Helen (McLellan) Whitefield (abt. 1833 - 1879)

Born about 1833 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of James Short — married 1854 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Wife of John Whitefield — married 31 Dec 1872 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 10 Sep 1879 at about age 46 in Main Street, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland

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Biography

Helen McLellan was born in 1833 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as the fourth child and second daughter of Alexander McLellan and Agnes Gall.

On Tuesday, December 12, 1854, Helen married James Short (1833–1856), son of William Short and Janet Simpson, in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Helen and James were the parents of two children:

Agnes Short(1855-1923)

Janet Short(1856-1926)

Helen and an unknown male fathered one child:

Alexander McLellan(1860-)

Helen had an affair with John Inglis (1844-1922), the son of Robert Inglis and Barbara Syme, in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, around 1866. Helen and John had one child:

Jane McLellan(1866-1938)

On Tuesday, December 31, 1872, in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Helen married John Whitefield (1848-1924), son of James Whitefield and Anne Hamilton. Helen and John were parents to two children:

Anne Whitefield(1871-1904)

Mary Whitefield(1873-1949)

Helen worked as a house servant, a pernwinder, a washerwoman, and a laundress.

Helen McLellan died in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland on September 10, 1879.

Timeline

1833 - Helen's Birth: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[1]

In lieu of a birth or baptism record, Helen McLellan's birth year and place are taken from her 1871 Douglas census entry, where her age was recorded as and her birth place as .

1841 - Census: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[2]

Helen was enumerated by the Scottish Census on Sunday, June 6, 1841, in the County of Lanark, Registration District of Upper Ward, Enumeration District Number 2. According to her entry on Page 30 of the archive, she was at Well Street on the night of the census. For Helen and the other household members the following details are included in the document:

• Alexander McLellan, head, aged 40, a cotton hand loom weaver, born in Lanarkshire
• Agnes McLellan, wife, aged 40, born in Lanarkshire
• Mary McLellan, daughter, aged 15, born in Lanarkshire
• John McLellan, son, aged 13, a cotton hand loom weaver, born in Lanarkshire
• Helen McLellan, daughter, aged 8, born in Lanarkshire
• Jane McLellan, daughter, aged 5, born in Lanarkshire
• Jenet Muir, mother-in-law, aged 83, a parish pauper, born in Lanarkshire

Well Street was part of the Parish of Douglas.

1844 - Birth of Stillborn Sibling: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[3]

McLellan, the child of Alexander McClellan, was born on Friday, August 16, 1844, according to their entry in the Parish of Douglas birth and baptism register.

• Scotland's People have indexed the record as an OPR Birth, although it is a death record for a stillborn child. The record does not give details of the child's gender.

1847 - Marriage of Sister: New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[4]

A marriage register entry for the Parish of Airdrie or New Monkland tells us that on Sunday, August 22, 1847, John Simpson, of New Monkland and Helen's sister, Mary McLelland, of New Monkland, married paid 3 shillings and 6 pence to be married.

• The marriage record is a page from the accounts for the Parish of Airdrie or New Monkland

1851 - Marriage of Brother: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[5]

A marriage register entry for the Parish of Douglas tells us that on Sunday, March 23, 1851, Helen's brother, John McLellan, of Douglas and Mary Clarkson, of Douglas married after proclamation for 3 days.

• The date is the booking date for 3 days of proclamation. John and Mary will have married some weeks after

1851 - Census: Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[6]

Helen was enumerated by the Scottish Census on Sunday, March 30, 1851, in the County of Lanark, Registration District of Upper Ward, Enumeration District Number 14. According to her entry on Page 6, Schedule 18 of the archive, she was at North Cumberhead on census night. For Helen and the other household members, the following details are included in the document:

• Gavin Sandilands, head, married, aged 43, a farmer, born in Lesmahago, Lanarkshire
• Elliason Sandilands, wife, married, aged 36, born in Muirkirk, Aryshire
• Helen Ross, servant, married, aged 25, a house servant, born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire
• Helen McLellan, servant, unmarried, aged 25, a house servant, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Barbara Cochrane, servant, aged 12, a house servant, born in Lesmahago, Lanarkshire
• Lewes Mitchell, servant, unmarried, aged 18, an agricultural labourer, born in Lesmahago, Lanarkshire
• Thomas Deacon, servant, unmarried, aged 18, an agricultural labourer, born in Lesmahago, Lanarkshire

North Cumberhead was part of the Parish of Lasmahagow.

• Gavin Sandilands farmed 500 acres of arable and a 1000 acres of pasture.

1854 - Marriage: Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[7]

The marriage year and place of James Short and Helen McLellan has been taken from the statutory birth register entry for their daughter Agnes Short where their marriage details are given as 1854 , Carluke.

1855 - Birth of Daughter: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[7]

The Parish of Cambusnethan in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Agnes Short records that she was born on Saturday, June 2, 1855, at Forbush, Morningside. Furthermore, the entry names her father as James Short, a coal miner; her mother as Helen Short, formerly McLellan; and they married on Thursday, March 2, 1854, at Carluke. Father James Short, who was present at the time of birth, reported the birth to registrar Andrew Gifford on Saturday, June 2, 1855, in Cambusnethan

• The birth registers for 1855 contain more detail than later registers. Mother Helen is 21 years of age and was born in Douglas. Father James is aged 22 and was born in Auchterahall. Agnes is Helen's 1st child.

1856 - Death of Husband: Muirhouses, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[8]

James Short died on Saturday, May 17, 1856, at Muirhouses, at the age of twenty-three, according to his Parish of Cambusnethan in the County of Lanark death register entry. The entry also states that he was married; he was a coal miner; his father was William Short, a shaft sinker; his mother was Janet Short, formerly Simpson; he died of pulmonary disease; his illness lasted some months; and his death was certified by John McNab, surgeon. The death was reported to registrar Andrew Gifford on Saturday, May 17, 1856, in Cambusnethan by father William Short .

• They buried James in Cambusnethan New Churchyard.

1856 - Birth of Daughter: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[9]

The Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Janet Short records that she was born on Thursday, December 11, 1856, at Douglas. Furthermore, the entry names her father as James Short (deceased), a coal miner and her mother as Helen Short, formerly McLellan . Uncle John McLellan, of Braehead, Douglas, reported the birth to registrar James Scott on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Douglas

• Father James Short died seven months before Janet's birth.

1860 - Birth of Son: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[10]

The Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Alexander McLellan records that he was born illegitimate on Saturday, April 21, 1860, at Douglas. Furthermore, the entry names his mother as Helen Short, formerly McLellan, a widow of a coal miner. Mother Helen McLellan reported the birth to registrar James Scott on Friday, May 4, 1860, in Douglas

1861 - Census: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[11]

The Scottish Census enumerated Helen on Sunday, April 7, 1861, in the County of Lanark, Registration District of Douglas, Enumeration District Number 5. According to her entry on Page 11, Schedule 71 of the archive, she was at Bells Wynd on the census night. The document contains the following information about Helen and the other members of the household:

• Agnes McCLellan, head, married, aged 61, a pernwinder, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Helen McCLellan, daughter, widow, aged 26, a pernwinder, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Agnes Brown, granddaughter, aged 11, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Agnes Short, granddaughter, aged 5, a scholar, born in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire
• Janet Short, granddaughter, aged 4, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Alexander McCLellan, grandson, aged 11 months, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire

Bells Wynd was part of the Parish of Douglas and the Town of Douglas.

• The record annotates Helen McLellan as also known as Short. As yet, we have been unable to ascertain Agnes Brown's parents.

1863 - Marriage of Brother: Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. ^[12]

A marriage register entry for the District of Falkirk in the County of Stirling tells us that on Saturday, May 2, 1863, at Falkirk Manse, Helen's brother, 29-year-old bachelor James McLellan, a miner, married 23-year-old spinster Helen Hunter, a field labourer, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. The register entry also informs us that groom James lived at Rumford; his father was weaver Alexander McLellan (deceased) and his mother was Agnes McLellan, formerly Gall. Furthermore, bride Helen lived at Rumford; her father was miner George Hunter (deceased) and her mother was Agnes Hunter, formerly McKay. Minister William Begg, performed the ceremony, witnessed by Allan Begg and James Hunter. The marriage was reported in Falkirk on Tuesday, May 5, 1863, to .

1864 - Death of Mother: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[13]

Helen's mother, Agnes McLellan died on Monday, November 7, 1864, at Douglas, at the age of sixty-four, according to her Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark death register entry. The entry also states that she was married to cotton weaver Alexander McLellan; her father was Archibald Gall (deceased), a farmer; her mother was Janet Muir (deceased); and she died of a rupture of the heart. The death was reported to registrar James Scott on Sunday, November 20, 1864, in Douglas by son John McLellan .

• Archibald Gall is noted by the record as Agnes's reputed father. The death record has an associated entry in the Register of Corrected Entries.

1866 - Birth of Daughter: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[14]

The Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Jane McLellan records that she was born illegitimate on Friday, December 28, 1866, at Douglas. Furthermore, the entry names her mother as Helen Short, formerly McLellan, a washerwoman. Mother Helen McLellan reported the birth to registrar James Scott on Friday, January 25, 1867, in Douglas

• A note in the margin of the birth entry states that a court decree had determined the child's paternity and refers to the Lanark Court Judgement naming the father

1868 - Paternity Suit: Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[15]

On July 27, 1868, the Lanark Sheriff Court heard Helen's case, in which she claimed that John Inglis, a mason from Douglas, was the father of his daughter Janet McLellan. When John fails to appear in court to defend himself, the court considers him to have confessed to being the father. The court ordered John to pay Helen's expenses of £1 11s 6d as well as maintenance of £5 per year until Janet McLellan reaches the age of ten. The court also orders John to pay the court's costs of £3 3s 8d and a further 6s for the issuance of the decree.

1869 - Death of Father: Armadale, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. ^[16]

Helen's father, Alexander McLellan died on Saturday, May 22, 1869, at Lauriston Land, at the age of seventy-two, according to his District of Armadale in the County of Linlithgow death register entry. The entry also states that he was married to Agnes Gall; he was a carrier; his father was John McLellan (deceased), a carrier; his mother was Mary McLellan (deceased), formerly Scott; and he died of many degenerations. The death was reported to registrar John McDonald on Saturday, May 22, 1869, in Armadale by son James McLellan, who was present at the time of death.

1871 - Census: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[1]

The Scottish Census enumerated Helen on Sunday, April 2, 1871, in the County of Lanark, Registration District of Douglas, Enumeration District Number 5. According to her entry on Page 17, Schedule 33 of the archive, she was at Bells Wynd on the census night. The document contains the following information about Helen and the other members of the household:

• Helen Short, head, widow, aged 35, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Alexander Short, son, aged 10, a weaver, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• Jane Inglis, daughter, aged 4, born in Douglas, Lanarkshire
• John Whitfield, visitor, unmarried, aged 23, a mason, born in Lanark, Lanarkshire

Bells Wynd was part of the Village Hamlet of Douglas.

• Visitor John Whitfield married Helen Short in December 1872.

1871 - Birth of Daughter: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[17]

The Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Anne Whitefield records that she was born illegitimate on Thursday, May 18, 1871, at Douglas. Furthermore, the entry names her father as John Whitefield, a stone mason (journeyman) and her mother as Helen Short, formerly McLellan, a laundress. Parents Helen McLellan and John Whitefield reported the birth to registrar James Scott on Wednesday, June 7, 1871, in Douglas

1872 - Marriage: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[18]

A marriage register entry for the Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark tells us that on Sunday, December 31, 1871, at Douglas, 24-year-old bachelor John Whitefield, a stone mason (journeyman), married 36-year-old widow Helen McLellan, a widow of James Short, coal miner, after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland. The register entry also informs us that groom John lived at Douglas; his father was woollen weaver James Whitefield and his mother was Anne Whitfield, formerly Hamilton. Furthermore, bride Helen lived at Douglas; her father was cotton weaver Alexander McLellan (deceased) and her mother was Agnes McLellan (deceased), formerly Gall. William Smith, Minister of Douglas, performed the ceremony, witnessed by John McLellanJames Whitefield. The marriage was reported in Douglas on Sunday, December 31, 1871, to registrar James Scott.

1873 - Birth of Daughter: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[19]

The Parish of Douglas in the County of Lanark birth register entry for Mary Whitefield records that she was born on Sunday, January 5, 1873, at Douglas. Furthermore, the entry names her father as John Whitefield, a stone mason (journeyman); her mother as Helen Whitefield, formerly McLellan; and they married on Tuesday, December 31, 1872, at Douglas. Father John Whitefield, who was present at the time of birth, reported the birth to registrar James Scott on Wednesday, January 22, 1873, in Douglas

1875 - Marriage of Sister: Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[20]

A marriage register entry for the Carnwath in the County of Lanark tells us that on Friday, June 18, 1875, at Carnwath, 24-year-old bachelor James Swanston, a railway labourer, married Helen's sister, 32-year-old spinster Jane McLellan, a farm servant, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. The register entry also informs us that groom James lived at Carnwath; his father was labourer James Swanston (deceased) and his mother was Helen Swanston (deceased), formerly Lind. Furthermore, bride Jane lived at Millridge, Libberton; her father was labourer John McLellan (deceased) and her mother was Agnes McLellan (deceased), formerly Gall. Minister Alexander H McLease, performed the ceremony, witnessed by William Swanston and Jane Brownlea. The marriage was reported in Carnwath on Saturday, June 19, 1875, to registrar JB Messer.

• The record notes a clerical error in column 5, presumably the mis recording of Jane's father's first name as John instead of Alexander

1876 - Marriage of Daughter: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[21]

A marriage register entry for the District of Hamilton in the County of Lanark tells us that on Friday, December 8, 1876, at 28 Portland Square, Hamilton, 21-year-old bachelor Adam Brown, a farm servant, married 20-year-old spinster Janet Short, a farm servant, after banns according to the forms of the Congregational Church. The register entry also informs us that groom Adam lived at Hangingside Farm, Linlithgow; his father was house keeper James Brown and his mother was Mary Brown (deceased), formerly Weir. Furthermore, bride Janet lived at 28 Portland Square, Hamilton; her father was pit sinker James Short (deceased) and her mother was Helen Short, formerly McLellan. Daniel Jackson, performed the ceremony, witnessed by John BrownAgnes Short. The marriage was reported in Hamilton on Thursday, December 12, 2024, to registrar J Haig Moffat.

1877 - Marriage of Daughter: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^[22]

A marriage register entry for the District of Hamilton in the County of Lanark tells us that on Friday, November 23, 1877, at 28 Portland Square, Hamilton, 22-year-old bachelor Alexander Simpson, a coal miner, married 22-year-old spinster Agnes Short, a domestic servant, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. The register entry also informs us that groom Alexander lived at Woodend, Torphichen; his father was coal miner John Simpson and his mother was Mary Simpson, formerly McLellan. Furthermore, bride Agnes lived at 28 Portland Square, Hamilton; her father was coal miner James Short (deceased) and her mother was Helen Whitefield previously Short, formerly McLellan. Henry M Hamilton, minister, performed the ceremony, witnessed by John Dow and Dorothy Simpson. The marriage was reported in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 27, 1877, to registrar J Haig Moffat.

• Alexander Simpson and Agnes Short are first cousins. Alexander's mother, Mary McLellan and Agnes's mother, Helen McLellan, are sisters, the daughters of Alexander McLellan and Agnes Gall.

1879 - Helen's Death: Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. ^[23]

Helen Whitefield died on Wednesday, September 10, 1879, at Main Street, Muirkirk, at the age of fifty, according to her Parish of Muirkirk in the County of Ayr death register entry. The entry also states that she was married to mason (journeyman) John Whitefield; her father was Alexander McLellan (deceased), a general labourer; her mother was Jeannie McLellan, formerly Gall; she died of heart disease (mitral); her illness lasted 9 months; and her death was certified by James Ritchie, surgeon. The death was reported to registrar Thomas Hillier on Thursday, September 11, 1879, in Muirkirk by husband John Whitefield, who was present at the time of death.

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3. ↑ Parish of Douglas, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for McLellan, 1844. National Records of Scotland, 1844 641/30 (Douglas), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Births, Page:374 of 404 accessed 19 May 2021
4. ↑ Parish of Airdrie or New Monkland, Marriage Register Entry for John Simpson and Mary McLelland, 22nd August 1847. National Records of Scotland, 1847 651/70 (Airdrie or New Monkland), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Marriages, Page:440 accessed 26 May 2021
5. ↑ Parish of Douglas, Marriage Register Entry for John McLellan and Mary Clarkson, 23rd March 1851. National Records of Scotland, 1851 641/30 (Douglas), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Old Parish Registers Marriages, Page:336 of 404 accessed 27 SEP 2014
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7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} County of Lanark, Parish of Cambusnethan Statutory Birth Register Entry for Agnes Short, 2nd June 1855. National Records of Scotland, 1855 628/00 (Cambusnethan), Page:39; Entry:194 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 26 Sep 2014)
8. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Cambusnethan Statutory Death Register Entry for James Short, 17th May 1856. National Records of Scotland, 1856 628/87 (Cambusnethan), Page:29; Entry:87 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 2 Apr 2020)
9. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Birth Register Entry for Janet Short, 11th December 1856. National Records of Scotland, 1856 641/00 (Douglas), Page:27; Entry:81 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 6 AUG 2014)
10. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Birth Register Entry for Alexander McLellan, 21st April 1860. National Records of Scotland, 1860 641/00 (Douglas), Page:8; Entry:22 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 4 AUG 2014)
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12. ↑ County of Stirling, District of Falkirk Statutory Marriage Register Entry for James McLellan and Helen Hunter, 2nd May 1863. National Records of Scotland, 1863 479/02 (Falkirk), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:17; Entry:33 accessed 27 JAN 2015
13. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Death Register Entry for Agnes McLellan, 7th November 1864. National Records of Scotland, 1864 641/00 (Douglas), Page:17; Entry:51 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 27 SEP 2014)
14. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Birth Register Entry for Jane McLellan, 28th December 1866. National Records of Scotland, 1867 641/00 (Douglas), Page:2; Entry:6 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 3 Aug 2014)
15. ↑ Lanark Sheriff Court, Register of Extracted Decrees, Poor Helen McLellan or Short against John Inglis. National Records of Scotland, SC38/7/33, www.scottishindexes.com: Scottish Paternity Index, National Records of Scotland reference: SC38/7/33 pp. 557-559 accessed 18 Jan 2015
16. ↑ County of Linlithgow, District of Armadale Statutory Death Register Entry for Alexander McLellan, 22nd May 1869. National Records of Scotland, 1869 662/02 (Armadale), Page:13; Entry:37 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 13 Aug 2020)
17. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Birth Register Entry for Anne Whitefield, 18th May 1871. National Records of Scotland, 1871 641/00 (Douglas), Page:15; Entry:45 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 4 Apr 2016)
18. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Marriage Register Entry for John Whitefield and Helen McLellan, 31st December 1871. National Records of Scotland, 1872 RD: 641/00 (Douglas), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:7; Entry:14 accessed 4 AUG 2014
19. ↑ County of Lanark, Parish of Douglas Statutory Birth Register Entry for Mary Whitefield, 5th January 1873. National Records of Scotland, 1873 641/00 (Douglas), Page:2; Entry:4 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Births, accessed 4 Apr 2016)
20. ↑ County of Lanark, Carnwath Statutory Marriage Register Entry for James Swanston and Jane McLellan, 18th June 1875. National Records of Scotland, 1875 RD: 632/00 (Carnwath), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:14; Entry:27 accessed 24 JAN 2015
21. ↑ County of Lanark, District of Hamilton Statutory Marriage Register Entry for Adam Brown and Janet Short, 8th December 1876. National Records of Scotland, 1876 RD: 647/00 (Hamilton), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:62; Entry:124 accessed 4 OCT 2014
22. ↑ County of Lanark, District of Hamilton Statutory Marriage Register Entry for Alexander Simpson and Agnes Short, 23rd November 1877. National Records of Scotland, 1877 RD: 647/154 (Hamilton), scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:77; Entry:154 accessed 2 Apr 2020
23. ↑ County of Ayr, Parish of Muirkirk Statutory Death Register Entry for Helen Whitefield, 10th September 1879. National Records of Scotland, 1879 RD: 607/00 (Muirkirk), Page:28; Entry:84 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk: Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 5 AUG 2014)