Marion Weir

[grandma]

Need a helping hand again.

I found a Marion Weir, 20 on the 1841 census living with a Helen Nainsmith 65 and Helen Craig, age 7. I have reason to believe Marion and Helen are half sisters. Helen Craigs mother, possibly Ellen Weir, father George Craig

Perhaps Helen Nainsmith is the grandmother of these 2

I found a marriage for a Marion Weir, Hamilton parish  and Thomas Wilson, Bothwell parish 22 jan. 1843.

Have searched for more info re Marion and Thomas, thought I had them in Bothwell 1851 but ages dont tally.. Could some kind soul have a look for these 2. Tried later census with no result.

Thanks in advance.

Mary

[CaroleW]

When calculating ages - have you taken into account that ages from 16 upwards were rounded down to the nearest 5yrs in 1841

Marion could be up to 24yrs old and Helen snr 69

[grandma]

Yes, I took this in to consideration. The Marion I found in 1851 was 27.

Mary

[CaroleW]

I've only done basic searches on SP so am not that familiar with it

Can you search for Wilson births with Marion Weir and Thomas Wilson as the parents?

With at least the name and birthplace of one child - it may help find the right 1851/61 census entry

[grandma]

Will give it a try.

Mary

 PS Doesn`t work that way.

[grandma]

Still trying to find the connection between Helen Craig and Marion Weir and Helen Naismith.

Have Helen Naismith, b Nov 20,1774, parents Thomas Naismith and Marion Craig, Helen Naismith, m Robert Weir,Nov 18 1798.

Found 2 daughters Grace Weir b. DEc 28 1817 and Marion Weir b. Aug 13 1815

Had Helen Naismith and Robert Weir, possibly a daughter Helen?

Have a m. between a Helen Weir and George Craig, May 23 1830. They had a daughter Helen b.Aug 10 1833

Is this the Helen, age 7 living with Marion Weir and Helen Naismith?

I believe George Craig and Helen Weir died, Helen Craig living with her garandmother Helen Naismith.

Can anybody help me clear up this mystery?

Thanks,

Mary

[grandma]

Just thinking again, The Marion Weir on the 1841 census could be a cousin of Helen Craig not a half sister as I first said.

Mary

[grandma]

Still trying to sort out this family.

I have from before a marriage between a Marion Wilson  21, and a Robert Hendry, 1874. Marion`s parents are Robert Wilson and Helen Weir.Who does Helen Weir belong to

Helen Naismith and Robert Weir  had Grace Weir who m. Alexander Thomson,1854 and Marion Weir m. Thomas Wilson, 1843. 

My head is spinning trying to sort out these people. Any ideas??

Mary

[CaroleW]

Robert Hendry and Marion - 1881 census shows her b 1854 Hamilton

Marion`s parents are Robert Wilson and Helen Weir

No 1861 entry with those parents.  The only Marion b Hamilton is indexed as WALSON with parents William & Helen Ballantine Walson

In 1871 - Marion is aged 20 b Hamilton and living with Robert Hendy (Hendry) as his housekeeper

This gives another birthyear 1851 instead of 1853/54

Basic search on SP gives 2 matches for Helen Weir marrying a Wilson between 1845-1854 - both in Lanarkshire