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James Manson 1798–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1798

Birth Location: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland

Death Date: 8 Mar 1885

Death Location: Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland

Father: Donald Manson

Mother: Jacobina Sinclair

Spouse(s): Catherine Gilbertson

Children(s): John Manson, James Manson, Cathrine Manson, Janet Manson, William Manson, Thomas Manson, Betty Manson, David Manson, Anne Manson

In 1798, James Manson entered the world in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, born to Donald Manson And Jacobina Sinclair. In 1851, James Manson resided in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland. James Manson married Catherine Gilbertson, and had children including Anne Manson, Betty Manson, Cathrine Manson, David Manson, James Manson, Janet Manson, John Manson, Thomas Hewison Manson, William Mcdonald Manson. James Manson passed away in 1885 in Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1798, James Manson entered the world in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland, born to Donald Manson And Jacobina Sinclair.
  • In 1851, James Manson resided in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland.
  • James Manson married Catherine Gilbertson, and had children including Anne Manson, Betty Manson, Cathrine Manson, David Manson, James Manson, Janet Manson, John Manson, Thomas Hewison Manson, William Mcdonald Manson.
  • James Manson passed away in 1885 in Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Manson's Ancestors

Self
James Manson
1798–1885
Birth Place: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Parents
Donald Manson
1760–
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Jacobina Sinclair
1763–
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Grandparents
William Manson
1738–
Caithness, Scotland
Elspat Malcom
1736–
Murkle, Caithness, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Manson
1693–1750
Barbara Harrow
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Manson's Descendants

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James Manson (24 Apr 1798–8 Mar 1885) m. Catherine Gilbertson (abt 1806–)
  1. 1. John Manson 1827–
  2. 2. James Manson 1833–
  3. 3. Cathrine Manson 1839–1924
  4. 4. Janet Manson 1841–1890 m. George Mason 1842–
    1. 1. James Mason 1872– m. Jessie (Hair) Harper 1875–
      1. 1. Charlotte (Russell Harper) Mason 1899– m. Henry McMillan 1901–
    2. 2. John (Manson) Mason 1875–1940
    3. 3. Margaret (Thomson) Mason 1880–
  5. 5. William (McDonald) Manson 1845–
  6. 6. Thomas (Hewison) Manson 1847–
  7. 7. Betty Manson 1822–
  8. 8. David Manson 1825–1875 m. Catherine Sinclair 1837–
    1. 1. James Manson 1872– m. Ellen Manson 1875–
      1. 1. Jessie (L) Manson 1899–
  9. 9. Anne Manson 1829–

James Manson's Timeline

5 Records

1798
24 Apr 1798
Birth of James Manson in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
1798
26 Apr 1798
James Manson was baptized in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 53
James Manson resided here in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 63
James Manson resided here in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
1885
8 Mar 1885
Age 87
Death of James Manson in Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1798
    Event Place: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Olrig; ED: 4; Page: 8; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1851_8; Year: 1851
    [2] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Olrig; ED: 1; Page: 8; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1861_5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1798
    Event Place: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Olrig; ED: 4; Page: 8; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1851_8; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Olrig, Caithness, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Olrig; ED: 1; Page: 8; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1861_5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Tofts of Tain, Olrig, Caithness, Scotland

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