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Mary Johnston1

F, #98303, b. About 1706, d. 25 December 1771
Relationships5th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart MembershipAncestors of George Leslie Walker
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
NameMary Johnston was also known as Mary Walker.2
BirthShe was born About 1706.1
MarriageShe married John Walker.1
DeathShe died on 25 December 1771.1
BurialShe was buried in Dalton Village Churchyard, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.05342, -3.38793G.

Inscription Front: John Walker in Footsmanbridge who died October 23 1739 aged 35 years. Also Mary Johnston his spouse who died December 25 1771 aged 65 years. Also James Walker in Priestside who died 10th September 1816 aged 84 years. Also Sarah Hill his spouse who died February 13th 1814 aged 83 years.1

Dalton Village Church & Cemetery, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Child with John Walker b. About 1704, d. 23 October 1739

SonJames Walker+ b. About 1732, d. 10 September 1816

Citations

  1. [S16285] Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions, George Gilchrist, Robert A. Shannon & Alex McCracken, compiler, (Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland: Friends of Annandale & Eskdale Museum, in cooperation with Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society). Hereinafter cited as Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions.
  2. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, -Dumfries, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

James Walker1

M, #98304, b. About 1732, d. 10 September 1816

Parents

FatherJohn Walker b. About 1704, d. 23 October 1739
MotherMary Johnston b. About 1706, d. 25 December 1771
Relationships4th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker
Chart MembershipAncestors of George Leslie Walker
Last Edited 14 January 2026 16:27:43
BirthJames Walker was born About 1732.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 28 July 1734 in Holywood, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2
MarriageHe married Sarah Hill.1
Horse TaxHe paid a horse tax in Priestside; Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG, on 27 October 1797; James paid 4 shillings tax for two horses at this time, equivalent to about £21 in today's currency (2021).3
Farm Horse Tax, 27 October 1797, James Walker in Priestside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
DeathHe died on 10 September 1816 in Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
BurialHe was buried in Dalton Village Churchyard, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.05342, -3.38793G.

Inscription Front: John Walker in Footsmanbridge who died October 23 1739 aged 35 years. Also Mary Johnston his spouse who died December 25 1771 aged 65 years. Also James Walker in Priestside who died 10th September 1816 aged 84 years. Also Sarah Hill his spouse who died February 13th 1814 aged 83 years.1

Dalton Village Church & Cemetery, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Child with Sarah Hill b. About 1731, d. 13 February 1814

SonDavid Walker, Sr.+ b. 25 June 1762, d. 15 April 1844

Citations

  1. [S16285] Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions, George Gilchrist, Robert A. Shannon & Alex McCracken, compiler, (Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland: Friends of Annandale & Eskdale Museum, in cooperation with Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society). Hereinafter cited as Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions.
  2. [S17758] 28/07/1734 WALKER, JAMES (Old Parish Registers Births 830/ 10 105 Holywood) Page 105 of 197, digital copy of original record, ScotlandsPeople. Hereinafter cited as 28/07/1734 WALKER, JAMES (Old Parish Registers Births 830/ 10 105 Holywood) Page 105 of 197.
  3. [S9292] James Walker entry, 27 October 1797 Farm Horse Tax, Priestside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; Farm Horse Tax Rolls 1797-1798, vol. 02, E326/10/2/213; Scotland's Places, scotlandsplaces.gov.uk,,,, Scotland. Hereinafter cited as Farm Horse Tax.

Sarah Hill1

F, #98305, b. About 1731, d. 13 February 1814
Relationships4th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart MembershipAncestors of George Leslie Walker
Last Edited 14 January 2026 16:28:21
NameSarah Hill was also known as Sarah Walker.2
BirthShe was born About 1731.1
MarriageShe married James Walker son of John Walker and Mary Johnston.1
DeathSarah Hill died on 13 February 1814.1
BurialShe was buried in Dalton Village Churchyard, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.05342, -3.38793G.

Inscription Front: John Walker in Footsmanbridge who died October 23 1739 aged 35 years. Also Mary Johnston his spouse who died December 25 1771 aged 65 years. Also James Walker in Priestside who died 10th September 1816 aged 84 years. Also Sarah Hill his spouse who died February 13th 1814 aged 83 years.1

Dalton Village Church & Cemetery, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Child with James Walker b. About 1732, d. 10 September 1816

SonDavid Walker, Sr.+ b. 25 June 1762, d. 15 April 1844

Citations

  1. [S16285] Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions, George Gilchrist, Robert A. Shannon & Alex McCracken, compiler, (Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland: Friends of Annandale & Eskdale Museum, in cooperation with Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society). Hereinafter cited as Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions.
  2. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, -Dumfries, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Janet Hetherington1

F, #98306, b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
NameJanet Hetherington was also known as Janet Bell.1
BirthShe was born in 1777, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1
MarriageShe married George Bell in 1798, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1
DeathShe died Before 1841. Janet is not listed in the 1841 census.2

Children with George Bell b. 1773

DaughterEllen Bell+ b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891
SonBenjamin Bell b. 1 July 1804
DaughterJanet Bell b. 15 June 1806
SonGeorge Bell b. 3 July 1813
SonRichard Bell b. 2 October 1815, d. 9 June 1880
SonCharles Bell+ b. 21 October 1818, d. 8 July 1868

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  2. [S4690] 1841 Scotland Census - George Bell, Household of George Bell, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 6, Page 2, Line 490, Year 1841. Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

George Bell1

M, #98307, b. 1773
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthGeorge Bell was born in 1773, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1
MarriageHe married Janet Hetherington in 1798, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1841 in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household was his son Charles (age 20, no listed occupation). George's occupation was Joiner.2

Children with Janet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841

DaughterEllen Bell+ b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891
SonBenjamin Bell b. 1 July 1804
DaughterJanet Bell b. 15 June 1806
SonGeorge Bell b. 3 July 1813
SonRichard Bell b. 2 October 1815, d. 9 June 1880
SonCharles Bell+ b. 21 October 1818, d. 8 July 1868

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  2. [S4690] 1841 Scotland Census - George Bell, Household of George Bell, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 6, Page 2, Line 490, Year 1841. Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Ellen Bell1

F, #98309, b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891

Parents

FatherGeorge Bell b. 1773
MotherJanet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
NameEllen Bell was also known as Ellen Smith.1
BirthShe was born on 2 March 1803, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1
MarriageShe married William Smith, Sr., in 1829, in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
DeathShe died on 17 March 1891 in Warwick Township, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Children with William Smith, Sr. b. 1812, d. 1849

SonWilliam Smith, Jr. b. 14 April 1833, d. 3 January 1913
DaughterMary Ann Smith+ b. 25 September 1835, d. 14 February 1914
DaughterRachel Jane Smith b. 28 July 1836, d. 20 January 1906

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

William Smith, Sr.1

M, #98310, b. 1812, d. 1849
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilliam Smith, Sr., was born in 1812, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
MarriageHe married Ellen Bell daughter of George Bell and Janet Hetherington, in 1829, in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2
DeathWilliam Smith, Sr., died in 1849 in Browns Corners, Upper CanadaG. Browns Corners is between London and Hamilton, Ontario.1

Children with Ellen Bell b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891

SonWilliam Smith, Jr. b. 14 April 1833, d. 3 January 1913
DaughterMary Ann Smith+ b. 25 September 1835, d. 14 February 1914
DaughterRachel Jane Smith b. 28 July 1836, d. 20 January 1906

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  2. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Mary Ann Smith1

F, #98311, b. 25 September 1835, d. 14 February 1914

Parents

FatherWilliam Smith, Sr. b. 1812, d. 1849
MotherEllen Bell b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Ann Smith was also known as Mary Ann Harrower.2
BirthShe was born on 25 September 1835, in Catskills, New York, USAG.1
EmigrationShe emigrated in 1842 from USAG. given her young age, Mary Ann would have emigrated with her parents.3
MarriageShe married James Harrower on 4 May 1854.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 31 March 1901 in the household of Andrew Harrower in Strathclair, Marquette County, Manitoba, CanadaG. included in the household with Andrew (single) was his mother Mary A. (Smith). Andrew's occupation was listed as farmer. Both were Presbyterian. Two other occupants of the household were Ida May Black and Earnest Crack, both domestics.3
DeathShe died on 14 February 1914.1

Child with James Harrower b. 1835, d. 1872

SonAndrew Harrower b. 22 December 1858

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  2. [S4559] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Mary Ann Smith, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=189638678. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  3. [S4560] 1901 Canada Census - Andrew Harrower, Household #38, 31 March 1901, Microfilm, T-6434. Strathclair, Marquette County, Manitoba, District Number 9, Subdistrict Number z-3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

James Harrower1

M, #98312, b. 1835, d. 1872
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJames Harrower was born in 1835, in Warwick, Lambton County, Ontario, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Mary Ann Smith daughter of William Smith, Sr., and Ellen Bell, on 4 May 1854.1
DeathJames Harrower died in 1872 in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, CanadaG.1

Child with Mary Ann Smith b. 25 September 1835, d. 14 February 1914

SonAndrew Harrower b. 22 December 1858

Citations

  1. [S4559] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Mary Ann Smith, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=189638678. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Andrew Harrower1

M, #98313, b. 22 December 1858

Parents

FatherJames Harrower b. 1835, d. 1872
MotherMary Ann Smith b. 25 September 1835, d. 14 February 1914
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAndrew Harrower was born on 22 December 1858, in Ontario, CanadaG.1
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 31 March 1901 in Strathclair, Marquette County, Manitoba, CanadaG. included in the household with Andrew (single) was his mother Mary A. (Smith). Andrew's occupation was listed as farmer. Both were Presbyterian. Two other occupants of the household were Ida May Black and Earnest Crack, both domestics.1

Citations

  1. [S4560] 1901 Canada Census - Andrew Harrower, Household #38, 31 March 1901, Microfilm, T-6434. Strathclair, Marquette County, Manitoba, District Number 9, Subdistrict Number z-3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

William Smith, Jr.1

M, #98314, b. 14 April 1833, d. 3 January 1913

Parents

FatherWilliam Smith, Sr. b. 1812, d. 1849
MotherEllen Bell b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilliam Smith, Jr., was born on 14 April 1833, in Long Island, New York, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Mary Elizabeth Sayles on 27 October 1868, in Detroit, Michigan, USAG. there were seven children from this marriage.1
DeathHe died on 3 January 1913 in Warwick Township, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Partner with Mary Elizabeth Sayles b. 21 March 1841, d. 24 December 1884

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Mary Elizabeth Sayles1

F, #98315, b. 21 March 1841, d. 24 December 1884
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Elizabeth Sayles was also known as Mary Elizabeth Smith.1
BirthShe was born on 21 March 1841, in Parishville, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married William Smith, Jr., son of William Smith, Sr., and Ellen Bell, on 27 October 1868, in Detroit, Michigan, USAG. there were seven children from this marriage.1
DeathMary Elizabeth Sayles died on 24 December 1884 in Warwick Township, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Partner with William Smith, Jr. b. 14 April 1833, d. 3 January 1913

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Rachel Jane Smith1

F, #98316, b. 28 July 1836, d. 20 January 1906

Parents

FatherWilliam Smith, Sr. b. 1812, d. 1849
MotherEllen Bell b. 2 March 1803, d. 17 March 1891
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRachel Jane Smith was also known as Rachel Jane Rae.1
BirthShe was born on 28 July 1836, in Catskills, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Robert Rae on 30 July 1855, in Thedford, Watford County, Ontario, CanadaG. there were seven children from this marriage.1
DeathShe died on 20 January 1906 in Thedford, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Partner with Robert Rae b. 16 November 1826, d. 26 March 1912

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Robert Rae1

M, #98317, b. 16 November 1826, d. 26 March 1912
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthRobert Rae was born on 16 November 1826, in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG.1
MarriageHe married Rachel Jane Smith daughter of William Smith, Sr., and Ellen Bell, on 30 July 1855, in Thedford, Watford County, Ontario, CanadaG. there were seven children from this marriage.1
DeathRobert Rae died on 26 March 1912 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Partner with Rachel Jane Smith b. 28 July 1836, d. 20 January 1906

Citations

  1. [S4558] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Ellen Bell, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=29211803. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Benjamin Bell1

M, #98318, b. 1 July 1804

Parents

FatherGeorge Bell b. 1773
MotherJanet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthBenjamin Bell was born on 1 July 1804, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Janet Bell1

F, #98319, b. 15 June 1806

Parents

FatherGeorge Bell b. 1773
MotherJanet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthJanet Bell was born on 15 June 1806, in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.1

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

George Bell1

M, #98320, b. 3 July 1813

Parents

FatherGeorge Bell b. 1773
MotherJanet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthGeorge Bell was born on 3 July 1813, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.

Charles Bell1

M, #98321, b. 21 October 1818, d. 8 July 1868

Parents

FatherGeorge Bell b. 1773
MotherJanet Hetherington b. 1777, d. Before 1841
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthCharles Bell was born on 21 October 1818, in Flosh, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.011851, -3.148725G.2,1
MarriageHe married Janet Ross daughter of William Ross and Elizabeth Hislop, although her name appears as "Janet Bell, widow of Charles Bell" on her death record, it also has recorded "illegitimate", presumably meaning they never actually married.3
OccupationCharles Bell was a Journeyman Millwright.3

CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1851 in Flosh, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.011851, -3.148725G. included in the household were his wife Janet (Ross), daughter Elisabeth (age 3), and Elisabeth Hyslop (mother-in-law). Charles' occupation was Millwright.4
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1861 in Plans, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.013411, -3.422886G. included in the household were his wife Janet and children Elizabeth (age 15, scholar), Margaret (age 9, scholar), Janet (age 7, scholar), Agnes (age 6, scholar), Georgina (age 4) and Charlotte (age 2). Elizabeth Hyslop was also living in the household, described as mother-in-law. Charles' occupation was Millwright.5
DeathHe died on 8 July 1868 in Parish of Ruthwell, Plans, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.013411, -3.422886G. both of his parents predeceased Charles. Cause of death was entered as "Disease of Bladder, unknown duration". Maggie Bell, his daughter, was the informant and present when he died. The death was recorded 10 July 1868 at Clarencefield.3
BurialHe was buried in Ruthwell Church & Cemetery; Kirklands Loaning Rd. & B725, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.000208, -3.407478G. Inscription: In Memory of / Charles Bell / Who Died at Plans 9th Feby / 1868, Aged 48 Years. Also / Janet Ross, His Wife Who Died at Plans / 22 Jany. 1889, Aged 72 Years. / And Margaret Their Daughter Who / Died 13 Novb. 1868 Aged 18 Years / Also Helen Their Daughter Who Died 14 Jany. / 1871 Aged 8 Years And Charles Their / Grandson Who Died 24 May 1875 Aged / 2 Years. Also Driver John Bell RFA / Son of Margaret Bell Who was Killed in / Action in France 8th of August 1917 Aged / 21 Years. Also Elizabeth Their / Daughter Who Died at Ruthwell / Village 13 Feby. 1930 Aged 83 Years.6
Tombstone, Charles Bell (1818-1868), his wife Janet Ross (1818-1889 ), and family. Ruthwell Churchyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Children with Janet Ross b. About 1818, d. 22 January 1889

DaughterElisabeth Bell+ b. About 1848, d. 13 February 1930
DaughterMargaret Bell b. About 1850, d. 13 November 1868
DaughterJanet Bell b. About 1854
DaughterAgnes Bell+ b. About 1855, d. 19 February 1930
DaughterGeorgina Bell+ b. About 1857, d. 6 April 1919
DaughterCharlotte Bell b. About 1859
DaughterHelen Bell b. About 1863, d. 14 January 1871
DaughterMary Ann Bell b. About 1865

Citations

  1. [S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
  2. [S4684] O.P.R. Births - Charles Bell, Charles Bell entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S4659] Charles Bell entry, Statutory Deaths - Charles Bell, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0016, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Charles Bell.
  4. [S4691] 1851 Scotland Census - Charles Bell, Household #13, of Charles Bell, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 6, Page 12, Line 4, Roll 954, Year 1851. Flosh, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4692] 1861 Scotland Census - Charles Bell, Household #57, of Charles Bell, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 12, Line 1, Roll CSSCT1861_145, Year 1861. Plans, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [S4689] Cemetery Marker: Charles Bell & Janet Ross. Charles Bell & Janet Ross, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.

Louisa Hetherington1

F, #98322, b. 19 April 1811

Parents

FatherRichard Hetherington b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 October 1865
MotherLouisa Carruthers b. 21 January 1782, d. 5 September 1849
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLouisa Hetherington was also known as Louisa Miller.1
BirthShe was born on 19 April 1811, in Thwaite; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2,1
MarriageShe married John Miller son of William Miller, on 19 October 1835, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.3

Children with John Miller b. About 1810

SonJames Miller b. About 1828
SonRichard Miller b. About 1836
SonJohn Miller b. 18 August 1836
DaughterMargaret Euphemia Miller b. 28 May 1838
DaughterLouisa Carruthers Miller b. 24 June 1840
DaughterMary Carruthers Miller b. 8 April 1842
DaughterIsabella Hetherington Miller b. 16 February 1844

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.
  2. [S4636] O.P.R. Births - Louisa Hetherington, Louisa Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

John Miller1

M, #98323, b. About 1810

Parents

FatherWilliam Miller b. About 1781
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Miller was born About 1810, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
MarriageHe married Louisa Hetherington daughter of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers, on 19 October 1835, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
CensusJohn Miller was head of the household in the census in 1841 in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.2

Children with Louisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811

SonJames Miller b. About 1828
SonRichard Miller b. About 1836
SonJohn Miller b. 18 August 1836
DaughterMargaret Euphemia Miller b. 28 May 1838
DaughterLouisa Carruthers Miller b. 24 June 1840
DaughterMary Carruthers Miller b. 8 April 1842
DaughterIsabella Hetherington Miller b. 16 February 1844

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.
  2. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

John Miller1

M, #98324, b. 18 August 1836

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Miller was born on 18 August 1836, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.2

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.
  2. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Margaret Euphemia Miller1

F, #98325, b. 28 May 1838

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthMargaret Euphemia Miller was born on 28 May 1838, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.2

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.
  2. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Louisa Carruthers Miller1

F, #98326, b. 24 June 1840

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
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BirthLouisa Carruthers Miller was born on 24 June 1840, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.2

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.
  2. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Mary Carruthers Miller1

F, #98327, b. 8 April 1842

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
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BirthMary Carruthers Miller was born on 8 April 1842, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.

Isabella Hetherington Miller1

F, #98328, b. 16 February 1844

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
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BirthIsabella Hetherington Miller was born on 16 February 1844, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1

Citations

  1. [S4561] Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree - Louisa Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/5669413/person/-1418524365?ssrc=. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Public Family Tree.

Louisa Ann Hetherington1

F, #98329, b. 28 March 1854

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthLouisa Ann Hetherington was born on 28 March 1854, in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. "Louisa Ann, lawful daughter of Walter Francis Scott Hetherington, and Sarah Whitehead, born at Annan the 28th March, 1854."2

Citations

  1. [S18398] Birth Record, Louisa Ann Walker of Annan, Page 428 of 483, Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Hereinafter cited as Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  2. [S18397] Birth Record, Ann Walker of Annan, Page 286 of 375, Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Hereinafter cited as Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Sarah Whitehead1

F, #98330
Last Edited 29 August 2023 00:00:00
NameSarah Whitehead was also known as Sarah Hetherington.1
MarriageShe married Walter Francis Scott Hetherington son of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.2

Children with Walter Francis Scott Hetherington b. 1828

DaughterLouisa Ann Hetherington b. 28 March 1854
SonThomas Hetherington b. 1861, d. 13 May 1879

Citations

  1. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, -Dumfries, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18398] Birth Record, Louisa Ann Walker of Annan, Page 428 of 483, Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Hereinafter cited as Old Parish Registers Births 812 / Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Richard Miller1

M, #98331, b. About 1836

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
Last Edited 1 November 2010 00:00:00
BirthRichard Miller was born About 1836.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.1

Citations

  1. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

James Miller1

M, #98332, b. About 1828

Parents

FatherJohn Miller b. About 1810
MotherLouisa Hetherington b. 19 April 1811
Last Edited 1 November 2010 00:00:00
BirthJames Miller was born About 1828.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.1

Citations

  1. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

William Miller1

M, #98333, b. About 1781
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilliam Miller was born About 1781, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1841 in the household of John Miller in Greencroft Wynd; Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife, Louisa (Hetherington), sons John, James & Richard, daughters Margaret & louisa, and John's father William. John's occupation was listed as grocer.1

Child

SonJohn Miller+ b. About 1810

Citations

  1. [S4562] 1841 Scottish Census - John Miller, Household of John Miller, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, PAge 15, Line 970. Greencroft Wynd, Parish of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Joseph Hetherington1

M, #98334, b. About 1781, d. 21 June 1861

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. 1755, d. 9 January 1816
MotherJanet Rae b. 1753, d. 5 June 1828
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BirthJoseph Hetherington was born About 1781, in Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1,2
OccupationHe was a blacksmith.3

MarriageHe married Helen Nicholson daughter of John Nicholson and Helen Hope, in 1813, His death record showed he was a "widower of Helen Nicholson".3,4
CensusJoseph Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1851 in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.2
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1861 in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
DeathHe died on 21 June 1861 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. he died at 7:15AM, in the presence of his son, Hector. Death recorded 24 June 1861. His occupation was entered as formerly Blacksmith and lately Inspector of the Poor. He was a widower of Helen Nicholson.3

Children with Helen Nicholson b. 18 March 1791, d. Before 1851

DaughterAnn Hetherington b. 19 April 1813
SonHector Hetherington+ b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
DaughterHelen Hope Hetherington b. 17 November 1817
SonJohn Hetherington b. 12 May 1820, d. 1846
SonWilliam James Hetherington b. 3 May 1822
SonJames Hetherington b. 20 February 1825, d. 1910
SonHenry Duncan Hetherington+ b. 1 September 1827, d. 17 October 1862
SonThomas Hetherington+ b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 October 1898
DaughterJanet Hetherington b. 14 August 1832
DaughterMargaret Hetherington b. About 1836
DaughterMargaret Hetherington b. 1836

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household #40, of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649. Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4573] Joseph Hetherington entry, Death Record - Joseph Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0006, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Joseph Hetherington.
  4. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

Hector Hetherington1

M, #98335, b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885

Parents

FatherJoseph Hetherington b. About 1781, d. 21 June 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson b. 18 March 1791, d. Before 1851
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BirthHector Hetherington was born About 1816, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
Marr BannMarriage banns for Hector Hetherington were published on 13 November 1842 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2
MarriageHe married first Jane Johnstone daughter of Adam Johnston and Mary Murray, on 25 November 1842 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.3,4,2
OccupationHector Hetherington was a blacksmith.5

WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1851 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.6
MarriageHector Hetherington married second Eliza M. Muir.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
WitnessHector Hetherington witnessed the death of Joseph Hetherington on 21 June 1861 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G.7
CensusHector Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1871 in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.8
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Clarencefield Village, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. Hector and Eliza were living alone at this time. Hector was listed as a "Farmer of 7 acres", no longer a blacksmith.9
DeathHe died on 26 June 1885 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. his occupation was entered in the death record as Master Blacksmith. His son Joseph was the informant, and present when hector died. His death was recorded 2 July 1885 in Clarencefield.10,11
BurialHe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G. Inscription: In memory of / Jean Johnstone / wife of Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield / 29th March 1858 aged 39 years / Also Margaret Hetherington their daughter / who died 24th march 1847 age 3 years / also Adam Johnstone their son / who died at Edinburgh 26th December 1870 age 23 years / also above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 26th June 1885 age 70 years / also Elizabeth Murray / wife of Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 5th August 1892 / also Mary daughter of above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 30th January 1914 / age 62 years / also above Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 16th November 1916 age 60 years.4

Children with Jane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858

DaughterMargaret Hetherington b. 1844, d. 24 March 1847
DaughterHelen Nicholson Hetherington b. 21 March 1845
SonAdam Johnstone Hetherington b. 15 April 1847, d. 26 December 1870
SonJohn Hetherington+ b. 15 April 1849, d. 22 April 1884
DaughterEliza McIntosh b. About 1850
DaughterMary Hetherington b. 15 June 1851, d. 30 January 1914
DaughterMargaret Hetherington b. 14 April 1854
SonJoseph Hetherington+ b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916
SonThomas Hetherington+ b. About 1858, d. 22 January 1930

Children with Eliza M. Muir b. About 1826

SonHenry Willison Hetherington b. About 1862
SonJames Hetherington b. About 1864

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4612] O.P.R. Marriages - Hector Hetherington & Jean Johnston, Hector Hetherington & Jean Johnston marriage, 25 November 1842, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  3. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, -Dumfries, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  4. [S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington. Hector Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.
  5. [S4611] Jean Johnston entry, Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0004, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston.
  6. [S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household #40, of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649. Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [S4573] Joseph Hetherington entry, Death Record - Joseph Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0006, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Joseph Hetherington.
  8. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  9. [S4568] 1881 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 19, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  10. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  11. [S4579] Hector Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0005, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington.

Eliza M. Muir1,2,3

F, #98336, b. About 1826
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
NameEliza M. Muir was also known as Eliza M. Hetherington.1
BirthShe was born About 1826, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
MarriageShe married Hector Hetherington son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.1
WitnessEliza M. Muir was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.4
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Village, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. Hector and Eliza were living alone at this time. Hector was listed as a "Farmer of 7 acres", no longer a blacksmith.2

Children with Hector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885

SonHenry Willison Hetherington b. About 1862
SonJames Hetherington b. About 1864

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4568] 1881 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 19, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S11072] Correspondence with Frank Gamble, -Trochry, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  4. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

John Hetherington1

M, #98337, b. 15 April 1849, d. 22 April 1884

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherJane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthJohn Hetherington was born on 15 April 1849, in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. "Date of Birth: 1849 15 April. Son: John, Father: Hector Hetherington, Mother: Jane Johnstone, Residence: Clarencefield."2,1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1851 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.3
WitnessJohn Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
WitnessJohn Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.4
MarriageJohn Hetherington married Annie Murdoch.5
OccupationHe was a Master Blacksmith, as recorded on his death record.5

CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).6
DeathHe died on 22 April 1884 in District of Troqueer; Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Isle Steps, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. cause of death was declared as syncope (loss of consciousness), "from appearance of dead body and history". John's brother, Thomas, was the informant, living at Bath Place, Moffat. The death was recorded 23 April 1884, at Maxwelltown. A report was filed on 3 May 1884 at Maxwelltown, stating that further investigation revealed that John died of "heart disease".5
BurialHe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G. Inscription: In memory of / John Hetherington / son of Hector Hetherington / who died at Isle Steps / 22nd April 1884 / Age 35 years / Also Annie Murdoch / wife of above John Hetherington / who died at Amisfield Tinwald / 4th November 1916 / Age 64 years.7

Children with Annie Murdoch b. About 1852, d. 4 November 1916

SonAdam Hetherington b. About 1875, d. 6 May 1953
DaughterAnnie Hetherington b. About 1877
SonJohn Hetherington b. About 1879
DaughterJane Hetherington b. About 1880
DaughterHector Hetherington b. About 1882
DaughterHelen Hetherington b. About 1884
SonWilliam C. Hetherington b. About 1889

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S18450] O.P.R. Births - John Hetherington, John Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household #40, of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649. Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4608] John Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - John Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 882/00 0030, District of Troquer, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - John Hetherington.
  6. [S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, Household #29, of John Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332. Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, -Dumfries, Scotland, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Mary Hetherington1

F, #98338, b. 15 June 1851, d. 30 January 1914

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherJane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:20:14
BirthMary Hetherington was born on 15 June 1851, in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. "Date of Birth: 1851 15 June. Daughter: Mary, Father: Hector Hetherington, Mother: Jane Johnstone, Residence: Clarencefield."2,1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
DeathShe died on 30 January 1914 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G.3
BurialShe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G. Inscription: In memory of / Jean Johnstone / wife of Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield / 29th March 1858 aged 39 years / Also Margaret Hetherington their daughter / who died 24th march 1847 age 3 years / also Adam Johnstone their son / who died at Edinburgh 26th December 1870 age 23 years / also above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 26th June 1885 age 70 years / also Elizabeth Murray / wife of Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 5th August 1892 / also Mary daughter of above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 30th January 1914 / age 62 years / also above Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 16th November 1916 age 60 years.3

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S18451] Old Parish Registers Births 846 / Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Mary Hetherington entry, digital copy of original document, scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  3. [S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington. Hector Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.

Eliza McIntosh1

F, #98339, b. About 1850

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherJane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858
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BirthEliza McIntosh was born About 1850, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Joseph Hetherington1

M, #98340, b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherJane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858
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BirthJoseph Hetherington was born About 1855, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
MarriageJoseph Hetherington married Elizabeth Murray.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.3
CensusJoseph Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith.2
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1891 in Clarencefield; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith. Victor was listed as a scholar (in school). Two other people were in the household, David Young (age 17, blacksmith's apprentice) and Isabella Smith (age 16, general servant).4
MarriageHe married Helen Nicholson Hetherington daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Margaret Muirman, on 4 October 1894, in #4 Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. after Banns according to the Church of Scotland. Joseph was listed as a blacksmith and widower. Joseph's residence was entered as Clarencefield, and Nellie as #4 Bath Place, Moffat, location of the wedding. Nellie was a spinster. The marriage was recorded 5 October, 1894, at Moffat.5
WitnessJoseph Hetherington witnessed the death of Thomas Hetherington on 2 October 1898 in #4 Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.6
CensusJoseph Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Thistle Cote; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's second wife, Nellie, and their son John. Joseph's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.7
DeathHe died on 16 November 1916 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G.8
BurialHe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G. Inscription: In memory of / Jean Johnstone / wife of Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield / 29th March 1858 aged 39 years / Also Margaret Hetherington their daughter / who died 24th march 1847 age 3 years / also Adam Johnstone their son / who died at Edinburgh 26th December 1870 age 23 years / also above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 26th June 1885 age 70 years / also Elizabeth Murray / wife of Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 5th August 1892 / also Mary daughter of above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 30th January 1914 / age 62 years / also above Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 16th November 1916 age 60 years.8

Child with Elizabeth Murray b. About 1850, d. 5 August 1892

SonVictor Hetherington b. About 1878

Child with Helen Nicholson Hetherington b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931

SonJohn Hetherington b. About 1896, d. 15 January 1959

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4564] 1881 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 11, Line11, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [S4565] 1891 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 22, Roll CSSCT 1891_398. Clarencefield, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  6. [S4575] Thomas Hetherington entry, Death Record - Thomas Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 842/00 0037, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Thomas Hetherington.
  7. [S4570] 1901 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 2, Line 4, Roll CSSCT 1901_434. Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  8. [S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington. Hector Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.

Thomas Hetherington1

M, #98341, b. About 1858, d. 22 January 1930

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherJane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858
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BirthThomas Hetherington was born About 1858, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.1
WitnessThomas Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.2
WitnessThomas Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.3
MarriageThomas Hetherington married Helen Mundell daughter of George Mundell and Mary Duncan, on 3 December 1886, in Parish of Moffat, Ashmount Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. After Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Thomas Hetherington, Druggist (Bachelor) and Helen Mundell, Domestic Servant (Spinster). Thomas's residence was in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Helen's was Dempster St., Greenock. Thomas's parents were listed as Hector Hetherington, Blacksmith (deceased) a,d Jean Hetherington M.S. Johnstone (deceased). Helen's parents were listed as George Mundell, Farm Labourer, and Mary Mundell, M.S. Duncan.Witnesses were James Hetherington (probably brother of Thomas) and Mary Mundell (Helen's mother / sister?). The marriage was registered 6th December 1886 at Moffat.4,5
CensusThomas Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1891 in 22 High St., Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were his wife Helen, son Hector and Margaret Addison (age 15, general servant). Thomas's occupation was Chemist & Druggist.5
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1901 in 71 High Street, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were his wife Helen, their children Hector(age 12, scholar), George (age 9, scholar) & Mary (age 6, scholar), and Elizabeth Wilson (age 21, general domestic servant). Thomas's occupation was Chemist & Druggist.6
DeathHe died on 22 January 1930 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, ScotlandG. cause of death was gastric carcinoma. He was a retired druggist at the time of his death. The informant for this death registration was his son, George Hetherington.7

Children with Helen Mundell b. About 1858

SonHector J. W. Hetherington b. About 1889
SonGeorge M. Hetherington b. About 1891
DaughterMary Hetherington b. About 1895

Citations

  1. [S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #66, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [S4908] Thomas Hetherington & Helen Mundell marriage, in Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831: Page 9, Entry #18, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831.
  5. [S4580] 1891 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #5, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, Page 1, Line 18, Roll CSSCT 1891_144. Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [S4585] 1901 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #4, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 1, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1901_152. Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [S11073] Statutory Deaths, District of Stirling, County of Stirling, Scotland, Thomas Hetherington entry. 1930: 490/00 0037. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths, Stirling, Scotland.

Elizabeth Murray1,2

F, #98342, b. About 1850, d. 5 August 1892
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NameElizabeth Murray was also known as Elizabeth Hetherington.2
BirthShe was born About 1850, in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2
MarriageShe married Joseph Hetherington son of Hector Hetherington and Jane Johnstone.2
WitnessElizabeth Murray was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith. Victor was listed as a scholar (in school). Two other people were in the household, David Young (age 17, blacksmith's apprentice) and Isabella Smith (age 16, general servant).3
DeathShe died on 5 August 1892 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G.1
BurialShe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G. Inscription: In memory of / Jean Johnstone / wife of Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield / 29th March 1858 aged 39 years / Also Margaret Hetherington their daughter / who died 24th march 1847 age 3 years / also Adam Johnstone their son / who died at Edinburgh 26th December 1870 age 23 years / also above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 26th June 1885 age 70 years / also Elizabeth Murray / wife of Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 5th August 1892 / also Mary daughter of above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 30th January 1914 / age 62 years / also above Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 16th November 1916 age 60 years.1

Child with Joseph Hetherington b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916

SonVictor Hetherington b. About 1878

Citations

  1. [S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington. Hector Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.
  2. [S4564] 1881 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 11, Line11, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4565] 1891 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 22, Roll CSSCT 1891_398. Clarencefield, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Victor Hetherington1

M, #98343, b. About 1878

Parents

FatherJoseph Hetherington b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916
MotherElizabeth Murray b. About 1850, d. 5 August 1892
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BirthVictor Hetherington was born About 1878, in EnglandG.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith.1
WitnessVictor Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, and their son Victor. Joseph's occupation was listed as blacksmith. Victor was listed as a scholar (in school). Two other people were in the household, David Young (age 17, blacksmith's apprentice) and Isabella Smith (age 16, general servant).2

Citations

  1. [S4564] 1881 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 11, Line11, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4565] 1891 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 22, Roll CSSCT 1891_398. Clarencefield, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Henry Willison Hetherington1

M, #98346, b. About 1862

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherEliza M. Muir b. About 1826
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BirthHenry Willison Hetherington was born About 1862, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.1

Citations

  1. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

James Hetherington1

M, #98347, b. About 1864

Parents

FatherHector Hetherington b. About 1816, d. 26 June 1885
MotherEliza M. Muir b. About 1826
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BirthJames Hetherington was born About 1864, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G. included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.1
WitnessJames Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of John Hetherington in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).2
WitnessJames Hetherington was a witness at the marriage of Thomas Hetherington and Helen Mundell on 3 December 1886 in Parish of Moffat, Ashmount Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.3,4

Citations

  1. [S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, Household #29, of John Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332. Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4908] Thomas Hetherington & Helen Mundell marriage, in Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831: Page 9, Entry #18, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831.
  4. [S4580] 1891 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #5, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 2, Page 1, Line 18, Roll CSSCT 1891_144. Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Nicholson Hetherington1

F, #98348, b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931

Parents

FatherThomas Hetherington b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 October 1898
MotherMargaret Muirman b. About 1849
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NameHelen Nicholson Hetherington was also known as Nellie Nicholson Hetherington.2
NameShe was also known as Ellen Nicholson Hetherington.3
NameShe was also known as Hellen Hetherington.4
BirthShe was born on 5 November 1869, in Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. she was born at 5:15PM. The informant was her father, Thomas. Birth recorded 25 November 1869 at Moffat.2,3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John & Hellen (Nellie). Thomas's occupation was listed as Druggist. Non-family members in the household were John Nicholson, age 17, as Druggist's Assistant, and Margaret Simpson, age 16, domestic servant.4
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.5
MarriageShe married Joseph Hetherington son of Hector Hetherington and Jane Johnstone, on 4 October 1894, in #4 Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. after Banns according to the Church of Scotland. Joseph was listed as a blacksmith and widower. Joseph's residence was entered as Clarencefield, and Nellie as #4 Bath Place, Moffat, location of the wedding. Nellie was a spinster. The marriage was recorded 5 October, 1894, at Moffat.2
WitnessHelen Nicholson Hetherington was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Thistle Cote; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's second wife, Nellie, and their son John. Joseph's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.6
DeathShe died on 18 June 1931 in Torwood, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998, -3.423397G.1
BurialShe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.000208, -3.407478G.

Inscription: In / Loving Memory of / Helen Nicholson / Hetherington / Widow of Joseph Hetherington / Died at Torwood, Clarencefield / 18 June 1931, Aged 61 Years / Also John, Their Son / Beloved Husband of / Agnes Mitchell / Died 15 Jan. 1959, Aged 63 Years / Also his wife / Agnes Hetherington / Died 26 Jany 1973, Aged 78 Years.1

Tombstone, Helen (Nellie) Nicholson Hetherington (c. 1870-1931), her son John (c. 1896-1959) and his wife Agnes Mitchell (1895-1973), Ruthwell Cemetery, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Christeen Charlton.

Child with Joseph Hetherington b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916

SonJohn Hetherington b. About 1896, d. 15 January 1959

Citations

  1. [S4572] Cemetery Marker: Helen Nicholson Hetherington. Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Joe Dougherty.
  2. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  3. [S4574] Statutory Births - Ellen N. Hetherington, Statutory Births, County of Dumfries entry, Statutory Births Record Book Statutory Births 842/00 0054, (1869), scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  4. [S4582] 1871 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #44, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 4, Page 7, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #66, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [S4570] 1901 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 2, Line 4, Roll CSSCT 1901_434. Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

John Hetherington1

M, #98349, b. About 1896, d. 15 January 1959

Parents

FatherJoseph Hetherington b. About 1855, d. 16 November 1916
MotherHelen Nicholson Hetherington b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931
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BirthJohn Hetherington was born About 1896, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Thistle Cote; Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Joseph's second wife, Nellie, and their son John. Joseph's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.1
MarriageJohn Hetherington married Agnes Mitchell.2
DeathHe died on 15 January 1959.2
BurialHe was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.

In / Loving Memory of / Helen Nicholson / Hetherington / Widow of Joseph Hetherington / Died at Torwood, Clarencefield / 18 June 1931, Aged 61 Years / Also John, Their Son / Beloved Husband of / Agnes Mitchell / Died 15 Jan. 1959, Aged 63 Years / Also his wife / Agnes Hetherington / Died 26 Jany 1973, Aged 78 Years.2

Tombstone, Helen (Nellie) Nicholson Hetherington (c. 1870-1931), her son John (c. 1896-1959) and his wife Agnes Mitchell (1895-1973), Ruthwell Cemetery, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Partner with Agnes Mitchell b. About 1895, d. 26 January 1973

Citations

  1. [S4570] 1901 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 1, Page 2, Line 4, Roll CSSCT 1901_434. Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4572] Cemetery Marker: Helen Nicholson Hetherington. Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Joe Dougherty.

Thomas Hetherington1

M, #98350, b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 October 1898

Parents

FatherJoseph Hetherington b. About 1781, d. 21 June 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson b. 18 March 1791, d. Before 1851
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BirthThomas Hetherington was born on 7 May 1828, in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316, -3.408452G.2,3,4
OccupationHe was a chemist.3,5

CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1851 in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Agnes Hetherington, age 23, sister-in-law (she was a widow of Thomas's brother, John, who died in 1846), Mary Wightman, age 55, visitor, Margt. Davidson, age 5, visitor, and Sarah Telfer, age 24, servant. Thomas's occupation was listed as Druggist. Visitor Mary Wightman might be mother of Agnes.6
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1861 in Academy Road, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household were Adam Hetherington, age 13, nephew (son of Thomas's brother Hector), apprentice druggist, and Jane Carruthers, age 33, housekeeper. Thomas was a Chemist & Druggist.7
MarriageHe married Margaret Muirman daughter of Robert Muirman and Mary Johnstone, on 11 December 1867, in Hoddom Castle; Parish of Cummertrees, Hoddom, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.051650, -3.317183G. after Banns according to the Church of Scotland. Thomas was listed as a druggist & bachelor, Margaret as a spinster. Thomas was 39 years of age, Margaret was 18. Both were living in Moffat at the time of their marriage. The marriage was registered 12 December, 1867, at Cummertrees.2,8
CensusThomas Hetherington was head of the household in the census in 1871 in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John & Hellen (Nellie). Thomas's occupation was listed as Druggist. Non-family members in the household were John Nicholson, age 17, as Druggist's Assistant, and Margaret Simpson, age 16, domestic servant.9
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1881 in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.3
DeathHe died on 2 October 1898 in #4 Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. he died at 3:00AM, of acute pleuresy. His nephew Joseph, son of Hector, was present. His death was recorded 4 October 1898 at Moffat.5

Children with Margaret Muirman b. About 1849

SonJohn Hetherington b. About 1868
DaughterHelen Nicholson Hetherington+ b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931
DaughterMargaret Hetherington b. About 1873
DaughterElizabeth Hetherington b. About 1875
SonThomas Hetherington b. About 1877

Citations

  1. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  2. [S4571] Marriage: Thomas Hetherington & Margaret Muirman, Thomas Hetherington & Margaret Muirman marriage, 1867, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 817/00 0004.
  3. [S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #66, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
  5. [S4575] Thomas Hetherington entry, Death Record - Thomas Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 842/00 0037, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Thomas Hetherington.
  6. [S4584] 1851 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #41, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 11, Line 9, Roll 904. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [S4583] 1861 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #46, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 5, Page 8, Line 6, Roll CSSCT 1861_145. Academy Rd., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  8. [S4574] Statutory Births - Ellen N. Hetherington, Statutory Births, County of Dumfries entry, Statutory Births Record Book Statutory Births 842/00 0054, (1869), scotlandspeople.gov.uk.
  9. [S4582] 1871 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, Household #44, of Thomas Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, Emumeration District 4, Page 7, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1871_185. High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.