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Alexander Aitken - the "Linton Plooman"

OliverRussell38 — 18 Jul 2008 1:53:14 GMT

Can anyone help me locate Alexander Aitken a part time journalist who wrote for the Peeblesshire News under the pseudonym "Linton Plooman". He wrote articles in the 1920's and 1930's about events in and around West Linton. Where was he born ? When did he die ?. Who were his parents ? He had connections with Innerleithen and Peebles and may have lived in Leith for a time. Any ideas welcome.
Oliver

Aiken/Aitken from Kettle Fife

lostfamilies1 — 26 May 2008 11:12:52 GMT

Hi All
Do you have any connection to any of the people below

Name: Andrew Aiken

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Marriage: 14 Apr 1771 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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Spouse: Elizabeth Hugh

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Children:

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1 F: Elizabeth Aiken

Birth: 5 Apr 1772 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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2 M: William Aiken (see below for more on his family)

Birth: 22 May 1774 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Mary Geddie

Marriage: 29 Nov 1794 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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3 M: James Aiken

Birth: 2 Jun 1776 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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4 F: Janet Aiken

Birth: 31 May 1778 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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5 M: John Aiken

Birth: 8 Apr 1781 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Janet Staig

Marriage: 14 Jan 1803 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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6 F: Margaret Aiken

Birth: 14 Dec 1783 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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7 M: Andrew Aiken

Birth: Dec 1786 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Baptism: 28 Jan 1787 Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 8 Feb 1833 Madras, India

Burial: 9 Feb 1833 Madras, India

Spouse: Ann Loversuch

Marriage: 13 May 1805 Trichinopoly, Madras, India

Notes for James (Child 3)

An Indenture was made at Auchtermuchly on 2nd September 1791 between George Morrison Clock & Watch maker & James Aiken 2nd lawful son of Andrew Aiken Tachoman of Hole Kettle Lint Miln, this ended on 13th May 1794 Ref: SC20/36/16, A James Aitken is recorded as working in Markinch in 1837 as a Watchmaker

Notes for Andrew (Child 7)

In Sept. 1802 when Andrew was 15 & 5ft 2.5in tall, he enlisted in the Madras Army, he sailed on the Hugh Inglis on 4th April 1803 for Madras, in 1805 when he married Ann he was in Matross 113th Artillery 1st Battalion, & on Long Roll Hon. Coy ' s Tr oops Fort St George in 1806, he re-enlisted February 1831,Sgt Maj Eff.Supper 1st January 1832 aged 46.

In the beginning of April, John Leyden sailed from Portsmouth, in the Hugh Inglis, where he had the advantage of being on board the same vessel with Mr Robert Smith, the brother of his steady friend, the Rev. Mr Sidney Smith. And thus set forth on his voyage perhaps the first British traveller that ever sought India, moved neither by the love of wealth nor of power, and who, despising alike the luxuries commanded by the one, and the pomp attached to the other, was guided solely by the wish of extending our knowledge of oriental literature, and distinguishing himself as its most successful cultivator. This pursuit he urged through health and through sickness, unshaken by all the difficulties arising from imperfect communication with the natives, from their prejudices and those of their European masters, and from frequent change of residence; unmoved either by the charms of pleasure, of wealth, or of that seducing indolence to which many men of literature have yielded after overcoming all other impediments. To this pursuit he finally fell a sacrifice, as devoted a martyr in the cause of science, as ever died in that of religion. We are unable to trace his Indian researches and travels with accuracy similar to that with which we have followed those which preceded his departure from Europe, but we are enabled to state the following outlines of his fortune in the East.

After a mutiny in the vessel, which was subdued by the exertions of the officers and passengers, and in which Leyden distinguished himself by his coolness and intrepidity, the Hugh Inglis arrived at Madras, and he was transferred to the duties of his new profession. His nomination as surgeon to the commissioners appointed to survey the ceded districts, seemed to promise ample opportunities for the cultivation of oriental learning. But his health gave way under the fatigues of the climate; and he has pathetically recorded, in his "Address to an Indian Gold Coin," the inroads which were made on his spirits and constitution. He was obliged to leave the presidency of Madras, suffering an accumulation of diseases, and reached with difficulty Prince of Wales Island. During the passage the vessel was chased by a French privateer, which was the occasion of Leyden’s composing, in his best style of border enthusiasm, an "Ode to a Malay cris," or dagger, the only weapon which his reduced strength now admitted of his wielding. The following letter to Mr Ballantyne, dated from Prince of Wales Island, 24th October, 1805, gives a lively and interesting account of his occupations during the first two years of his residence in India.

See : http://www.electricscotland.com/history/other/leyden_john.ht...

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William Aiken & descendants

lostfamilies1 — 26 May 2008 11:09:07 GMT

Hi All
Do you have any connection to William Aiken & his descendants

1 William Aiken

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Birth: 22 May 1774, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Father: Andrew Aiken

Mother: Elizabeth Hugh

Spouse: Mary Geddie

Marr: 29 Nov 1794, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Mary (1795-)

Andrew (1798-)

Elizabeth (1800-)

David (1811-1873)

1.1 Mary Aitken

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Birth: 11 Oct 1795, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Robert Forrester

Birth: 6 Mar 1797, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Father: William Forrester (1768-1825)

Mother: Jean Rattray

Marr: 23 Dec 1822, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Mary (1823-)

William (1824-1900)

Robert (1826-)

Margaret (~1828-)

Jane (1830-)

Elizabeth (1833-1902)

John (1842-)

1.1.1 Mary Forrester

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Birth: 23 Mar 1823, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Peter Haxton

Father: William Haxton

Mother: Christina Kirk

Marr: 18 Apr 1846, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Janet (1846-)

Christina (1849-)

Mary Ann (1852-)

Catherine (1854-)

William (~1857-)

Peter (~1860-)

1.1.1.1 Janet Haxton

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Birth: 15 May 1846, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: James Robertson

Birth: 28 Oct 1847, Collessie, Fife, Scotland

Father: Arthur Robertson

Mother: Euphemia Dickson

Marr: 19 Jul 1867, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.1.2 Christina Haxton

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Birth: 29 Apr 1849, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.1.3 Mary Ann Haxton

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Birth: 16 Apr 1852, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.1.4 Catherine Haxton

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Birth: 15 May 1854, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.1.5 William Haxton

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Birth: abt 1857, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.1.6 Peter Haxton

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Birth: abt 1860, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2 William Forrester

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Birth: 14 Mar 1824, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 18 May 1900

Spouse: Isabel Fyfe

Birth: abt 1824, Scotland

Death: 15 Jan 1922

Marr: 1 Jan 1848, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Robert (1848-)

Jas (1850-)

Isabella (1853-)

Mary (1857-)

John (1859-)

William (1860-)

John Wilkinson (1864-)

David Murray (1867-1895)

1.1.2.1 Robert Forrester

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Birth: 22 Nov 1848, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2.2 Jas Forrester

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Birth: 1850, Scotland

1.1.2.3 Isabella Forrester

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Birth: 1 Oct 1853, Scotland

1.1.2.4 Mary Forrester

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Birth: 1857, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2.5 John Forrester

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Birth: 1859, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2.6 William Forrester

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Birth: 1860, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2.7 John Wilkinson Forrester

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Birth: 8 Jul 1864, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

1.1.2.8 David Murray Forrester

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Birth: 19 Sep 1867, Cameron Scotland

Death: 15 Aug 1895

1.1.3 Robert Forrester

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Birth: 19 Mar 1826, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Mary Orford

Birth: 31 Aug 1826, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 27 Jun 1892

Marr: 7 Apr 1851, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.1.4 Margaret Forrester

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Birth: abt 1828, Fife, Scotland

1.1.5 Jane Forrester

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Birth: 2 May 1830, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: David Wyndham Murray

Birth: 28 Jul 1819, Grahamstown, South Africa

Death: 1 Apr 1903, 32 Coquette St. Geelong, Australia

Burial: 4 Apr 1903, New General Cemetery, Geelong, Australia

Father: Thomas Murray

Mother: Margaret Wyndham

Marr: 1 Jun 1849, Cupar, Fife, Scotalnd

Children: Thomas Forrester (1850-1925)

Mary (1853-1854)

Ann Emma (1855-1886)

Jane Elizabeth (1857-1935)

Elizabeth (1860-1900)

Isabella (1862-1938)

Margaret Forrester (1864-1913)

Robert William (1867-1867)

Mary Louisa (1869-1945)

William Forrester (1871-1943)

1.1.5.1 Thomas Forrester Murray

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Birth: 2 May 1850, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 4 Aug 1925

Spouse: Esther Dickson

Marr: 2 Dec 1874

1.1.5.2 Mary Murray

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Birth: 25 Dec 1853, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 7 Sep 1854

1.1.5.3 Ann Emma Murray

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Birth: 13 Jun 1855, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 21 Sep 1886

1.1.5.4 Jane Elizabeth Murray

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Birth: 23 Oct 1857, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 26 Jun 1935

Spouse: Ebenezer Ritchie

Marr: 18 Apr 1878

1.1.5.5 Elizabeth Murray

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Birth: 18 Mar 1860, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 13 Nov 1900

1.1.5.6 Isabella Murray

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Birth: 26 May 1862, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 11 Aug 1938

Spouse: William Griffen

Marr: 27 Apr 1887

1.1.5.7 Margaret Forrester Murray

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Birth: 10 Mar 1864, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 20 Oct 1913

Spouse: Willaim Brownbill

Marr: 27 Apr 1887

1.1.5.8 Robert William Murray

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Birth: 16 Apr 1867, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 7 Dec 1867

1.1.5.9 Mary Louisa Murray

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Birth: 6 Mar 1869, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 7 May 1945

Spouse: John Thomas Mulvogue

Marr: 16 Jul 1902

1.1.5.10 William Forrester Murray

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Birth: 7 Apr 1871, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Death: 7 Jun 1943

Spouse: Mary Thomas McGregor

Marr: 20 Jan 1903

1.1.6 Elizabeth Forrester

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Birth: 27 Jan 1833, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 13 Nov 1902

Spouse: Smart Brand

Birth: 10 Feb 1830, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 27 Aug 1875

Father: Smart Brand (1801-1847)

Mother: Isabella Wilson

Marr: 25 Nov 1854, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Mary (1855-1939)

Elizabeth (1856-1869)

Isabella (1856-1930)

Smart (1860-1937)

Robert (1862-1917)

William (1865-1932)

John (1867-1930)

Alexander

Elizabeth "Lizzie" (1869-1940)

1.1.6.1 Mary Brand

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Birth: 12 Jul 1855, Teases Hall, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 29 Nov 1939, Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland

Burial: Upper Largo, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Alfred Lister

1.1.6.2 Elizabeth Brand

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Birth: 1856

Death: 1869

1.1.6.3a Isabella Brand*

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Birth: 20 Dec 1856, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 20 Mar 1930

Spouse: William Brown

Other Spouses Michael Mitchell

1.1.6.3b Isabella Brand* (See above)

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Spouse: Michael Mitchell

Marr: D.N.

Other Spouses William Brown

1.1.6.4 Smart Brand

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Birth: 14 Apr 1860, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 12 Dec 1937, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, USA

1.1.6.5 Robert Brand

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Birth: 19 Jun 1862, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 16 Jan 1917, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, USA

1.1.6.6 William Brand

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Birth: 4 Jul 1865, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 5 Jul 1932, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

Burial: Rose Hill Mem Pk. Rocky Hill, Hartford

Spouse: Christina Kay

Father: Robert Kay

Mother: Mary Ann Wannan

Marr: 29 Jul 1891, Markinch, Fife, Scotland

Children: Mary Ann Wannan (1892-1983)

Smart (1894-1960)

Elizabeth Forrester (1895-)

Christina Kay (1901-1993)

1.1.6.7 John Brand

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Birth: 13 Mar 1867, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 15 Apr 1930, London, England

Spouse: Constance P Garrad

Marr: 14 Aug 1894, Scotland

1.1.6.8 Alexander Brand

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Birth: Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: Ceres, Fife, Scotland

1.1.6.9 Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brand

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Birth: 14 Dec 1869, Ceres, Fife, Scotland

Death: 6 Oct 1940, Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland

Burial: Upper Largo, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: David S Shepherd

Marr: 16 Aug 1895

1.1.7 John Forrester

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Birth: 17 Apr 1842, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.2 Andrew Aitken

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Birth: 27 May 1798, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Census: 1861 Collessie

Civil parish: Collessie

County: Fife

Address: Jennystown

Occupation: Linen Hand Loom Weaver

Spouse: Elizabeth Pratt

Marr: 12 Nov 1825, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Andrew (1831-)

Henry (1840-)

Andrew (1844-)

1.2.1 Andrew Aitken

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Birth: 18 Dec 1831, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.2.2 Henry Aitken

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Birth: 26 Jan 1840, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.2.3 Andrew Aitken

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Birth: 13 Dec 1844, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Census: 1861 Address Jennystown Collessie Fife

Occupation Ap Gardener

1.3 Elizabeth Aitken

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Birth: 22 Jun 1800, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4 David Aitken

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Birth: 13 Oct 1811, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 2 Sep 1873, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Ann Brown

Birth: 2 May 1815, Dysart, Fife, Scotland

Death: 4 Feb 1866, Fife, Scotland

Father: William Brown

Mother: Janet Baxter

Marr: 3 Dec 1838, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Children: Janet (1839-)

Mary (1841-)

William (1843-)

David (1845-)

Alexander (1848-1890)

Andrew (1850-)

Ann (1852-)

Elizabeth (~1853-1874)

Robert (1857-)

Jean (1859-)

1.4.1 Janet Aitken

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Birth: 25 Dec 1839, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Thomas Campbell

Birth: abt 1833

Father: William Campbell (1798-1873)

Mother: Barbara Taylor (1799-1874)

Marr: 19 Aug 1865, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.2 Mary Aitken

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Birth: 3 Oct 1841, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Spouse: Alexander Forrester

Marr: 11 Jan 1869, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland

Children: Ann (1869-)

1.4.2.1 Ann Forrester

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Birth: 1869, Fife, Scotland

1.4.3 William Aitken

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Birth: 13 Aug 1843, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.4 David Aitken

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Birth: 2 Oct 1845, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.5a Alexander Aitken*

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Birth: 22 Jun 1848, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 17 Aug 1890, 33, Cairns Square, Buckhaven

Occ: Coalminer

Death reported by Maggie Welsh, neighbour, 35, Cairns Square, (present)

Spouse: Elizabeth Haddow

Birth: abt 1854

Death: 18 Aug 1879, Back Street West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Father: Peter Haddow

Mother: Barbara

Marr: 27 Jun 1873, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Marriage Notes for ALEXANDER AITKEN and ELIZABETH HADDOW:

Elizabeth and Alexander were married at Hermond(?), West Calder

Elizabeth is a farm servant (single) from Hermond(?), West Calder

Alexander is a shale miner (bachelor) from Hermond(?). West Calder

William Alison and David Aitken were witnesses

Children: Barbara (~1875-)

David (~1876-1926)

Peter Haddow (~1878-1890)

Other Spouses Isabella Honeyman

1.4.5a.1 Barbara Aitken

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Birth: abt 1875, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Occ: Domestic Servant

Lived at Lawrence Street Buckhaven Wemyss at time of marriage

Spouse: John Linton

Birth: 1875

Death: 2 Feb 1921, 29, Cowley Street, Denbeath, Wemyss

Occ: Coal Miner

Cause: : Encephalitis lethargica

Father: John Linton

Mother: Euphemia Bain

Was at Rose Cottage Wemyss at time of Marriage

Death reported by (?) Aitken, brother-in-law, 14, Kinnear Street, Buckhaven

Marr: 28 Jan 1898, The Manse, East Wemyss Fife Scotland

Alexander Murray & Nellie Linton witnesses

Children: Elizabeth (1899-)

Euphemia Bayne (1900-)

John (1903-)

1.4.5a.2 David Aitken

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Birth: abt 1876, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Death: 1926, Buckhaven Fife Scotland

Occ: Coal Miner Buckhaven (1901)

Spouse: Annie R Patterson

Marr: 1905, Buckhaven Fife Scotland

1.4.5a.3 Peter Haddow Aitken

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Birth: abt 1878, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Death: 18 Mar 1890, 36 Barns Sq Buckhaven Fife Scotland

1.4.5b Alexander Aitken* (See above)

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Spouse: Isabella Honeyman

Birth: 27 Jul 1849, Kettle Fife Scotland

Death: 7 Jan 1925, 33, Bruce Avenue, Buckhaven

Cause: Myocarditis

Father: David Honeyman

Mother: Elizabeth Masterton

Death reported by William Peebles, son-in-law, 33, Bruce Avenue, Buckhaven

Marr: 8 Jan 1880, Free Church West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Marriage Notes for ALEXANDER AITKEN and ISABELLA HONEYMAN:

Isabella and Alexander were married at the Free Church, West Calder

Alexander was a shale miner (widower) from Back Street, West Calder

Isabella was a weaver (spinster) from Kettlebridge

William Bell and Robert Aitken were witnesses

Children: Betsy Masterton (1881-)

Ann Brown Honeyman (1884-)

Alexander (~1887-)

Isabelle (~1889-)

Other Spouses Elizabeth Haddow

1.4.5b.1 Betsy Masterton Aitken

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Birth: 1881, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Occ: Dressmaker

Spouse: James Thomas Haywood

Birth: 1887

Marr: 22 Feb 1918, Buckhaven Fife Scotland

Marriage Notes for ELIZABETH AITKEN and JAMES HAYWOOD:

Elizabeth and James were married at 11, Brown Street, Buckhaven

Elizabeth is a dressmaker (spinster) from 11, Brown Street, Buckhaven

James is a private (bachelor) with HM Forces in France

William Peebles, Helen Logie and Helen Lawrie were witnesses

1.4.5b.2 Ann Brown Honeyman Aitken

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Birth: 8 Jun 1884, Main Street West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

Occ: Boot Shop Assistant

Spouse: Allan William Cooper Fairweather

Birth: 1885

Occ: Coalminer

Father: Robert Wood Fairweather (~1847-)

Mother: Matilda Walker (~1848-)

Marr: 13 Jun 1910, Buckhaven Fife Scotland

Marriage Notes for ANN AITKEN and ALLAN FAIRWEATHER:

Ann and Allan were married at Brown Street, Buckhaven

Ann is a boot shop assistant (spinster) from Brown Street, Buckhaven

Allan is a coalminer (bachelor) from Brown Street, Buckhaven

James Duncan Edwards and Bella Honeyman Aitken were witnesses

1.4.5b.3 Alexander Aitken

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Birth: abt 1887, West Calder Edinburgh Scotland

1.4.5b.4 Isabelle Aitken

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Birth: abt 1889, Fife Scotland

Occ: Dressmaker

Family emigrated to Canada iwith brother David White

Found on the 1930 census for Michigan

William and brother David arrived in Quebec, Canada on October 15, 1926, ship "Montnairn" (LDS f/n 2294025)

Isabella and children arrived June 11, 1927, ship "Athenia" (LDS f/n 2294030) married to William Peebles, 38, Kildare Road, Walkerville, Windsor, Ontario

Spouse: WILLIAM WHITE Peebles

Birth: 1889, Methill, Fife.

Occ: Coalminer

Father: John Peebles

Mother: Margaret White

1926 - family living at 38, Omar Crescent, Buckhaven

Marr: 26 Jun 1914, Dunfermline Scotland

Marriage Notes for ISABELLA AITKEN and WILLIAM PEEBLES:

Isabella and william were married at Crawford Terrace, Crossgates, Dunfermline

Isabella is a dressmaker (spinster) from Brown Street, Buckhaven

William is a coalminer (bachelor) from Rosecraig, Methill

David Peebles and Chrissie Foster were witnesses

Children: John (1916-)

Alexander (1917-)

Ella (1919-)

Betty (1925-)

1.4.6 Andrew Aitken

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Birth: 10 Mar 1850, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.7 Ann Aitken

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Birth: 29 Feb 1852, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.8 Elizabeth Aitken

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Birth: abt 1853, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Death: 1874, Kettle Fife Scotland

1.4.9 Robert Aitken

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Birth: 24 Jan 1857, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

1.4.10 Jean Aitken

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Birth: 11 May 1859, Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Aitkens from St Ninian Stirlingshire

Maggie Northcott — 13 Dec 2005 2:32:20 GMT

Janet Aitken md Thos Chalmers 27 Sept 1801 St Ninians Chalmers chdn I've found were Ann 1811; Mgt 1816; Thos 20 Oct 1816??; Janet Brown 4 Oct 1818; George Aitken 31 July 1825; Anybody looking for the same family??

Aitken, JOHN SIMPSON born abt 1850 in PA USA

Perry Sims — 22 May 2002 12:36:32 GMT

Nor. Cal. historian ISO info on John Simpson Aitken who was a saloon owner in early Sisson (now Mt. Shasta, CA) about 1888. If someone had a connection (?) I think I could dig up his wife's name. They were not in Sisson for long, and may have been in business with a man named Douglas. Thanks for any help. Perry Sims

Photo of Dolly Aitken 1929

choice60 — 25 Feb 2008 1:59:17 GMT

I have a beautiful old photo of a young girl about 15 yrs old. I found it in my grandfather's things (Curtis Bowling from Letcher, KY). The back has the name Dolly Aitken and 1929. I would love to make a connection to someone's relative. Email me pleslie2@tampabay.rr.com

thank you

Death of Mrs. Jospehine Aitken in Australia

davwayell — 7 Mar 2008 5:00:34 GMT

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mrs. Jospehine Aitken, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mrs. Aitken died in Australia on November 15, 1928.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

John Hunter Aitken

Deborah — 28 Jul 2003 12:38:35 GMT

Looking for John Hunter Aitken who married Sarah C. McEwen. I believe John was one of 6 children born to William and Margaret (Hunter) Aitken.
Elizabeth Aitken
Robert Aitken
James Hunter Aitken
*John Hunter Aitken
Jessie Hunter Aitken
Arthur Aitken

Aitken Research

Liz Moore — 13 Oct 2000 5:14:22 GMT

William Aitken of Carnwath

NoraMcL — 5 Feb 2008 5:03:03 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the family of a William Aitken born in 1770's or very early 1780's whose wife was Helen Somerville? I have found names of 3 daughters for them so far: Elizabeth born Aug. 24, 1805, Margaret born April 30, 1808 and Isobel born July 14, 1809, all at Carnwath.

Margaret Aitken married Andrew Davidson on July 4, 1834 at Carnwath and it is this specific family I am trying to find info on. I have searched for birth records for the children of Andrew and Margaret and come up empty although I know they had at least two sons and two daughters born at Ratho in Midlothian:

Alexander Davidson born about 1836, married a Martha (possible maiden name Edmond), had at least two daughters Elizabeth and Margaret, and lived at one time at Newcastle On Tyne in England, was living at Westgate, Northumberland, England in year 1861

Helen Davidson born about 1838, married John Mitchell who was dead before April 1871, at least 3 daughters: Margaret, Elizabeth and Helen Mitchell; was living at Glasgow, Lanarkshire in year 1881 with 2 daughters and her widowed father Andrew Davidson

Margaret Davidson born about 1840, no further info yet on her

William Davidson born about 1842 at Ratho, got married in 1864 in London, England to Elizabeth Marshall who was from Saint Vigeans, Angus; eight known children: seven sons and one daughter; William and family lived at Ratho in 1871 but by 1881 had moved to Glasgow in Lanarkshire. I don't have a date of death for him yet.

Any info on this Aitken or Davidson family greatly appreciated-

Thanks from Nora

Aitkens of colmonell Ayrshire Scotland

johntyner2001 — 29 Dec 2007 12:18:10 GMT

hi i have come across agnes and martha artken in the parish of govan Glasgow lanarkshire Scotland. they are with my ancestors alexander robertson and his daughter mary B Robertson in 1891 census
the surname should read aitken not artken.
both martha and agnes are sisters. their parents are thomas and ann aitken both born in the same parish of colmonell/colmonill Ayrshire.
if anyone was looking for agnes and martha they are transcribed as artken and not aitken which they should be.
regards
john tyner in wicklow ireland

Dunedin "Aitkens"

KerryInOz — 29 Jul 2006 8:41:31 GMT

Looking for some help on how to track down an ancestor named Hugh Aitken born in Dunedin NZ in 1860's. Later moved to Australia. Any help greatly appreciated.......... as I have not researched anyone from NZ before, can someone tell me where to start??
Are NZ BMD's searchable online?? as they are in Oz?
Thanks.........

Andrew Aitkin, Scotland> Canada, Mass> California

sandrabordelon — 4 Dec 2007 8:53:44 GMT

AITKEN, ANDREW, was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, in 1824, and emigrated to Canada in 1832. In 1817 he went to Lawrence, Massachusetts, and superintended the stone-cutting for a dam and mill. The next year he went to Holyoke in the same business. In 1849 he came to California, and mined a year on Condemned Bar, American River. He then commenced teaming to the mines. In 1852 engaged in the stone and marble business, and is now the oldest established in that business on the coast. He opened a marble quarry and erected a mill at Indian Springs, El Dorado County. Mr. Aitken has been Trustee of the Fire Department and President of the Board of Delegates. He has the leading marble establishment outside of San Francisco, which he has built up by strict attention to business; has monuments and grave-stones in all parts of the State. He is now the senior of the firm of Aitken & Fish, No. 617 K street, Sacramento. In 1860 he married Miss Jessie Davidson, a native of Scotland, who died in 1868. He again married, Miss Hattie C. Marsh, in 1869. He has one son and two daughters. One son died in 1869.

Sacrtamentoi County Biographies, 1880, page 279

William Aitken b ~1827 Glasgow m Mary Tracy Green 10 children

zoomurray — 1 Jan 2006 3:12:21 GMT

Trying to trace back to William Aitken and beyond. What we know is from relatives, without much backup documentation.
William was born in 1827 in Glasgow. He married Mary Tracy GREEN and had 10 kids before immigrating to Boston, MA in 1881. His wife and at least three of the youngest kids immigrated three months later. He was naturalized in 1887 while residing in Lowell, MA. His occupation was listed as weaver. He died ~1898. Mary Tracy (GREEN) AITKEN died 1923. He and his wife, and daughter Helen AITKEN are buried in Lowell, MA.
The children we know of are: Harriet, Mary Emma, Eli, James, Helen, and William. We are related to William.
William AITKEN, Jr? B. 1874 England M. 1900 Melissa Louise AYEN D. 1957 MA. He was a musician and band leader, playing baritone, trombone, piano and more. He met his wife while performing in Maine. Melissa Lousie (AYEN) AITKEN lived to be 103 years old. They had five daughters: Helen Elizabeth, Doris Viola, Mildred, Edna Norma, Marjorie AITKEN, and one son who was stillborn or died in infancy. William and Melissa Louise (AYEN) AITKEN are buried in Lowell, MA.
James AITKEN we are told moved to Philadelphia, married Sophia ?, had five sons and one daughter (who died by falling out of her high chair).
Eli AITKEN we are told, was also a musician, met his wife in Germany, his wife was from a wealthy family that didn't approve of their plans, so they sneaked out of Germany.
Any help/advice/info to allow us to go back in time to Glasgow (William Aitkens in Glasgow seem to be like John Smiths here), or to fill out more info in the more recent parts of this family tree will be appreciated.

aitkens montrose Angus

saxton13 — 28 Jul 2007 1:32:55 GMT

I am researching the line of John Aitken b ? Robert b 1802 , Henry alison b 1844. John was married to Ann Allan they also had Catherine 1804, Thomas Magdalane and George. I believe they were mariners and shipwrights.

Aitken/Dunsmore Lanarkshire, Scotland

AlexanderAdams28 — 9 May 2003 10:29:04 GMT

Hi All,
I am trying to trace Agnes Aitken b. around 1830 mar. David Dunsmore (My Gt Grandfather) about 1862 in Rutherglen. She died bet 1870 and 1872.
Any help appreciated.

Regards
Alex

William and Margaret Aitken

Mikki Bruce — 17 May 1999 4:11:26 GMT

Please E-mail me if you have any info on William Aitken Married to Margaret Samson Aitken in the 1800's in Kirkentillic,Scotland.They had daughters,Margaret,Mary and Ruth. They resided in Wellston,Mo. In the 20' thru 50's.Margaret Samson Aitken died abt.1948 or 49. Thank you. Mikki

aitken

jdmac114 — 12 Feb 2005 8:55:30 GMT

Robert AITKEN 1903 Paisley
John Christie AITKEN 1905 Paisley

These two people which brothers to my father, who never knew they existed.
My father was raised by Sarah,s sister Rebecca here in New Zealand
Rebecca was married to James Boyd MACDONALD, who died in 1914
Can any help me to find out what happened to this AITKEN family
Parents were James [Bone] AITKEN and Sarah CHRISTIE
I can go back to 1800 Campsie for my AITKEN family

AITKEN's born 1839-1849 New Monkland/Cumbernauld

Davie27 — 19 Sep 2005 10:31:47 GMT

Recently found new siblings of my GG Grandfather William Anderson AITKEN in the IGI:

William AITKEN (my GGG Grandfather), b. ABT 1811 in Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married Christina ANDERSON, married ?? Aug 1836 in New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, b. About 1815 in Of Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

I. William Anderson AITKEN, b. 27 Jul 1837 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland., christened 20 Aug 1837 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland., occupation Lint-clover. He married Margaret ROWATT, married 13 Jul 1859 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland., b. 1831, (daughter of Robert ROWAT and Elizabeth SHANKS). William vanished in NZ, OZ ??.

II. Jane AITKEN, b. 25 Aug 1839 in Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

III. John AITKEN, b. 14 Dec 1840 in Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

IV. Thomas AITKEN, b. 1 Nov 1842 in Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

V. David AITKEN, b. 10 Jun 1844 at Tannoch, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

VI. James AITKEN, b. 20 Nov 1845 in Hornhead, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

VII. Isabel AITKEN, b. 6 Mar 1847 in Waterhead, Cumbernauld, Dunbarton, Scotland.

VIII. Margaret AITKEN, b. 16 Jun 1849 in Tannoch, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.

Anyone related to this lot or have more on descendants?

Davie

john aitken, scotland

mcleish1 — 31 Dec 2001 12:53:38 GMT

am researching my husband's family.
searching for parents and sibling info on john aitken born about 1852. john married margaret louden. had 7 children, mary, john jr, hannah, margaret, nell, jeanette, and charles. any info would be appreciated.

Aitken:Scot.1790's,/ Midlothian, Lanarkshire.US imm 1900's Pittsburgh,Pa. area.

Karen Holbert — 16 Aug 2005 9:19:55 GMT

I have two lines of Aitken's my great grandmother's(1834) family was also Aitken. Her's was from Motherwell, daughter of George Aitken and Ann Smith, My Greatgrandfather's (1829) line begins with Robert Aitken and Janet Main(s) marriage banns of 1795 in Slamannan Midlothian, Scotland. My gggrandfather Robert and his 9 siblings : Mary, Janet, Jean James, Margaret, Thomas, David, John and Beatrix all born between 1796 and 1820. Robert's wife (my gggrandmother) Annie Aitken (1834) had 4 siblings, Jane, James, Isobella and William all born between 1834 and 1841. It's a real chore keeping these Aitken families apart in my mind or on paper. Please contact me if this rings your family chimes.

David and Charles Aitken of Iowa

Sharyl61 — 29 Jan 2007 7:52:55 GMT

Would the person who has the Family Tree information on Ancestry please contact me? I am a descendant of this family and would like to know the sources and anymore information available on the family. I am trying to research the Gillespie branch back to Scotland besides the Aitken side and have some different names in this regard. I also have more information on the children of David and Jeanette (Gillespie) Aitken. They were my great great grandparents. Thanks, Sharyl

Aithen - Isabella Martha - married John Storey (Head Constable RIC)

jackstorey10 — 20 Dec 2004 7:56:46 GMT

I have several traces of these two on their journeys through Ireland and the chioldren born in several different locations. I would like to know the final resting places of both of them.

robert aitken, philadelphia penn.

snilloc5696 — 21 Apr 2002 8:39:12 GMT

information please of family tree of Robert Aitken, first printer of English Bible 1780-1782

William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Lord Beaverbrook

Davie27 — 21 Dec 2005 10:03:57 GMT

Hi

Has anyone out there have a connection to William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Lord Beaverbrook born 25th May 1879 in Canada? Family folklore has him as a relative, but I need help finding that connection, if it's there.

Beaverbrook's father was William Cuthbert Aitken, a Presbyterian minister, from Torphichen, Linlithgowshire (later called West Lothian).

Beaverbrook's mother was Jane Noble who was born about 1849 in Ontario, Canada. Her parents were Joseph Vaughan Noble, born Ireland, and Sarah McQuarrie.

Beaverbrook's Grandfather was the Robert AITKEN, d. 1875.

Beaverbrook's Great Grandfather was John AITKEN, b. c.1762, d. 1840.

Thanks
Davie Walker

Aitken Camlachie Brewer SCOTLAND

CJFGIBSON — 3 Nov 2006 12:48:02 GMT

Can anyone help to shed light on the association between the Aitken family and Camlachie Brewery Glasgow Scotland? I have a name Robert Aitken as a brewer there (probably born abround 1740)
Many Thanks Chris (stuck with his family tree)!!

Descendants of Noel Alexander Aitken

Karen Gick — 29 Aug 2004 2:54:22 GMT

I am trying to trace my 3rd cousins, grandchildren of Noel Alexander Aitken born 25 December 1900 in Edinburgh. Son of Chrissie de Sterne and Alexander Aitken. Emigrated to Australia but have no further details.

Aitken EDIT

Karen Holbert — 8 Aug 2006 7:07:11 GMT

1890's NOT 1790's SORRY!

Aitken of Kettle & Edinburgh

aitkens64 — 4 Jan 2005 11:12:41 GMT

Looking for the Aitken's of Kettle, i have a Alexander born Kettle 1848 son of David & Ann Aitken nee Brown below is the 1881 census can you help

Dwelling: Wallace Row
Census Place: West Calder, Edinburgh, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0224024 GRO Ref Volume 701 EnumDist 3 Page 14
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Alexder. AITKEN M 32 M Kettle, Fife, Scotland
Isabella HONNEYMAN M 32 F Kettle, Fife, Scotland
Barbara AITKEN 6 F West Calder, Edinburgh, Scotland
David AITKEN 5 M West Calder, Edinburgh, Scotland
Peter AITKEN 3 M West Calder, Edinburgh, Scotland

Amelia Aitken-Robert Aitken-John Aitken

james hinksman — 23 Jun 2006 10:30:44 GMT

hi looking for information a a Amelia Aitken born 1800 edinburgh she had a brother called Robert born 1798 edinburgh there parents where John Aitken and EMILIA MARGARET FAICHNEY----Amelia Aitken-married a Alexander Shaw 1815 cuper fife anyone help j_hinks@hotmail.co.uk

JOHN AITKEN & ANN ROY MARRIED DALRY 1850

rpreston168 — 23 May 2006 11:14:33 GMT

Looking for information on the descendants of this couple. Children are:-
Barbara born about 1850
John married Catherine Taylor may have gone to Australia
William married Janet Dickie died before 1897
James married Janet Alexander may have gone to Australia
Mary married Hugh Wallace died in Australia 1932
Andrew may have gone to Australia
Ann may have gone to Australia
Robert
Jane/Jeanie (my ggrandmother) married Thomas Doig died in Australia 1946
Joseph married Barbara Miller Roy died in Ayrshire 1947
Margaret
Any information would be appreciated

Ayrshire Aitkens

kvieitez — 24 Oct 2001 3:36:11 GMT

Looking for Ayrshire Aitkens 1800-1900. Towns of interest are: Kilmaurs, Kilmarnock, Galston, Irvine, Newmilns, Loudoun, Dreghorn

Thanks
Kate

aitken

simon harvey aitken — 22 Apr 2006 1:04:32 GMT

I have since found out that Richard Aitken was born on 23.06.1936 Scotland and has a sister who was named Patricia. Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks

Looking for Grace Aitken Married 1866 Fife

Jack Melville — 26 Nov 2000 5:42:59 GMT

Obit: Frances Gertrude (Aitken) Bauer b.1915 Macoun, SK.

kttrucking1 — 5 Dec 2006 6:50:09 GMT

BAUER - Frances Gertrude (nee Aitken). With deepest sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of our mother. She was born June 2, 1915 at Macoun, SK. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Fanny, her husband Robert, her brother George, daughters Georgina and Roberta and granddaughter Teri Lin. Left to cherish her memory are: daughters Linda (Bernie), Brenda (Keith) and Shirley; sons, Chester (Joy), Bob (Diane), Ken (Amy), Don (Elaine), Lorne, Larry (Lynn); 20 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren (so far); and her sister Evelyn. Frances was employed in the early years of her marriage and before, at Revenue Canada, Census Canada and Canada Post. She was very family oriented and was the matriarch of the Bauer family. She had an indomitable spirit and was very much loved and respected by her family. Her other interests were knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening, ceramics, and she loved to go shopping! We spent many hours playing her favorite game Yahtzee. She loved crosswords, and every other kind of puzzle. Her pets were very dear to her. She was filled with spunk and zest for family get togethers and had a great deal of talent for baking and cooking; especially butter tarts! Following her wishes, cremation and no funeral service. There will be a memorial gathering on Saturday, January 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Family Centre 333 4th Ave. North (courtesy parking at Saskatoon Funeral Home).

AITKEN from Kincardineshire to New Zealand

may47 — 15 Jul 2005 8:53:49 GMT

Gina Aitken is looking for descendants of
John b.1882, Alexander b. 1885, and Isabella b. 1887. Parents were David and Elizabeth (Lawrie)d. 1905. David remarried 1908. Their address was: Backburn, Netherley, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire. Scotland. It is believed they emigrated to New Zealand when their father remarried.

Watts L. Aitken death, New York City, 1933, aged 41, married; son of John S. Aitken, M.D. & former Nellie Livingston (all born N.Y.)

rosecolorsunset — 5 Dec 2005 10:24:52 GMT

Watts L. Aitken death
Cert. # 25497 (Manhattan, N.Y.)
November 26, 1933
male, white, married
born: 1892
age: 41 yrs.
occupation: unemployed
birthplace: New York City
how long in U.S./NYC: life
father: John (*Aitken*)
birthplace: New York City
mother maiden name: Nellie Livingston
birthplace: New York City
usual residence: 2923 Astoria Ave., Long Island City, N.Y.
place of death: City Hospital, Ward's Island
cause: acute streptoccocus meningitis
R. Marin, M.D., City Hospital
burial: City Cemetery (*indigent burials*)

Source: New York City Municipal Archives

maternal grandparents were: Watts C. Livingston, M.D. & former Ellen Palmer

Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, Iraq War, April 2003

jasche — 18 Nov 2006 4:22:35 GMT

No. 207-03
IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2003

DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY CASUALTY

The Department of Defense announced today that Capt. Tristan N. Aitken, 31, of State College, Pa., was killed in action Friday in Iraq.

Aitken was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2003/b04072003_bt207-03....

James and Marie Aitken

Beth_Lynn — 28 Oct 2005 6:20:26 GMT

Have you tried searching Irish records? In my search, I've found that many of the Aitkens immigrated to Ireland and then many eventually returned to Scotland after many years, meaning that many of their children would have been born and baptised in Ireland, not Scotland.

Daniel Aitken of Glasgow/USA NJ

linda — 26 Oct 2003 3:32:52 GMT

James and Marie Aitken

Pat — 18 Aug 2005 7:24:59 GMT

My 2xg-grandmother was Mary Ann Aitken baptised in the Scottish Church in Berwick upon Tweed in 1821. It states that she was the 5th child and 2nd daughter of James and Marie Aitken, James being a soldier. When she married in 1842 James was a Sergeant. Has anyone come across James and Marie as none of their other children were baptised in Berwick and I've not been able to trace a marriage for them or baptisms for any of their other children.
Thanks.

Magnus Aitken - Little/Beveridge/McNaughton

MAITKEN1 — 28 Mar 2002 10:00:41 GMT

Hullo,

My research leads me to believe that my GGG G/F was Magnus (1) Aitken born in Linlithgow, West Lothian, (b March 30, 1770) (possibly the son of James Aitken (b April 11, 1723) and Margaret Little (m March 11, 1750).

Magnus (1) married Helen Beveridge (m Jan, 09, 1820) and had 4 or 5 sons (the records show two Williams born two years apart to this couple) and a daughter, Elisabeth. One son was again called Magnus (2) (b August 8, 1824). Sometime between 1824 Magnus (2) married Mary Ann McNaughton (1852) and moved to Victoria, Australia. They had 6 sons (including a Magnus(3)). Three appeared to move north to northern NSW and three have disappeared.

Magnus (3) and two other sons (William and James) all had a son called Magnus one of whom (Magnus(4) Wallace Aitken b1885 in Tenterfield, NSW) was my grandfather. He had a sister, Gertrude Mary Aitken (b 1883) who seems to have married a Roe Allan McKenzie in 1903 in NSW and disappeared.

Magnus(3) moved to NZ around 1900 and the family settled in an around Gisborne and Wairoa, New Zealand.

I am living back in Sydney, Australia and am keen to find branches of the family in Australia, New Zealand and Scotland.

aitken family kilmarnock

tekapo — 23 Jun 2005 9:06:57 GMT

I amworking on my todd family tree and i think i may have found my g/g/g/ grandparents as jean aitken was married to a james on 09 FEB 1808 Kilmarnock Ayr Scotland. there was a son born 06AUG 1811, james emigrated to the isle of man and married elizabeth quiggin 02 FEB 1836,can anybody help me with this query.
thanking you in anticapation
dave

William Aitken of Edinburgh, b. 1727

BasketLady420 — 30 Jul 2005 8:27:26 GMT

AITKEN, William
Impost waiter, 20, Edinburgh.
Jacobite in Elcho's Life Guards. Imprisoned in Edinburgh, Canongate and Carlisle. Transported on "Gildart", master Richard Holmes, from Liverpool 24 February 1747. Landed Port North Potomack, Maryland 5 August 1747.
(P) (PRO)

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Scots Banished to the American Plantations 1650-1775" by David Dobson. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1983. pg. 1.
Joyce

Thomas Aitken of Glasgow ~ Banished to the Plantations in 1766

BasketLady420 — 30 Jul 2005 8:22:40 GMT

AITKEN, Thomas
Son of James Aitken. Needlemaker in Glasgow.
Pickpocket. Prisoner in Edinburgh Tolbooth. Banished to Plantations in America for 14 years at Edinburgh 4 August 1766.
(JC)

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Scots Banished to the American Plantations 1650-1775" by David Dobson. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1983. pg. 1.
Joyce

Aitken research

MZ7630 — 18 Dec 2002 10:45:17 GMT

I'm researching my Aitken great grandfather, William Aitken Sr. born 19 Jan. 1827 in Glasgow Scotland, married Mary Tracey GREEN who was born 22 Jan 1830 in Leeds Parish, England. Emigrated to Boston, Mass. in 1881. Looking for his siblings and info about his parents, William AITKEN & his wife, Johanna HARPER.

Looking for info on Joe AITKEN AND John William AITKEN, who were children of William and Mary. Sarah Jane AITKEN, Ethel AITKEN, & Lisa Ann AITKEN may also have been their children. Have info on the other children.

Alexander Aitken

Heather — 17 Jan 2001 5:15:21 GMT

I am hoping to trace the family of my Grandfather, they lived in Aberdeen Scotland. His full name was Alexander Elrich Whyte Aitken, he was born about 1884 and his father's name was Tom. I believe his mother had the surname of Whyte, but am not sure. He did have a sister Susan, and a brother James amongst others. He also had a nephew named Keith Alexander (son of a sister). Any Aberdonians out there with help?

aitken

croft119 — 23 Jul 2005 2:42:52 GMT

does anyone have richard aitken born in aberdeen scotland 1936, on their family tree? I think the family moved to middlesborough but we have lost contact. I have no idea of his parents names or siblings names. Thanks

Thomas Aitken, Ridgefield, Conn 1889

Books — 25 May 2005 11:30:29 GMT

I have a book titled the History of the Johnstown Flood. The book is signed "Thos Aitken Ridgefield Conn Nov 24 1889" Is anyone here a descendant?

Charles Hamilton Aitken Family-California

williamjholmansr — 28 Jul 2001 2:04:31 GMT

I am a direct descendedant. He is gg grandfa ther. b 9-04-1821 Ayrshire,Scotland. Came to San Francisco,Ca. in 1852. Married three times with 15 + children. d 5-21-1891 Pierce County,Tacoma,Wash. Wives: Jane E. Charnock,Mary A. Hogan, Katherine S. Higgins Eggert. Contact me please. Williamjholman@aol.com

1903 James AITKEN death notice online

distractable — 2 Apr 2005 11:24:51 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an old death notice for James AITKEN of South Yarra, Australia (formerly of Moe).

This was scanned from an original issue (NOT microfilm!) of the The Argus newspaper (Melbourne, Australia) dated September 28, 1903, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/jamesaitken-moe03aus.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/deaths.htm
http://theoldentimes.com

Margaret Louden Aitken

Nikki — 19 Feb 2005 9:35:21 GMT

I'm looking for any relations/connections to Margaret Louden Aitken, daughter of George Aitken and Elizabeth Walker, born 25 JUN 1884 @ 25 Inkerman, Parish of Paisley Abbey, County Renfrewshire, Scotland (that's my translation of birth place data). Married Thomas McColm circa 1907 in Scotland, moved to British Columbia, and died there in 1953. Thanks!

AITKEN in Scotland and Australia

pbwalberg1 — 31 Jan 2005 6:05:14 GMT

Dr. James Aitken of Scotland
m.
Mary (?)

Their Children Were:

1) a son who died in infancy, and

2) EDITH MARGARET AITKEN (aka MARGARET EDITH AITKEN), (My 2XGreatGrandmother)
b. Glasgow, Scotland - circa 1836.
m. in Dec. 1866 in St. Peters, Melbourne, Australia. (Marriage Index of Victoria Registration #3337)
JOHN LAWSON BUNTEN (of Cathcart, Renfrewshire, Scotland)

They had one child that I know of:
CHARLES SIDNEY AITKEN BUNTEN,
b. July 19, 1868 in St. Kilda, Woolamaloo (just outside of Sydney), Australia. (NSW Index #1643)
--------------------------------------------
The following was taken from Australian Vital Index CD's:
BUNTEN, John Lawson CM 117541 Marriage
Spouse: AITKEN, Margaret Edith
Marriage Place: Glasgow
Reg Year: 1866 Reg State: Victoria
Ref Number: 3337
----------------------------------------------------------
According to the 1881 Cencus, MARGARET EDITH AITKEN and her son, CHARLES S. BUNTEN were living back in Scotland with MARGARET's mother, MARY AITKEN. No mention is made of JOHN LAWSON BUNTEN.

Please contact me if you think there is a connection.

Jessie Spiers Tait (Aitken)- James Edward Tait VC

dbccon — 18 Jan 2005 1:23:04 GMT

Hello I am looking for the marriage and any information of Jessie Spiers Aitken to James Edward Tait between 1910 and 1918 they were thought to have married in England where James was recovering from wounds recieved in France WW1 in June 1917 but I can find no records of a marriage anywhere in the UK
on the CWGC record for 1918 he gives his next of Kin as Jessie Spiers Aitken Tait of 2440 El Camino Real.West Arcadia California USA James Edward Tait was killed in action at the Battle Of Amiens France in August 1918 and he was awarded the Victoria Cross. I have all the information on James Edward Tait it is information on Jessie and the marriage I am looking for
any help is greatley appreciated
Kind Regards
David Brown
Manchester UK
dbccon@ntlworld.com

Aitken, Jospeh - Aberdeen

csykesbc — 11 Jan 2005 7:57:23 GMT

Looking for Joseph Aitken married Barbara Duncan. Know of two sons Joseph Aitken B 1856 married Ann (Annie) Gibb June 12 1880 in Oyne Aberdeen. 1881 Census in Aberdeen D May 15, 1940. Lived in Dunoon in 1924. The other son is George born 1880-81 in Oyne. Seeking any info on sibs or parents or grand etc These two men are my great and great grandfathers Please contact by e-mail

Alexander Aitken and Charlotte Hardie

AnneBurgess50 — 15 Dec 2005 8:03:20 GMT

Alexander Aitken & Jane Stewart (Stuart?) Mackie Aitken

Lee_Kathy — 11 Nov 2003 1:23:26 GMT

Searching for any info. Alexander immigrated to NYC on the Umbria in 1904. I can find no record of his wife's arrival. He lived in Dundee prior to immigrating. I believe he was a grocer.
Any help is welcome!

Looking for information on David Wilson Aitken Isabelle Ella

Destiny DuPlessis — 8 Dec 2004 7:43:50 GMT

My grandmother's name is Harritet Aitken and she was born 11 Nov 1927 I am looking for information on her parents and other family down the line. If anyone has any information on this line of Aitken's I would greatly appreciate it! THANK YOU!

Obit: Margaret A. Jaeger (nee Aitken)

Trish_Bliss02 — 14 Jul 2006 7:29:16 GMT

source: Post-Tribune Gary, IN., U.S.A.
deceased: Jaeger, Margaret A."Peg" (nee Aitken)
age: 63
died: Jan. 18, 2003
place of death: Westville, IN

Full obit upon request
Please contact me at : krmom@indy.rr.com

Note: I am not related. I am just posting this, as a courtesy, hoping to help someone with their genealogical quest.

George SKINNER = Helen AITKEN, Kinglassie/Leslie area 1700's (Fife, Scotland)

BillCotgreave — 30 Sep 2004 12:17:40 GMT

I would be pleased to hear from anyone researching these families.

George SKINNER married Helen AITKEN 29 July 1725 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland. George dies 1775 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland.

His Will states George was a Tenant in Balsilly, Fife (near Leslie) married to Helen AITKEN in favor of 4 daughters, Janet, Helen, Isobell and Betty (1741). Another daughter Agnes, of Kinross-Miln, married to William LOW was dead. His son was George SKINNER. (a George SKINNER (could be him?) married Christina FOTHERINGHAM & had a son George born Aug 15 1762 at Kinnesswood, Fife). [SC20/36/12]

I know Betty marries Arthur SCOTT around 1765-70, but have yet to find the event. They have 11 children, 3 in Portmoak, Kinross and the rest in the Cults-Cupar, Fife, Scotland area.

Kind regards,
Bill Cotgreave
billcot@optonline.net
Long Island, New York, USA

Looking for Son of Matthew Steven Aitken/Shelton Washington

PaulaWood94 — 28 Aug 2004 3:38:07 GMT

I am looking for my Grandson's brother. He was born in 1996 or 1997 I believe they are living in Oregon State or at least they were. My Grandson is almost 6 years old and we are looking for his half brother. Their dad's name is Matthew Steven Aitken and this half brother has two half sisters also. All from different mom's. If anyone has any information please feel free to email me.

Thank you
Paula

Obituary for Myrna Rae Whitaker Aitken/daughter of Hazel Helena Johnson and Kenneth Whitaker

PaulaWood94 — 28 Aug 2004 3:33:52 GMT

Photo

Linda L. Mecham — 24 Jan 2003 8:25:44 GMT

I have a photo of a young lady by the name of Esther M. Aitken. Her address on the back of the photo is 421 Otsego St., Stone Lake, Iowa. I would guess her to be about 20 years of age in the photo. I would like to return it to her descendants. Thank you.

Robert and Mary Aitken, Rannells, Indiana

virginiajamerson — 7 Jul 2004 11:33:31 GMT

aitken glasglow miners dad and 3? &or 2

debicap56 — 1 May 2004 2:36:53 GMT

my great granddad, his other son my grandfather charles aitken his son my dad named after lost uncle william grandfather born may7,1911

1807 Indenture, Philly, mentioning Robert Aitkin

Nancy Dearing Rossbacher — 4 Mar 2004 4:56:12 GMT

I have a transcript of an 1807 indenture between Thomas H. Fairbairn, druggist of Baltimore, and Robert Haydock, plumber in Philadelphia, involved property that I believe to be the present-day 87 S. Strawberry St., Philadelphia. The original just arrived in our antiques shop and I thought some Aitkin descendants/researchers might like the info contained in it, as it mentions James Huston of Philadelphia, whose daughter Martha married Robert Aitkin. Other names mentioned include John Bettle and numerous Hustons.

If anyone would like a transcript sent by e-mail, just drop me a line and I'll be happy to send it along.

Nancy Dearing Rossbacher
Managing Editor
North South Trader's Civil War Magazine
& J.S. Mosby Antiques & Artifacts

Aitken

Kate — 6 Apr 2000 1:11:37 GMT

I have the 1881 Census for Scotland and will do look-ups if anyone wants them. I need place born and approxamate dates. Remember there are many with the same given names, so I need as much info as you can give. Asking for just a William Aitken would be almost impossible.

Kate

aitken of tandarra?

robert aitken — 28 Sep 2001 1:36:21 GMT

l belive that my string of the aitken family came from Scotland and settled in Tandarra Vic Australia. could anyone help me out here and/or set me on the right track? Ther are more Aitken treads than l had thought.
thankyou.

Andrew Aitken of Airdrie/Lanarkshire/Scotland, died 1897

whobegatwhom — 26 Jan 2004 8:36:16 GMT

I am trying to find any descendants of Andrew Aitken, "Sheriff substitute" in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland in the late 1800's. He married twice I believe and had 10 children, including my great grandmother. I have seen correspondence from family members "M.W. Aitken" on Union St. in Stirling, from the early 1900's, and have I believe several family pictures. The following data was gleaned from distant family and I cannot vouch for its accuracy.

Andrew Aitken, of the Airdrie/Coatbridge area of Lanarkshire, Scotland, died Sept. 1897 per a copy of a tribute article. His son James Aitken had been present in 1893 when a portrait of Andrew was donated to Airdrie in commemoration of his work in establishing the first free library in Scotland.

Andrew had married Susan McKenzie Forbes around 1834, and had five children - William, Robert, Andrew, James, and John (who then had children Daisy and Andrew). Susan died in 1856; Andrew then married Jane Williamson around 1858 or 1859. They had five children - Mary, Jane, Lizzie (mother of Leo), Henry, and Isabel. Jane Aitken married my great grandfather Dundas Morley Simpson and they emigrated to America, having 6 children.

In the 1940's or 1950's my grandmothers cousin, Daisy Aitken, still lived in Airdrie area. My grandmother, Jean Williamson Simpson Pence Josel, corresponded with family in England and Scotland until her passing in the 1950's. I would like to correspond and can provide more info to any interested parties - please email me. Thanks!

Matthew Aitken, died 1895. school teacher, Rutherglen & Cambuslang

Genny Kang — 24 Dec 2003 9:19:11 GMT

Matthew Aitken married Janet Halbert Ferguson on 3.5.1846 in Barony. He died on 10.8.1895, described as a schoolmaster of Rutherglen and of Benview, Cambuslang.

They had at least one child, Marion Aitken born circa 1852. Mario married George MacKay on 6.9.1898 in Glasgow. George was a widower and Chief Sanitary Inspector of Perthshire.

Information sought on their descendants.

William Aitken, born 1789, Linlithgow, Scotland

lee_sayers — 3 Jan 2003 10:12:17 GMT

Married Ann Alison 1813, Children; Mary b1814, Margaret b1816, James Alison b 1818 (my gggrandfather married Isabella Galbraith b 1842 arrived NZ 1851), Elisabeth b 1820, Janet b1823, William b1826, Andrew b1829. I would love any info. Stuck prior to 1789 and would like to know more about my gggrandfathers siblings and more about my gggrandmothers line.

James Aitken & Jemima Smith Halley

Kim — 7 Nov 2003 10:27:47 GMT

I'm looking for information regarding my scottish great grandparents. James Aitken was born on the 18th of March, 1891, and Jemima Smith Halley was born on the 18th of January, 1895. Jemima was born in Glasgow, and I'm guessing that James was born there too. Jemima's siblings were William, James, Archie, Annie, Hannah, and Jenny.

Now that I think about it, my dates might be slightly off. I remember my great gran dying in 1998, which would have made her 103, but I remember her dying at the age of 99.

Regardless, if anyone has any informaiton on them please feel free to contact me.

Cheers,
Kim.

Aitken

ED — 16 Oct 2003 12:11:45 GMT

My name is Edward Andrew Aitken and i was born in Hamilton Ontario Canada .. I am the son of Andrew Paul Aitken also of Hamilton .... I am looking for my history for my people for my family .... unfortunately my father isnt that keen on the past so i'm hopeing this will help .... anyone knowing anything about my family or how to find out please forward me
EDWARD A AITKEN ..... perfectswing@hotmail.com

Thank you

Margaret Aitken

sharoncole — 8 Sep 2003 12:36:52 GMT

Searching for Margaret Aitken, New York area, married to George John Cole, August 1, 1906. Any information will be helpful. We are related.
Thank you,
Sharon
in Virginia

Looking for information on Martha, Maria, Jane Aitken

mercedes90 — 4 Sep 2003 3:47:16 GMT

Looking For info on Martha Aitken.. born abt 1849, Maria Aitken aborn abt 1845, Jane Aitken born abt 1844. I believe all were born in Ireland. Parents names unknown. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Aitken family of Kipford, Scotland

marylynne_farrell — 1 Feb 2005 1:21:47 GMT

Looking for the parents of Lucy Aitken. Her Father was the Commodore Captain of the Laird shipping line between Glasgow and Londonderry,N. Ireland.
Lucy was born in Kipford and the family home is now preserved by the National Trust or English Heritage.
Lucy married William Sewell and came to Chicago, IL in 1880's.
Does anyone have information on this family?

AITKEN - in Scotland and Melbourne, Australia

pbwalberg1 — 14 Jan 2005 5:28:52 GMT

WILLIAM AITKEN, b. ca 1811 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
m. 20 Jan., 1833 Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire to:
MARY BIGGAR, b. ca 1812 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Their Children were:
MARGARET EDITH AITKEN, b. 1836
WILLIAM AITKEN, b. 1838
JOHN AITKEN, b. 1844
ALEXANDER AITKEN, b. 1847

Margaret is my 2XGreat Grandmother.

AITKEN, Daisy A.

Margaret Barnes — 6 Aug 2003 10:31:06 GMT

Daisy AITKEN Pratt. b. 9-7-1879 in Nevada; d. 6-11-1955 in San Francisco, CA. Married (name unk) Pratt? Am looking for info on Pratt family (poss Daisy Aitken, wife) foster/adoptive parents of BARNES boy b. 7-26-1916 , probably San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, CA. Anyone with info on a Pratt family with a son named Randall or Jack Barnes/Pratt, pls contact me. Thank you.

AITKEN - MALLORY

SylviaHamm67 — 21 Sep 2003 5:24:03 GMT

Looking for a MALLORY girl from NB, Canada., married to Albert E. AITKEN 5 Sept.1923 in Alberta. She was Marjory MALLORY (14 Jan. 1892 - 29 Jan. 1979), Died possibly in Edmonton, Alberta. Please help me find these people.....

AITKEN FAMILY IN ABERDEEN

mspmech — 15 Jul 2005 10:07:52 GMT

I'm looking for Aitken family from the Longside,Aberdeen area,If you have or know Aitken family from Longside,I'd welcome any contact

GEORGE BROWN

Morris_Aitken — 4 Dec 2006 12:41:51 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A GEORGE BROWN.
SON OF SARAH JANE MORRISON AND RISDON BROWN.
BORN IN EARLY 1900'S, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Aitkin

@@Richward8166@aol.com — 1 Jan 2006 9:09:14 GMT

Researching Aitkin/Aitken/Atkins in St George in the East, Stepney, London. from 1750 to 1840.

AITKEN_Johnnie_Lee_1938-1968.JPG

t42Moore — 17 Apr 2003 8:12:43 GMT

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

This is one of the 39,326 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Aitken

kaye aldous — 24 Apr 2002 11:18:58 GMT

From my grandmother I received pieces of information that I am trying to join together concerning my ancestors.Roger Aitken of Auchenhay married Lucia Maxwell and John Rankine ( of Robbie Burns fame) married Annie Aitken. Does anyone know the children of Roger and Lucia as this may be the lacking piece of information

re Margert

james aitken — 6 Apr 2003 8:23:47 GMT

hi my name is jim i live in west australia and maggie was my dads sister who married a Kelly i had a cousin named susan her daughter. she has one remaining brother ron who lives in 35 parker road oritia Auckland nz he is about 75 so drop him a line he would be happy to hear from you all the best jimmy

John Aitken (aiken) & Janet Hume

pajbyrnes — 27 Mar 2003 12:59:32 GMT

I wonder anyone has any information on John Aitken (Aiken) who was Married to Janet Hume and had a daughter Mary who was born in Dumfries round about 1816.

Mary Aitken - Ayrshire

chellebulfin — 23 Apr 2006 2:59:44 GMT

Hi

I'm having real problems with this name and wondered if anyone could help.

My gggrandmother was Mary Aiken and from the 1891 census I have her age as 36 and birth place as Beith, Ayrshire. I've checked in other census years and the OPR's but can't get any further.

A bit of a long shot but any ideas would be much appreciated

Michelle

John AITKEN,surgeon,d1790, Edinburgh

yaitken — 27 Aug 2002 9:44:23 GMT

Looking for JOHN AITKEN(AITKIN), dead on 22/09/1790 in Edinburgh. He married Ann Ballantyne on 09/02/1765 in Edinburgh.He was surgeon, Member of the Medical Society of Edinburgh and wrote many medical books.
Thanks for any information

AIKEN, SEIVWRIGHT, SHEWAN, CUMMIN

bshewmach — 23 Mar 2005 1:13:37 GMT

Jane Seivwright AIKEN born 16 Apr 1861 in Glenhead, Kemnay, Aberdeen was my great-grandmother. She married Robert Donald SHEWAN 12 Jan 1893 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen. Jane was the adopted daughter of William AIKEN who married Elspet SEIVWRIGHT/SIVEWRIGHT on 1 Aug 1868 in Kemnay, Aberdeen. (Elspet was the daughter of Alexander SEIVWRIGHT and Margaret CUMMIN. Elspet's siblings were: Jane, Adam, Margaret, Agnes, and Elizabeth SEIVWRIGHT all born between 1823-1838 in Kemnay, Aberdeen)

Am looking for any information regarding Jane's parents and Jane's siblings: Alexander AIKEN b: 1859, Elizabeth AIKEN b 1868.

Am also looking for descendants of the grandchildren of Robert Donald SHEWAN and Jane AIKEN SIEVWRIGHT. Robert & Jane's three known children were:

Robert SHEWAN b: unknown. Robert (Bob) was Alfred's older brother, he emigrated to Canada. Bob's two children were Elizabeth (Betty) and Robert. Elizabeth emigrated from Verdun (Montreal) with her mother to the USA. Her brother Robert is believed to have remained in the Montreal, Quebec area.

Alfred Donald SHEWAN, born 3 Oct 1895, at 6 Bayton Terrace, Granton Road, Leith; birth was registered 21 Oct 1895 at North Leith. On Feb 4, 1923, he married Jane McDonald Milne INGLIS of 71 North Fort Street, Leith. Jane died shortly after the birth of her son Robert in 1925, Alfred's 2nd marriage in 1927 was to Alice KELLY. Alfred died in 1977, Montreal, Quebec.

Elizabeth SHEWAN, b. Unknown. Elizabeth was a lawyer, after the death of his mother, her nephew [Alfred's son], Robert Donald lived with her for some time. She was living in Edinburgh when he went to visit her during WWII Aunt Bess was married and we believe divorced. According to my father she had no children.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Aitken/Murray

Ian Murray — 16 Feb 2003 4:53:31 GMT

Looking for information on Euphemia Aitken mother of John Murray (born abt 1873). Husband James Murray, only information I have is deceased prior to 1895, when John married in Auchterderren, Fifeshire. Any information would be greatly appriciated.
Thank You
Ian Murray
ianmurray@comcast.net

AITKENS IN AYRSHIRE -David,John,Janet,Hugh..please help

marlenemcgee75 — 1 Oct 2002 12:53:44 GMT

Hi,
These are my Aitkens:
David Aitken b.bet. 1776-1780 m. Isabella Kerr May 17 1806 in kilmaurs scotland......searching for Davids parents.

Alexander Aitken b.1826 Kilmaurs m. Isabella Barbour July 3 1846 in glasgow scotland.
children:
Janet b. 1847
David b. 1849
william b. abt. 1850..........searching for descendants of Janet.

Robert Aitken b.1823 m. Margaret Steele dec. 15 1849
children:
John Aitken b. 1850
Robert b. 1861 kilmarnock
Agnes b. 1863 Kilmaurs
Hugh b.1870 kilmaurs
William b. 1865 kilmaurs.......searching for info on John. He seems to have just disappeared off the face of the earth.There is no mention of him in census after 1851.

Hugh Aitken b.oct. 30 1808 c.6 nov. 1808 m. Margaret Cameron.
Cannot seem to find any of their kids...need some help here as well.

Missing Uncles: Scotland

jdmac114 — 12 Feb 2005 8:55:30 GMT

Thomas Aitken

1Haroldaitken — 25 Jan 2003 6:30:18 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas Aitken born around 1845 and moved to Bermuda in late 1800's, he was from Edinburgh and I know he had at least two boys in Bermuda (or scotland) named Gilbert and James??