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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Orkney => Topic started by: mjac on Monday 09 January 12 10:36 GMT (UK)
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i am looking for peter brown born about 1816 orkney he married betsy meil and had 3 children he is on the 1841 census for stronsay but canot find him after that have found his childrens marriages but where did he come from etc his children were elizabeth ,james and francis (fanny) so any info would be good and he lives at arraquoy st nicholas stronsay on 1841 census
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His wife Betsy is at Roadside, Stronsay in the 1851 census and is listed as a widow. She was born in Sanday.
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I have found the birth of Elizabeth Meil in Stronsay for you.
9/5/1814
Elizabeth the lawful daughter of Daniel Meil and Margaret Angus, Stronsay, Orkney. She was born on the 10th April and baptised on the 9th May 1814 by the Rev Andrew Dishington before several witnesses.
OPR Births 031/00/0010/0160.
There does not appear to be a Peter Brown born in Orkney around 1816 although I looked from 1812. I will have another look after lunch for you.
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thank you for your help i found death cert for betsy in kirkwall 1888 it says widow of peter brown and gives her parents as edward meil and betsy peace but canot find them on scotlands people
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Hi mjac,he died at Stronsay 1846 aged about 32,last entry.
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I have just seen your message regarding Elizabeth Meil.
There was only one find for Elizabeth in Orkneys for the time period, and I have given the details to you.
Are you using www.scotlandspeople.gov. uk ? It costs £7 for 30 credits and you can view the index for 1 credit and 5 to see the actual parish record.
The death cert. info. is only as good as the person giving the info at death. I even got my father's place of birth wrong !!!
Only you can decide whether something is right or not. I have found some Peter Brown baptisms but will await your instructions. For Peter , I started at 1800 and found 3 in Orkneys
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Sorry , I should have added that I searched from 1800 -1822.
3 found. 1806, 1811, 1812.
Lunch time !!!! Back soon
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thank you for all your help im quite amazed how fast you have found info for me will keep me going for a wee while
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on 1841 census in stronsay peter brown was born in orkney but i dont know where so that will be my next wall to knock down
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Not a large island !!!!
I will give you the following births for Peter Brown that were registered. You have not told me yet whether you are using the website for scotlandspeople.
29/11/1806
Peter son of Samuel Brown and Ann Melvin . Stromness, Orkney. This might be a bit early !!
11/02/1811
Peter son on John Brown/Stewart . Hoy and Graensay. Orkney. No christian name given on index for mother
01/06/1812
Peter son of William Brown and Margaret Byas. Stromness. Orkney.
Those were the only Orkney births between 1800 and 1822. There are others for the mainland but that will be for you to search.
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thank you you have been most helpfull give me something to keep me busy tonight
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mjac,
I am a little confused !!! Could be old age ;D
In the 1841 Census that Peter Brown is living with Margaret, and children Margaret 3, and Jean 1.
How come we are looking for Betsy? That is short for Elizabeth. Unless someone knows different.
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this is census for stronsay 1841 arraquoy st nicholas 1 peter brown m 25 agricultural labourer born orkney betsy brown f 25 3 betsy brown f 7 james brown m 3 fanny brown f1 hope this is of some help
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As far as I can see, we have 2 Peter Brown 's of the same age on Orkney in 1841.
That is why I was getting muddled !!!!!
The other is a boat builder.
I think that you need to find yourself some credits for www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk to sort this out for yourself.
There was only one Elizabeth Meil birth on Orkney and I have already given that one to you.
Good luck in your quest !!!! Shout if you need more help ;D
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on the 1851 census betsy ( widow ) aged 39 is born sanday
on the 1861, 1871, 1881 she is in kirkwall