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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Midlothian => Topic started by: EDO on Monday 12 December 05 10:41 GMT (UK)
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Dear members,
Can anyone please assist with this query?
John Howden HELEY b c1862, parents unknown, emigrated to Australia before 1886 when he married.
As Howden appears to be a place within your County, I have posted this message.
Perhaps there could have been a marriage between HELEY and a HOWDEN about 1860.
Any snippet of information will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
EDO
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The online IGI gives:
JOHN HOWDIN HELEY
born 03-Mar-1860
Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
parents:
Robert Heley
Marion Howden
siblings:
Mary Heley 26-Jul-1857
Elizabeth Heley 18-May-1862
Beatrice Heley 06-May-1864
parents' marriage:
07-Jul-1853
from the OPRs of
Crichton, Midlothian
and
West or Old Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
You should be able to download copies of the certificates for the 4 births from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk for a fee.
ADP
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Hello,
Thank you for the HELEY information. Every little piece leads to the beginning of a whole new story in family genealogy.
Sincerely
EDO
:) :) :) :)
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1871 Census has the following family
Donald McGregor Head of household aged 32 a joiner by trade born in Perth.
Marion McGregor Wife aged 37
William Heley Step Son aged 15 a plumber born in Greenock in Renfrew
John Heley Step Son aged 10 born in Greenock in Renfrew
Beatrice Heley Step Daughter aged 7 born in Greenock in Renfrew
Marion McGregor daughter aged 2 born in Edinburgh
Andrew McGregor son aged 7 months born in Edinburgh
Hope this helps
Best wishes
Mo
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Robert Heley died aged 28 on July 18th 1864 of a fever
Marion Heley named as wife nee Howden...
Roberts Father named as William Heley and his mother as Elizabeth...
Best wishes
Mo
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The second marriage and children to 1875 (when the online IGI extraction stopped) is as follows:
DONALD MC GREGOR / MARION HOWDEN
Marriage: 15 FEB 1867 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian
DONALD MC GREGOR - Birth: 26 OCT 1867 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian
MARION MC GREGOR - Birth: 26 MAR 1869 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian
ANDREW WEBSTER MC GREGOR - Birth: 28 AUG 1870 Edinburgh, Midlothian
DUNCAN MC GREGOR - Birth: 28 OCT 1872 Edinburgh, Midlothian
According to one of the messages above, there is no sign of young Donald in the 1871 census. Had he died young?
ADP
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Duncan McGregor died aged 10 days on November 8th 1872
Poor pet...
Mo
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Dear Mo and ADP,
Many thanks for your continuing interest in the HELEY/HOWDEN and McGREGOR families on my behalf.
Your combined efforts have been greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
EDO
Brisbane
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oops didn't realise there was already replies to this message.............
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John Howden Heley born in Greenock, Scotland to Robert Heley and Marion (Howden) Heley 1860 (?) - 21/8/1929 Woolloongabba, Brisbane Qld. He was a blacksmith, and married Mary Matilda Heley , (died 16/7/1939)a nurse,on 11/8/1886, and were living in Deshon St, Woolloongabba when their son, Robert, was born approx June ,1887. They lived in FlowerSt, Woolloongabba 1890 - 1910, then moved to 11 Leonard St. , Queensland, Australia, where I now live.They opened a private nursing home in this building, calling it Greenock, in honour of his birthplace,on 1918 (approx)! Their daughter, Beatrice (a spinster)died here ,11/7/1954. They also had another daughter, Euphemia. 11 Leonard St Woolloongabba Queensland is currently on the market, if you Google it you will find photos of the exterior, and of the interior of the unit I live in, the largest of 4.I love this house, and when I discovered it had been a nursing home called Greenock I was curious to see if there was a Scots connection, and so it unfolded.I hope this information is helpful to you!
regards,
Coral
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John Howden Heley born in Greenock, Scotland to Robert Heley and Marion (Howden) Heley 1860 (?) - 21/8/1929 Woolloongabba, Brisbane Qld. He was a blacksmith, and married Mary Matilda Heley
Was Heley also her maiden surname?
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Her father was Frederick Greenhill, her Mother was Matilda Cook,she was born in Stockport.I hope at least some of the information is new and helpful, and that you liked the photos
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Her father was Frederick Greenhill, her Mother was Matilda Cook,she was born in Stockport.I hope at least some of the information is new and helpful, and that you liked the photos
Ah. So John Howden Heley married Mary Matilda Greenhill.