William Girvan (abt. 1849 - 1931)

Born about 1849 in Ireland

Husband of Mary Girvan — married 25 Nov 1870 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 24 Jun 1931 at about age 82 in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia

Biography

William was born c1849 based on his age at death. According to his marriage certificate he is the son of William and Helen (nee McClog) Girvin. Curiously, he is entered as "William Girvin" but the surname of his parents is entered as "Girvan". The 1881 Scotland Census indicates he was born in Ireland. According to the Victorian Death Index he is the son of William (sen.) and Mary (nee Unknown) Girvan.

He married Mary Girvan on 25 November 1870 at the Free Church Manse, Dennistoun^[1]. He was 21y of age and living at 47 Green Street. He was an Iron Merchant's Labourer. His father William was a tailor. Mary died on 10 May 1918.

The marriage certificate indicates the term "Cousins German" in Mary's line after "Spinster". I had not heard of this expression until now, but apparently it means the same thing as first cousins.

He appears in the 1881 Scotland Census^[2]

William Girvin, Head, Married, 31y, General Labourer in Iron Works, b Ireland
Mary Girvin, Wife, Married, 29y, No occupation, b Glasgow
William Girvin, Son, N/A, 9y, Scholar, b Glasgow
Frederick Girvin, Son, N/A, 4y, Scholar, b Glasgow
Susan Girvin, Daughter, N/A, 2y, No occupation, b Glasgow
Mary Girvin, Daughter, N/A, 5m, No occupation, b Glasgow

He died in 1931^[3], at his residence, 130 Main Street, Blackburn, Victoria^[4].

He was buried in the Box Hill Cemetery on 25 Jun 1931^[4]. Aet 78y.

"GIRVAN.— On the 23th June, at his residence, 130 Main-street, Blackburn. William, loving husband of the late Mary, who passed away on the 10th May, 1918, loving father of William. Elizabeth (Mrs. Deare), Frederick and Annie (deceased), and John (killed in action)."

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Civil Registration, Marriage Certificate 1870, High Church Registration District (644/2), Entry #563
2. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census, Family of William and Mary Girvin, 63 Abington Street, Glasgow, Schedule 31, NRS Ref 664/9 89/6
3. ↑ Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Department of Justice (online database), Death Index 1931, registration number 3964
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Family Notices (Death and Funeral Entries), The Age, Thursday 25 June 1931, p1 Article Link