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Matthew Borthwick 1855–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jan 1855

Birth Location: Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland

Death Date: 5 Jul 1929

Death Location: MT Hope Weschester

Father: James Borthwick

Mother: Jane Cowan

Spouse(s): Ellen Cowan

Children(s): Mary Borthwick, James Borthwick, John Borthwick

In 1855, Matthew Borthwick entered the world in Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland, born to James Borthwick And Jane Cowan. In 1861, Matthew Borthwick resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In 1871, Matthew Borthwick resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Matthew Borthwick married Ellen Reid Cowan, and had children including James Borthwick, John W Borthwick, Mary Hope Borthwick. Matthew Borthwick passed away in 1929 in MT Hope Weschester.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Matthew Borthwick entered the world in Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland, born to James Borthwick And Jane Cowan.
  • In 1861, Matthew Borthwick resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Matthew Borthwick resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • Matthew Borthwick married Ellen Reid Cowan, and had children including James Borthwick, John W Borthwick, Mary Hope Borthwick.
  • Matthew Borthwick passed away in 1929 in MT Hope Weschester.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Borthwick
1829–1895
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Jane Cowan
1834–1896
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries
JC

Spouses(s)

Ellen Cowan
1864–1947
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
EC

Children(s)

Mary Borthwick
1904–1978
Birth Location: Manhattan, New York, USA
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James Borthwick
1903–1939
Birth Location: New York City
JB
John Borthwick
1908–1928
Birth Location: Manhattan, New York, USA
JB

Matthew Borthwick's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Borthwick
1855–1929
Birth Place: Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland
Parents
James Borthwick
1829–1895
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Jane Cowan
1834–1896
Langholm, Dumfries
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Borthwick's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Borthwick (07 Jan 1855–5 Jul 1929) m. Ellen (Reid) Cowan (20 Nov 1864–27 May 1947)
  1. 1. Mary (Hope) Borthwick 1904–1978 m. Frederik (Peter) Harms 1901–
  2. 2. James Borthwick 1903–1939
  3. 3. John (W) Borthwick 1908–1928

Matthew Borthwick's Timeline

12 Records

1855
07 Jan 1855
Birth of Matthew Borthwick in Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland
Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland
1861
1861
Age 6
Matthew Borthwick resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 16
Matthew Borthwick resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 26
Matthew Borthwick resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1900
1900
Age 45
Matthew Borthwick resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Matthew Borthwick resided here in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 60
Matthew Borthwick resided here in New York, Bronx, New York, United States
New York, Bronx, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 65
Matthew Borthwick resided here in Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York, USA
1924
1924
Age 69
Matthew Borthwick resided here in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 70
Matthew Borthwick resided here in New York, Bronx, New York, United States
New York, Bronx, New York, United States
1929
2 Jul 1929
Age 74
Death of Matthew Borthwick in Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx, New York, USA
1929
5 Jul 1929
Age 74
Burial of Matthew Borthwick in MT Hope Weschester
MT Hope Weschester

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Langholm,Dumfries,Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 32; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 36
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 142
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 47; Assembly District: 02; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 8
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 2; Page: 10; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_325
    [6] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 3; Page: 31; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1861_144
    [7] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 2; Page: 8; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1871_184
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0825; FHL microfilm: 1241118
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York; Roll: T624_997; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1428; FHL microfilm: 1375010
    [10] New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates
    [11] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1929
    [12] New York, New York, Extracted Death Index
    [13] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates
    [14] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 3; Page: 31; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1861_144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 2; Page: 8; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1871_184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Langholm; ED: 2; Page: 10; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_325

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0825; FHL microfilm: 1241118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 142
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York; Roll: T624_997; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1428; FHL microfilm: 1375010

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0825; FHL microfilm: 1241118

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York; Roll: T624_997; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1428; FHL microfilm: 1375010

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, Bronx, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 32; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 2, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, Voter List, New York City Municipal Archive; New York, New York, USA; 1924 NYC Voter List

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: New York, Bronx, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 47; Assembly District: 02; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1929
    Event Place: Bronx, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1929
    [2] New York, New York, Extracted Death Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1929
    Event Place: MT Hope Weschester
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1929
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