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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: suebristol on Tuesday 11 December 07 20:15 GMT (UK)
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Hi I have a child born as Robert Carson 1885 registered both n Ballintrae Ayr and Glasgow....
The father of this child was a William Stewart , A Miller of Ballintrae who had a sister Jane Stewart...
While Lydia Carson the mother of the child was in the poor house having been admitted as starving, :(
Jane Stewart sister to William stewart ,she lived Tradeston Glasgow took the child aged 4 mths and nothing has been heard of it since :'(...
Ideas please on tracing him ?
Sue
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On the 1891 census there is a 6yr old Robert Carson living with John and Mary Fleming. He is recorded as their adopted son.
They are living at 123 Sydney Street, Glasgow
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There is also a possible death entry - Robert Carson aged 9 died 1895 Gorbals, Glasgow.
Annette
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There is also a possible death entry - Robert Carson aged 9 died 1895 Gorbals, Glasgow.
Annette
That is the right one Annette, mother is given as Lydia Carson and record signed by John Fleming (guardian)
He died on 25 January 1895 at 51 1/2 Adelphi Street, Glasgow
Cause of death given as Nephritis
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What a great lot you all are ,
Many many thanks for your efforts and may you have a successful new yr with your ancestors
Sue :-* :-* :-* :-*