Reid's of Tarbolton, Ayrshire

[Jerwood]

Elizabeth Reid nee Thomson was born in Tarbolton in 1806 and was recorded in the 1861 Census as a Public House keeper at 18, Montgomery Street. Her husband Andrew I have been unable to trace.
Her son Andrew was born in Tarbolton in 1826 and lived there for most of his life until his death in 1898. His occupation was a silk weaver. On one of his trips away from Ayrshire he met and married Mary Ann Jerwood in Spitalfields, London and she returned to live in Tarbolton until her death in 1896.
Elizabeth's daughter, and Andrew's sister, Agness was born in Tarbolton in 1831 and was recorded in the 1901 Census as a Grocer at 43 Montgomery Street.
Public houses, grocers and silk weavers on Montgomery Street, Tarbolton - the essence of Social History. Are there any local sources of information about these trades in Ayrshire ? Does anyone have any further insight on the Reid's of Tarbolton?

[Agnes14]

There's a book 'Old Mauchline and Tarbolton' by John Hood available
ISBN No. 1840331720, Published by Stenlake Publishing, Catrine, you'll find some old photos of Montgomerie St - there's a pub, The Plough Inn, could this be where your ancestors were?

[jonn]

Hello Jerwood,

I dont know if you have the earlier census for Elizabeth Reid, and her children.

By 1851. she is a widow.

There are 5 children it seems to Andrew Reid, and Elizabeth Thomson.

Andrew Reid, born 29/Dec/1825. Tarbolton,
John Reid, born 05/Jan/1827, Tarbolton,
Janet Reid, born 10/April/1829. Tarbolton,
Agnes Reid, born 08/March/1831. Tarbolton,
Thomas Reid, born July/1833. Tarbolton.

A couple of these births are submissions on the IGI.

It looks as if the father Andrew has perhaps died prior to 1841.

In 1841. four of the children are with Elizabeth, in Tarbolton, less John, born 1827.

It also looks to me that Elizabeths, parents were John Thomson, and Janet Ronald, does this work out with the information you have from Elizabeths, death, ie are her parents mentioned on her death certificate.

Regards,
Jonn.

[Jerwood]

 :)Thanks Agnes - I'll check the book out

[Jerwood]

Thanks Jonn
I did have the earlier census data and son Andrew's marriage certificate - whence I got Andrew seniors details. I haven't managed to pin down Elizabeth Thomson's death so I am interested/curious about your source for her parents.
Best wishes
Jerwood

[Agnes14]

I sent you a PM with details of what looks like your missing relly - if you haven't got it let me know, I'll try again.

[jonn]

Hello Jerwood,

On the 1851. census, Tarbolton, Tarbolton Village, we have this family.

Thomson John, Head, age 70 years, M. M. Propritor of Land And Houses, born Tarbolton,
Thomson Janet, Wife, age 66 years, M. F. born Mauchline, Ayr,
Reid Thomas, Grandson, U. M. age 17 years, Student ( Orig Scholar ) born Tarbolton, Ayr.

This is The John Thomson, and his wife Janet Ronald, i was refering to, and Thomas Reid, is the son of Andrew Reid, and Elizabeth Thomson.

There is a death for Elizabeth Thomson Reid, died 1867. age 65 years, Tarbolton, Ayr. i think this is your lady.

Regards,
Jonn.

[Jerwood]

Agnes
Thanks very much - I did get the MI information and it was very useful and all is beginning to add up and open up a few new avenues
Jerwood

[Jerwood]

Jonn

Gotcha! Thanks very much

Jerwood