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JOHN GLASGOW AND DESCENDANTS

fl = family letters al = Information from Alistair Lindsay (The Laird of Barloch, 1986) ps = Information from P. Stubbs. Wkerr = info, W. Kerr. Mp = information from M. Pole, genesr Ks = information from K. Sillars, genesre. pd = Pigot’s Directory of Ayrshire, 1837 fe = fasti = Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae ld = a legal document dated 1901 ac = information from an ancestry com file. Gr = GRO record found by M. Fielding Mr = OPR record found by M. Fielding Npc = National Probate Calendar IGI = International Genealogical Index Sp = scotlandspeople website Ld = lds = Latter Day Saints information submitted by a church member. Iw = website about Irvine, Ayrshire Invercly = Inverclyde.gov.uk Renfrews. records. Nec = family memorial stone of Peter McIntosh (d. 1872) and family, Glasgow necropolis. Muirbk = “The Muir Book, for the descendants of Sir William Muir, KCSI, and Elizabeth Huntly Wemyss” by Maj Gen G.F.L. Marshall (1930, Dwelly, England), Rankin information from Robert Reid, Hill Cottage, Irvine. Book sent by K. Sillars.

Link to worldconnect: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=michaelavery52 McIntosh, Elwell families, Scotland


First Generation

John GLASGOW was Provost of Irvine (fl). John Glasgow’s headstone still stands in Irvine churchyard; he was thrice provost between 1742 and 1752 and died in 1764 (iw). John Glasgow was long in the council and magistrary; he was bailie in 1730 and provost between 1742 and 1751 (wkerr). John Glasgow of Craig/Gray/Graig or his family were timber and slate merchts; their origin was maybe Craig, an old estate nr Kilmaurs (wkerr). A will was reg. 1827 at Ayr of Robert Morrice, esq., of Craig, parish of Kilmaurs (sp). John Glasgow was marr to Agnes Ferguson (d. 1747), who was present at siege of Derry (Londonderry) in 1690 (wkerr). John Glasgow lived in a hse with large gdn which Maxwell ?Ticki purchased from the Morrices in Kirkgate, Irvine. Miss Jessie Urquhart, dau of the minister of Kilbirnie, was descended from John Glasgow on her mother’s side and had a fine miniature of him (wkerr). An oil portrait of Provost Glasgow was mentioned in will of Jessie Morrice Urquhart (b. 1807) (sp). Robert Urquhart (1763-1845), min of Kilbirnie, marr Elizabeth Hooks (in 1804 at Kilbirnie, IGI), dau of Henry Hooks and had children with middle names Morrice, Glasgow, Fulton, Ritchie (fasti). John had a brother James, shipwright in Irvine. Capt James Glasgow, Irvine shipmaster, mentioned 1740, maybe burgess (ayrshirearchives). From “Decennial indexes to the services of heirs in Scotland 1700-1859”: Reg.9may1766. Isobel Rankine, wife of Jn. Rankine, wright, Irvine, to her uncle James Glasgow, shipmaster there, heir portr. gen. John Glasgow, children: M John GLASGOW was chr 27jun1721 at Irvine, son of Agnes Fergusone (vr). F Elizabeth GLASGOW was chr 25jul1727 at Irvine, dau of Agnes Ferguson (IGI). Elizabeth marr Robert MORRIS/MORRICE (wkerr).

  • F Isabel GLASGOW married John RANKINE 19apr1761 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Isobel was born in 1732 and died in 1821 (fl). The mother must have been Agnes Ferguson as a dau of John Glasgow and Agnes was chr 1738 (IGI).
  • F Janet GLASGOW was chr 1738 at Irvine, dau of Agnes Ferguson (IGI).


Second Generation

Elizabeth GLASGOW was chr 25jul1727 at Irvine, dau of Agnes Ferguson (IGI). Elizabeth marr Robert MORRIS/MORRICE (wkerr). Will of Jessie Morrice Urquhart (b. 1807) mentions a likeness of Mrs. Morrice of Craig (sp). Elizabeth and Robert, children:

  • * F Janet MORRICE was b. 28jul1757 at Irvine (IGI). Janet Morris was b. 1756 (lds). Janet marr Alexander HOOKS 24apr1779 at Wigtown (IGI). Banns had been recorded in Irvine and Wigtown apr1779 (wkerr). Janet Morris (1758-16jul1841 Wigtown) (anc tree). A portrait of Mrs. Hooks is mentioned in will of Jessie Morrice Urquhart (b. 1807) (sp).
  • * M Robert MORRICE was b. 20oct1759, chr 27oct1759 at Irvine (fam-search). Will of Robert Morrice, mercht in Irvine, reg. 1829, Ayr (sp). The will of Robert (d. 7mar1829) mentions nieces, father Robert and John Glasgow (david, anc). A Robert Morrice, Irvine mercht, was mentioned in 1786, maybe as burgess (ayrshirearchives). Jessie Morrice Urquhart (b. 1807) mentioned gr-uncle Robert Morrice, a dear friend, in her will (sp).


Isabel GLASGOW married John RANKINE 19apr1761 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland (IGI). John was a farmer of Towerlands, Irvine, was born 1738 and died 1793 (fl). Isabel was daughter of John Glasgow, Provost of Irvine (fl). From “Decennial indexes to the services of heirs in Scotland 1700-1859”: Reg.9may1766. Isobel Rankine, wife of Jn. Rankine, wright, Irvine, to her uncle James Glasgow, shipmaster there, heir portr. gen. A John Rankin was born 17oct1736 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, son of Alexander Rankin and Marion Miller (IGI) John and Isabel had the following children (fl), all registered in Irvine:

  • M i John RANKINE was christened 29nov1761 (sp). John Rankine married Anne CALDWALL (fl) in Irvine 22may1784 and on the same date John Rankin married Ann Caldwell in Dreghorn, Ayrshire. John died 1838 (fl). Ann CALDWELL was probably christened 4mar1764 in Dreghorn, daughter of John CALDWELL and Elizabeth ORR (IGI). Ann was born 1763 and died 1838 (fl).
  • M ii Alexander RANKIN was christened 15aug1763 (IGI) and died 1791 (fl).
  • F iii Marion RANKINE was christened 6nov1765 (sp). Marion Rankine married John DUNLOP (1760-1803)(fl) 28may1786 in Irvine. Marion died in 1831 and John lived from 1760 to1803 (fl).
  • F iv Isobel/Isobell RANKEN was christened 8mar1767. She was also christened in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, and her mother was named Isobel Glesgow. Isobel died in 1835 (fl).
  • F v Elizabeth RANKIN was christened 30sep1768. Her mother was named Isabell. Elizabeth died young (fl).
  • F vi Isobell RANKINE was christened 26feb1770 (sp). Her mother was named Isabell. Isabella RANKINE married Samuel GARDINER (fl). Isobel married Samuel Gardiner 3apr1790 in Irvine. A Samuel Gardner was christened 18may1760 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, son of Alexander Gardner and Sarah Biggar. Scottish Archives have the will of Samuel Gardiner, residing in Monktonhill, thereafter in Glasgow, spouse of Isabella Rankin, reg. 10jun1834, Glasgow.

 ?F vii Agnes RANKIN was born 1771 (fl). Agness Rankin married 1st David LONGMUIR (fl) 15dec1792 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (see APPENDIX 1) and 2nd John HOLMES of the Wheatsheaf Inn, Main St., Irvine (fl) (al). John HOLMES was born 20mar1779 in Irvine, son of John HOLMES and Agnes BROWN, and died ?1859/1860 (fl) (see APPENDIX 2).  ?M viii Alexander RANKIN (fl).

  • F ix Mary RANKIN was born 28may1773 (sp). Mary RANKINE married 1st James PEDEN (before 1798, when their son was born) (fl) and 2nd David SALMON (fl). Scottish Archives have the will of David Salmon, saddler in Irvine, reg. 1830. 1841 census registers Mary Salmon in Irvine, born about 1776 in Ayrshire.

 ?M x Robert RANKINE was christened 27sep1775 (sp) and married Janet HUNTER (before 1803 when their 1st son was born) (fl). Scottish Archives have the will of Robert Rankin, writer in Irvine, spouse of Janet Hunter, reg. 28jul1853, Ayr. Robert Rankin died 22feb1853 at Irvine (Morning Chronicle). Robert Rankin (1776-1853) marr Janet Hunter (1782-1823), dau of Patrick Hunter (1736-1800), Irvine writer (muirbk). Janet d. aged 41 (muirbk). Janet was chr 21jan1782 at Irvine, dau of Patrick Hunter and Elizabeth Francis (IGI).  ?M xi James RANKIN was christened 26oct1778 (sp) and died unmarried (fl).


Third Generation

Janet MORRICE was b. 28jul1757 at Irvine (IGI). Janet Morris was b. 1756 (lds). Janet marr Alexander HOOKS 24apr1779 at Wigtown (IGI). Will of Janet Hooks alias Morrice, widow of Alexander Hooks, mercht in Wigton, reg. 1841 Ayr (sp). Janet Hooks nee Morrice, widow of Alexander Hooks, Wigton mercht, d. 16jul1841; her will was executed 24apr1816. Benefactors: daughters Elizabeth and Agnes and their children, grn children Alexander Buchanan, Janet Morrice Urquhart; executors: brother Robert Morrice, Rev. Robert Urquhart of Kilbirnie, John Buchanan jun cooper in Greenock, Thomas Walker surgeon in Irvine, John Auld shipmaster there, Robert Rankin writer there; present at signing of will: clerk John Dunlop and apprentice David Longmuir, employees of Robert Rankin (anc tree, david). See Mcintosh-Urquhart file. Janet and Alexander, child:

  • * F Elizabeth HOOKS was chr 12apr1780 at Wigtown (IGI). Elizabeth Hooks marr Robert URQUHART 10sep1804 at Kilbirnie, Ayrshire (IGI). Robert Urquhart (1763-1845), min of Kilbirnie, marr Elizabeth Hooks (in 1804 at Kilbirnie, IGI), dau of Henry Hooks and had children with middle names Morrice, Glasgow, Fulton, Ritchie (fasti); probably the name Henry was a mistake. Robert was b. 26nov1762 at Irvine, son of Andrew Urquhart (1730-2aug1812, Irvine, factor and farmer) and Janet Fulton (abt 1734-2sep1817) (anc tree). Andrew Urquhart was factor to Countess of Craufurd 1763-82 (david, anc, Nat Archives Scot). See mci-URQUHART.
  • * F Mary HOOKS was chr 10aug1781 at Wigtown (mother, J. Morris) (vr).
  • * F Agnes HOOKS (abt 1791-7feb1851) (anc tree). Agnes marr John BUCHANAN (abt 1781-3nov1847) (anc tree) 29apr1809 at Irvine and Greenock (fam-search, anc).


John RANKINE was christened 29nov1761. John Rankine married Anne CALDWALL in Irvine 22may1784 and on the same date John Rankin married Ann Caldwell in Dreghorn, Ayrshire. John died 1838 (fl). Ann CALDWELL was probably born 25 feb1764 (vr) and christened 4mar1764 in Dreghorn, daughter of John CALDWELL and Elizabeth ORR (IGI) and died 1838. They probably had the following children: F i Elizabeth RANKINE. Elizebath was born 12oct1784 and christened 19oct1784 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire (IGI). Elizebeth Rankin was daughter of Ann Caldell (vr). Elizabeth married F. MOFFAT (fl). Elizabeth RANKIN probably married Francis MOFFAT 27apr1807 in Irvine (lds); according to the marriage record they were both of Irvine parish (sp). Francis Moffat was born 21jan1783 at Duddingston, Midlothian (IGI), son of James MOFFAT (1752-1813) and Mary HENDERSON (b. 1751) (ps). F ii Isabella RANKINE. Isabel Rankin was christened 5apr1786 in Sorn, Ayrshire; her mother was Ann Caldwell (IGI, vr). M iii Alexander RANKINE (fl). Alexander Rankin was born 4mar1788 and christened 5mar1788 at Sorn, his mother was Ann Caldwall (vr). Alexander married - Bloch/Block (fl). M iv John RANKINE (fl). John Rankin was born 4mar1788 and christened 5mar1788 at Sorn, his mother was Ann Caldwall (vr). F v Isabell RANKINE. Isabel Rankin was born 13nov1790 in Sorn; her mother was Ann Caldwall (IGI, vr). From Judith Tregaskis: Isabella Rankine (b 1790) married Duncan McNaughton at Dumbarton (genesr). M vi Robert RANKINE (fl). Robert Rankin was born 28sep1792 and christened 29sep1792 at Sorn, his mother was Ann Caldwall (vr). Robert RANKIN married Elisabeth DUNLOP (fl) 26aug1821 in Irvine. F vii Anne RANKINE. Ann Rankin was born 14dec1795 and christened 16dec1795 in Sorn; her mother was Ann Caldwall (IGI, vr) Ann RANKIN married Thomas CAMPBELL (fl) 17jun1832 in Irvine. 1841 census registers Thomas Campbell, builder, of Leggan Bank St., Irvine, born about 1793, and family. M viii James RANKINE (fl). James Rankin was born 24oct1798 at Sorn, his mother was Ann Caldwell. M ix David Dale RANKINE (fl). M x William Boyle RANKINE (fl). William Boyle Rankin was born 29sep1806 at Irvine, his mother was Ann Caldwall (vr).


Marion RANKIN was christened 6nov1765 (sp). Marion Rankine married John DUNLOP (1760-1803) (fl) 28may1786 in Irvine. There are some entries in the 1841 census which may relate to their children. They had the following children (fl):

M i John DUNLOP. John DUNLOP was born or christened 11jan1795 at Irvine; his mother was Marion Rankine (sp). Possibly he was born after Agnes as she would have been very young at her marriage. In 1837 a John Dunlop was a writer in Kirkgate, Irvine (pd). F ii Agnes DUNLOP. Agnes married John NIEL (fl). Agnes marr John Niel 1feb1812 in Irvine. M iii Thomas DUNLOP. In 1837 a Thomas Dunlop was a vinter (vintner) in High St,. Irvine (pd). F iv Isabella DUNLOP. Ezabella was christened 26jan1797 in Irvine (sp); her mother was Marion RANKIN (IGI). Isabella DUNLOP married Robert THOMSON (fl) 29jun1823 in Irvine. M v Robert DUNLOP. A Robert Dunlop, shipowner, d. 8aug1870 at 58 Eldon St., Greenock (invercly). In 1837 a Robert Dunlop was a salt dealer in Bridgegate, Irvine (pd). In 1841 Robert Dunlop, shipmaster in Greenock, maybe became burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives). In 1851 Agnes Oliphant (1817 Irvine, sappertoe by wlatron ahrofby), children William K. (1842 Greenock), Robert Dunlop (1844 Torpichen, Linlithgows.), uncle Robert Dunlop (1810 Irvine, retd shipmaster), cousin William Dunlop (1841 W. Indies), sister Eliza Jane Neill (1832 Greenock), were at 5 Carnock St., Greenock (ce). In 1861 Robert Dunlop (1803 Irvine, ship owner), nephew in law William Neill (1820 Irvine, underwriter larneger, dock agent), niece Marion Neill (1822 Irvine, wife of labourer), grnnephew Thomas Neill (1849, Greenock, son of labourer and scholar), were at 6 Brougham St., Greenock (ce). M vi James DUNLOP was christened 16sep1802 at Irvine; his mother was Marion Rankin (sp). There is a will in Scottish Archives of Agnes Dunlop alias Thomson, widow of James Dunlop, merchant, Irvine, dated 1853.


Isobell RANKIN was christened 26feb1770. Her mother was named Isabell. Isobel RANKINE married Samuel GARDINER 3apr1790 in Irvine. Scottish Archives have the will of Samuel Gardiner, residing in Monktonhill, thereafter in Glasgow, spouse of Isabella Rankin, reg. 10jun1834, Glasgow (sp). In 1851 the Gardiner siblings, b. Monkton, Ayrs., Isabella (1796, dressmaker, milliner), Robert (1802, cotton Maste bailer), Marion (1811, milliner), 3 servants and 7 boarders were at 51 W. Regent St., Barony (ce). They probably had the following children (fl):

F i Sarah GARDINER. Sarah married a Mr. Young (fl). The marriage of Sarah, daughter of Samuel Gardiner, is registered with William YOUNG 8dec1816 in Barony, Lanarkshire, and of Sarah Gairdner with William Young 15dec1816 in St. Quivox and Newton, Ayrshire. F ii Isabella GARDINER. Isabella was b. abt 1796 at Monkton, Ayrs. (ce). Scottish Archives have the will of an Isabella Gardiner, residing in Glasgow, sister of Marion and Janet Gardiner, all residing at 51 West Regent St. registered 4dec1865, Glasgow. M iii Alexander GARDINER M iv James GARDINER M v Samuel GARDINER M vi Robert GARDINER. ?Robert was b. abt 1802 at Monkton, Ayrs. (ce). F vii Agnes GARDINER F viii Marian GARDINER. Marion was b. abt 1811 at Monkton, Ayrs. (ce). The will of Isabella Gardiner suggests that Marian lived unmarried in Glasgow in 1865. F ix Mary GARDINER M x Robert GARDINER. ?In 1837 a Robert Gardiner was a vintner in Bridgegate and High St., Irvine (pd). ?Robert was b. abt 1802 at Monkton, Ayrs. (ce). F xi Janet GARDINER. The will of Isabella Gardiner suggests that Janet lived unmarried in Glasgow in 1865. M xii John GARDINER


Agnes RANKIN was born 1771 (fl). Agness Rankin married 1st David LONGMUIR 15dec1792 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (see APPENDIX 1) and 2nd John HOLMES of the Wheatsheaf Inn, Main St., Irvine (fl) (al). John HOLMES was born 20mar1779 and died ?1859/1860 (fl) (see APPENDIX 2). John Holmes Irvine innkeeper, became burgess in 1817 (ayrshirearchives). In 1841 John Holmes (1771, publican), Elizabeth Longmuir (1806), Agnes Longmuir (1811), Janet Holmes (1816), Ann Holmes (1821), all b. at Ayrshire, were at High St., Irvine (ce). In 1851 John Holmes (1780 Irvine, widower, retd innkeeper) and the following, unm, b. at Irvine, stpdaughters Elizabeth Longmuir (1803), Agnes Longmuir (1806), and daughters Janet Holmes (1813), Ann Caldwell Holmes (1815), were at High St., Irvine (ce).

Agnes had the following children:

From her 1st husband: F i Isabella LONGMUIR (1793-1864) (fl). Isabella Longmuir, sister in law of Peter McIntosh (1795-1872), d. 18dec1863 (memorial stone of Peter, Necropolis). According to 1841 census an Isabella Longmuir (b. about 1801) lived with Grace McIntosh nee Holmes and family at Abbotsford Place, Gorbals, Glasgow. In 1851 Isabella lived with them at 5 Richmond Place, Glasgow, and in 1861 at 6 Carlton Pl., Govan (census). Isabella Longmuir (b. 1793) d. 1863 (sp).

  • * F ii Elisabeth LONGMUIR. Elisabeth was born 22nov1795 (mr-OPR) and christened 29nov1795 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (IGI) and died 1867 (fl). In 1851 Elizabeth (born 1803) lived with her stepfather, John Holmes, at High Street, Irvine, and in 1861 without the stepfather (census).

F iii Agnes LONGMUIR (fl) was born 27aug1797 (mr-vital records) and christened 3sep1797 in Symington, Ayrshire (IGI). Agnes died 22nov1881 in Irvine (ac-gr). 1841 census registers Agnes Longmuir of independent means, Bridgegate, Irvine, born about 1796. In 1851 Agnes (born 1806) lived with her stepfather, John Holmes, at High Street, Irvine, and in 1861 without the stepfather (census). In 1881 Janet H. Holmes (head, b. 1821 Irvine) and her half sister Agnes Longmuir (b. 1796 Irvine) lived on their own means with 1 servant at Milton Lodge, West Back Rd., Irvine (ce). M iv David LONGMUIR (1798-1823) (fl). David was born 20may1799 and christened 3jun1799 in Symington (ac, mr-vital records). Possibly this David Longmuir was apprentice to Robert Rankin, writer, in 1816 when will of Janet Hooks nee Urquhart was executed (sp).

From her 2nd husband: F i Grace HOLMES was born 29jan1805 in Irvine (IGI) or 29jan1804 (fl) and died 27jul1875 (al). There is the will in Scottish Archives of “Grace McIntosh alias Holmes, widow of Peter McIntosh, farmer and carrier in Glasgow” registered Glasgow 1jan1876. Grace and Peter MCINTOSH (3oct1795-15dec1872, fl, christened in Crieff, Perthshire, as Peter CRERAR 4oct1795, IGI), were married 29mar1829 in Irvine, Ayrshire and 30mar1829 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Peter was a currier and leather merchant (al) resident in 1841 at Abbotsford Place, Gorbals, Glasgow (census) or tanner and currier (ld), resident at 14 St. James Terrace (now Ruskin Terrace), Glasgow (fl). The census records that he lived with Isabella Longmuir (b. about 1801, probably Grace’s half sister) and John Holmes, currier, (b. about 1821, probably Grace’s brother). Peter’s firm, which was continued by his sons James and Robert, was called Peter McIntosh and Sons(ld) and was at the foot of the Bridgegait, Glasgow (al). M ii John HOLMES (1807-1809) (fl). M iii Robert Rankine HOLMES was born 1809 (fl) or about 1808 (al) and married Margaret THOMSON 31jan1837 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. According to his will, Robert Rankin Holmes of Barloch, writer in Glasgow, spouse of Margaret Thomson Holmes, died at Barloch Cottage near Milngavie, Stirlingshire, son of John Holmes, father of Robert Holmes, reg. Stirling, 9nov1859. Robert died 17may1859 (Glasgow Courier 19may1859, al). According to her will, “Margaret Holmes alias Thomson died 30dec1879, Ayr. Sometime residing in Kelvingrove St., Glasgow, afterwards 5 Walworth Terrace, Kent Road, Glasgow, thereafter in Bath St., Glasgow, latterly at 3 Barns Terrace, Ayr. Widow of Robert Rankin Holmes, writer, Glasgow.” Margaret left over 8000 pounds (Glasgow Herald). F iv Janet Hunter HOLMES (fl). Janet HOLMES was born 30jan1810 in Irvine (IGI). According to her will, Janet Hunter Holmes died 5oct1886 at Barloch House, West Drive, Irvine. Reg. Ayr. In 1851 Janet (b. 1813) lived with her father at High St., Irvine (census). In 1881 Janet H. Holmes (head, b. 1821 Irvine) and her half sister Agnes Longmuir (b. 1796 Irvine) lived on their own means with 1 servant at Milton Lodge, West Back Rd., Irvine (ce). Will of Janet Hunter Holmes, Barloch Hse, West Drive, Irvine, d. 6oct1886 at Irvine, reg. Ayr (sp). F v Anne Caldwell HOLMES (fl). Ann “Coldwell” HOLMES was born 30oct1812 in Irvine (IGI) and died 1870 (fl). In 1851 Ann Caldwell Holmes (b. 1815) lived with her father and 2 stepsisters, Elizabeth and Agnes Longmuir, at High St., Irvine, and in 1861 without her father (census). Ann Caldwell Holmes (1812) d. 1870 at Irvine (sp). Inventory of Miss Ann Caldwell Holmes, res. parterre, Irvine, afterwards at Willowbank in Irvine, parish of Dundonald, reg. 1871 Ayr (sp). M vi John HOLMES (1815-1851) (fl). According to 1841 census a John Holmes, b. abt. 1821, currier and leather merchant, lived with Grace McIntosh nee Holmes and family at Abbotsford Place, Gorbals, Glasgow.


Mary RANKIN was born 28may1773. Mary RANKINE married 1st James PEDEN (before 1798, when their son was born) and 2nd David SALMON (fl). Scottish Archives have the will of David Salmon, saddler in Irvine, reg. 1830. According to ayrshirearchives David Salmon was an Irvine saddler, son of David. 1841 census registers Mary Salmon in Irvine, born about 1776 in Ayrshire. Mary had the following children:

From her 1st husband:

  • M i John PEDEN (fl) was christened 9apr1798 in Irvine and married 6jul1828 Jane CAMPBELL (fl) in Irvine and possibly Jean CAMPBELL 8jul1828 in Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. Their children’s mother was registered as Jean. The family is registered in Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire at Gallow Hill cottage in 1841 census.

From her 2nd husband (fl): M i David SALMON (fl). M ii Robert SALMON was christened 26sep1804 at Irvine (sp). Scottish archives have the will of a Robert Salmon, writer in Greenock, registered 30nov1867 in Paisley. Glasgow Herald mentions often from 1846 to 1865 Robert Salmon, writer in Greenock. Robert Salmon (1806 Irvine) was at 7 Antigua St., Greenock, as procurator of sheriff court of Renfrews. in 1851 and as lawyer in 1861 (ce). Robert Salmon, writer, d. at 1 Antigua St., Greenock, 23jan1867 (Inverclyde.gov). Scottish archives have will of Robert Salmon, writer in Greenock, reg. 1867, Paisley (sp). M iii Colin SALMON was christened 26may1806 at Irvine (sp).

  • * M iv William Blair SALMON was christened 12feb1808 at Irvine (sp). A William Blair Salmon, who was a saddler in High St., Irvine, in 1837 (pd), died, according to a will (not found), 1882 in Greenock, Renfrewshire. Will of a William Blair Salmon, coal mercht, Greenock, d. 9apr1882 at Bridge of Allan, reg. 1882 Paisley (sp). William Blair Salmon, coal merchant, Greenock, died 9apr1882 at Bridge of Allan (Glasgow Herald), his address was 29 Ardgowan St., W. Greenock (Inverclyde.gov). In 1829 William Salmon, Irvine saddler, became burgess; he was son of David Salmon, saddler there in right of his father David, burgess and guild brother (ayrshirearchives). Magistrates of Irvine were William Thomson, William Blair Salmon, David Gray, William Gillies and Thomas Campbell (Caledonian Mercury 9dec1837). From 1841 to 1845 a William B. Salmon was provost of Irvine (website). The sequestration of William Blair Salmon, saddler in Irvine, at chambers of Robert Rankine, writer, Irvine, was reported 27aug1846 Caledonian Mercury and 4sep1846, Liverpool Mercury. Creditors met at the Wheatsheaf Inn (Caledonian Mercury 17dec1846). 1841 census registers William Salmon, master saddler, High St. West side, Irvine, born about 1811, living with Mary (b. about 1776) and Mary (b. about 1816) Salmon, presumably his mother and sister. In 1861 William B. Salmon (1809 Irvine, retd saddler) lived with brother in law John Young at Genoch farmhse, Maybole (ce). In 1881 William B. Salmon (head, coal merchant, b. 1809 Irvine), niece, Mary Young (b. 1847 Ayr) and nephew John S. Young (merchants clerk, b. 1851 Ayr) lived with 1 servant at 23 Ardgowan St., West Greenock, Renfrewshire (ce). Mary and John were presumably children of Mary Young nee Salmon (b. 1814).

F v Jeannie SALMON F vi Mary SALMON was born 5jan1814 in Irvine; her mother was Mary RANKIN. A Mary Salmon was a grocer in High St., Irvine in 1837 (pd). 1841 census registers Mary Salmon (b. about 1816) living with William (born about 1811) and Mary (b. about 1776) Salmon in High St. west side, Irvine. Mary married John YOUNG (fl) 8jun1844 in Maybole, Ayrshire and 9jun1844 in Irvine. M vii James SALMON. James may have married twice (fl). Probably all wrong: A James Salmon married Agnes Donaldson 2sep1844 in Greenock. Agnes Gardiner Donaldson was chr 19sep1813 (vr), Agnes Donaldson b. 14sep1814 (vr) and Eliza Donaldson b. 1may1821 at Greenock (IGI), dau of John Donaldson and Janet Weir. There are wills of Agnes Gardner Salmon alias Donaldson reg. 1859 in Greenock and of Agnes Donaldson Salmon or Agnes Salmon alias Donaldson, 7 Bentinck St., Greenock, who died 20jan1889 in Greenock, widow of James Salmon, shipmaster in Greenock. The significance of the 1st will is unclear as no Agnes Salmon d. 1855-65 (sp). Agnes Gardner Salmon nee Donaldson (b. 1814) d. 1889 (sp). In 1841 Janet Donaldson, farmer (1791, outside Co.), Agness (1815 Renf.), Elizabeth (1821 Renf) and 3 other children were at Glen, Old Greenock (ce). In 1851 Agnes G. Salmon (1817, Greenock), spouse James (1785 Bute, retd shipmaster), were at Greenock, Renfrews. (ce); clearly not of this family. In 1881 Agnes G. Salmon, fevar (1814 Greenock), Eliza Jamieson, niece (1853 Greenock) and servant were at 9 Bentinck St., West Greenock (ce). Eliza Maria Thom Jamieson was b. 15jul1851 at Greenock, dau of William Jamieson and Elisabeth Donaldson, who marr 11jun1844 at Greenock (IGI); presumably Elisabeth Donaldson was sister of Agnes Donaldson.


Robert RANKIN was christened 27sep1775 (sp) and married Janet HUNTER (before 1803 when their 1st son was born). Scottish Archives have the will of Robert Rankin, writer in Irvine, spouse of Janet Hunter, reg. 28jul1853, Ayr. In Irvine Old Parish Churchyard there is a gravestone of Robert Rankin, writer Irvine, d. 22sep1853, aged 77, and of Janet Hunter his spouse who d. 4nov1855 aged 51 (?), erected in affectionate remembrance by their son John Allan Rankin, banker Irvine (Keith Sillars, death date wrong). This is more credible: In Irvine Old Parish Churchyard there is a gravestone of Robert Rankin, writer Irvine, d. 22feb1853, aged 77, and of Janet Hunter his spouse who d. 4nov1833 aged 51, erected in affectionate remembrance by their son John Allan Rankin, banker Irvine (Wkerr). Robert Rankin, esq., aged 78, d. at Irvine 22feb1853 (Morning Chronicle, 1mar1853). Janet was born abt 1804 (ks) (far too late). Robert Rankin (1776-1853) marr Janet Hunter (1782-1823), dau of Patrick Hunter (1736-1800), Irvine writer (muirbk). Janet d. aged 41 (muirbk), possibly. In 1792 Robert Rankin, son of John Rankin, late farmer in Towerlands, was mentioned, maybe as burgess (ayrshirearchives). This Robert was known as Robert (sen); Robert (jun) was b. 1792 at Sorn. In Irvine in 1837 there was a Robert Rankine jnr., writer in Bank St., and Rankin, Smith and Rankin, writers and procurator (pd). It is unclear who worked where. In 1820 John Peden was an accountant in Irvine; he dealt with a bankruptcy at the office of Robert Rankin, jnr., writer in Irvine. In 1821 Robert Rankin, jnr., writer in Irvine, dealt with the creditors of John Rankin, banker and messenger at arms, Irvine; in 1847 Robert Rankin, jnr., writer in Irvine, was mentioned (Edinburgh Gazette). Robert Rankine jun., joiner and writer, was agent for Beacon Insurance (Caledonian Mercury 25mar1824). In 1841 Robert Rankine (1776 Ayrs., writer) and 1 servant were at Kirkgate Head, Irvine (ce). In 1844 Robert Rankin, esq., of Muirhouse, JP for Ayrshire, was commissioned by Ayrshire Commissariot to deal with the Inventory of Mrs. Margaret Shaw or Macfie (k sillars); Margaret was ma law of the son of Robert. In 1851 Robert Rankine (1776 Towerlands, Ayrs., JP, writer) and 1 servant were at Kirkgatehead, Irvine (ce). In 1851 the following Rankines were at Irvine: Robert, sen., c, writer, Kirkgate; Robert, jun, (b), Bridgegate; John A. (c and b), banker, possibly Bridgegate; meaning of b and c unclear (Ayrshire Directory). Family letters give this pair a number of children; it seems possible that this Robert was confused with Robert Rankin (jnr) (b. 1792 Sorn), who had several children. Robert and Janet probably had the following children:

M i John Allan RANKINE was christened 24jul1803 in Irvine, son of Robert Rankin and Janet Hunter (sp, lds, fl). John Allan RANKIN married Mary Anne MACFIE (fl) 30oct1831 in Irvine. John Allan Rankin married Mary Anne, youngest daughter of late John Macfie, Glasgow, 31oct1831 (Glasgow Herald). John may have married (2) Augusta (fl). John died at Heathfield, Irvine, 14sep1864 (Caledonian Mercury). In 1832 John Allan Rankin, writer in Irvine, was dean of guild; he was son of Robert Rankin, Irvine writer, burgess and guild brother (ayrshirearchives). John was an elder in the Free Church, Irvine (Caledonian Mercury, apr1858, apr1863); on the later date he was a banker in Edinburgh. When his daughter married in 1871 his addresses were Heathfield and 23 Regent Terr., Edinburgh (Glasgow Herald). Mary Anne MACFIE was born 16sep1807 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, daughter of John MACFIE (b. abt 1757) and Margaret SHAW (26aug1762, Riccarton, Ayrs.-2feb1843, Irvine). Margaret was daughter of John Shaw (abt 1724-4dec1770 Riccarton) and Helen Sillar (abt 1729, Craigie, Ayrs.-14jun1796 (ks). Mary Ann MacFie died 1846 at Irvine; she was daughter of John McFie (b. 17nov1757, Irvine, son of Archibald McFie (abt 1735-1811) and Elizabeth Greig (1738-1809)) (Elizabeth Gardiner, genesr). Mary Anne was a beneficiary of Sir James Shaw’s will (ks). Mary Anne Macfie (wife of John Allan Rankin, Irvine banker) d. 13sep1846 at Rothesay, aged 42 (Irvine churchyd, muirbk). 1841 census registers John (writer, b. about 1804) and Mary Ann (b. about 1804) Rankin, Kirkgate Head, Irvine, with Margaret Rankin (b. about 1761) and 3 female servants; the relationship to Margaret is unclear. John A. Rankin is recorded as having given coals to the Irvine poor in 1857/8. There is a gravestone of John Allan Rankin in Irvine Old Parish Churchyard. ?F ii Janet RANKIN (fl). F iii Mary RANKIN (fl). F iv Anne RANKIN (fl). F v Ellen RANKIN (fl). F vi Janet RANKIN (fl). ?M vii John RANKIN was christened 29may1817 in Irvine. His mother’s maiden name is not mentioned.


Fourth Generation

Elizabeth RANKINE. Elizebath was christened 19oct1784 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire. Elizabeth married F. MOFFAT (fl). Elizabeth RANKIN probably married Francis MOFFAT 27apr1807 in Irvine. Francis Moffat was chr 21jan1783 at Duddingston, Midlothian, son of James MOFFAT and Mary HENDERSON. The family moved to Aberdeen and, in 1826, to Edinburgh (ps). In 1808 Thomas Moffat, bookbinder, became burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives); maybe a connection. They probably had the following children (updated):

F i Isabell MOFFAT was born 1may1808 in Irvine; her mother is named Hunkin (lds). Isabella MOFFAT married Jonathan ELWELL (1811 Hammersmith-1898 Barton Regis, Glouc.) 28apr1832 at Old Church, St. Pancras, London, England (ps, clanmoffat). Isabella was alive in 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). Isabell d. 3rd qtr 1884 at Axbridge, Somerset (clanmoffat). M ii James MOFFAT was born 28aug1809 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire; his mother is named Rankin. James d. bef 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). F iii Sophia MOFFAT was born between 1809 and 1818 and d. bef 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). M iv Francis MOFFAT was born 23mar1818 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire; his mother is named Ranken. Francis d. bef 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). M v John MOFFAT was christened 26aug1819 at St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire; his mother is named Runkin. He married 1st Ellen/Helen NOTMAN 19may1847 at South Leith, Midlothian, and 2nd Sophia Maria KNOTT 22jun1851 in Edinburgh. He died 1894 in Edinburgh (pst). In 1851 Sophia M. Knott (1823 Aberdeen) visited brother Lavernor Knott (1817 Aberdeen) at Glasgow (ce). Sophia and Tavener Knott (b. 1816) were children of John Knott (1754) and Sophia Pelham (pst). Taverner Knott, artist, is mentioned in Gladstone’s diaries (web). John set up a successful photography business in Princes St., Edinburgh, which stayed in the family until the 1960’s (ps). He died 1894 in Edinburgh (ps). Scottish Archives have the will of John Moffat, photographic artist, resident in Edinburgh, died 5mar1894 at Edinburgh. F vi Elizabeth MOFFAT was christened 14jun1821 at St. Nicholas, Aberdeen; her mother is named Rankin. Elizabeth marr Robert PLAYFAIR 4th qtr 1852 at Axbridge, Somerset (bm). Elizabeth, 2nd dau of late Francis Moffat, Aberdeen, marr R. Playfair 18dec1852 at Weston super Mare, Somerset (Morning Chronicle). In 1851 Elizabeth was at England with sister Isabella (ce).Elizabeth was alive in 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). Elizabeth Playfair d. 1st qtr 1874 at Axbridge (bm). In 1861 Robert Playfair (1820 Middlesex), wife Elizabeth (1823 Aberdeen), possibly Mary (1855 Glouces.), Charles (1858 Glouc.) and Isabella Ellen (1861 Somerset) were at Somerset (ce). In 1871 Robert Playford (1821), Elizabeth (1823), Isabella Ellen (1861 Somerset) were at Sussex (ce). Robert Playfair, teacher, remained at Brighton after his wife’s death and he (b. 1820) d. 4th qtr 1887 at Brighton (clanmoffat). In 1881 Charles Playfair (1858 Tidenham, Glouc.), inland revenue officer, lodged at Cheltenham (ce). In 1901 Isabella Ellen Playfair (1861 Somerset) was at Nottinghams. (ce). M vii Robert Rankin MOFFAT was christened 16mar1825 at St. Nicholas, Aberdeen; his mother is named Rankin. Robert was alive in 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). Robert marr Jane and had a dau Sophia (b. 1868 Edinburgh) (clanmoffat). F viii Mary Ann MOFFAT was born 17may1827 in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Her mother is named Ranken. Mary Ann was alive in 1855 (mother’s death record, sp). Mary marr Alexander SIMPSON (b. abt 1825) (clanmoffat).


Robert RANKINE (fl). Robert Rankin was born 28sep1792 and christened 29sep1792 at Sorn, his mother was Ann Caldwall (vr). Robert RANKIN married Elisabeth DUNLOP (fl) 26aug1821 in Irvine. In 1841 the following Rankins were at Eglinton St., West Side, Irvine, mostly b. in Ayrs.: Robert (jnr) (1796 notary public), Elizabeth (1806), William (1830), Mary Anne (1832), Agnes (1836, outside cty), Elizabeth (1838), John (male, 1840, place of b. unknown) (ce). In 1851 Robert Rankin (jnr) (1791 Sorn, Ayrs., notary public), wife Elizebeth (1801 Irvine), children, all scholars, Mary Anne (1835 Irvine), Agnes F. (1838 Glasgow), Elizebeth D. (1840 Irvine), John Ellen (female, 1842 Irvine), were at High St., Irvine (ce). Children after 1825 not found on IGI. It is possible that this Robert had the children attributed (in family tree, abt 1900) to Robert (b. 1775) and Janet Hunter; they were Janet, Mary, Ann, Ellen, Janet. From 1820 to 1825 Robert and Eli*beth Dunlop had 4 children in Irvine; Alexander was reg. twice (sp). Children are on PAF “rankin robt jun”. Robert and Elisabeth, possible children: M Alexander RANKIN was b. 4sep1821 or 8sep1821 at Irvine (vr). M John RANKIN was b. 8feb1823 at Irvine (vr). M Robert RANKIN was b. 20feb1825 at Irvine, mother named Elizabeth (vr). F Mary Anne RANKIN was b. abt 1835 at Irvine (ce). Not found in IGI. F Agnes RANKIN, maybe Agnes F. Rankin, was b. abt 1838 at Glasgow (ce). An Agnes Rankin, dau of Robert, was b. 1840 at Lanarks. (sp). F Elizabeth RANKIN, maybe Elizabeth D. Rankin, was b. abt 1840 at Irvine (ce). Not found in IGI.


Anne RANKINE. Ann Rankin was christened 16dec1795 in Sorn; her mother was Ann Caldwall. Ann RANKIN married Thomas CAMPBELL 17jun1832 (IGI) in Irvine. Ann Campbell nee Rankin d. at Annfield 2dec1860 (mp, death record). Thomas Campbell (b. about 1793), builder, and family are registered in the 1841 census at Leggan Bank St., Irvine. It is possible Thomas was Thomas Campbell of Annfield (1791-1866), Provost of Irvine from 1850 to 1864, who donated a window to Irvine Old parish church (Irvine website). Scottish archives have the will of Thomas Campbell, res. at Annfield in Irvine, reg. Ayr 4aug1866 (sp). Will of Thomas Campbell (d. 11jun1866 Irvine) (npc). Thomas was 1st married to Janet Young (b. abt 1795, Dreghorn); they married 23aug1811 at Dreghorn and 24aug1811 at Irvine (lds). Thomas and Janet had the following children in Irvine: James Grub(b) b. abt 5apr1812 (lds, mp), Agnes chr. 31oct1813 (IGI, mp), Barbara b. 26jul1815 (IGI, vr, mp), Agnes b. 1817 (lds), Janet Auld was born about 15aug1820 (1841 census, lds, mp), Margaret b. 7apr1822 (vr), Margaret b. 13nov1823 (vr), Jane was born 17aug1825 (1841 census, IGI, vr, mp), Elizabeth Young was born abt17may1827 (1841 census, lds, mp), Thomas was born 30jan1829 (1841 census, mp), Mary Johnston b. 1830 (lds, mp). A Thomas Campbell, Irvine, was a director of North British Railway (Caledonian Mercury 25mar1824). The death of Thomas Campbell ?11jun1866 was reg by J.A. Campbell and Wm Christie; GWR shares were affected (findmypast). In 1841 Thomas Campbell (1793, builder), Ann (1798), Janet (1825), Jean (1827), Elizabeth (1829), Thomas (1831), Ann (1833), Margaret (1835), Mary (1836), Catherine (1838), Sarah (1840), all b. Ayrs., were at Leggan Bank St., Irvine (ce). In 1851 Thomas Campbell (1791 Irvine, provost, builder), wife Ann (1796 Sorn), children, b. Irvine, Jane (1826), Elizabeth (1828), Ann C. (1834), Margaret (1835), Mary (1836), Catherine (1838), Sarah (1840), John (1844) were at Annfield, Irvine (ce). Ayrshire Directory 1851 lists Thomas Campbell (b) of Annfield, Provost of Irvine. Ann and Thomas had the following children, all in Irvine:

F i Ann Caldwell CAMPBELL was born 15apr1833 in Irvine and died 1907 at Edinburgh (mp). Ann married Rev. Cornelius GIFFEN (chr 27aug1828, Mearns, Renf,-1897 Edinburgh) (mp). Anne, daughter of Thomas Campbell, Provost of Irvine, married Rev. Cornelius Giffen, minister of Dailly, 4mar1856 at Annfield House, Irvine (Caledonian Mercury). Cornelius Giffen, DD, minister of St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, (b. 1829) died feb1897 at Edinburgh and was buried at Newington cemetary, Edinburgh (Glasgow Herald). Cornelius had been conferred with hon. DD by University of Edinburgh in 1892 for his services as an educationalist (Pall Mall Gazette 1897). Cornelius Giffen was born 16aug1828 at Mearns, Renf., son of William Giffen and Agnes Leitch (IGI). F ii Margaret Richmond CAMPBELL was born 26sep1834 (IGI). Margt. CAMPBELL married Alexr. GILMOUR 18mar1858 in Irvine. She died 1904. Alexander was born 1828 and died 1902 (iw). There are windows in memory of Margaret and Alexander Gilmour of Annfield in Irvine church (iw). Annfield House is on Castle St., Irvine. F iii Mary Johnston CAMPBELL was born 15nov1835. Mary Campbell marr James SOMERVILLE 5aug1856 at Irvine (IGI). Rev. James Somerville, minister of Old Parish, Irvine 1853-93, Doctor of Divinity Glasgow 1887, marr Mary, dau of Provost Campbell and had 14 children, in 1884 president of Irvine Burns club (info, Burns club). James Sommerville was b. 12apr1828 at Glasgow, son of James S. and Margaret Scotland (vr), who marr 14oct1822, Glasgow (fe, lds). Scottish archives have the will of Rev. James Sommerville, D.D., The Manse, Irvine, d. 29jan1893 at Irvine, reg. Ayr; Mary Johnston Sommerville d. 1903 (sp). James Sommerville was b. at Glasgow 12apr1828, eldest son of James S., merchant and Margt. Scotland; educ James Allan’s Academy and Glasgow Univ.; licen by Presb of Greenock 5may and ord to Gourock 23jun1852, trans and adm to Irvine, Kilbirnie 17feb1853; D.D. Glasgow apr1887; d. 29jan1893. He marr 1856 Mary (d. 7oct1903), dau of Thomas Campbell of Annfield, Provost of Irvine, and Ann Rankin; (details of children); Publication: 20 Years, a sermon (Irvine 1873) (fe,vol 3, p. 101). Jacobus Sommerville filius nat. Max Jacobi mercatoris Glasguensis. Born Glasgow 1828. D.D. 1887. Minister of (1) Gourock 1852-3, (2) Irvine 1853-93. died 29jan1893 (mat). In 1841 James Somerville (b. 1796, cotton and woollen warehouse man), Margaret (1796), James (1828) and other children (all b. Lanarks.) were at 223 Gallowgate St., Glasgow (ce). F iv Catherine Gillies CAMPBELL was born 4sep1837; the birth is not recorded on the OPR but is registered on the 1841 census. Catherine married John PATERSON (b. abt 1835) (mp). Catherine Gillies, daughter of Thomas Campbell of Killyleoch, was married by Cornelius Giffen, brother in law, to John Paterson, banker, Irvine 21sep1858 at Annfield House, Irvine (nr). Catherine Gill* Paterson (b. abt 1837) d. 1915 (sp). F v Sarah Graham CAMPBELL was born 2oct1839; the birth is not recorded on the OPR but is registered on the 1841 census. Sarah G. Campbell married Alexr. M. CRAWFORD 30apr1860 at Ardrossan, Ayrshire (IGI, mp). Alexander Montgomerie Crawfurd, b. 1832; educ Edinburgh Univ, licen by Presb of Ayr 4jul1855; ord to Fullarton 5mar1857, trans and adm to Brownfield Chapel 17mar1870; res in 1904, d. 31may1914. He marr (1) Sarah, dau of Thomas Campbell, Provost of Irvine (had 2 sons, 2 dau’s), (2) Ellen (fe, vol 3, p. 403). Alexander was trans. to Brownfield, Glasgow 17mar1870 (fe, vol 3, p. 38). Alexander Crawford was b. 29aug1828 at St. Quivox and Newton, son of James Crawford and Mary Dick (vr). Sarah Graham Crawford (b. abt 1839) d. 1875; Alexander Mont* Crawfurd (b. abt 1829) d. 1914 (sp). M vi John CAMPBELL was born 5may1843. John married Mary Taylor FLEMING (b. abt 1848, Glasgow) (mp) 10feb1870 at Bridgeton, Glasgow (IGI).


Agnes DUNLOP. The mother of Agnes was Marion RANKIN, who was christened 6nov1765. Marion Rankine married John DUNLOP 28may1786 in Irvine. Agnes DUNLOP married John NIEL 1feb1812 in Irvine. Possibly Agnes Dunlop (1793-1836) marr John Neill (1791-1852) (anc tree). See Mcintosh-Neill file. They had the following children:

M i John NIELL was born 1jan1814 in Irvine (IGI); his birth is not in the OPR. Possibly John (1814 Irvine-1878 Greenock) marr Catherine Dempster (anc tree). Possibly John: In 1861 John Neill (1814 Irvine, sugar refiner), spouse Catherine Isabella, and family were at Greenock (ce). F ii Agnes NEILL was born 19jul1815 in Irvine(IGI). Agnes Neill marr William Kay OLIPHANT 16nov1840 at Greenock (IGI). M iii William NEIL was born 19jun1817 in Irvine (vr). F iv Marion NEIL was born 23dec1819 in Irvine (IGI). Marion Neill marr William Neill.

  • * M Robert NEILL was b. abt 1823 at Irvine (ce). Robert Neill, writer, d. 18mar1881 at Balgray, Greenock; see Stewart (invercly). Balgray, Octavia Terr., was the home of Thomas Neill, son of William and Marion Neill, in 1887 and 1893, when his parents died (sp).

M Thomas NEILL was b. abt 1825 at Irvine (ce). Thomas Neill marr Jessie DUFF 12jun1855 at Greenock (IGI). Thomas Neill (30, bachelor, shipbuilder, of 38 ?W. Blackhall St., Greenock, b. Irvine, son of John Neill, shipmaster, and Agnes Dunlop, both dec’d) marr Jessie Duff (19, spinster, of 20 Forsyth St., Greenock, b. Greenock, dau of James Duff, brassfounder, and Agnes Kerr) 12jun1855 at Greenock West, witness Janet Neill etc. (sp).

  • * M James NEILL was b. abt 1827 at Greenock (ce). James Neill marr Jane ADAM 16jan1866 at Greenock (IGI). Jane Adam, elder dau of John Adam, town chamberlain, marr James Neill, shipowner, 16jan1866 at Home Cottage, Greenock; see Jessie A. (inverc). James Neill (1827, unm, 4 St. Andrew Sq., Greenock, shipowner, son of decd John Neill, shipowner and decd Agnes Dunlop) marr (16jan1866 Roseneath St., Greenock) Jane Adam (1838, unm, Roseneath St., Greenock, dau of John Adam, town chamberlain, and decd Jessie Biggar), witness Eliza M. Adam (sp).
  • * F Eliza Jane Neill was b. abt 1832 at Greenock (ce). Eliza Jane NEILL d. 28jul1870, dau of John Neill and Agnes Dunlop, both decd (death rec, anc). Eliza Jane Neill. Eliza Jane NEILL marr Alex ORKNEY 18mar1856 at Greenock (IGI). Eliza Jane Neill, dau of late Capt John Neill, marr Capt Alexander Orkney 18mar1856 at Greenock (invercly).
  • * M Stewart NEILL was b. abt 1834 at Greenock (ce).
  • * F Janet Hunter NEILL was b. abt 1837 at Greenock (ce). Janet H. Neill marr Jno Anderson 1863 at Greenock (IGI). Janet Hunter, youngest dau of late Capt John Neill, marr John Anderson, sugar refiner, 1863 Greenock (invercly). Janet Hunter Neill, widow of John Anderson, sugar refiner, d. 13jun1905 at Hillside, Dunoon, see John (invercly). John Anderson, sugar refiner, d. 11aug1878 at Octavia Terr., Greenock (invercly).


Grace HOLMES (29jan1804-27jul1875) and Peter MCINTOSH (3oct1795-15dec1872, fl, christened in Crieff, Perthshire, as Peter CRERAR 4oct1795, IGI) were married 29mar1829 in Irvine, Ayrshire, and 30mar1829 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Grace Holmes d. 27jul1875 aged 71 (nec). Peter was a currier and leather merchant (al), living at Abbotsford Place, Glasgow in 1841 (census) or tanner and currier (ld), resident at 14 St. James Terrace (now Ruskin Terrace), Glasgow (fl); his firm, which was continued by his sons James and Robert, was called Peter McIntosh and Sons, Glasgow (ld). There is the will in Scottish Archives of “Grace McIntosh alias Holmes, widow of Peter McIntosh, farmer and carrier in Glasgow” registered Glasgow 1jan1876. According to the 1841 census they lived with John Holmes (b. about 1821, currier and leather merchant, probably Grace’s brother) and Isabella Longmuir (b. about 1801, probably Grace’s half sister) and 2 servants. In 1851 Peter was apparently also a justice of the peace, living with his family at 5 Richmond St., Glasgow: in 1861 they lived at 6 Carlton Pl., Govan (ce). They had the following children, all born in Glasgow (fl):

F i Agnes MCINTOSH was born 28jan1830. She was known as Agnes Rankin MCINTOSH and died 25feb1831(fl). M ii James MCINTOSH was born 2mar1831, married 12apr1866 in Milton, Glasgow, Stuart BELL (13jan1841-4jun1936) and died 24jul1880 (fl). Miss Stuart BELL was daughter of Mr. Stuart BELL (?1797-29sep1841) and Elisabeth BARTON (18jul1814-13dec1884). ?M iii Peter MCINTOSH was born 9mar1833 and died 3jan1860 (fl). M iv Robert MCINTOSH was born 31mar1835 and died 3jul1920 (fl). Robert was a leather merchant in his father’s firm, Peter McIntosh and sons, Glasgow, and lived at 14 St. James Terrace (now Ruskin Terrace), Glasgow (fl). F v Isabella MCINTOSH was born 4oct1836, christened 16oct1836, married 21sep1878 Cunningham HUDSON (3may1840-17nov1891) and died 3nov1901 (fl). Isabel, daughter of late Peter McIntosh, Glasgow, married Cunningham Hudson, Calcutta, 26sep1878 at St. James Terr., Glasgow (Pall Mall Gazette). Cunningham was born, according to the birth registry in West Derby, Lancashire. The 1891 census has the entry for 45 Courtfield Gardens, Kensington, London: Cunningham Hudson, m, 50, East India merchant (Calcutta, ld), born Wavertree, Lancashire; Isabella, wife, f, 53, born Glasgow and 3 servants. After her husbands death Isabella may have lived at 20 Pembridge Gardens, London in 1901 (ld). M vi John MCINTOSH was born 15may1838, married in Nelson, New Zealand10feb1869 Euphemia Watt BENTLEY (21nov1849-23nov1936) and died 21apr1888. John apparently had an insurance firm in Calcutta, India (fl). In 1861 he was a leather merchant at his father’s home (ce). ?M vii Alexander Rankin MCINTOSH was born 6jan1840, married 18mar1874 Hughina McIntyre FRASER (29may1855-19dec1923) and died 9may1891 (fl). Alexander worked as a civil engineer in Calcutta, India, and later lived at 145 Hammersmith Road, London. Hughina’s parents were probably “Hugh Fraser of Calcutta, who died in South Kensington, London, and Jessie” as there is a photo of their gravestones. F viii Grace MCINTOSH was born 3jul1841 and died 2dec1900 (fl). Grace lived at 14 St. James Terrace, Glasgow after her mother died (ld). F ix Margaret Ann Rankin MCINTOSH was born 25mar1843. She was known as Margaret Agnes Rankin MCINTOSH (as in a child’s birth certificate), married 8feb1872 James GIBSON (2apr1843-17mar1917) and died 17apr1923 (fl). F x Ann Holmes MCINTOSH was born 13apr1845, married 20mar1873 George YOUNG (21oct1844-7jan1928) and died 30nov1928 (fl).


Robert Rankine HOLMES was born 1809 and married Margaret THOMSON 31jan1837 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Robert was a partner in the firm Douglas and Holmes, Glasgow from 1832. According to his will, Robert Rankin Holmes of Barloch, writer in Glasgow, spouse of Margaret Thomson Holmes, died at Barloch Cottage near Milngavie, Stirlingshire, son of John Holmes, father of Robert Holmes, reg. Stirling, 9nov1859. From "Annual indexes to the services of heirs in Scotland 1860-69": Reg. 3jul1860. Grace M'Intosh or Holmes, wife of P. M'Intosh, Tanner in Glasgow, to her brother Robert Holmes of Barloch, writer in Glasgow, heir port. genl. According to her will, “Margaret Holmes alias Thomson died 30dec1879, Ayr. Sometime residing in Kelvingrove St., Glasgow, afterwards 5 Walworth Terrace, Kent Road, Glasgow, thereafter in Bath St., Glasgow, latterly at 3 Barns Terrace, Ayr. Widow of Robert Rankin Holmes, writer, Glasgow.” Margaret left over 8000 pounds (Glasgow Herald 7apr1880). They had the following child:

  • M i Robert HOLMES was born 27nov1840 and christened 25mar1841 in Gorbals, Lanarkshire. He was known as Robert Douglas HOLMES (fl). Scottish Archives have the will of “Robert Douglas Holmes, residing in Barloch, son of Robert Rankin Holmes, mother is Mrs, Margaret Thomson Holmes, residing in Kelvingrove St., Glasgow. Reg. Glasgow, 18jan1862.” Robert apparently died 10mar1860 (al).


John PEDEN was born 9apr1798 in Irvine and married 6jul1828 Jane CAMPBELL in Irvine and possibly Jean CAMPBELL 8jul1828 in Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. Their children’s mother was registered as Jean. In 1820 John Peden was an accountant in Irvine; he dealt with a bankruptcy at the office of Robert Rankin, jnr., writer in Irvine (Edinburgh Gazette). 1841 census registers at Gallow Hill Cottage, Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, John (born about1798 in Scotland, bank accountant) and Jean (born about 1803 in Scotland) Peden. In 1851 John Peden (1799 Irvine, accountant British Linen bank), wife Jesus (1804 Sallevats (Saltcoats?), Ayrs.), children (b. Abbey, Renf.) Mary (1831), Jane C. (1833), Janet (1840), William S. (1842) were at 47 Oakshaw St., Paisley (ce). In 1861 John Peden (1799 Irvine, bank agent), children (b. Abbey, Renf.) Mary (1831), Jessie (1840), William S. (1842, bank clerk) were at 6 Bank St., Abbey, Renfrews. (ce). 14feb1863 John Peden, banker, Paisley, was made Justice of the Peace (Glasgow Herald). They had the following children:

F i Mary PEDEN was born 11nov1830 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers Mary born about 1831. In 1881 and 1891 Mary (b. 1831 Paisley) lived with brother William S. (1842 Paisley) at Paisley (ce). F ii Jean Campbell PEDEN was born 13apr1832 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers Jean C. Peden born about 1832. M iii James PEDEN was born 23mar1834 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers James born about 1835 (only ancestry com). F iv Isabella PEDEN was born 5aug1836 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers Isabella born about 1837. M v John PEDEN was born 14nov1837 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers John born about 1838 (only ancestry com). F vi Janet PEDEN was born 7may1839 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. 1841 census registers Janet born about 1839. Possibly Janet, known as Jessie (b. 1840 Paisley) was visitor at hse of her brother, William S., in 1881 (ce). M vii William Salmon PEDEN was born 28apr1841 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. William Salmon Peden marr Sarah Jenkins (b. 1849 England) (ce) 1876 at Abbey Burgh, Renfrews. (sp). 1841 census registers a child of 1 month. M viii John PEDEN was born 20dec1844 and christened 12feb1845 at Middle Church, Paisley. M ix Robert PEDEN was born 18feb1846 and christened 7mar1846 at Middle Church, Paisley


Mary SALMON was born 5jan1814 in Irvine; her mother was Mary RANKIN. A Mary Salmon was a grocer in High St., Irvine in 1837 (pd). 1841 census registers Mary Salmon (b. about 1816) living with William (born about 1811) and Mary (b. about 1776) Salmon in High St. west side, Irvine. Mary married John YOUNG 8jun1844 in Maybole, Ayrshire and 9jun1844 in Irvine. In 1851 John Young (1812 St. Quivox, farmer of 117 ac, empl 5 labourers), wife Mary (1814 Irvine), children (b. Maybole) Mary (1846), William (1848), John (1850), were at Spring Gdn, Maybole, Ayrs. (ce). In 1861 John Young (1812 St. Quivox, farmer of 400 ac, empl 10 men 2 boys 3 women), wife Mary (1813 Irvine), children (b. Maybole) Mary (1846), William (1848), John (1850), David (1852), Jane (1854), Elizabeth (1856) brother in law William B. Salmon (1809 Irvine, retd saddler) were at Genoch farmhse, Maybole, Ayrs. (ce). In 1871 John Young (1812 St. Quivox, farmer of 360 ac, empl 4 men and boys), wife Mary S. (1814 Irvine), children (b. Maybole) William (1848), David (1852), Jane (1854), Elizabeth (1856) were at High Bateraig Hse., Glasserton, Wigtons. (ce). In 1881 Mary Young (1815 Irvine, farmer of 370 ac of which 310 arable, empl 3 men 1 woman), children (b. Maybole) William (1848), David (1852), Jane (1854), Elizabeth (1856), were at High Balcraig Farmhse., Glasserton (ce). In 1881 William B. Salmon (head, coal merchant, b. 1809 Irvine), niece, Mary Young (b. 1847 Ayr) and nephew John S. Young (merchants clerk, b. 1851 Ayr) lived with 1 servant at 23 Ardgowan St., West Greenock, Renfrewshire (ce). In 1891 Mary Young (1814 Irvine), children, b. Maybole, David (1852, farmer), Jane (1854), Elizabeth (1856) were at Balcraig fm hse, Glasserton; in 1901 the 3 children (b. Ayrshire) without mother were at Balcraig (ce). They probably had the following children:

F Mary YOUNG was christened jun1845 in Maybole, Ayrshire (IGI), reg. 1jun and 5jun (sp). In 1891 John Stevenson Young (1851 Maybole, coal merchant), sister Mary R. (1846 Maybole), were at 2 Bentinck St., Greenock (ce). M William Young was b. or chr 18aug1849 at Maybole (sp). William YOUNG was b. abt 1848 in Ayrshire (ce). M John Stevenson YOUNG was b. or chr 18aug1849 at Maybole, mother’s name Mary Salmond (sp). John Stevenson Young (1849) d. 1919 (sp). Will of John Stevenson Young (d. 2mar1919) of Locksley, reg Kilmacolm, Renfrews.; probate 25jun1919 London, Henry Herbertson Walker factor and David McMonnies Kinnear draper (npc). In 1891 John Stevenson Young (1851 Maybole, coal merchant), sister Mary R. (1846 Maybole), were at 2 Bentinck St., Greenock (ce). In 1901 John S. Young (1851 Ayr, coal merchant), sister Mary R. (1849 Ayr), were at 57 Esplanade, Greenock (ce). In 1918 John Stevenson Young retired from W.B. Salmon and Young, coal merchants and insurance agents, Greenock; the business to be carried on by Samuel Colquhoun and Thomas Findlay Young. In 1952 Alan John Colquhoun retired from W. B. Salmon and Young, coal merchants and wagon repairers, Greenock; business to be carried on by William Bell Young (Edinburgh Gazette). In 1901 Thomas F. Young (1889) was at Renfrews. (ce); no apparent connection. M David Salmond YOUNG was b. or chr 12aug 1851 in Maybole, Ayrshire, mother’s name Mary Salmond (sp, ce). F Jane YOUNG was b. abt 1854 in Ayrshire (ce). F Elizabeth Williams YOUNG was born 28oct1855 in Ayr (IGI).


John Allan RANKINE was christened 24jul1803 in Irvine. John Allan RANKIN married Mary Anne MACFIE 30oct1831 in Irvine. John may have later married a 2nd wife (fl). John died abt 1864 at Heathfield, Irvine (ks). In Irvine churchyd are graves of John Allan Rankin (d. 14sep1864, aged 61), his wife Mary Ann MacFie (d. 13sep1846, aged 42), erected by their children; a MacFie family stone suggests that Mary Anne, wife of John Allan Rankin, Irvine banker, d. 13sep18-6 at Rot-sey (wkerr). Will of John Allan Rankin (d. 14sep1864 Heathfield Irvine) sometime banker afterwards of 23 Regent Terr. Edinburgh; probate 14nov1864 Edinburgh, Mrs. Kezia Scott Mackenzie or Rankin widow, John Muir late of Hon. E. India Co. civil service, George Harvey historical painter Edinburgh, Thomas Campbell of Annfield Irvine, David Gray town clerk there, John Smith writer there, Alexander Gilmour writer there (npc). From Matriculation Albums Glasgow University: Johannes Rankin (no. 10089, matriculated 1818) F. N. max. Roberti Scribae in par. de Irvine-Ayr. 1841 census registers John (writer, b. about 1804) and Mary Ann (b. about 1804) Rankin, Kirkgate Head, Irvine, with Margaret Rankin (b. about 1761) and 3 female servants; the relationship to Margaret is unclear. In 1851 John A. Rankin (b. 1804 Irvine), justice of the peace and banker, and children Janet K. (b. 1837), Maryann (b. 1839) and Helen J. (b. 1841) lived at Heathfield, Irvine (ce). John A. Rankin is recorded as having given coals to the Irvine poor in 1857/8. There is a gravestone of John Allan Rankin in Irvine Old Parish Churchyard. Mary Anne MacFie was sister of John MacFie (abt 1787-1868) who became Sir John Shaw, when he inherited from his uncle Sir James Shaw (1764 Riccarton, Ayrs.-1843 London). Mary Anne’s children became co-heirs of Sir John (ks). John and Mary had the following children, all born in Irvine:

F i Margaret Shaw RANKIN was born 23sep1832. 1841 census registers Margaret Rankin in Irvine, born about 1833 (only ancestry com). Margaret Shaw, eldest dau of John Allan Rankin and Mary Anne Macfie, d. aug1845 at Bridge of Allan, Stirlings., aged 12 (Irvine churchyd, muirbk). F ii Janet Hunter RANKIN was born 24may1836. 1841 and 1851 census registers Janet Rankin in Irvine, born about 1836. Janet died 19jun1912 at Edinburgh (ks). Janet married William IVORY (b. abt 1826 Edinburgh, Advocate Sherriff, counted on 1891 ce at Edinburgh) 4jan1859 at Edinburgh (ks). F iii Mary Anne RANKIN was christened 16sep1838. 1841 and 1851 census registers Mary Ann Rankin in Irvine, born about 1838. Mary Anne married J. Graham EDWARDS 31jul1866 at Edinburgh (IGI, ks). Mary Anne Edwardes (1838) d. 2nd qtr 1895 and James G. (1835) d. 1925 at Steyning (bm). James Graham Edwardes (d. 30aug1925) of 66 Lansdowne Pl., Hove, reg Sussex ; probate 16oct1925 Lewes, 7456 gbp, Public Trustee (npc). Major James Graham Edwardes was 2nd Lieut in 1868, Major in 1884 and Capt in Royal Bombay Artillery in 1888 (army list, findmypast). In 1871 Ellen Jane Rankin (b. 1840 Scotland) was at Hammersmith with brother in law James G. Edwards (1836 East Indies), 2nd Capt. Royal Artillery (ce, ks). The Edwards (1881) or Edwardes (1891) couple, James G. (1836 East Indies) and Mary A. (1839 Irvine), with 4 servants, were at Lansdowne Pl., Hove, Sussex in 1881 and 1891 (ce, ks). In 1899 Maj. James Graham Edwardes, B.A. (?), 66 Lansdowne Pl., Hove, was a councillor on East Sussex Council, and, in 1905, (spelt Edwards) a resident (Kelly’s Directory). In 1901 James G. Edwards (1836, E. Indies, widwr, retd major, Royal Artillery) and 3 servants were at 66 Lansdowne Pl., Hove (ce). In 1911 James Graham Edwardes (b. 1836) was at Steyning (ce); Hove was in Steyning. F iv Helen Jane RANKIN was born 23apr1840. 1841 and 1851 census registers Helen Rankin born about 1840. In 1871 Ellen Jane Rankin (b. 1840 Scotland) was at Hammersmith with brother in law James G. Edwards (1836 East Indies), 2nd Capt. Royal Artillery (ce, ks). Helen Jane, youngest daughter of late J. A. Rankin, Irvine, married Major W. B. BATTISCOMBE, late 91st Argyll Highlanders 20apr1871 at Kensington (Pall Mall Gazette, Glasgow Herald). Helen Jane Rankin married William Benjamin Battiscombe 2nd qtr 1871 at Kensington (bm). Helen Jane Rankin (1841, spinster, Hyde Lodge, Kensington, dau of John Allan Rankin, banker) marr (20apr1871 Kensington) William Benjamin Battiscombe (1831, bachelor, major in Army, late 91 Highlanders, 20 Porchester Sq., son of William Battiscombe, clergyman), witnesses James Graham Edwardes, William Battiscombe, rector of ?Horseburgh, Cambridge, Alice F. Sutherland (record, anc). Helen Jane Battiscombe died 3rd qtr 1874 at Brighton (bm). Rev. William Battiscombe, 20 Porchester Sq., Hyde Park and Wick St. Lawrence, Somerset, died 23aug1872; money was bequeathed to wife Elizabeth and son William Lawrence (Leeds Mercury). William Battiscombe (b. 1800) died 1872, Kensington (bm). Elizabeth Battiscombe nee Randolph (b. 1801, Milverton, Somerset) was at 20 Porchester Sq., London, in 1881 (ce) and died 1891 at Paddington (bm). William Benjamin Battiscombe (b. 8aug1830, New Windsor, Berks, d. 16mar1886, son of William Battiscombe and Elizabeth Randolph) also married Emma “Grant” Battiscombe 2jun1880 (lds) or Emma Trant Battiscombe 2nd qtr 1881 at Kensington (bmd). William B. Battiscombe died 1st qtr 1886 at Steyning, Sussex (bm). Emma T. Battiscombe (b. abt 1833) died 2nd qtr 1914 at Paddington (bm). Emma Grant Battiscombe was b. 5aug1832 at New Windsor, Berks, (d. 1914) daughter of Robert Battiscombe and Alicia Potts (lds). William Benjamin Battiscombe, GWR shareholder.


Fifth generation

Ann Caldwell CAMPBELL was born 15apr1833 in Irvine and died 1907 at Edinburgh (mp). Ann married Rev. Cornelius GIFFEN (27aug1828, Mearns, Renf,-1897 Edinburgh) (mp). They married 4mar1856 at Irvine and Mearns, Renf (IGI). Cornelius Giffen (16aug1828, Mearns-20feb1897), son of William G. and Agnes Leitch, married 4mar1856 Ann Caldwell (d. 7apr1907), daughter of Thomas Campbell, Provost of Irvine, and Ann Ranken (d. at Kirkcaldy 15dec1914) (date wrong). Cornelius was ord. to Oldham St., Liverpool 1852, trans. to Dailly 1855, trans. to Trinity parish, Edinburgh 1869, trans and adm. 11jan1872 to St. Mary’s, Edinburgh and made D.D. 1892 (Edinburgh) (Fasti). In 1878 Rev. Cornelius Giffen, 15 Forth St. (Edinburgh Dir). In 1881 Cornelius Giffen, minister of St. Mary’s parish (1829 Mearns, Renf.), wife Anne C. (1834 Irvine) and children born at Dailly, Ayrshire: Anne R. (1857), Agnes (1858), Margaret G. (1862), Catherine P. (1863), Sophia K. (1868), Jane G. (1869), Thomas C. (1873) and 2 servants were at 15 Forth St., Edinburgh (ce). In 1891 likewise, without Agnes, with Janet M. (ce). Ann and Cornelius, children: F Annie Rankin GIFFEN was born 4dec1856 at Dailly, Ayrshire (mp). Annie d. 1914 (sp). F Agnes GIFFEN was born 24feb1858 at Dailly (mp). M William GIFFEN was born 18jun1860 at Dailly (mp). F Margaret Gilmour GIFFEN was born 5jun1861 at Dailly (mp). Margaret married William JACK (b. 10jul1862, Edinburgh) (mp) in 1894 (sp). William Jack was minister of East Kilbride from 1894. William Jack was born 10jul1862 at Edinburgh, son of George J. and Frances Richardson; educ. George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, and Edinburgh Univ.; M.A. 1886; licen. by Presb. of Edinburgh 1888; assistant at St. Mary’s Parish, Edinburgh; ord. 1894; married 12jul1894 Margaret Gilmour, daughter of Cornelius Giffen, D.D., min. of St. Mary’s (Fasti). William was son of George Jack and Fanny Richardson, who married 7jun1850 at Duddingston, Midlothian (IGI). In 1901 William Jack (1863 Edinburgh, minister), wife Maggie (1862 Dailly), were at Manse, East Kilbride, Lanarks. ( ce). F Katherine Paterson GIFFEN was born 7sep1862 at Dailly (mp). Catherine P. Giffen (1862) d. 1920 (sp). Will of Catherine Paterson Giffen (d. 13jul1920) spinster of 18 Dundas St., reg Edinburgh; probate 1sep1921 London, Agnes Giffen and Janet Mackie Giffen spinsters, James Pender, Alexander Gilmour solicitor, John Smith Gilmour (npc). F Janet Mackie GIFFEN was born 5sep1864 at Dailly (mp). In 1881 Janet McK was at a college for minister’s daughters (ce). In 1891 Janet was a governess at home (ce). In 1901 Janet Giffen (1866 Dailly, governess) was at Hampstead, London (ce). F Sophia Kennedy GIFFEN was born 27may1867 at Dailly and died 1954 at Edinburgh (mp). Sophia married James PENDER (12mar1867 Kilsyth, Stirlings.,-1931 Edinburgh) 5jul1893 at Edinburgh; James was a farmer (mp, Fasti). Will of James Pender (d. 24oct1931) of 9 Woodhall Terr., Juniper Gn., reg Edinburgh; probate 16feb1932 London, Sophie Kennedy Giffen or Pender widow (npc). Sophia and James had a son James Neil Pender, chartered accountant (3jun1905 Gippsland, Australia-1991 Duns, Berwickshire) who married Margaret Yeats Bishop (21jun1906 Alexandria, Egypt-1992 Ayton, Berwicks). Margaret was daughter of Henry Bishop (b. 1870 Staines, Middlesex) and Jane Tait Drake (1877 Grangemouth, Stirlings-abt 1923 Alexandria, Egypt) (mp). In 1901 James Pender (1867 Kilsyth, Strilings., farmer), wife Sophia K. (1868 Dailly), children (b. Morton) Annie C. (1895), George (1896) were at Morton Mains, Dumfriess. (ce). James Pender was son of George Pender, farmer (1apr1827 Cumbernauld-1mar1881 Causewayhead, Stirlings.) who marr 30apr1851 at Cumbernauld, Margery Moffatt (2oct1827 Cumbernauld-3jul1874) (mp). F Jane Graham GIFFEN was born 17jul1868 at Dailly (mp). Jane married Percy LEITCH (b. 1867, Dailly) (mp). Jane Giffen married Percy LEECH 31may1907 (Fasti). M Thomas Campbell GIFFEN was born 13aug1872 at Edinburgh and died 1952 at Edinburgh; he was a schoolmaster and car salesman (mp). Thomas marr (1aug1903 Edinburgh) Jessie Gertrude CRAWFORD (1874 Edinburgh-1952) and had 3 children (Sheila Carswell, genesr). In 1891 he was a medicine student at home (ce). This may be Thomas: J.C. Giffen (male, b.abt 1872, Edinburgh) was at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, for 5 yrs, studied medicine for 2 yrs and in 1891 matriculated to study science at Edinburgh University (archives.lib.ed.ac.uk). Jessie Gertrude Crawford was b. 11nov1873 at Edinburgh, dau of David Crawford and Catherine Shuttleworth (IGI). In 1881 Catherine Crawford (1839 England, wid, teacher), dau Jessie Gertrude (1874 Edinburgh) were at Edinburgh (ce).


Margaret Richmond CAMPBELL was born 26sep1834 (IGI). Margt. CAMPBELL married Alexr. GILMOUR 18mar1858 in Irvine. She died 1904. Alexander was born 1828 and died 1902 (iw). Will of Alexander Gilmour (d. 22jul1902) writer of Irvine; probate 31jan1903 London, Margaret Richmond Campbell or Gilmour widow, Annie Rankin Gilmour, Margaret Reid Gilmour, Alexander Gilmour solicitor, Thomas Campbell Gilmour, Mary or Minnie Gilmour otherwise Minnie Campbell Gilmour, Jane Gilmour, John Gilmour otherwise John Smith Gilmour (npc). In 1858 Alexander Gilmour, Irvine writer, became burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives). In 1871 Alexander Gilmour (1830, writer landowner), wife Margaret B. (1835), children Ann Ranbia (1859), Margaret Reid (1860), Alexander (1863), Thomas Campbell (1870), Mary Campbell (1871), all b. Irvine, were at William Field Hse, Irvine (ce). In 1881 Alexander Gilmour (solicitor, b. 1829 Irvine), wife Margaret (b. 1835 Irvine) and children born at Irvine: Annie (1859), Margaret (1860), Alexander (law apprentice, 1863), Thomas (1869), Minnie (1870), Jessie (1873), John (1876) and 3 servants lived at Annfield, Irvine (ce). In 1891 Alex Gilmour (1829, solicitor, banker), wife Margt R.C. (1835), children Ann R. (1854), Margt R. (1860), Alex (1863, solicitor), Mary C. (1870), Jane (1873), John S. (1876) were at Annfield, Irvine (ce). On death reg 22mar1891 of Alexander Bennett McGrigor, late of 26 Park terr., Stirling, stock was transmitted to Alexander Gilmour, Irvine, and John Paterson (GWR, findmypast); Gilmour and Paterson were sons in law of Ann Rankin (b. 1795), cousin of John Allan Rankin. Beneficiaries of the will of John James Kerr of Robertland, res Ardgare nr Helensburgh, were in 1900 John Gilmour (Mt. Vernon, Row, Helensburgh), Alex Gilmour (Irvine writer) and others (dealt with by Gilmour and Christie, solicitors, Irvine) (GWR shares, findmypast). The firm Gilmour and Christie still exists. Beneficiaries of late Alex Gilmour, writer of Annfield Hse, Irvine, were 22jul1902, John Gilmour (Mt Vernon, Row), Richard Kerr (Cunninghamhead, Ayrsh.), William Fleming (Fulwood, Houston), Francis Christian Buchanan (Clarinish, Row), dealt with by Gilmour and Christie (GWR shares, findmypast). On death of Francis Christian Buchanan, 1920, an executor was John Gilmour Fleming (GWR, findmypast). They had the following children, all born in Irvine, all but the last IGI: F i Ann Rankin GILMOUR was born 23jan1859. Ann was known as Annie (1881 ce). Annie Rankin Gilmour (1859) d. 1942, Irvine (sp). F ii Margaret Reid GILMOUR was born 3mar1860. Margaret Reid Gilmour (1860) d. 1925, Irvine (sp). F iii Mary Campbell GILMOUR was born 21mar1861. Not counted on ce. M iv Alexander GILMOUR was born 10dec1862. In 1881 Alexander was a law apprentice (1881 ce). In 1901 Alexander Gilmour (1863 Irvine, solicitor), wife Jeanie Crichton (1874 Clifton, Canada), were at Hill Cottage, Irvine (ce). F v Agnes Jamieson GILMOUR was born 14oct1865. Not counted on ce. M vi Thomas Campbell GILMOUR was born 27jun1868. In 1891 T. Campbell Gilmour (1869 Irvine, agr student) was at Dumfriess. (ce). F vii Mary Campbell GILMOUR was born 28jan1870. Mary may have been known as Minnie (1881 ce, probate of father, 1902). Minnie Campbell Gilmour marr William Wylie FULTON, BD (probate of sister Jane, 1939), 1908, Ayrs. (sp). Rev William Wylie Fulton (abt 1876, Beith) was assistant min of Irvine in 1901 (ce). F viii Jane GILMOUR was born 25dec1872. Jane may have been known as Jessie (1881 ce). 2 Jane Gilmours (1872) d. 1939 (sp). Will of Jane Gilmour (d. 29apr1939) spinster of Annfield, reg Irvine; probate 10sep1941 Llandudno, John Smith Gilmour solicitor, Minnie Campbell Gilmour or Fulton (wife of Rev. William Wylie Fulton, BD), John Irving Moffat solicitor (npc). M viii John Smith GILMOUR was b. 1875 at Irvine (sp). John Smith Gilmour (mentioned in probate of father, 1902) was a solicitor (probate of sister Jane, 1939).


Mary Johnston CAMPBELL was born 15nov1835. Mary Campbell marr James SOMERVILLE 5aug1856 at Irvine (IGI). In 1856 Rev. James Sommerville, min of Irvine, apparently became burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives). In 1881 James Somerville (b. 1829 Glasgow, Parish Minister), wife Mary (1836 Irvine), children (b. Irvine) Annie R. (1859), Margt. (1862), Henry J. (1866), John C. (1869), Mary (1872), Robt. G. (1873), James (1876) and 3 servants were at Manse, Irvine (ce). In 1901 Mary Sommerville (1836 Irvine, own means), children (b. Irvine) Henry (1866, writer), John C. (1869, accountant), Mary (1872) were at New Kilpatrick, Dunb. (ce). Mary and James, children: M i James SOMMERVILLE was b. 8jun1857 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and died 9apr1863 (fe). F ii Anne Rankin SOMMERVILLE was b. 14sep1858 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 9feb1891 (fe, sp). M iii Thomas Campbell SOMMERVILLE was b. 24jun1860 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 31may1886 (fe, not found on sp). F iv Margaret SOMMERVILLE was b. 24jan1862 at Irvine (fe, IGI). F v Agnes Jamieson SOMMERVILLE was b. 27jul1863 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 30may1873 (fe, sp). M vi Henry John SOMMERVILLE was b. 27jun1865 at Irvine and became a writer in Glasgow (fe, IGI); he probably never married and (b. abt 1865) d. 1933 (sp). In 1904 Henry Sommerville, writer, 131 West Regent St., ho, Mansefield, Drumchapel (Glasgow PO Direc). M vii James SOMMERVILLE was b. 17may1867 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 30apr1871 (fe). M viii John Campbell SOMMERVILLE was b. 26jul1868 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 20apr1906 (fe, sp). M ix Robert Galbraith SOMMERVILLE was b. 4mar1870 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 23mar1870 (fe). F x Mary SOMMERVILLE was b. 27apr1871 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and married Francis CARR 4sep1901 (fe) in Scotland (sp). M xi Robert Galbraith SOMMERVILLE, C.E., was b. 11oct1872 at Irvine (fe, IGI). M xii Norman SOMMERVILLE was b. 3apr1874 at Irvine (fe, IGI) and d. 1jul1874 (fe). M xiii James SOMMERVILLE was b. 31aug1875 (fe) and d. 2may1889 (fe, sp). F xiv Catherine Campbell SOMMERVILLE was b. 4jun1879 (fe) in Scotland (sp) and d. 3feb1880 (fe).


Catherine Gillies CAMPBELL married John PATERSON (b. abt 1835) (mp); they married 21sep1858 at Irvine (IGI). Will of John Paterson (d. 30jan1898) bank agent of Union Bank Hse Irvine; probate 3may1898 London, Alexander Gilmour writer, Catherine Gillies Campbell or Paterson widow, Thomas Campbell Paterson, John Jamieson Paterson farmer, William Graham writer (npc). In 1853 John Paterson, Irvine banker, became burgess of Irvine; later he was known as John Paterson of Knowehead (ayrshirearchives). In 1871 John Paterson (1827, banker), wife Catherine (1838), children, Alexander (1861), Thomas C. (1862), John (1864), Annie (1865), b. Irvine, were at High St., Irvine (ce). John was a banker (b. 1827 Irvine) with wife Catherine (1838), children John (1864), Annie (1865), James (1880) and 3 servants at 91 High St., Irvine in 1881 (ce). In 1891 John Paterson (1827, banker), wife Catherine (1838), children Annie (1865), James (1881), Robert (1885) were at 91 High St., Irvine (all b. Irvine) (ce). In 1901 Catherine G. Paterson (1838 Irvine, own means), son James G. (1881 Irvine, bank clerk) were at Castlepark, Castle St., Irvine (ce). On death reg 22mar1891 of Alexander Bennett McGrigor, late of 26 Park Terr., Stirling, stock was transmitted to Alexander Gilmour, Irvine, and John Paterson (GWR, findmypast); Gilmour and Paterson were sons in law of Ann Rankin (b. 1795), cousin of John Allan Rankin.

Catherine and John, children:

  • * M Alexander PATERSON was b. 1860 at Irvine (sp), maybe 2may1860 at Irvine (anc tree).
  • * M Thomas Campbell PATERSON was b. 1861 at Irvine (sp), maybe 11nov1861 (anc tree). In 1877 Thomas Campbell Paterson, son of John Paterson of Knowehead, present provost, became probably burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives). In 1891 James Englesham (1823 Kirkoswald, Ayrs., warehse man), children, b. Glasgow, and „vin son“ Thomas Paterson (1862 Irvine, clerk) were at Govan, Lanarks. (ce). Will of Thomas Campbell Paterson (d. 5mar1931) of Wellwood, reg Irvine; probate 25jul1931 London, Annie Rankin Paterson, James Graham Paterson, Robert Paterson (npc).

M John Jamieson PATERSON was born 1863 at Irvine (sp), maybe 18jul1863 (anc tree). In 1877 John Jamieson Paterson, son of John Paterson of Knowehead, became burgess of Irvine (ayrshirearchives). In 1881 he was a general clerk (ce); in 1898 he was a farmer (father’s will). In 1891 John Paterson (1843 New Cumnock, Ayrs., farmer), wife Margaret W. (1842 New Cumnock), mother Helen H. (1804 Kirkconnel, Dumfriess., annuitant), boarder John J. Paterson (1864 Irvine, farm pupil), were at Kirton, Killin, Perths. (ce). F Anie Rankin PATERSON was born 21feb1865 at Irvine (IGI), Annie was on the 1881 ce. Ann* Rankin Paterson (b. abt 1865) d. 1934 (sp). Will of Annie Rankin Paterson (d. 12may1934) spinster of Wellwood, reg Irvine; probate 18jul1934 London, James Graham Paterson bank accountant, Robert Paterson bank teller (npc). M James Graham PATERSON was born 1880 at Irvine (sp). James Graham Paterson was an executor to will of Mary Taylor Campbell nee Fleming, 1940 (npc). M Robert PATERSON was born 1885 at Irvine (sp, 1891 ce).


Sarah Graham CAMPBELL was born 2oct1839; the birth is not recorded on the OPR but is registered on the 1841 census. Sarah G. Campbell married Alexr. M. CRAWFORD 30apr1860 at Ardrossan, Ayrshire (IGI, mp). Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of Thomas Campbell by his 1st wife, married Robert King Barbour, writer in Saltcoats; the names of Alexander Crawford’s children suggest he was related to the Barbours. The stepmother of Alexander was Mary Barbour. Alexander marr (2) Helen. Alexander Montgomerie Crawfurd (1829) d. 1914 (sp). Will of Alexander Montgomerie Crawfurd (d. 31may1914) of 17 Sutherland St., reg Glasgow; probate 29dec1914 London, James Maclay, Archd Dougall Wylie, writers (npc). In 1871 Alexander M. Crawford (1829 Ayr, minister of ?Broomfield ?Eddlesher Church), wife Sarah S. (1840 Irvine) and children, b. Irvine, Robert K.B. (1862), Mary B.M. (1863), Thomas C. (1866), Annie R. (1869) were at 43 St. Vincent Cresc., Glasgow (ce). In 1881 Alexander M. Crawford (b. 1829 Wallacetown, Ayrs., widower, Minister Brownfield Church), children (b. Irvine) Robt. B. B. (1862), Mary B. M. D. D. (1863), Annie R. (1869) and 1 servant were at 31 Ashton Terr., Govan, Lanarks. (ce). In 1893 Rev. A. M. Crawfurd, minister, Brownfield Established Church; ho, 149 Hill St., Garnethill; (in 1904, ho, 276 Renfrew St., Garnethill) (P.O. Direc). In 1901 Alexander M. Crawford (1828 St. Quivox, Ayrs., minister), wife Helen (1878 Glasgow) were at 276 Renfrew St., Glasgow (ce). Sarah and Alexander, children: M i Robert King Barbour CRAWFURD was b. 8nov1861 at Irvine (IGI). Robert King B. Crawfurd marr Elizabeth Jane WILSON 3rd qtr 1889 at W. Ward, Westmoreland (bm). Robert King B. Crawfurd (1861) d. 1939 (sp). F ii Mary Bowes Montgomerie Dickson CRAWFURD was b. 21feb1863 at Irvine (IGI). M iii Thomas C. CRAWFURD was b. abt 1866 at Irvine (1871 ce). F iii Annie Rankin CRAWFURD was b. 4aug1868 at Irvine (IGI)


John CAMPBELL was born 5may1843. John married Mary Taylor FLEMING (b. abt 1848, Glasgow) (mp) 10feb1870 at Bridgeton, Glasgow (IGI). A John Campbell (b. 1843) died 3rd qtr 1903 at Steyning, Sussex; Hove was part of Steyning (bm). Will of John Campbell (d. 6nov1903) of 17 Albany Villas, Hove, reg Sussex; probate 6nov1903 London, Mary Taylor Fleming or Campbell widow, William Coupar Ritchie wine merchant, John Campbell electrical engineer, and William George Black and Alexander Gilmour writers (npc). Will of Mary Taylor Fleming or Campbell (d. 21jan1940) widow of 47 Denmark Villas Hove, reg Sussex; probate 4jun1940 London, James Graham Paterson and Thomas Craig Caldwell writers (npc). In 1864 John Campbell of Calton Spinning Co., Glasgow, youngest son of Thomas Campbell of Annfield, provost, Fine for admission remitted in virtue of Thomas Campbell’s privilege as Provost (Ayrshirearchives). John Campbell (Calton Spinning co.) lived in 1871 at 249 W. George St., and in 1876 at 10 Park Quadrant (PO Dir). In 1879 John Campbell retd from Calton Spinning Co. (Edinburgh Gazette); Calton Spinning Co. was at 358 Broad St., Glasgow (web). In 1891 John Campbell (1844, living on own means), wife Mary T. (1848), children Thomas (1871, pupil, locomotive engineer), Mary F. (1874), Annie R. (1876), John (1882), all b. Scotland, and 3 servants were at 17 Albany Villas, Hove (ce). In 1901 John Campbell (1844, living on own means), wife Mary T. (1848), children Mary F. (1874), Annie R. (1876), all b. Scotland, and 1 servant were at 17 Albany Villas, Hove (ce). Kelly’s Directory mentions in 1899 J. Campbell, 17 Albany Vil[a_], Hove, in 1905 Mrs. Campbell, same address, and in 1911 no Campbell at that address. In 1911 Mary Taylor Campbell (b. 1848) and daughters Mary Fleening (1874) and Anne Ranken (1876) were at Steyning (ce, mp), actually at 1 Cromwell Rd., Hove, occupation-none, with 3 servants (mp); Hove was in Steyning. In 1915 Mrs. Campbell, 1 Cromwell Rd., Brighton and Hove (Kelly’s Direc.). John and Mary, children: M i Thomas CAMPBELL was born 1dec1870 at Blythswood, Glasgow (IGI). M ii Henry John Taylor CAMPBELL was born 19mar1872 at Blythswood, Glasgow (IGI). Henry died aged 1 (mp). F iii Mary Fleming CAMPBELL was born 15jun1873 at Blythswood, Glasgow (IGI). F iv Anne Rankin CAMPBELL was b. 1875 (sp). M v John CAMPBELL was b. abt 1882 at Scotland (1891 ce). John was maybe electrical engineer (father’s will, 1903).


William Salmon PEDEN was born 28apr1841 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire. William Salmon Peden marr Sarah Jenkins (b. 1849 England) (ce) in 1876 at Abbey Burgh, Renfrews. (sp). In 1881 William S. Peden (1842 Paisley, bank clerk), wife Sarah J. (1849 England), children (b. Paisley) Margaret H. (1878), John (1879), Jane C. (1880), Peden visitors (b. Paisley) Mary (1831), Jessie (1840) were at Paisley (ce). In 1891 William S. Peden (1842 Paisley, bank clerk), wife Sarah (1849 England), children (b. Paisley) Margaret H. (1878), John (1879), Jane C. (1881), Wm S. (1882), Sarah (1884), Thomas (1887), sister Mary Peden (1831 Paisley) were at Armadale Cottage, Paisley (ce). In 1901 Wm S. Peden (1842 Paisley, bank clerk), wife Sarah (1849 England), children (b. Paisley) John (1879), Jane (1881), Wm S. (1882, clerk), Sarah (1884), Thomas (1887), sister Mary Peden (1832 Paisley) were at Armadale, Paisley (ce).

William and Sarah, children: F i Margaret H. PEDEN was b. 1877 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrews. (sp). M ii John PEDEN was b. 1878 at Abbey, Paisley, Renfrews. (sp). F iii Jane Campbell PEDEN was b. 1880 at Paisley, Renfrews. (sp). M iv William Samuel PEDEN was b. 1882 at Paisley, Renfrews. (sp). F v Sarah PEDEN was b. 1883 at Paisley, Renfrews. (sp). M vi Thomas PEDEN was b. 1886 at Paisley, Renfrews. (sp).


Janet Hunter RANKIN was born 24may1836. Janet Hunter Ivory died 19jun1912 at Edinburgh (ks). Janet married William IVORY (b. abt 1826 Edinburgh, Advocate Sherriff, counted on 1891 ce at Edinburgh) 4jan1859 at Edinburgh (ks, IGI). William had been married previously, on 22apr1850, to Jane Wilkinson MASSIAH, only dau of William Wilkinson Massiah of Cramond, Midlothian; they had 3 children (ks, bur2001). William (26jul1825-20oct1915), advocate 1849, Advocate-Depute 1859-62, sheriff of Inverness, Nairn and Elgin 1862-1900 (bur2001). William Ivory (1826) d. 1915 (sp). Will of William Ivory (d. 20oct1915) of 6 Whitehouse Terr., reg Edinburgh; probate 12feb1916 London, James Ivory CA, Netta Ivory spinster, William Bannerman solicitor (npc); Netta was dau Janet. Janet Hunter Rankin was niece and co-heiress of Sir John Shaw, 2nd bart of Kilmarnock (bur2001). In 1861 William Ivory (1826 Edinburgh, advocate), wife Janet H. (1837 Irvine), children (b. Edinburgh) Holmes (1851), Mary A. (1853), Annie L. (1855) were at 12 Albany St., Edinburgh (ce). In 1881 Annie Ivory (1850 Edinburgh) was at Grange Loan, Edinburgh, with her Ivory cousins: William (b. “1856”, probably 1826 Edinburgh), Sheriff Advocate, Janet H. (b. 1837 Irvine), SA’s wife, Annie L. (1855 Edinburgh), SA’s child, James (1862 Edinburgh), accountants clerk, Janet H. (1864 Edinburgh), Elizabeth A. (1865 Edinburgh) and 4 servants (ce). Annie (1850) was presumably the Mrs. Ivory, of St. Roque, Grange Loan, in 1878 Edinburgh Dir. In 1891 William Ivory (1826 Edinburgh, advocate sheriff), wife Janet H. (1837 Irvine), children (b. Edinburgh) Annie L. (1855), James (1862, accountant), Janet H. (1864), Elizabeth (1865) were at 6 Whitehouse Terr., Edinburgh (ce). Besides being an Advocate, William was Sheriff of Inverness, Elgin and Nairn (1862-1900) (Seekers of Truth). Janet and William, children: M i James IVORY was born 3dec1861 at Edinburgh (IGI) and died 1939 aged 78 (ks, Seekers of Truth). James Ivory (aged 78) died 19jan1939 at Laverockdale House, Colinton, Edinburgh (tt). Will of James Ivory (d. 19jan1939) of Laverockdale Hse Dreghorn Loan Colinton, reg Edinburgh; probate 15apr1939 London, Florence Theodora Wyckoff or Ivory widow, Basil Gerritsen Ivory, Eric James Ivory, Leonard Almroth Wilson-Wright (npc). James married Florence F. (b. abt 1872 USA) (ks). James became a chartered accountant in the firm Ivory and Sime (Seekers of Truth). James was a JP of Brewlands, Glenisla, Forfars., and Laverockdale House, Colinton, Edinburgh, according to children’s wedding reports (tt). F ii Janet Hunter IVORY was born 22may1863 at Edinburgh (IGI). Janet died 8aug1949 unm (bur2001, ks). Janet and her sister founded Scottish Society for Prevention of Vivisection (ks). Janet was known as Netta (muirbk). F iii Elizabeth Ann IVORY was born 29jun1864 at Edinburgh (IGI). Elizabeth Ann (b. 1864) died 11may1954 without issue (bur2001, sp). Elizabeth marr Andrew CARLYLE-DEAS (d. 4feb1950) 8sep1914 (bur2001). Andrew Carlyle-Deas, Pitlochry (1941-50); Mrs. Carlyle-Deas, Edinburgh (1952) (phone bk).


Helen Jane RANKIN was born 23apr1840. Helen Jane, youngest daughter of late J. A. Rankin, Irvine, married Major W. B. Battiscombe, late 91st Argyll Highlanders 20apr1871 at Kensington (Pall Mall Gazette, Glasgow Herald). Helen Jane Battiscombe (1840) d. 3rd qtr 1874 at Brighton (bm). In 1881 William B. Battiscombe (b. 1831 Trieste, Austria, Major ret’d) and daughters Nugr. (b. 1872 London) and Helen F. (b. 1874 Brighton) were at Hove, Sussex (ce). In 1891 Emma F. Battiscombe (1833 Stoke, Bucks, widow, own means), stepdaughters Myra S.M. (1872 Paddington), Helen F. (1874 Brighton, Sussex) and servants were at Paddington (ce). GWR share transactions took place, that concerned William Battiscombe 1872, Middlesex, and William Benjamin Battiscombe, 1872 and 1886, Sussex (findmypast). Wills of Helen Jane Battiscombe (1874 Sussex) William Benjamin Battiscombe (1886 Sussex) and Emma Trant Battiscombe (1914 Middx) are reg on National Probate Calendar (anc). Helen and William, children:

  • * F i Myra Shaw M. BATTISCOMBE was born 1st qtr 1872 at Kensington (bm, ld). Myra Shaw Macfie Battiscombe was b. 21mar1872 at Kensington and d. oct1953 (George Gilbert, rw). Daughter born to wife of Major W. B. Battiscombe at Porchester Sq., 21mar1872 (Daily News). Myra Shaw Macfie Battiscombe was chr 17may1872 at Paddington, dau of William Battiscombe (gent) and Helen, 39 Porchester Sq. (record, anc). Myra S. M. Battiscombe married Edward Alfred F. DAWSON 1st qtr 1903 at St Geo. Han. Sq., London (bm, ld). Myra died 26oct1953 (ld). Edward Alfred Finch Dawson was born 2nd qtr 1865 at Billesden, Leicestershire (bmd), christened abt 25jun1865 at Loddington, Leicesters. (IGI), son of Edward Finch Dawson and Emily Sarah Barnaby who married 3rd qtr 1862 at Newark, Notts (bmd). Emily Sarah Burnaby was chr. 1838 at Nottinghamshire (IGI, 1871 ce) and died at Uppingham, Leics., 4th qtr 1905. Edward Finch Dawson (abt 1836-1892 Billesdon) of Launde Abbey was High Sheriff of Leicestershire in 1867; Emily (abt 1840-1905) (web). Edward Dawson maybe d. 5apr1931 (muirbk). Edward Dawson (1863) d. 3rd qtr 1931 at Mt. Bosworth, Leics (bm). Present at funeral of Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Butler, 26apr1935: Lady Butler (widow), Mrs. E. A. F. Dawson (sister in law, with children, Miss, Mr. E. W. and Andrew Dawson) etc., 26apr1935 (tt). In 1891 Myra S. M. Battiscombe (1872 London) was at London (ce). In 1901 Myra Shaw McLu Battescombe (1872, Paddington) and Helen Frances Butler, wife (1874 Brighton), both living on own means, were at Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington (ce, genesr). Edwd Alfred Dawson (1866, retd Lt Col of North Luddenham), Mrs. Myra Shaw Dawson (1873) and Miss Helen Dawson (1907) of Stamford, Lincs, sailed 1927 to Malta; Myra Shaw Dawson (1873), husband Edward Alfred (1866, retd Lt. Col.) of Wymondham, Leics., and another Dawson couple from Hull sailed 1929 to Jamaica (ancestorsonboard). In 1929 Edward A.J. Dawson (1866, no occ), wife Myra S.M. (1873) of Wymondham, Leics and another Dawson couple travelled from Columbia to Bristol (anc).
  • * F ii Helen Frances BATTISCOMBE was born 3rd qtr 1873 at Steyning, Sussex (bm). In 1901 Helen Frances Butler (1874) was at London (ce). Helen Frances Battiscombe married Richard Harte Keatinge BUTLER (1870-1935) 2nd qtr 1894 at Kensington; Richard (b. 28aug1870, maybe India, d. 22apr1935 Shrewsbury) was son of Surgeon Col. Ebenezer Robert Butler (Indian med. Service, d. 1909) and Annie Harriet Keatinge (bm, P Iseke, rootsweb). Helen Francies Battiscombe (1874, spinster, 7 Atherstone Terr., Kensington, dau of late William Benjamin Battiscombe, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) marr (5jun1894 Kensington) Richard Harte “Kealinge” Butler (1871 bachelor, Dorsets. Regt, 147 Cromwell Rd., son of Ebenezer Robert Butler, physician), witness illeg (record, anc). Richard H. K. Butler (b. 1871, East Indies) (1881 ce). Annie was possibly daughter of Gen. Richard Harte Keatinge (17jun1825 Dublin-25may1904, Sussex). In 1890 Richard joined the Dorsetshire Regt. (tt). Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Butler, KCB, KCMG, died 22apr1935 at Roden Lodge, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, who had married Helen, daughter of Major Battiscombe, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, in 1894, leaving a son and a daughter (tt). Present at funeral of Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Butler, 26apr1935: Lady Butler (widow), Capt. and Mrs. Smyth (son in law and daughter), Mr. H. Butler (son), Mrs. E. A. F. Dawson (sister in law), Mr. E. Ivory (cousin), 26apr1935 (tt). Eileen, daughter of Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Butler and Lady Butler, Crogan, Llandrillo, Merioneth, was engaged to Owen Brice Smyth, MC, son of Harold R. Smyth, Strandtown, Co. Down, 14jan1930 (tt). Anthony Harte Butler, late Royal Tank Corps, son of Lt. Col. Sir Richard Butler, married Helen Alexandra, daughter of George Lonsdale, Oakwood Hall, Romiley, Cheshire, 11dec1935 at Knightsbridge (tt).


Sixth Generation

Robert King Barbour CRAWFURD was b. 8nov1861 at Irvine (IGI). Robert King B. Crawfurd marr Elizabeth Jane WILSON 3rd qtr 1889 at W. Ward, Westmoreland (bm). Robert King B. Crawfurd (1861) d. 1939 (sp). Will of Robert King Barbour Crawfurd (d. 2jun1939) of Leven Lodge, 65 Pentland Terr., reg Edinburgh; probate 2jun1939 London, 9313 gbp, Robert Campbell Crawfurd med practitioner (npc). In 1901 Robert K.B. Crawford (1863 Scotland, physician and surgeon), wife Elizabeth Jane (1863 Birmingham), children, b. Keswick, Cumberland, Robert “Campble” (1892), Gwendoline Doris (1895), were at Keswick (ce). Robert and Elizabeth, children: M* Robert Campbell CRAWFURD was b. 1st qtr 1892 at Cockermouth, which included Keswick (bm). Robert Campbell Crawfurd M.B., Ch.B., formerly of Keswick, d. 11may1956 at Edinburgh (bmj journal, web). F* Gwendolen Dorris CRAWFURD was b. 3rd qtr 1894 at Cockermouth (bm).


James IVORY was born 3dec1861 at Edinburgh (IGI) and died 1939 aged 78 (ks, Seekers of Truth). James married Florence Theodora WYCKOFF (b. abt 1872 USA), daughter of W. S. Wyckoff of New York, 7sep1897 at Vevey, Switzerland (NY Times, ks). Florence Theodora Ivory died, aged 87, 20sep1958 at Edinburgh (tt). James was educ Harrow and Germany; Florence was younger dau of William Shatzel Wykoff (bur2001). James Ivory (b. 1862, accountant) arrived at NY in 1895 from Liverpool (ellisisland). In 1901 James Ivory (1862 Edinburgh, CA), wife Florence F. (1872 USA) were at 16 Coates Gdns, Edinburgh (ce). Mrs. Florence Theodora Ivory (b. abt 1872) arrived at New York from Southampton in 1905 and, with James Ivory (b. abt 1862), in 1907, both res. Edinburgh (ellisisland). James Ivory (b. 1862, Scotch), near relative Mrs. Ivory, Laverockdale, Colinton, chartered accountant, arrived at NY 1911 bound for NY and 1912 to tour, bound for Chicago (ellisisland). J. Ivory (male) sailed 1905 with Mrs. Ivory, 1907 with Mrs. F.T. Ivory, to NY; James Ivory (1862, Laverockdale, Colinton) sailed to NY 1915 with Basil (1902) and Margaret (1904), 1923 as chartered accountant of Laverockdale with Basil G. (ancestorsonboard). In 1926 James and Basil sailed to NY; in 1927 they sailed again, home address was given as High Holborn, London. In 1926 James Ivory, 43 Charlotte Sq., Edinburgh, was executor of a client (GWR shares, findmypast). James and Florence, children: M Basil Gerritsen IVORY was born 21may1901 at Edinburgh (sp, ks), educ at Bedales and Cambridge, BA (1923) (bur2001). Basil, eldest son of late James Ivory, Edinburgh, died 16jan1973 at Jamaica (tt). Basil married (1) Joan Mary WRIGHT (daughter of James Martin Wright of Balruddery, Forfars., and Cumberland Pl., London) 28mar1928 at London (tt, bur2001); they were divorced 1950 (bur2001). Basil marr (2) Mary Margaret Elizabeth CUERDEN (d. 29jun1964), formerly wife of Sir Leslie Alfred Charles Fry, KCMG, OBE, only dau of late Thomas Cuerden of Ashtead, Surrey (bur2001). Basil G. Ivory of Little Bathampton, Wylye, Wiltshire, married Mrs. Mary M. E. FRY 2apr1954 at London (tt). Basil Ivory of Binny, TD (1950), JP, of Jamaica, Ca (1928), Lt Col RA (retd), served in WWII, Queens Bodyguard for Scotland (bur2001). Basil was a C.A. with Ivory and Sime, Edinburgh in 1929 (tt). In 1954 a director of British Assets Trust Ltd. was Basil Gerritsen Ivory, Little Bathampton, managers were Eric James Ivory and James Gilbert Sydney Gammell MBE, CA, Edinburgh (tt). James Angus, younger son of Col. Basil G. Ivory, Little Bathampton, and Mrs. J. M. Ivory, Pulborough, Sussex, was engaged to Nancy Ann, daughter of William Park, Toronto, Canada dec1955 (tt). In 1928 (with Joan M. Ivory, b. 1903) and 1930 Basil Ivory (1901, chartered accountant, Binny, Uphall, W. Lothian) sailed to NY and in 1932 to Montreal; in 1954 Basil (1901 CA, Little Bathampton, Wylye, Wilts) and Mary (1911) sailed to NY; Basil (?21mar1901, farmer, Yarnbury Grange, Wylye) and Mary (25oct1911) sailed to Valparaiso 1958 (ancestorsonboard). Basil Ivory (1902) arrived at NY to tour in 1913 with James (1862, chartered accountant) and Mrs. (1872) Ivory, all b. Scotland (!) (ellisisland). Eric Ivory (Trust Co. manager, 6 Whitehouse Terr., Edinburgh), Alice Ivory (24nov1913) and Joan Ivory (8feb1903, single, house wife, Greenway, W. Chiltington, nr Pulborough, Sussex) sailed to Montreal 1956 (ancestorsonboard). In 1959 Joan Ivory (8feb1903, housewife, single, Greenway, W. Chiltington) sailed to NY (ancestorsonboard). Basil Gerritson Ivory (b. 1902 Cambridge graduate) arrived at NY from Southampton with father (C. A.) and Florence Janet Margaret in 1923 (ellisisland). F Florence Janet Margaret IVORY, known as Margaret. Florence Janet Ivory was born 31may1903 at Edinburgh (sp, ks, bur2001). Margaret married Leonard Almroth Wilson-WRIGHT (son of Sir Almroth Edward Wright, KBE, CB, FRS, of Coolcarrigan, Co. Kildare, and Southerwood, Farnham Common, Bucks) 18dec1925 at Colinton, Midlothian (tt, bur2001). Leonard was maybe a barrister of the Inner Temple and JP of Warwicks. in 1941 (anc). Wilson Wright (son) was present at a memorial service for Sir Almroth Edward Wright may1947 at London (tt). Almroth E. Wright, bacteriologist and immunologist (10aug1861 Yorks-30apr1947 Farnham, Surrey), was immortalised by G. B. Shaw in the play “The Doctor’s Dilemma” (wikipedia). Basil Gerritson Ivory (b. 1902 Cambridge graduate) arrived at NY from Southampton with father (C. A.) and Florence Janet Margaret in 1923 (ellisisland). Florence and Leonard had a daughter, Janet Georgina Wilson-Wright who married Sir Richard La Touche Cothurst, 9th Bart. 24oct1953 (ks, thepeerage). M Eric James IVORY was born 12may1906 at Edinburgh (sp, ks), educ Bedales and Cambridge (BA 1928, MA 1931); Brewlands, Glenisla, was transferred to him in 1929; he was member of Queens Bodyguard for Scotland, barrister at law, Inner Temple, partner in Ivory and Sime Trust Co. (bur2001). Eric married Alice Margaret Joan GAMMELL (d. 1984), youngest daughter of Sir Sydney James Gammell, Countesswells, Aberdeenshire, 4jun1938 at Aberdeen (tt, bur2001). Guests at the wedding included Mrs. James Ivory, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Ivory, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Wright, Mr. and Mrs W. H. Ivory, Jennie Ivory and Conrad Harcourt (tt). Eric James, Brewlands, Glenisla, Angus, son of James Ivory of Colinton, Edinburgh, d. 1988; he and Alice had 3 sons and 1 dau (bur2001). Alice Margaret Gammell was born 24nov1913 (sp, web), daughter of Sir Sydney James Gammell (25jun1867 Wakefield-25feb1946 Aberdeen) and Alice Trench Stobart, who married 28oct1891 at Totteridge, Herts (bm, web). Eric Ivory (b. 1907, marr, manager, 9 Charlotte Sq., Edinburgh) sailed to NY 1951; Eric (1906, manager, 75 Braid Ave., Edinburgh) sailed to Montreal 1953; Eric (12may1906, marr, Trust Co. manager, 9 Charlotte Sq.) sailed to NY 1955; Eric (Trust Co. manager, 6 Whitehouse Terr., Edinburgh), Alice Ivory (24nov1913) and Joan Ivory (8feb1903, single, house wife, Greenway, W. Chiltington, nr Pulborough, Sussex) sailed to Montreal 1956 (ancestorsonboard). Joan was wife of Basil. F Jeanie Shaw Theodora IVORY was born 31aug1910 at Colinton (sp, ks), educ Sherborne, served in WWII with FANYS and ATS (bur2001). Junior Commander Jennie Theodora Ivory, ATS, younger daughter of late James Ivory, married Capt. Conrad Stanton HARCOURT (d. 1oct1959), son of Charles James Stanton Harcourt, Wellington, NZ, 27mar1943 at Colinton (tt, bur2001). Conrad Stanton Harcourt was b. 1906, son of Charles James Stanton Harcourt and Annie Maude (nz bmd). The will of Conrad Stanton Harcourt, of Limpsfield, Surrey, was announced dec1959 (tt). Conrad S. Harcourt d. 1959 at Surrey (bm); he was in the London phone book. In 1928 Conrad passed law exams (tt). (Susan) Anne, daughter of late Conrad Stanton Harcourt, Limpsfield, married Sergei, elder son of Baron Sergei de Bennigsen, Vanves, France, 19jun1979 at London (tt). Susanna was born 11jan1975, daughter of Baron Sergei Von Bennigsen and Baroness Anne (nee Harcourt). Alexander, son of Baroness von Bennigsen, was christened 7aug1976 at London (tt).


Myra S. M. BATTISCOMBE married Edward Alfred F. DAWSON 1st qtr 1903 at St Geo. Han. Sq., London (bm, ld). Will of Edward Alfred Finch Dawson (d. 5apr1931, Seahurst Hotel St. James Cape Town South Africa) of Launde Abbey and Sycamore Hse Wymondham, reg Leicesters.; probate 24feb1932 London, 22774 gbp, Henry Finch Dawson retd Lt. Col. HM Army, Arthur Croxall Whitehead esq. (npc). In 1911 Edward Alfred Finch Dawson (1866), Myra Shaw Macfie (1872), Edward William (1904), Helen (1906), Andrew Christopher (1909) were at Oakham, Rutland (census). Myra and Edward, children, from http://worldroots.com/brigitte/royal/crommelin/pierrecrommelingkdesc1475-8.htm

M i Edward William DAWSON was born 1st qtr 1904 at Paddington (bm). Edward married Diana VICKERS (abt 1910-1960). Edward married Betty Diana, daughter of Vincent C. Vickers, Forest Row, Sussex 11oct1934 at London; Mrs. E. A. F., Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Miss Dawson were present (?tt). Edward (13feb1904 Paddington-4jun1979 Idmiston, Wilts), studied at Cambridge and became a cricketer (web). In 1928 Edward Wm. Dawson (1904, Wymonsham, Oakham, Rutland, no occ) arrived at Southampton from Durban, S. Africa (anc). F ii Helen DAWSON was born 1st qtr 1906 at Paddington (bm). Helen was born 27feb1906 (geneall.net). The engagement of Helen (Judy) Dawson, only daughter of late Lt. Col. E. A. F. Dawson, Rifle Brigade, of Launde Abbey, Leics, and Mrs. Dawson, Knossington, Oakham, to Massey Henry Edgcumbe LOPES (4oct1903-30jun1992), 2nd Baron Roborough, son of Sir Henry Yarde Buller Lopes, 1st Baron Roborough, 4th Baronet, and Lady Albertha Edgcumbe, was announced 1jul1936 (tt, wikipedia). Helen and Massey married 15oct1936 at London; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Butler were guests (tt). M iii Andrew Christopher DAWSON was born abt 1908. Maybe Andrew: Andrew Christopher Dawson (24aug1908-1st qtr 1974 Sussex) (bm). Andrew married Joy KENYON, daughter of Myles Kenyon, Stow on the Wold, Glouc. 27oct1932 at London (tt). Andrew C. Dawson (1908, laundry proprieter) and Joy Dawson (1910) with past and future in England, last stop Regent Palace Hotel, sailed to Portugal in 1932 (ancestorsonboard). In 1933 Andrew Dawson (1909, 36 Leadhall Lane, Harrogate, laundry proprieter) and wife Joy (1911) arrived at Southampton from Buenos Aires (anc).


Helen Frances BATTISCOMBE married Richard Harte Keatinge BUTLER (1870-1935) 2nd qtr 1894 at Kensington. Richard H.K. Butler (1871) d. 2nd qtr 1935 at Wem, Shrops. (bm). Will of Sir Richard Harte Keating Butler, KCB, KCMG (d. 22apr1935) of Roden Lodge Shawbury, reg Shrops.; probate 12jul1935 London, 454 gbp, Dame Helen Frances Butler widow, Eric James Ivory CA, Arthur Ratcliff Ellis solicitor (npc). In 1911 Helen Butler (1874 Brighton) and Anthony (1905 Camberley, Surrey) were at Alton (ce). Helen and Richard, children:

  • * F Eileen Helen Nancy BUTLER (muirbk). Eileen, daughter of Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Butler and Lady Butler, Crogan, Llandrillo, Merioneth, was engaged to Owen Brice SMYTH, MC, son of Harold R. Smyth, Strandtown, Co. Down, 14jan1930 (tt). In 1914 Owen became a 2nd Lieut. (London Gazette). In 1911 an Eileen Helena Butler (1911 Kensington) was at Kensington (ce).
  • * M Anthony Harte BUTLER (muirbk) was born 3rd qtr 1904 at Farnham (bm). Anthony Harte Butler, late Royal Tank Corps, son of Lt. Col. Sir Richard Butler, married Helen Alexandra LONSDALE, daughter of George Lonsdale, Oakwood Hall, Romiley, Cheshire, 11dec1935 at Knightsbridge (tt). Helen was born 2nd qtr 1904 at Salford, Lancs (bm).


APPENDIX 1

First Generation (fl)

* M i Gabriel LONGMUIR married Jean AULD, daughter of Ninian AULD (d. 1660). * M ii John LONGMUIR was born in ?1721 and married Elizabeth (born about 1730). * M iii Alexander LONGMUIR * M iv Matthew LONGMUIR * M v Adam LONGMUIR * F vi Jane LONGMUIR * F vii Anne LONGMUIR * F viii Elizabeth LONGMUIR


Second Generation

Gabriel LONGMUIR married Jean AULD, daughter of Ninian AULD (d. 1660). They had the following children (fl):

F i Katie LONGMUIR married ? FAIRLEY. F ii Margaret LONGMUIR married ? MCLEAN.


John LONGMUIR was born in ?1721 and married Elizabeth (born about 1730); Elizabeth’s surname may have been ARMOUR, but the handwriting is indistinct (fl). They had the following child: M  ?i David LONGMUIR, who was born about 1772 (ac), married Agness RANKIN 15dec1792 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (IGI) and died in 1798 (fl).


Third Generation

David LONGMUIR married Agness RANKIN 15dec1792 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (IGI) and died in 1798 (fl).. They had the following children:

F i Isabella LONGMUIR (1793-1864) (fl). According to 1841 census an Isabella Longmuir (b. about 1801) lived with Grace McIntosh nee Holmes and family at Abbotsford Place, Gorbals, Glasgow. Isabella Longmuir, sister in law of Peter McIntosh (d. 1872), d. 18dec1863 (nec). F ii Elisabeth LONGMUIR. Elisabeth was born 22nov1795 (mr-OPR) and christened 29nov1795 in Stewarton, Ayrshire (IGI) and died 1867 (fl). F iii Agnes LONGMUIR (fl) was born 27aug1797 (mr-vital records) and christened 3sep1797 in Symington, Ayrshire (IGI). Agnes died 22nov1881 in Irvine (ac-gr). 1841 census registers Agnes Longmuir of independent means, Bridgegate, Irvine, born about 1796. M iv David LONGMUIR (1798-1823) (fl). David was born 20may1799 and christened 3jun1799 in Symington (ac,mr-vital records).


APPENDIX 2

John HOLMES married Agnes BROWN 14oct1773 in Irvine, Ayrshire (IGI) or Margaret BROWN (fl). In 1851 the Holmes siblings, b. Irvine, William (1789, shoemaker), Janes (1794, hand loom weaver, brother), Jean (1787), Helen (1796, muslin sewer) were at High St., east, Irvine (ce). They had the following children, all in Irvine (ld):

F i Janet HOLMES was born 18jul1775 and christened 23jul1775. M ii John HOLMES was born 20mar1779 and christened 21mar1779 (ld) and died ?1859/60 (fl). John ran the Wheatsheaf Inn, Main St., Irvine (fl) (al) and married Agnes RANKIN. Agnes was born 1771 (fl). In 1851 John, retired innkeeper, lived at High St., Irvine (census). U iii Janet/James HOLMES was born 12may1781 and christened 17may1781 M iv William HOLMES was born 11dec1782 and christened 15dec1782 F v Jane HOLMES was born 5may1785 and christened 8may1785 M vi William HOLMES was born 2/25oct1787 and christened 28oct1787





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