Elgin Parish Records

[Lewy]

I would like to find the mother of my relation Kate Gertrude DAVIDSON born circa 1877 in Elgin. Her father was Robert James Davidson listed as a Gentleman on her marraige certificate.

I'm not sure of the scottish system for ordering birth certificates - can anyone point me in the right direction??

CHeers
Lewy

[apanderson]

Hi Lewy,

The following is from the 1881 Cencus:

Dwelling:   4 Albert Place
Census Place:   Aberdeen Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland
Source:   FHL Film 0203449     GRO Ref    Volume 168-2    EnumDist 28    Page 5
                   Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
Robert DAVIDSON   M   35    M   Rayne, Aberdeen, Scotland
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Commission Agent Wines & Spirits
Helen DAVIDSON   M   32    F   Elgin, Elgin, Scotland
   Rel:   Wife
Frederick C. DAVIDSON    9    M   Elgin, Elgin, Scotland
   Rel:   Son
   Occ:   Scholar
Constance H. DAVIDSON    8    F   England
   Rel:   Daur
   Occ:   Scholar
Kate G. DAVIDSON       3    F   Elgin, Elgin, Scotland
   Rel:   Daur
Elsie THOMSON   U   23    F   Fyvie, Aberdeen, Scotland
   Rel:   Serv
   Occ:   Genl Serv (Domes)

From this you can see where the family were at the time of the Cencus and names, ages and occupations of Kate's parents.

Hope this helps.

Anne

[Lewy]

thank you so much - that is definitely them. How do I go about getting the image do you know??

[apanderson]

I got the info from the LDS 1881 CD's. You can buy them either by areas or the whole set which will cost around 20 pounds (for the whole set). I recently got the updates Scottish set which comes as a set of 2 and costs about 6 pounds.

The 1881 Cencus is widely available on the internet on the same format as I sent you. If you want a copy of the actual image, your local library or nearest Family History Society will most likely have a copy.

Get back to me if you want any more info. If all else fails, you could get the image from Scotland's People - but it will cost!

Anne

[Lewy]

great - thanks v. much

[maclennan25]

hi there,

i also have the 1881 census, and after looking at it, i seached for Frederick's birth on LDS website:

FREDERICK CHARLES DAVIDSON 
  Male     
 Birth:  31 JUL 1871   Elgin, Moray, Scotland
  Father:  ROBERT DAVIDSON 
  Mother:  HELEN MACWILLIAM     

this gave me his mother's maiden name, which enabled me to do a search for his parents marriage:

ROB. DAVIDSON 
  Spouse:  HELEN MACWILLIAM   
  Marriage:  21 JUL 1869   Elgin, Moray, Scotland
 

you should be able to get a copy of these certificates and also the birth certs for Constance and Kate and scotlandspeople website. - it is a pay to view site, but is fairly reasonable at £6.00GBP for 30 page credits.

kind regards,
Lorna.

[Lewy]

Thanks Lorna - have followed up on your suggestion and have a new generation to add to my tree.

[linrob]

Of any interest - from http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/mainmenu.asp

NM035271
Surname:  DAVIDSON
Forename(s):  FREDERICK CHARLES 
Date of Birth:  c. 1872
 
Father's Name:  ROBERT INNES DAVIDSON 

Date of Death:  22 MAY 1898
Age:  26
Place of Death:  BELVOIR THE AVENUE KEW GARDENS

Newspaper Description  Date  Page/Column
COURANT  death 26/05/1898  5/6 

Cheers

[Lewy]

thank you - a valuable new resource. I'll check out my other surnames.

Thanks once again.