Egidia Charlotte Menzies (1850 - 1918)

Born 14 Feb 1850 in Weem, Perthshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Died 21 May 1918 at age 68 in 23 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England

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Biography

This profile is part of the Menzies Name Study.

Egidia Menzies is a member of Clan Menzies.

Egidia Menzies was born in Scotland.

Birth

Miss Egidia Charlotte Menzies was born on 14 Feb 1850^[1][2] at Castle Menzies, Weem, Perthshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Robert Menzies and Annie Stewart-Alston.

Residences

• 1851^[3]- 'Farlayer House', Weem, Perthshire, Scotland. This Census records that Miss Egidia, aged 1, was visiting at 'Farlayer House'. 'Farlayer House' was the old 'Dowager House' for Castle Menzies.
• 1871^[4] and 1881^[5] Scotland Census' have the whole family living at 'Farlayer House', Weem, Perthshire, Scotland.
• 1901^[6]- Camserney Cottages, Weem, Perthshire, Scotland. Miss Egidia was living with her father, and household staff, at the Camserney Cottages. Miss Egidia did not marry.
• 1906^[7]- 23 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, London England. After the death of her father and sister Caroline,Miss Edigia moved to live at 23 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, London England.^[8] She resided at this address until her death in 1918.

Death, Burial and Probate

Miss Egidia Charlotte Menzies died at 23 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England on 21 May 1918. Miss Egidia Charlotte Menzies was buried on the 25 May 1918 at the Menzies Mausoleum in the Auld Kirk O' Weem, Weem, Perthshire, Scotland.^[9][10] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178886618/egidia_charlotte_menzies Probate was granted in Aberfeldy, Perthshire on 12 Aug 1918.^[11][12]

Research Notes

"Despite various political events and being surrounded by powerful neighbours such as the Campbells of Breadalbane, the Stewarts of Grantully, the Grahams of Menteith and the Murrays of Atholl, the Menzies' managed to maintain their standing and possessions until the estates, the Castle and its contents were auctioned off to pay outstanding debts in 1914. With the extinction of the main line the Clan was left without a Chief on the death of Sir Neil Menzies in 1910. His sister, Miss Egidia Menzies of Menzies was elected Chieftainess by the Menzies Clan Society but did not apply to Lord Lyon Court to become Chief of the Clan. She died in 1918. In 1957 the descendants of the cousin of the first Baronet were successful in petitioning Lord Lyon King of Arms to be recognised as being allowed to use the arms of Menzies of Menzies. "

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Sources

1. ↑ Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. FHL Film Number: 1040142.
2. ↑ Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939. Compiled by Gordon McGregor; The Red Book of Scotland; Volume: Red Book of Scotland Volume 6 Lin-Mer. Page 738.
3. ↑ 1851 Scotland Census. Parish: Dull; ED: 2; Page: 11; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1851_74; Year: 1851.
4. ↑ 1871 Scotland Census.
5. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census.
6. ↑ 1901 Scotland Census.
7. ↑ London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965.
8. ↑ 1911 England Census.
9. ↑ Dundee Courier. 25th May 1918, edition.
10. ↑ UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current. Find a Grave, database and images: accessed March 15, 2024), memorial page for Egidia Charlotte Menzies (unknown–1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 178886618, citing Weem Parish Churchyard, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland; Maintained by Diane Elsasser Snider (contributor 46512148).https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178886618/egidia_charlotte_menzies.
11. ↑ Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936.
12. ↑ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
13. ↑ [1]

Acknowledgements

To R Hare Hare-1576 and P Gray Howard-18870 for research, compiling, and contact with the Menzies family.

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