James Lambie (1812 - 1884)

Born 6 Jul 1812 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Husband of Elizabeth Speirs Buchanan — married 8 Nov 1843 in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Husband of Agnes Colquhoun (Jaffray) Lambie — married 7 May 1857 in Glasgow Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 3 May 1884 at age 71 in Prahran, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

James Lambie was born in Scotland.

James Lambie was born in 1812 and was christened on 6 July 1812 in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland^[1]. His parents were Gavin David Lambie and Janet Cumming.

Elizabeth Speirs Buchanan and James Lambie were married on 8 November 1843 in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland^[2].

Their children included:

Jessie Cumming Lambie 1844-1886

Elizabeth Speirs Lambie 1845-1920

William Lambie abt.1845-bef.1860

James Lambie 1848-1940

1851, 38 year old, Minister, James Lambie was living in Dunaverty House, Southend, Argyll, Scotland with his wife, Elizabeth (age 36), their children, Jessie (6), James (2) and Elizabeth (6 months); members of the Buchannan family and 2 servants^[3].

1861, 48 year old, Minister Of Southend Emited Presbyterian Chapel, James Lambie was living in the U P Manse, Southend, Argyll, Scotland with his second wife, Agnes (age 38), children, Jessie (16), Eliza (15) and William (1); boarders, Thomas Hinshaw (25) and James Hinshaw (19); visitor, Jean A Jaffray (22); and servants Christina Campbell (22) and Isabella Mckendrick (23)^[4]

Agnes Colquhoun Jaffray and James Lambie were married on 7 May 1857 in Glasgow Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland^[5].

Their children included:

William John Lambie 1860-1900

Mary Jane Lambie 1862-1885

Gavina Victoria Lambie 1864-1942

Agnes Jaffray Lambie 1866-1898

James Lambie migrated from Scotland to Victoria.

Rev. James Lambie came to Australia with his family on the "Winifred" in 1863.^[6][7][8][9] They set sail from London, England on 9 January 1866 and arrived in Hobson's Bay, Colony of Victoria on 7 April 1863.

The family settled at Melton, where James ministered in the Werribee River region.^[10]

He passed away on 3 May 1884 in Prahran, Victoria, Australia^[11][12] and was buried at the St. Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, Port Phillip City, Victoria, Australia^[13].

Parents Gavin David Lambie and Janet Cumming. (Married: 02 Nov 1799 Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland).

Siblings

Jean Lambie 1800 - 1853

James Lambie 1801 - 1812

Janet Lambie 1803 - 1805

Peter Lambie 1806 - 1850

Janet Lambie 1807 - ?

Annie Lambie 1810 - 1861

James Lambie 1812 - 1884

Marion Lambie 1814 - 1887

John Lambie 1817 - 1841

Gavin Lambie 1819 - 1839

David Lambie 1822 - 1824

Mary Lambie 1825 - 1905

Margaret Lambie 1827 - 1829

Research Notes

Not sure that son, William Lambie abt.1845-bef.1860 ever existed - no sources found. Needs further research.

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland's People: Church registers - Old Parish Registers Births and baptisms. LAMBIE, JAMES; GAVIN LAMBIE/JANET CUMMING FR1190 (FR1190); M; 06/07/1812; 559/ 30 437 Abbey. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
2. ↑ Scotland's People: Church registers - Old Parish Registers Banns and marriages. LAMBIE, JAMES; ELIZABETH BUCHANAN/FR2938 (FR2938); 08/11/1843; 559/ 80 596 Abbey. https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
3. ↑ 1851 Scotland Census. Name: James Lambie; Age: 38; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1813; Relationship: Head; Spouse: Elisabeth Lambie; Gender: Male; Where Born: Paisley, Renfrew; Parish Number: 532; Civil Parish: Southend; Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Maps: View related Ecclesiastical Parish; County: Argyll; Address: Dunaverty House; Occupation: Minister Miniten Pres Chaper Of Southend; ED: 6; Page: 15; Household Schedule Number: 45; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1851_113.

   Household Members Age

   James Lambie 38

   Elisabeth Lambie 36

   Jessie C Lambie 6

   Elisabeth S Lambie 5 Mo

   James Lambie 2

   Walter Buchannan 80

   Jess Buchannan 65

   William Buchannan 34

   Mary Horner 24

   Mary Montgomery 13

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4. ↑ 1861 Scotland Census. Name: James Lambie; Age: 48; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1813; Relationship: Head; Spouse's Name: Agnes C Lambie; Gender: Male; Where born: Paisley, Renfrewshire; Registration Number: 532; Registration district: Southend; Civil parish: Southend; County: Argyll; Address: U P Manse; Occupation: Minister Of Southend Emited Presbyterian Chapel; ED: 3; Household schedule number: 60; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1861_71.

   Household Members Age Relationship

   James Lambie 48 Head

   Agnes C Lambie 38 Wife

   Jessie C Lambie 16 Daughter

   Eliza S Lambie 15 Daughter

   Thomas Hinshaw 25 Boarder

   James Hinshaw 19 Boarder

   Jean A Jaffray 22 Visitor

   Christina Campbell 22 Servant

   Isabella Mckendrick 23 Servant

   William J Lambie 1 Son

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5. ↑ Scotland's People: Marriages. LAMBIE, JAMES; JAFFRAY, AGNES COLQUHOUN; 1857; 560/ 15 Cathcart (Lanark). https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
6. ↑ 1863 'SHIPPIKG INTELLIGENCE.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 8 April, p. 4. , viewed 17 Feb 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6484787

   ARRIVED.—APRIL 7.

   Winifred, Black Ball ship, 1,350 tons, William Sergeant, from London January 9. :Passengers— cabin : Rev. Lambie, Mrs. Lambie, and family (five) ; and one hundred and thirty in the steerage.

   Bright Brothers and Co., agents.

7. ↑ Public Records Office of Victoria - Search Terms: LAMBIE - Ship: WINEFRED - Date Arrived: 1862 to 1864
8. ↑ Departed London Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]
9. ↑ Arrival Winefred, 7 Apr 1863, Colony of Victoria. Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]
10. ↑ Son, William: Wikipedia contributors. (2017, January 7). W. J. Lambie. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:01, March 18, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=W._J._Lambie&oldid=758735054
11. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 5754 / 1884; Family name: LAMBIE; Given name(s) James; Place of event: PRN, Australia; Mother's name Janet CUMMING; Father's Name: Gavin. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
12. ↑ Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
13. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155301406/james-lambie : accessed 19 March 2022), memorial page for Rev James Lambie (6 Jul 1812–3 May 1884), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155301406, citing St. Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, Port Phillip City, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by Tony M. (contributor 48299134).