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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: mairec on Tuesday 22 August 06 17:50 BST (UK)
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Can any one help in finding roots of parents of Violet. George Riggs and Jean Beggrie. Also Violet married a Bernard Magill in 1862 at Main St Rutherglen (chapel unnamed) RC ceremony. Need help advice on finding children of this marriage. Bernard died July 1863. Violet remarried 1877 (my ggrndfthr). Beginner and need help.
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Hi
1841 census (on freecen)
Census taken Edinburgh Midlothian
RIGGS George age 27 Shoe Maker born Midlothian
RIGGS Jane age 25 born Midlothian
RIGGS Violet age 7 born Midlothian
RIGGS William age 5 born Midlothian
RIGGS George age 2 born Midlothian
RIGGS Nicol age 1month born Midlothian
By 1861 census Violet was living in Rutherglen age 25 born St Cuthberts
Edinburgh. no other family with her.
Also in 1861 index and taken Rutherglen
Daniel McGill age 60 born Ireland
Patrick age 31 born Ireland
Bernard age 26 born Ireland
What was her second husband's name? and I'll try to locate them
1881 census
Liz
There was a Hugh McGill born 30th april 1861, Rutherglen to Bernard McGill and Violet
Riggs
In 1881 census there is a Hugh McGill born 1861 Glasgow, living in Perth.
Hugh Mc Gill age 20 born Glasgow
occupation plumber
Living as a Lodger in Main St Callander, Perth
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What can I say? A big, big thank you. I was just about to quit and checked e-mail. There were two replies yourself and billybob. The info u have given is 1st class. Thank you so very, very much or in gaeilge Go raibh mile maith agat (1000 thank yous). Violet's 2nd husband was George Hannan and they married in July 1877 in Glasgow. I know they returned to Antrim as my gran was born there July 1878. Thank you for offer of checking census. If ever I can do anything for you just say. I an new at this but will do by best. I will buy a drink for u (+ billybob) and in your absence drink it for u both.