Davidson. birth 1813c gamrie

[lynellen]

Hi GNU

That's the one ! Now I just need to find his marriage cert. to Janet Smollet and his birth cert.
And then a much larger piece of paper to transfer all this info onto.
LE

[Gadget]

Hi again

Many of the pre-1855 marriages in Scotland were not recorded for various reasons (see http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/scottishwayofbirthanddeath/marriage/)

To help you find an approx date, here are some of  John and Janet's children's baptisms ~

All Boyndie
26 Sep 1796 Alexander
26 Sep 1797 William
24 April 1800 Elizabeth
4 April 1802 James
9 Oct 1808 Jannet


gnu

[Gadget]

Throwing a few things in the pot!

This looks like it could be George's brother, James b.c. 1802 ~

1851
Rashloch, Forbes, Aberdeenshire
James Davidson, 50, farmer of 5 acres, b. Boyndie
Elspet, w, 50, b. Huntly
Jannet, d, 20, b. Kennethmont
Elspet, d, 10, b. Tullynessle


gnu

[lynellen]

Thanks again GNU, Looks as if the pieces fit the puzzle
LE

[GR2]

If your Margaret Booth turns out to be the daughter of Peter Booth (d. 81-1-1859) and Jean Craik (d. 19-12-1859), I have information on this family, being descended from Jean's older brother, William Craik.

Graham.

[lynellen]

Hello GR2

I'm still investigating the Margaret Booth and so far it does look as if the one in the Booth/Craik line might be her. I haven't yet been able to get any proof, but am working on it.
Can you tell me anything about Peter Booth and Jean Craik that might give me another lead ??
Thanks a lot
LE

[Gadget]

Hi again

To put you out of your misery  ~

Margaret Booth, widow of George Davidson,  died 20 Oct 1892, Gamrie, aged 70. Her parents are given as Peter Booth, crofter, and Jean m.s. Craik. Both deceased.
Her niece Bathia (?) Booth was the informant (poor writing)


gnu

[lynellen]

How did you know I was in misery ??
Thank you Gnu, I have spent the last 12 hours trying to find something, but because I am inexperienced in this family research stuff, it's a bit of a long process for me.
Great news about Margaret.
I am drawing a complete blank on birth details for George Davidson. Have found all his siblings birth records, but nothing for him.
Have found him on the 1841 census living with just his Mother Jannet in Don Head Banff, but no other members of the family. By then Jannet was noted as a pauper.
I've searched Scotlandspeople all over Scotland for his birth, but, so far, have drawn a blank.
Odder and odder
LE

[lynellen]

So Graham
Have you seen the posting from GNU confirming Margaret Booth's parents ??
It seems we have a link !
Anything you can add to my info would be very gratefully received.
I'll pass on anything I find, although I fear you are already streets (or generations) ahead of me.
LE