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Title: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: dbandcwells2 on Thursday 03 March 16 10:23 GMT (UK)
Did Thomas Rae emigrate to Canada?

His parents were Peter McGowan Rae & Margaret McDonald.
He had one brother, John born in 1894, who died in 1915 & 2 sisters: Margaret born in 1901 & Jessie born in 1905.

Would appreciate it if anyone can help.
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 03 March 16 11:08 GMT (UK)
Linked posts here

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=743048.msg5897740#msg5897740

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=742387.msg5895521#msg5895521

As suggested at replies 1, 4 & 8 of the 2nd link - have you checked the 1911 census to see if parents show any children died? Have you checked Scotlands People for a marriage/ death for Thomas?

The fact that neither he nor his brother reported their fathers death is not positive proof that neither were "available" to do so.
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: dbandcwells2 on Thursday 03 March 16 12:43 GMT (UK)
CaroleW...

Have already checked Death & Marriage records......nothing!

Have already seen 1911 Census......whole family listed: Peter - Father, Maggie - Wife, John, Thomas, Maggie & Jessie (& 2 brothers of Maggie....the wife).
 
John....the oldest son died in 1915, so reason HE did not register his Father, Peter's death in 1918. So daughter Maggie (my Grandmother) registered their Father Peter's death.
Believe Thomas not around at that time.

Rumour/info is that Thomas emigrated.......so looking for evidence & possible subsequent family members.
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 03 March 16 19:50 GMT (UK)
Re: 1911 image - how many children were shown as born  to the marriage and how many were shown as still living?
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: Jacquie in Canada on Friday 04 March 16 09:56 GMT (UK)
In order to avoid a duplication of efforts please check the US thread linked above before posting here as I have found Thomas in Michigan. I have already posted information from a number of passenger lists, the 1930 & 1940 US census, his marriage in Scotland, etc there. I haven't found his death yet.

Jacquie
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: jackieh on Wednesday 30 March 16 00:03 BST (UK)
Peter McGowan Rae and Maggie Rae nee McDonald were my great, great grand parents. I am descended from their daughter Jessie. I think Tom did emigrate to Canada and I may have some family photos. Sorry I can't access them just now will post tomorrow.
Title: Re: Thomas Rae born 18 Nov 1898 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND
Post by: dbandcwells2 on Wednesday 30 March 16 09:15 BST (UK)
Hi Jackie,
Fantastic to hear from you!

Yes, Jessie was my Paternal Grandmother's sister!......& I only found out about Jessie's existence recently.

I have more info ref Thomas.....in fact he emigrated to Detroit. I will private message you again when I get home to Scotland. (I'm in Portugal at the moment.)

Looking forward to seeing photos.

Regards
Caroline xx