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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Friday 18 July 14 16:35 BST (UK)  »
Hey GR2!

Thanks to all your help. Look what I found, using the leads you provided. It seems to confirm everything you've uncovered.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=malgarden&id=I029787

It would appear that any record of Alexander's parents are difficult to find. I discovered along the way that there had been a fire in the parish which destroyed years of records. That would explain the lack of info. Any suggestions?

I really do appreciate all your help, and obvious interest in tracking down that information for me. 

Jim

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 21:07 BST (UK)  »
That's amazing!

I'm a little confused by all the names...but like you said, they could have been going by grandparents names, and varying ages. The first list of siblings you posted included Fife Duff, Francais, Mary and George. They, however don't appear in the last lot. Same family? Different?

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 18:58 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: jennywren001 on Thursday 17 July 14 18:15 BST (UK)
I know anything is possible but on the first marriage certificate it lists his father's occupation as 'confectioner'.  That means he either went from being a farmer or  mason's labourer  to making sweeties - sounds a bit odd to me.

Yes, a very good point Jenny. I wondered about that myself. I do know that both my grandfather and his father 'sold' sweets...didn't 'make' them. It's possible he got a job as a salesman which moved him from the country to work nearer to the larger city of Glasgow. I'm not exactly sure how jobs were come by back then, or what made people move away from their birthplace, but I'm assuming it happened like it does now, so that could be a possibility. Wish I had some living relatives to ask.


Does anyone else have a thought about this? I'd be curious if someone knows a little about people moving away for work, leaving farms, etc. My understanding was that people pretty much stayed near their home, but there would be migration all over the place as well for various reasons. Once again, I'd hate to be barking up the wrong tree...so to speak.

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 18:28 BST (UK)  »
Yes, a very good point Jenny. I wondered about that myself. I do know that both my grandfather and his father 'sold' sweets...didn't 'make' them. It's possible he got a job as a salesman which moved him from the country to work nearer to the larger city of Glasgow. I'm not exactly sure how jobs were come by back then, or what made people move away from their birthplace, but I'm assuming it happened like it does now, so that could be a possibility. Wish I had some living relatives to ask.

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 18:08 BST (UK)  »
Excellent!

I found two registrations for the same birth, one at Chapel of Garioch in Aberdeen and the other at Cathcart/Lanark. It would appear they registered his birth on Oct 13 at Garioch, then 3 days later at Cathcart. It looks like they moved within days of the initial registration. The first registration was even included on the second one. Was it common to register more than once?

The good news is, it's the same Annie and James that produced Thomas. So now, I can plow my way through all those names you've provided me. Do you think I'll be able to trace Alexander and Jane's ancestors further? The certificates appear to have dried up...ie, I can't confirm their marriage or birth.

Thanks again!!

Thanks, once again.

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 16:36 BST (UK)  »
That's great to know! However, the only possible glitch in the chain is another record I found with similar names. In this one (step two of the chain), the name is Anne Mathieson instead of Annie, and the date of the marriage and age of James makes him much older...approx. 54 when he had his son James M. Of course, that's not necessarily odd back then, but less than likely I'm thinking. The marriage also took place in Aberdeen, which makes it harder to determine which is the most likely one. Any comments you might have would be helpful...especially if I'm on the wrong track. Thanks again, and sorry if I'm taking up too much of your time!

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 15:04 BST (UK)  »
All very good questions. I guess I can't be certain as I don't have census data. I do have marriage records which show some names and places that are consistent. I know the first two are accurate, but I'm guessing Thomas is the right one. Looks like I have some work to do yet...

I've attached some documents if you'd care to take a look at them. Thanks again...Jim

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Banffshire / Re: Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Thursday 17 July 14 00:37 BST (UK)  »
Wow! Thanks for all the help! I went to the site you suggested gene chaser, and it's very helpful. And GR2, you found a lot in such a short period of time. Thank you!

I did discover that my great great grandfather is very likely Thomas Geddes Robertson, who was named in your first post GR2. The other family seems to be a different one as there is no mention of Thomas and his twin sister Helen. Although I did enjoy the history you found about them...kinda wished that was my family as they seem more colourful.

At any rate, I'm hung up at locating the first Alexander's parents. I know it's a long shot, but did you happen to see anything else with respect to that family?

Thanks again for all your help!

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Banffshire / Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence (Aberlour, Grange Banff)
« on: Wednesday 16 July 14 18:35 BST (UK)  »
Hello all! 

I'm new here, and am hoping to find some people. I understand somewhere on this board there was mention of Alexander Robertson and Jane Spence. Can someone confirm if there are children showing as born to them in Grange or Aberlour, Banff from 1802 up to 1829? And if anyone can help me find Alexander Robertson's parents, that would be great too. Thanks.

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