William Tait (1877 - 1918)

Born 5 Nov 1877 in Boghead, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland

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Died 5 Nov 1918 at age 41 in Bonnywell, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland

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Biography

Birth

• William was born on 5 Nov 1877 in Boghead, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the illegitimate son of Ann Tait. ^[1] From the census records it appears that William was raised by his grandparents, William Tait and Margaret Wilson.

Father's Name

• It was widely known within the family that Kit Sked was his father. William even gave some of his children the middle name Sked. The connection has been confirmed through DNA testing with some Sked descendants who are not also descendants of Ann Tait. ^[2]

Marriage

• William was married on 28 Feb 1902, in Auchendinny, Glencore, Midlothian, Scotland, to Christina Wilson.^[3] At the time of his marriage William was residing at Harper's Brae, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.

Census Records

• 1881 Scotland Census ^[4] William Tait, aged 3, born abt. 1878 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. Relationship: Grandson. Residing at Harper's Brae, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. He was residing with his grandparents, William Tait and Margaret Wilson.

• 1891 Scotland Census ^[5] William Tait, aged 13, born abt. 1878 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. Relationship: Grandson. Residing at Bonnywell, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. He was residing with his grandparents, William Tait and Margaret Wilson.

• 1901 Scotland Census ^[6] William Tait, aged 23, born abt. 1878 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. Relationship: Nephew. Occupation: General Labourer, residing at Bermywell House, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. He was residing with his aunt Mary Henderson and her family.

Death

• He passed away on 3 Nov 1918, age 39, in Bonnywell, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. ^[7] Cause of death; Influenza (7 days). At the time of his death William was employed as a Tractor Engine Driver.

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Sources

1. ↑ Statutory Birth:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed Mar 2024. Parish of Lasswade in the County of Edinburgh; citing District Number 691, Reference Number: 00 0287.
2. ↑ First-hand information as provided by Francis Placido, 1 Mar 2024.
3. ↑ Statutory Marriages:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed 1 Mar 2024. Parish of Lasswade in the County of Edinburgh; citing Parish Number 691, Reference Number: 00 0010.
4. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed Mar 2024. Parish of Lasswade in the County of Midlothian; citing Parish Number 691, Reference Number: 12 0014.
5. ↑ 1891 Scotland Census:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed Mar 2024. Parish of Lasswade in the County of Midlothian; citing Parish Number 691, Reference Number: 13 0006.
6. ↑ 1891 Scotland Census:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed Mar 2024. Parish of Lasswade in the County of Midlothian; citing Parish Number 691, Reference Number: 12 0025.
7. ↑ Statutory Deaths:
   http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Accessed Mar 2024. Parish of Penicuik in the County of Midlothian; citing Parish Number 697, Reference Number: 00 0045.

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Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Tait-547 created by Francis Placido. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Francis and others.