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Violet Riggs Edinburgh Brn 1834
« on: Tuesday 22 August 06 17:50 BST (UK) »
Can any one help in finding roots of parents of Violet. George Riggs and Jean Beggrie. Also Violet married a Bernard Magill in 1862 at Main St Rutherglen (chapel unnamed) RC ceremony. Need help advice on finding children of this marriage. Bernard died July 1863. Violet remarried 1877 (my ggrndfthr). Beginner and need help.
Hannan     Co Antrim             McCaw       Antrim
Riggs         Edinburugh          Walsh         Mayo
McCoy        Armagh                Martin         Antrim
Walls         Antrim/England     Magill         Larnarkshire
McGowan   Antrim                  Beggrie       Scotland

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Re: Violet Riggs Edinburgh Brn 1834
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 22 August 06 22:28 BST (UK) »
Hi

1841 census (on freecen)
Census taken Edinburgh Midlothian

RIGGS   George   age  27   Shoe Maker   born Midlothian         
    RIGGS   Jane   age  25     born  Midlothian         
    RIGGS   Violet  age  7     born  Midlothian         
    RIGGS   William age   5   born  Midlothian         
    RIGGS   George age   2   born    Midlothian         
    RIGGS   Nicol     age   1month  born Midlothian 

By 1861 census Violet was living in Rutherglen age 25 born St Cuthberts
Edinburgh. no other family with her.

Also in 1861 index and taken Rutherglen

Daniel McGill age 60 born Ireland
Patrick age 31 born Ireland
Bernard age 26 born Ireland

What was her second husband's name? and I'll try to locate them
1881 census

Liz

There was a Hugh McGill born 30th april 1861, Rutherglen to Bernard McGill and Violet
Riggs


In 1881 census there is a Hugh McGill born 1861 Glasgow, living in Perth.

Hugh Mc Gill age 20 born Glasgow
occupation plumber
Living as a Lodger in Main St Callander, Perth
Census information Crown Copyright, from
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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Re: Violet Riggs Edinburgh Brn 1834
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 23 August 06 00:06 BST (UK) »
What can I say? A big, big thank you. I was just about to quit and checked e-mail. There were two replies yourself and billybob. The info u have given is 1st class. Thank you so very, very much or in gaeilge Go raibh mile maith agat (1000 thank yous). Violet's 2nd husband was George Hannan and they married in July 1877 in Glasgow. I know they returned to Antrim as my gran was born there July 1878. Thank you for offer of checking census. If ever I can do anything for you just say. I an new at this but will do by best. I will buy a drink for u (+ billybob) and in  your absence drink it for u both.
Hannan     Co Antrim             McCaw       Antrim
Riggs         Edinburugh          Walsh         Mayo
McCoy        Armagh                Martin         Antrim
Walls         Antrim/England     Magill         Larnarkshire
McGowan   Antrim                  Beggrie       Scotland