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Walter Abernethy 1869 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1869

Birth Location: Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland

Death Date: 10 Aug 1962

Death Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Father: Oliver Abernethy

Mother: Bridget Reid

Spouse(s): Jemima Sinclair

Children(s): Laurina Abernethy, John Abernethy, Fred Abernethy, Elizabeth Abernethy, James Abernethy, George Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy

In 1869, Walter Abernethy entered the world in Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland, born to Oliver Abernethy and Bridget Grace Reid. In 1901, Walter Abernethy resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. Walter Abernethy married Jemima Sinclair, and had children including Laurina Abernethy, John Oliver Abernethy, Fred Abernethy, Elizabeth Phyllis Abernethy, James Walter Abernethy, George Whitehead Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy. Walter Abernethy passed away in 1962 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Walter Abernethy entered the world in Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland, born to Oliver Abernethy and Bridget Grace Reid.
  • In 1901, Walter Abernethy resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • Walter Abernethy married Jemima Sinclair, and had children including Laurina Abernethy, John Oliver Abernethy, Fred Abernethy, Elizabeth Phyllis Abernethy, James Walter Abernethy, George Whitehead Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy.
  • Walter Abernethy passed away in 1962 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Abernethy's Ancestors

Self
Walter Abernethy
1869 – 1962
Birth Place: Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland
Parents
Oliver Abernethy
1842 – 1900
Sandsting and Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Bridget (Grace) Reid
1837 – 1931
Sandsting & Aithsting, Shetland
Grandparents
Thomas Abernethy
1802 – 1890
Sandsting & Aith,Shetland
Agnes Abernethy
1803 –
Sandsting & Aith,Shetland
Fraser Reid
1805 – 1878
Sandsting & Aithsting, Shetland
Elizabeth Fraser
1809 – 1879
Culswick, Sandsting, SHI, SCT
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Abernethy
1762 –
Elizabeth Tait
1759 –
George Abernethy
1757 –
Peter Reid
1770 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Abernethy

Walter Abernethy's Descendants

1.
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Walter Abernethy (12 Aug 1869 – 10 Aug 1962) m. Jemima Sinclair (1867 – 10 Jul 1946)
  1. 1. Laurina Abernethy (Jul 1896 – 5 Nov 1917)
  2. 2. John (Oliver) Abernethy (25 Jun 1898 – 1994) m. Moira (Mary) McPhee
  3. 3. Fred Abernethy (12 July 1900 – 09 Sep 1995) m. Nellie Whiting (19 Oct 1904 – 15 Sep 1987)
    1. 1. Gordon (Frederick) Abernethy (31 July 1934 – 9 November 2018) m. Sandra (1942 – 22 May 2019)
    2. 2. Laurence ((Laurie) Joseph) Abernethy (1938 – 26 Jan 2023) m. Ann S.
      1. 1. Blake Abernethy (Abt. 1967 – ) m. Kim
        1. 1. Bridgette Abernethy
      2. 2. Campbell (Laurence) Abernethy (12 Mar 1969 – 31 May 1992)
      3. 3. Miles Abernethy (Abt. 1971 – ) m. Ruth
        1. 1. Camden Abernethy
        2. 2. Joseph Abernethy
        3. 3. Taylah Abernethy
        4. 4. Geordie Abernethy
        5. 5. Saul Abernethy
      4. 4. Fraser Abernethy (Abt. 1973 – ) m. Ruth
        1. 1. Mia Abernethy
        2. 2. Jakob Abernethy
    3. 3. Vaila (Elizabeth) Abernethy (1940 – 14 May 2020) m. Robert Williamson
      1. 1. Linda Williamson m. Andrew
        1. 1. Greer
        2. 2. Liv Williamson
      2. 2. Erin Williamson m. Anton
        1. 1. Emma
        2. 2. Hugo
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Phyllis) Abernethy (Jan 1902 – 17 Feb 1977) m. Walter Rounthwaite
  5. 5. James (Walter) Abernethy (4 Jan 1904 – 2 Mar 1981)
  6. 6. George (Whitehead) Abernethy (14 Apr 1906 – 1983) m. Doris (Mary) Robertshaw
  7. 7. Margaret Abernethy (May 1908 – Sep 1908)

Walter Abernethy's Timeline

5 Records

1869
24 Aug 1869
Birth of Walter Abernethy in Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland
Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland
1869
12 Aug 1869
Birth of Walter Abernethy
None
1901
1901
Age 32
Walter Abernethy resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1911
1911
Age 42
Walter Abernethy resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1962
10 Aug 1962
Age 93
Death of Walter Abernethy in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1869
    Event Place: Sandsting, Shetland, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1869

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Wellington, New Zealand

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