irregular marriages at Lamberton toll

[Beckey]

Hi Mark,

Have the family down in 1841 as Ewson, Jas. 30 Haberdasher, according to IGI married a Mary Sanderson 1829.
Children Jas.9, Alex 5, Barbara 7, Elizabeth 3,Mary 2. Wife Mary 30 Irl.

1851 45 West End, Coldstream.
Mary Ewan H Wid 40  Draper     Irl.
Barbara D U 17 Dressmaker  Coldstream.
Betsey  D  U  13                           ".
Mary     D  11                               ".
Jane      D   9                                ".
Joseph   S    3                                ".

No one in 1861.

[MarkEwen]

Hi all

Thanks for the quick responses.

Monica - yes this corresponds with the records that I have. After 1851, James Ewen 19 yrs (my Great Great Grandad) moved to Durham and then finalyl settled in Newcastle (died 1908).

Beckey - records also match - although I have Ewan in 1841 rather than Ewson. Jas and Mary were married in Edinburgh. It would appear as though Jas died quite young.

The family seem to originate from Sprouston - where the name is listed as Ewine, Ewing or Ewan

I'd be interested in finding out whether there is a link with the "priest" Mr McEwen - not sure of the best line of enquiry on this?

Any help appreciated

Thanks
Mark

[Beckey]

Hi Mark,

There is reference in Sprouston M.I. 2001 to two Ewings, a Mary died 14/1/1846 age 66 married to a John Lillie.

A Andrew died 2/11/18?? -----Years also a Christin- ---month his second spouse who died 8/1/1818 (?) aged 68 years, their daughter Jean who died 13/8/181? aged 25 years also a Jean Randal the first spouse of Andrew Ewing who died 25/5/1785 aged 32 years.

[MarkEwen]

Hi Beckey

Thanks again. Really useful info.

I have Mary Ewing christened 5/9/1781 so this seems to pretty much tie in with her been 66.

Didn't have any info on Andrew so seeing if I can find anything now.

Thanks
Mark

[Andy Wait]

Hi Helen K and Beckey,
                                    I am new to this site and think the entry on Page 2 of the marriage of James Wait (Duns) to Ann Fairgrieve (Gordon) 1835 might be my Great Great Great Grandfather. I am also interested in Isobel Wait and Hugh Aitchison around the same date.

   I have a copy of a Wedding Certificate from Berwick detailing the marriage of Andrew Wait (Blacksmith) from Spittal to Isabella Richardson (Spittal) on 3rd July 1861. Groom's Father is listed as James Wait (Blacksmith).

  The name of James and Andrew appear regularly in my family. My Father was called Andrew as was his Father and my Great Grandfather was called James. My Brother's eldest son is called Andrew. Also the family trade during the period in question was either a Blacksmith or Shovel maker.

  My Father was Scottish and I lived in Scotland for the first seventeen years of my life. From what I was told as a child the family were connected to the Border's area. Unfortunately now none of them are around to ask the relevant questions. 

   Anyway what I suppose I am trying to say would there be any other details on the Lamberton Toll records highlighting who James Wait of Duns Father was i.e. Witness. As I mentioned before I am fairly new to this and am at a loss where to go from here.

   I look forward to any comments or suggestions you could make. Do you feel I am on the wrong track here?

Kind regards,
                     Andy 

[jora]

Hello Andy,

This is a marriage notice from the Berwick newspaper of 3 December 1836 -

At Coldstream on the 26th ult James Wait of Ford Forge, blacksmith, to Margaret Henderson of Hungry House.

It is interesting to note that your family are blacksmiths, because the Black family who owned Ford Forge moved their business to Spittal in 1855, which ties in with the information you have.

[Andy Wait]

Hi All,
        Many thanks for the two replies I have received already. Can't believe how quick the response has been. It certainly gives me more to think about. Again many thanks.

Regards,
             Andy

[Beckey]

Hi Andy,

That message from jora seems the more likely candidate, the James & families I have were all land workers/gamekeepers/fishermen, no blacksmiths that I can find.

[JAA21X]

William YEOMAN & Esther m. around 1775 - I'd really appreciate it if anyone spots them!

I've drawn a blank with these North Durham ancestors and am supposing an irregular marriage across the border as they were non-conformists and in East Ord for their first child in Aug 1776 and Middle Ord for the second in 1778.  So, I'm guessing the marriage took place 1775.

William was born around 1747 and Esther 1754, from their ages at death.  I believe that Esther was a BROWN; their son James corresponded with a "cousin", James BROWN.

There is a baptism recorded in Tweedmouth PR of Esther BROWN, dau. of John, of Tweedmouth 22 Nov 1754.   There is a John BROWN, "farmer in Letham, Berwickshire" that also fits.