Isabella (Millar) McArthur (abt. 1817 - 1909)

Born about 1817 in Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of George Cowley — married 30 Dec 1841 in Dundee, Scotland

Wife of George McArthur — married 18 Nov 1867 in 25 Crichton Street, Dundee, Scotland

Died 9 Oct 1909 at about age 92 in 37 Gellatly Street, Dundee, Scotland

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Biography

Isabella Millar was born in Dunblane, Stirlingshire, around 1817.

Isabella Millar married George McArthur on 18 November 1867 in Dundee. Isabella, aged 50, was the widow of George Cowley, and at the time of her marriage was living at 25 Crichton Street, Dundee. Her father, Robert Millar was deceased in 1867, but her mother, Mary Millar (nee Nathaniel) was still alive.

George McArthur was a mechanic, and was the widower of Margaret Gordon. Aged 46 on the date of his marriage, George lived at Cherryfield, Dundee.

Isabella's first marriage was to George Cowley. Her second marriage was to George McArthur. So Isabella Millar was twice widowed.

Isabella Millar married George Cowley (sometimes spelt Cowlie) in Dundee on 30 December 1841. She would have been around 23 at the time of her first marriage.

Isabella Cowley/McArthur (nee Millar) died at 37 Gellatly Street, Dundee, on 9 October 1909. She was 92. The death was registered by her daughter, Matilda Cowley.

1861 CENSUS In 1861, Isabella M. Cowley (nee Millar/Miller) is living at 30 Coutie's Wynd, Dundee, Scotland. Aged 43, she is a widow, and is working as a Provisions Merchant. Isabella's place of birth is given as Dunblane, Stirlingshire.

The immediate family comprises: Mary, daughter, 16, Shopkeeper, born in Liff (Forfarshire) Matilda, daughter, 14, Scholar, born in Liff (Forfarshire) Andrew, son, 2, born in Dundee.

There are also two nephews living with the family in 1861: William McIntosh, 19, Blacksmith, born in Eassie, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland; James McIntosh, 16, Blacksmith's Apprentice, born in Eassie, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland.

1871 CENSUS In the 1871, the family is living at 25 Crichton Street, Dundee. The family comprises: Isabella, widow, 50, Grocer. Mary, daughter, 26, Shopkeeper. Matilda, daughter, 24, Shopkeeper. Andrew, son, 12, Scholar.

1881 CENSUS In 1881, the family is living at 20 St Clement's Lane, Dundee. Isabella's son, Andrew Cowley, no longer lives with the family. Mary and Matilda are single and both work as a Grocer's Assistant. As Isabella is a widow, presumably, they all work together.

There are three boarders living with the family at the time of the 1881 Census: William G. Barrower, Boarder, Unmarried, Male, 27 born in 1854, Seaman in Royal Navy, born in England. John Shepherd, Boarder, Unmarried, Male, 24, born in 1857, Seaman Royal Navy, born in England. Thomas Edwards, Boarder, Unmarried, Male, 29, born in 1852, General Labourer, born in England.

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