On 15 Feb 1846, Robert married Ann GRAY in Larbert.[1]
In 1861, age 38, Robert worked as an Iron Grinder and lived in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland with his wife Ann (36), daughters Christina (13) and Elizabeth (6), and sons Malcolm (10), Alexander (8), Robert (4) and James (1).[2]
On 5 Dec 1862, age 38, Robert, Iron Grinder (widowed), married Agnes WILSON, Laundress (spinster) in Larbert.[3] His parents were given as Malcolm FINLAYSON, Iron Grinder (deceased) and Elizabeth FINLAYSON née DONALDSON (deceased).[3] One of the witnesses was Thomas FINLAYSON.[3]
On 2 Feb 1866, at the Sheriff Court in Falkirk, Robert was charged with assault and breach of the peace on 27 Jan 1866.[4] He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of 15s or undergo 15 days' imprisonment with hard labour.[4]
In 1871, age 48, Robert was an Iron Grinder living in Larbert, Stirlingshire with his [second] wife Agnes (45), sons Malcolm (21), a Grate Fitter, Alexander (18), an Iron Work Smith, Robert (13), a Grate Fitter, and James (11), a Scholar and grandson David AITKEN (4).[5]
In 1881, age 59, Robert was an Unemployed Iron Grinder living at E C Manse, Larbert, Stirlingshire with his wife Agnes (58), sons Robert (23), a Grate Fitter at a Foundry, and James (21), a Pattern Maker at a Foundry and grandson David AITKEN (14), a Grate Fitter at a Foundry.[6]
On 13 Jul 1889, age 67, Robert passed away.[7][8] His occupation was given as Iron Grinder and he was married to Agnes WILSON.[8] His parents were given as Malcolm FINLAYSON, Iron Grinder (deceased) and Elizabeth FINLAYSON née DONALDSON (deceased).[8] The informant was his son Malcolm whose address was Dobbie's Buildings, Larbert.[8]
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