Robert Mcdougal 1873-1959

[angib]

Hi all. Not sure I'm posting in the right place. Have posted on this subject before. Looking for my GG Robert Mcdougall born in Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland 20/10/1873 emigrated to NZ around 1911/2 and died there in 1959. Owned a sheep farm which he left in a will to his sons, One of which was my Grandfather.  I have found a few Rbt MCs but not the correct one. can anyone help please?

[djct59]

Scotlandspeople has one Robert McDougall born in Kirkcudbrightshire between 1872 and 1874, listed as born in the parish of Troqueer.

Spending seven of your Earth pounds will reveal the names of his parents, his mother's maiden name and the date of their marriage. You can use your spare credits to look up the marriage certificate which will specify the names (including maiden names) of the bride's and groom's parents, and you still have credits left over to check the 1881 Census where you might find whether he had any siblings.

[angib]

Hi  Sorry I missed out some info there lol  I know all the information about my GGrandfather and his family.  Dates and places ect.. Just cant find anything about him once he got to NZ. Its been a brick wall for a year now.

[djct59]

Perhaps a moderator can move this topic to the New Zealand section then?

[angib]

ok  thank you anyway

[minniehaha]

Hello,

There is one death recorded of a Robert McDougall in 1959. However he was aged 90 years, thus making his year of birth about 1869.

If you are certain this is the man you are researching you should consider purchasing a printout of his death registration. This is cheaper and may contain more information than a certificate as it similar to a photocopy of the registration entry. Can also be e-mailed to you.

www.dia.govt.nz/births-deaths-and-marriages

Have a look here for "Data Collected" as this will give you an idea as to what information to expect on the printout, bearing in mind however, this is only as reliable as the knowledge of the person providing the details relating to the deceased.

A probated will (1959) is held at Archives in Wellington. If you don't already have a copy of this, you could ask for a look up under a new topic.

Minniehaha.

[minniehaha]

Hello again,

There is also the death of a Robert McDougall in New Zealand in 1958, aged 86 years. His year of birth would therefore have been about 1872, which is closer to that of the man you are looking for.

Do you have proof that your Robert died in 1959??


Minniehaha.

[Beg Clonrode...]

Hello...

[...] emigrated to NZ around 1911/2

EDIT:

The BDM NZ website has the likely marriage for this couple as happening in 1906... so more than likely not your man

1906/4569 - Clara Mabel FERGUSON to Robert McDOUGALL - d.o.m 29 Aug 1906
https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

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Do you know the name of Robert's wife.

The Robert d.1958 found by Minnie shares a plot with a Mabel.

Robert MCDOUGALL
Age: 86 Years
Last Address: 133 Pomona Street, Invercargill

Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill
Burial: 17 Oct 1958
Block 36 Plot 279

Inscription:
In loving memory of
Robert McDougall
1872 - 1958
And
Mabel McDougall
1888 - 1975

http://www.rootschat.com/links/019mc/

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There is also a probate file for this Robert held at Dunedin Archives

McDOUGALL Robert - Invercargill - Retired Farmer (R22087900)   1958
http://archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22087900

Regards
Beg

[minniehaha]

As this topic has appeared previously under the heading, "Brick wall- Robert McDougall 1873-1958", perhaps it should be merged with the present one?


Minniehaha.