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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Fife => Topic started by: dbray220 on Monday 20 October 25 16:00 BST (UK)
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Could anyone help find any information about Alexander Campbell Herriot (1891 census born Kikmuir. 1901 census born England) born about 1871(unable to find birth)
He married Christina Katie Rintoul Milne born 1872 in Kent, England, on 2 Mar 1894(place unknown) I think his parents were George Herriot and Catherine Campbell (unable to find any information).
I have been told Alexander and Christina had 5 children, William b1894, Eliza b1898, James b1899, Alexander b1903 and Thomas Noble M b1913.
Any information about his parents also place of birth and marriage would be gratefully received
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You need to look at Scotlands People.
Alexander Herriot married Christina Katie Milne in Scoonie, Fife in 1894. This should give parents names.
The family are in Scoonie in the 1901 census. 3 children were born there.
William
Added: The family can be located in Buckhaven, Fife in 1911 and 1921 ( in 1911 the index records him with his initials A C. These census entries should clarify his birthplace).
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You appear to have him in 1891 which shows him as the stepson of William McKean & his mother as Catherine so have you looked for him on the 1871/1881 censuses?
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There is an 1881 entry transcribed as Alexander Herrot aged 10 nephew of Margaret Campbell
When & where did he die?
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His WW1 papers (5922 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) gives birth abt 1871 Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire.
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1881 census
Alexander Herrott, age 10 born Duirinish is with his Aunt Margaret Campbell / Colquhoun.
See attached census
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I think this is probably his birth registration:-
Alexander Campbell
Birth 9 Sep 1870 Duirinish, Inverness
Parents Catherine Campbell
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Daughters of Alexander Campbell and Marion
Mary 1832 Durinish
Margaret 1835 Durinish married Donald Colquhoun 1859 Glasgow
Catherine 1837 Durinish
1841 census for the Campbell family
https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a14c968f4040b9d6ecc82e5/cathrine-campbell-1841-inverness-shire-duirinish-1837-?locale=en
The same family is at the same address in 1851 census.
I think the mother's maiden name might have been Marian McDERMID.
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You appear to have him in 1891 which shows him as the stepson of William McKean & his mother as
Note the correct surname spelling for the 1891 census is McBEAN.
1881 census, East Lothian
William McBean 46 born Stention, Haddingtonshire, Ag. lab
Catherine McBean , wife, 36 born Inverness-shire
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Possible Death ?
1936 Inverness
Catherine McBEAN / Catherine CAMPEBLL age 89
098 / A / 535
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Fifeshire Advertiser 14 Oct 1944
Death notice for Alexander
Herriot: At 1, Earl Haig Avenue, Leven on 30th September, Alexander Herriot, beloved husband of Christina Milne, aged 74 years.
Fifeshire Advertiser 18 Feb 1950
"At 3 Swan Street, Denheath, on 9th February, 1950, Christina Milne, aged 77 years".
William
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I believe that Christina's birth was registered as Christina Kitty Milne in Malling, Kent iOct - Dec 1872. Her mother's maiden name was Faver.
Her parents were James Milne and Eliza Faver ( Favier in marriage index). Marriage 5 Sep 1863 in Blackmore, Essex.
William
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Thank you for everyones help, really helpful.
Im still unable to find a marriage for Catherine Milne (Alexander's mother) and anyone called Herriot
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If you go to Scotland's People and purchase the marriage and death records for Alexander they should give his parents names.
From the information provided by Neale61 there is a high possibility that Alexander was illegitimate.
In your initial post you refer to George Herriot and Catherine Campbell as being possible parents. There is no evidence that they married but it is of note that the Catherine Campbell referred to by Neale is an unmarried servant in the parish of Dirleton in the 1871 census. Living in the same parish in 1871 is a George Herriot , born about 1840 and a widower. Both George Herriot and Catherine Campbell went on to marry other people. There is a death ėn the parish of Aberlady for George ( surname transcribed as Heriot) in 1887.
William
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Im still unable to find a marriage for Catherine Milne (Alexander's mother) and anyone called Herriot
Alexander appears to have been illegitimate. This indicates his parents were not married.
As already advised several times, you need to look at his marriage certificate to see if he names a father, and who.