Alice Cameron & John Henry, Archibald MacTavish & Jean Campbell

[McTavish]

Hello  

My name is Kirsten McTavish and I have just joined.  I am looking for information about Alice Cameron and John Henry possibly from Ayrshire (Dumfries area) or Ireland.   Their son Samuel Henry was born abt. 1854/55 and married Catherine Morton in Glasgow 1882.  However, though I have their marriage certificate, I cant make out where Samuel was born.  

I am also looking for information abt. Archibald Mac/McTavish (1711-1778)born  possibly on Mull, though that is not certain.  He married Jean Campbell (1716-?1763) and lived with his family on Mull where he was a Minister for abt. 40 years.  I am unable to find out who Archibald's parents were and exactly where he was born.  Hope someone can help me.  In advance, many thanks.

Regards
Kirsten McTavish

[Patricia Irving]

Hello Kirsten

I checked out for a Samuel Henry on the 1881 Census to see if I could find him and that would give where he was born.  His marriage record will give where he is living at the time of marriage but not where he was born.  Where was he living and what was his occupation?  The names HENRY and HENDRY come up together on the 1881 Census search unless you ask for an exact name search:

   Dwelling:   57 Carrick St
   Census Place:   Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
   Source:   FHL Film 0203653     GRO Ref    Volume 644-7    EnumDist 23    Page 2

                Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
Jessie MC KENZIE   U   37    F   Ullapool, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Keeps Lodgers
Alexander MC KENZIE   U   23    M   Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Mason
Donald MC LEAN   U   23    M   Tirree, Argyll, Scotland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Ship Wright
Samuel HENDRY   U   25    M   Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Painter (House)
John MC IVER   U   35    M   Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Seaman
Donald MC FADYEN   U   28    M   Mull, Argyll, Scotland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Seaman
Benjamin DAVIS   U   26    M   Ireland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Shirt Cutter
James MOWBRAY   U   17    M   Ireland
   Rel:   Lodger
   Occ:   Butler In Hotel


Regards

Patricia

[McTavish]

Hello Patricia

Sorry about the delay in answering you but I had problems with my computer.  Samuel C Henry was a house painter to trade and got married in 1882 to Catherine Morton at 46 Carrick Street, Glasgow, so what you have given me fits in.  Would there be an 1861 Cencus in Dumfries which would show him still living at home with his parents??  

Regards
Kirsten

[Patricia Irving]

Hi Kirsten
There is an 1861 Census but its not indexed yet.  It's due to be on the www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk site by the end of the summer when you should be able to find Samuel and his family.  

Regards

Patricia

[McTavish]

Hello again Patricia

Many thanks for the information.  I shall look it up when it is available.  Take care.

Regards
Kirsten

[seamike]

Hi Kirsten,

There is another Archibald Tavish:

The inscription on the tablet at Fort Canning Park wall:

SACRED
To the memory of
Capt. Archibald  Mc.Tavish
Late of the ST “ARMENIAN”
Born in Garthbeg, Invernesshire
Aug. 8th, 1835
Died at Singapore
June 21st, 1862
This tablet erected
To his memory
As a last tribute of one
Who deeply laments his loss.

Cheers
Mike

[McTavish]

Hello Mike,

Many thanks for the information.  Unfortunately it is not one of mine but I have sent it on to Cathy McTavish as I think it might be one of hers.  It is surprising if you leave names long enough someone usually has an answer.  This is the second time I have been contacte through Roots chat with information that is helpful.  Once again, many thanks.

Kirsten

[seamike]

Hello Kirsten,

Have already contacted Cathy. He is "her's"

Cheers
Mike

[McTavish]

Hi Mike

I thought it might be hers.  I wish anyone would come up with some information on mine, the Rev Archibald MacTavish.  At the moment he is a very solid brick wall.  I live in hope!!!

Kirsten