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James Thomson (1792 - 1873)

James Thomson
Born in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotlandmap
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Husband of — married 30 Jun 1820 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotlandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 80 in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotlandmap
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Biography

James THOMSON. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Born 30 MAR 1793. East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]

Baptism: Church of Scotland; son of Euphan LAVORIC & Alexander THOMSON [of] Methil Mi~~. 7 JUN 1792. Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Map: Latitude: N56.1399. Longitude: W3.0867. [30]

Residence aged 78; 7 Drummon New Row, in household of married daughter Elizabeth PEARSON. 2 APR 1871. Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. [31][32] Agricultural Labourer aged 57; Tranent Mains. 30 MAR 1851. Portobello Farm, Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. [33] Agricultural Labourer (Quarrier) aged 68; Murrays Close. 6 JUN 1841. Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. [34] Agricultural Labourer aged 45 or older; Waughton. 7 JUN 1841. Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland. [35] Agricultural Labourer (Quarrier) aged 68; Murrays Close. 7 APR 1861. Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. [36]

Marriage Husband James Thomson. Wife @I71@. Child: Mary Thomson. Marriage bride Mary COLDWELL otp, groom of East Wemyss. 27 MAY 1820. Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland. Map: Latitude: N55.9863. Longitude: W2.656. [37][38][39][40]' Source: Details: Details: Death Card Citation Text: John Robson YOUNG died aged 73 at 26 Pont St on 7101929; burial at St John's, Seaton Hirst, Ashington; Seaton Hirst Graveyard. [41] Event: bride Mary CALDWELS. Alt. Marriage. 30 JUN 1820. Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Map: Latitude: N56.1399. Longitude: W3.0867. [42][43]

Died as James THOMPSON Ploughman (widower of Elizabeth THOMPSON) aged 80 at 5 Drummon New Row; son of Euphemia née LAVEROCK (deceased) & Alexander THOMPSON (ploughman, deceased). 25 MAY 1873. Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland.


Research Notes

There is a record of marriage for Alexander Thomson and Euphan Lavoric in Wemyss on 29 Nov 1789. Known children from this marriage include:

  • (1) John b. Dec 12, 1790
  • (2) James b. June 06, 1792
  • (3) Isabel b. Dec 12, 1794
  • (4) Agnes b. Aug 28 1796
  • (5) Robert b. Mar 28, 1802

Occupation

Agricultural Labourer / Ploughman

Marriage

James and Mary were married 30 June 1820 at either Wemyss, Fife or Prestonkirk, East Lothian. There are three known records. The first two are dated 02 May 1820 and 27 May 1820 respectively. Both are at the Parish of Prestonkirk, East Lothian and read; "James THOMSON in the parish of East Wemyss and Mary COLDWELL in this parish (Prestonkirk) gave up their names for proclamation in order to marriage". Both are Proclamations of Banns. of Marriage The third record (at the Parish of Wemyss) reads; "[1820 May 29] James Thomson of this Parish (Wemyss) and Mary Caldwels of the Parish of Prestonk[irk] [married June] 30". This refers both to a Proclamation of Banns on 29 May 1820 at Wemyss and to the actual marriage on 30 Jun 1820 (specific location not explicitly stated).

Census Records

In 1841, James is living with his family in Waughton, Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland. He is 45 and his wife, Mary, is 40. Children living in the household include: (1) Elizabeth Thomson, 20, (2) Alexander Thomson, 15, (3) Euphemie Thomson, 12, (4) James Thomson, 10, and (5) Mary Thomson, 6.[44]

In 1851, James and his family are living on Portobello Farm in East Lothian. James, 57, is still working as an agricultural labourer. Living in the household with him are his daughter, Elizabeth, 30, and his son, James, 19.[45]

In 1861, James is living in Murrays Close in East Lothian and working as an agricultural labourer. His daughter, Elizabeth, 30, and his son James, 30, are still living in the household.[46]

According to the 1871 Scotland Census, James, 78, is living with his married daughter, Elizabeth Pearson, on 7 Drummon New Row, Midlothian, Inveresk, Scotland.[47]

Death Record

James's death record states that he was the widower of Elizabeth Thomson, however, this is likely an error and represents his daughter (Elizabeth Pearson née Thomson) with whom who he was residing at the time of his death. The record also states that he was in his 80th year, and he was the son of Alexander Thomson (ploughman) and Euphemia née Laverock. The primary cause of his death was senile decay. His death was witnessed by Andrew Pearson, his son-in-law.

Sources

  1. Source: #S61 Birth date: abt 1796 Birth place: East Lothian, Scotland Residence date: 1841 Residence place: East Lothian, Scotland
  2. Source: #S92 Birth date: abt 1794 Birth place: East Weings, Fifeshire Residence date: 1851 Residence place: Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
  3. Source: #S82 Birth date: abt 1793 Birth place: East Wemyss, Fifeshire Residence date: 1861 Residence place: Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
  4. Source: #S33 Cert.Copy MXF104873. 1870. Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church inthe Parish of Chevington in the County of Northumberland; No. 16
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  6. Source: #S54 "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910," index, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTG2-65R : accessed 03 Apr 2013), James Thomson and Mary Coldwell, 02 May 1820 Name: James Thomson; Spouse's Name: Mary Coldwell; Event Date: 02 May1820; Event Place: Prestonkirk,East Lothian,Scotland
  7. Source: #S107 Parish: Tranent; ED: 2; Page: 4; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1861_135 Record for James Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1861Scotland&h=1386963&indiv=try
  8. Source: #S108 Parish: Inveresk; ED: 1A; Page: 3; Line: 7; Roll: CSSCT1871_167 Record for James Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1871Scotland&h=3267044&indiv=try
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  12. Source: #S54 "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTG2-656 : accessed 03 Apr 2013), James Thomson and Mary Coldwell, 27 May 1820 Name: James Thomson; Spouse's Name: Mary Coldwell; Event Date: 27 May 1820; Event Place: Prestonkirk,East Lothian,Scotland Link: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTG2-656
  13. Source: #S122 Cert.Copy MXF104873 of an entry of Marriage. 1870. Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Chevington in the County of Northumberland No. 16 June 6th. [GROOM] William Mills; 33; Batchelor; Miner; of This Parish; [Father] Robert Mills, Miner. [BRIDE] Mary Kinnear; 34; Widow; ø; of This Parish; [Father] James Thompson, Labourer. [MARRIAGE] [in] The Parish Church [by] rites of Established Church after Banns [by] James J Dand, Rector. [WITNESSES] John Liddell, Ann Hogg
  14. Source: #S152 Record for Alexander Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=FS1ScotlandBirthsandBaptisms&h=23339067&indiv=try
  15. Source: #S131 Class: HO107; Piece 298; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Jarrow; County:Durham; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 33; Page: 60; Line: 3; GSU roll: 241347. Birth date: abt 1796 Birth place: Durham, England Residence date: 1841 Residence place: Jarrow, Durham, England
  16. Source: #S80 Co. Durham South Shields, St Stephen, 1848-1947 26Jan1867 William SMITH 70
  17. Source: #S132 Class: HO107; Piece: 2399; Folio: 352; Page: 41; GSU roll: 87077. Birth date: abt 1796 Birth place: Newcastle Upon Tyne Residence date: 1851 Residence place: Westoe, Durham, England
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  22. Source: #S61 Birth date: abt 1796 Birth place: East Lothian, Scotland Residence date: 1841 Residence place: East Lothian, Scotland
  23. Source: #S92 Birth date: abt 1794 Birth place: East Weings, Fifeshire Residence date: 1851 Residence place: Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
  24. Source: #S82 Birth date: abt 1793 Birth place: East Wemyss, Fifeshire Residence date: 1861 Residence place: Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
  25. Source: #S107 Parish: Tranent; ED: 2; Page: 4; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1861_135 Record for James Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1861Scotland&h=1386963&indiv=try
  26. Source: #S108 Parish: Inveresk; ED: 1A; Page: 3; Line: 7; Roll: CSSCT1871_167 Record for James Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1871Scotland&h=3267044&indiv=try
  27. Source: #S81 Birth date: abt 1793 Birth place: Wemyss, Fifeshire Residence date: 1871 Residence place: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1871scotland&h=3267044&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt
  28. Source: #S54 "England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J99N-7TB : accessed 27 Mar 2013), William Smith, 08 Jan 1796 Name: William Smith; Gender: Male; Christening Date: 07 Feb 1796;Christening Place: SAINT JOHN,NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,NORTHUMBERLAND,ENGLAND; Birth Date: 08 Jan 1796; Birthplace: ø; Father's Name: Robert Smith; Mother's Name: Lydia
  29. Source: #S135 Birth date: abt 1796 Birth place: East Lothian, Scotland Residence date: 1841 Residence place: East Lothian, Scotland Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1841scotland&h=840617&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt
  30. Source: #S54 "England, Diocese of Durham Bishops' Transcripts ca., 1700-1900."Images. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 27 Mar 2013. Northumberland > Newcastle upon Tyne, St John > 1748-1804 > Image 211 of 385 ... Feby [1796] ... 7th; Wm.; S of Robt Smith; Labourer; & Lydia his wife; [born] Jany 13th 1796 ...
  31. Source: #S108 Parish: Inveresk; ED: 1A; Page: 3; Line: 7; Roll: CSSCT1871_167 Record for James Thomson Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1871Scotland&h=3267044&indiv=try
  32. Source: #S81 Birth date: abt 1793 Birth place: Wemyss, Fifeshire Residence date: 1871 Residence place: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland Link: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1871scotland&h=3267044&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt
  33. Source: #S92 Birth date: abt 1794 Birth place: East Weings, Fifeshire Residence date: 1851 Residence place: Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
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