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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Aberdeenshire => Topic started by: AdeleMarie on Sunday 22 September 19 12:20 BST (UK)
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I am researching the Park family from New Pitsligo. I came across a baptism record from 1827 for Peter Park. His parents were John Park and Elizabeth Fowlie whose address was given as Turfhillock.
The following stones are at Millbrex.
William C. Fowlie farmer Turfhillock
This must be linked to the above baptism certificate. If anyone has information regarding this, please let me know.
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Having found the Park family in the 1841 & 1851 censuses (by searching Freecen), I noted that they were living in the parish of Strichen. In 1841 the address was Truffhillock. This was part of the Strichen estate & not to be confused with Turfhillock. Elisabeth was born in the parish of Tyrie according to the 1851 census. It must just be a coincidence that she was a Fowlie.
regards,
flst.
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Records on https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
Marriage ELISABETH FOWLIE at Strichen 5/11/1818 to JOHN PARK
Children baptised Strichen.
WILLIAM 29/01/1819, ROBERT 25/10/1820, ANNE 27/01/1823, JOHN 13/04/1825
PETER 14/12/1827, ALEXANDER 1/10/1833, JAMES 9/04/1836, JOSEPH 4/12/1838
Colin
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In 1851 John PARK 60 Farmer 100 Acres, Emp 5 Servs at Lochhills born Strichen.
Colin
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Thank you all for your replies. I'm going to search for the dates which I had written down. It's so confusing as there seems to be so many Park's in searches for this area.
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Well, it seems we've already given you the answer about Peter Park. Is he the one you are researching? If so, as my post said, the Fowlies interred in Millbrex were from Turfhillock in Fyvie parish.
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But now, it gets difficult; my Great Grandfather, Alexander Park was married to Barbara Cook, no problems there, but on the marriage certificate Alexander's father is "reputed" to be Peter Park deceased and his mother is named as Jane Baxter. The date for the marriage is dated 1888 and his occupation is ploughman. This marriage took place in New Pitsligo and is the first instance I can find of my Park family in New Pitsligo. Now I know from family history that my G G Alexander held several occupations, groom, labourer on the roads, hall keeper and gamekeeper. His son, my grandfather, George Cook Park, bred dogs, horses and was a master-watchmaker. He was also the man who opened the garage Park's garage and cycles.
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It is always difficult to trace ancestor who is mentioned as a reputed father. I know from my own family tree research! First of all,have you viewed Alexander's birth certificate? It may name his reputed father & may also have a register of corrected entry. This happens when the reputed father is taken to court & admits he is the father. Have you found Alexander on all the censuses forward from his birth? He may have been know by either his father's surname, his mother's maiden name or his stepfather's name or by the name of the person who brought him up! Sometimes you can find out his real father's name by checking the school admission rolls or poor relief applications.
I did notice that the Peter Park, baptised in 1827,died in 1867 aged 40. You have not stated Alexander's date of birth but this may be relevant.
hope this helps, flst.
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Thank you so much, this will indeed help. I have a copy of Alexander's marriage certificate but can not find a birth certificate. However, with this date you have given me, I can narrow down the search. Thank you. :)
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What was his age when he got married in 1888? You should be able to trace him on the censuses.
flst
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Yes, thank you for another great piece of advice. I will be able to look tonight and can post any information on here. :)
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There is this possible birth entry for Alexader in 1860 www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYTL-Q9K
Fits with his age in the censuses after he married. From 1891:
Alexander Park 30 Sewing Machine Agent b. Lonmay Aberdeenshire
Barbara Park 21 b. Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire
Alexander Park 1 Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire
Christina Cook 57 b. Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire
Address: 37 High St, New Pitsligo, Tyrie
1901, the family in now at 39 High Street. Alexander is working as Public Hall Keeper.
Barbara and Alexander look have called one of their sons Peter, showing as aged 4 in 1901.
Monica
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Some early census entries to consider;
This entry in 1861:
Jane Park 34 Ploughman's Wife b. Old Deer
Alexander Park 3 b. Longside
Jane Park 1
Elizabeth Gray 77
Address: 36 South St, Longside
This could be Alexander in 1871. Alexander Park, 13, general servant b. Lonmay. He is working at the Upper Mill Farm in Gamrie Banff for farmer Francis Fowlie.
1881 has an Alexander Park, 23, b. Lonmay showing as an unemployed farm servant visiting a farm called Upper Bogtamma in Auchterless.
These seem to be the closest possibilites for him but need following through...
Monica
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That's him alright, wow, thank you so much for this information. He was 27 when he married Barbara Cook in June 1888 and he was indeed a hall keeper. Thank you so much. :)