Elizabeth Houston (1812 - 1879)

Born 29 Mar 1812 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Died 25 Jan 1879 at age 66 in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Female child baptised at Hamilton, Lanarkshire on 05 April 1812 but christian name not provided. The Muster Rolls for the 6th Dragoon Guards confirms that Thomas was located in Hamilton, Lanarkshire at this time.

"Thomas Houston sergeant in the 6th Dragoon Guards and Elizabeth Lees spouse had a daughter born 29 March 1812, and entered here Baptised 5 April."

This page of Hamilton OPR has both birth and baptism dates on left side of page, but the Thomas Houston entry is the only exception with these dates being at the end of the text. As neither Thomas nor his spouse were Hamilton parishioners this MAY explain the word 'entered'.

Child's baptism fits with daughter Elizabeth.

Elizabeth remained unmarried.

1879: Recorded as a 67 years old Pauper formerly a Domestic Servant at time of death. Parents recorded as Thomas Houston, a Soldier, and Elizabeth Lees. Death registered by Andrew, Inspector of Poor, Ochiltree.

Sources

• National Records of Scotland: Old Parish Registers Births 647/ 30 226 Hamilton Page 226 of 523

• Public Records Office (PRO), Regimental Muster Rolls WO 12/353 - 360

• National Records of Scotland: Statutory registers Deaths 609/ 3 Ochiltree