Name Age, Occupation Birthplace :
James Allison , 19, moulder, Ayrshire Kirkmichael
Mary Allison, 13, thread mill, Ayrshire Kirkmichael
Archibald, 10 , In a Bremeny/Brewery ? .... ( hard to read) Ayrshire Kirkmichael
Alexander Calander, Boarder um, 35, Slater, Lanarkshire, Glasgow

Parish of St John in the Burgh of Glasgow - Document No: 644/2 /83 / 10 page 10 of 20 - Number of Schedule : 50
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/> Scotlands People

"Scotland Census, 1861," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB49-22C : Allison, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1861 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012.); citing p. 10, PRO RG 9, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 103,851.

• Census 1871 Scotland

Residence: 110 Duke Street

Name Rachel Allison
Event Place:High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Gender Female
Age 63
Birth Year (Estimated) 1808
Occupation: Housekeeper
Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Household Role Sex Age Occupation Birthplace
Rachel Allison Female 63, Housekeeper
Samuel Allison Son Male 38, Letter Currier (courier) Lanarkshire
Archibald Allison Son Male 20, Cooper Ayrshire

Schedule Type: 114, Registration District: High Church, Registration Number: RG10, Piece/Folio: 55, Piece/Folio: 55, Affiliate Publication Number: 2 County: Lanarkshire, Piece: 644, Digital Folder Number: 004549821

"Scotland Census, 1871," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBPW-VMJ : 8 December 2017), Rachel Allison, High Church, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from "1871 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 20, PRO T 1, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 104,019

• Statutory Death Register : Document No: 644/1 661

Name: Rachel Allison
Date: 19 October 1880
Widow of Robert Allison ( Railway Carter)
Usual Residence: 110 Duke Street, Glasgow
Age : 72 years
Father: John Busby
Occupation: Farmers labourer (dec)
Mother: Jane m.s. McDowall Busby (dec)
Cause: Acute Bronchitis, Dropsy
Informant: James Allison ( son)

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