Jeanette (Menzies) McLaren (1813 - 1903)

Born 14 Jul 1813 in 'Kineldon', Snuffy Butts, Airntully, Perthshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of Robert McLaren — married 5 Jun 1836 in Kinclaven, Perthshire, Scotland

Wife of George McLaren — married 9 Jan 1848 in Kinclaven Parish Church, Kinclaven, Perthshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 25 Feb 1903 at age 89 in Feus, Russell Street, Menzies House, Stanley, Auchtergaven, Perthshire, Scotland

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Biography

This profile is part of the Menzies Name Study.

Jeanette (Menzies) McLaren is a member of Clan Menzies.

Jeanette (Menzies) McLaren was born in Scotland.

Birth and Baptism

Jeanette 'Janet' Menzies was born on 14 Jul 1813 at 'Kineldon', Snuffy Butts, Airntully, Kinclaven, Perthshire, Scotland, and was baptised on 18 Jul 1813 in Kinclaven, Perthshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Duncan Menzies and Ann Bruntfield.^[1][2][3] She was the daughter of Duncan Menzies and Ann Bruntfield.

Marriage 1

Jeanette 'Janet' Menzies first married Robert McLaren on 5 Jun 1836 at Kinclaven Kirk, Perthshire, Scotland.^[4][5] They had five children during their marriage, between 1836 and 1845:

• Child: William McLaren-2035 - born 15 Aug 1836 ^[6]
• Child: Ann McLaren - Born 3 May 1838 ^[7]
• Child: John McLaren - Born 13 Aug 1840 ^[8]
• Child: Janet McLaren - Baptised 11 Jun 1843 ^[9]
• Child: Margaret McLaren - Born 1 Jun 1845 ^[10]

Marriage 2

Jeanette 'Janet' Menzies married her second husband George McLaren on 9 Jan 1848 at Kinclaven Kirk, Perthshire, Scotland.^[11][12] They had eight children during their marriage;

• Child: Elizabeth Mary McLaren-600
• Child: Stephen McLaren
• Child: Gregor McLaren-602
• Child: Margaret McLaren
• Child: Elizabeth McLaren
• Child: Isabella Sinclair McLaren-603
• Child: George McLaren-604
• Child: Janet McLaren-2033

Residences

• 1851 ^[13]- Innernytie Cottage, Kinclaven, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife. Living with second husband George, and six children. Four children from Janet's marriage to Robert McLaren; Ann 12, John 10, Janet 8, and Margaret 4. Two children from Janet's second marriage to George; Elizabeth 2, and Gregor 7 months. There was a 12-13 year age difference between George and Janet, with Janet being the older.
• 1861 ^[14]- Innernytie Cottage, Kinclaven, Pertshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife of Head Gamekeeper. Living with husband George and three children; Gregor 10, Isabella 8 and George 6. Janet is recorded as being a Gamekeeper's wife.
• 1871 ^[15]- Druimann, Moulin. The family had moved to Druimann, Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife. Living with husband George, daughter Isabella aged 19, and son George aged 16, and grandson John Menzies McDougall 5.
• 1881 ^[16]- Achmore Lodge, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife. Living with husband George and their daughter Janet.
• 1891 ^[17]- Feus, Russell Street, Menzies House, Stanley, Auchtergaven, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife. George had retired as a Gamekeeper.
• 1901 ^[18]- Feus, Russell Street, Menzies House, Stanley, Auchtergaven, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Wife. Janet was aged 87 and George 74.

Death

Jeanette 'Janet' Menzies McLaren died on 25 Feb 1903, aged 89 years, at Feus, Russell Street, Menzies House, Stanley, Auchtergaven, Perthshire, Scotland.

Research Note

Heastone Inscription - Kinclaven Kirkyard. Erected by the surving family in affectionate rememberance#of their father DUNCAN MENZIES and of the ?? including a brother who died at sea in the service of his country Also Ann infant daughter of David Menzies died 1859 Also to the memory of Janet Menzies wife of George MacLaren retired gamekeeper Stanley died 23 Feb 1903 aged 90 years The above George MacLaren died 4th Jan 1909 aged 83 years

Sources

1. ↑ National Records of Scotland. Old Parish Records. STATUTORY BIRTHS and BAPTISMS. KINCLAVEN. OPR: 365/0010/0226.
2. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ71-Q3X : 11 February 2020), Janet Menzies, 1813.
3. ↑ Menzies, Janet. Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. FHL Film Number: 1040191.
4. ↑ National Records of Scotland. Old Parish Records, STATUTORY MARRIAGES. KINCLAVEN. OPR: 365/0020/0135 Page 135 of 170.
5. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY3Z-1QR : 10 February 2018), Robert Mclaren and Janet Menzies, 05 Jun 1836; citing Kinclaven,Perth,Scotland, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334.
6. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1VD-MXR : 10 February 2018), Janet Menzies in entry for William Mclaren, 15 Aug 1836; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334. Less
7. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1V8-7YK : 10 February 2018), Janet Menzies in entry for Ann Mclaren, 03 May 1838; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334.
8. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1V8-188 : 10 February 2018), Janet Menzies in entry for John Mclaren, 13 Aug 1840; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334.
9. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1V8-HR6 : 10 February 2018), Janet Menzies in entry for Janet Mclaren, 11 Jun 1843; citing KINCLAVEN,PERTH,SCOTLAND, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334.
10. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1V8-7QK : 10 February 2018), Janet Menzies in entry for Margaret Mclaren, 01 Jun 1845; citing , reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,334.
11. ↑ National Records of Scotland. Old Parish Records. STATUTORY MARRIAGES. KINCLAVEN. OPR: 365/0020/0153.
12. ↑ Menzies, Janet. Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910. FHL Film Number: 1040334.
13. ↑ 1851 Scotland Census. Parish: Kinclaven; ED: 2; Page: 6; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1851_77; Year: 1851.
14. ↑ 1861 Scotland Census. Parish: Kinclaven; ED: 2; Page: 3; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1861_49.
15. ↑ 1871 Scotland Census. Parish: Moulin; ED: 1; Page: 1; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1871_68.
16. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census. Parish: Killin; ED: 4; Page: 6; Line: 22; Roll: cssct1881_104.
17. ↑ 1891 Scotland Census. Parish: Auchtergaven; ED: 2; Page: 14; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1891_120.
18. ↑ 1901 Scotland Census. Parish: Auchtergaven; ED: 2; Page: 4; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1901_127.

Acknowledgements

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

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