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William Anderson 1797–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1797

Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 23 Jan 1887

Death Location: South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Thomas Anderson

Mother: Helen Matheson

Spouse(s): Janet Young

Children(s): Thomas Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Alison Anderson, William Anderson, Anne Anderson, Eliza Anderson, Lilas Anderson, Christina Anderson, Matilda Anderson

William Anderson was born in 1797 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland, the child of Thomas Anderson And Helen Matheson. In 1841, William Anderson resided in Midlothian, Scotland. In 1851, William Anderson resided in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. William Anderson married Janet Young, and had children including Alison Anderson, Anne Anderson, Christina Anderson, Eliza Anderson, Lilas Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Matilda Anderson, Thomas Anderson, William Anderson. William Anderson passed away in 1887 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • William Anderson was born in 1797 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland, the child of Thomas Anderson And Helen Matheson.
  • In 1841, William Anderson resided in Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1851, William Anderson resided in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • William Anderson married Janet Young, and had children including Alison Anderson, Anne Anderson, Christina Anderson, Eliza Anderson, Lilas Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Matilda Anderson, Thomas Anderson, William Anderson.
  • William Anderson passed away in 1887 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Anderson
1770–
Birth Location: Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
TA
Helen Matheson
1773–
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
HM

Spouses(s)

Janet Young
1800–1882
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
JY

Children(s)

Thomas Anderson
1827–
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
TA
Margaret Anderson
1838–
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
MA
Alison Anderson
1840–
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
AA
William Anderson
1841–
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
WA
Anne Anderson
1824–1876
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
AA
Eliza Anderson
1832–1915
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
EA
Lilas Anderson
1833–1912
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
LA
Christina Anderson
1835–
Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland
CA
Matilda Anderson
1829–1917
Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
MA

William Anderson's Ancestors

Self
William Anderson
1797–1887
Birth Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Anderson
1770–
Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
Helen Matheson
1773–
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Anderson's Descendants

1.
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William Anderson (13 Jul 1797–23 Jan 1887) m. Janet Young (1800–28 May 1882)
  1. 1. Thomas Anderson 1827–
  2. 2. Margaret Anderson 1838– m. Alexander Barrowman 1836–
    1. 1. Alexander Barrowman 1857–
  3. 3. Alison Anderson 1840–
  4. 4. William Anderson 1841–
  5. 5. Anne Anderson 1824–1876 m. Samuel (Everit) Johnston 1823–1908
    1. 1. John Johnston 1850–1901 m. Grace Brunton 1855–1930
      1. 1. Annie Johnston 1878–
      2. 2. Helen Johnston 1879–
      3. 3. James Johnston 1882–
      4. 4. Isabella Johnston 1883–
      5. 5. Samuel Johnstone 1875–1946 m. Elizabeth (Grace) Paton 1872–1960
        1. 1. Thelma (Isabella) Johnston 1911–1992 m. John (Harold) Harris 1899–1960
    2. 2. William (Anderson) Johnston 1847–1903
    3. 3. Jessie Johnston 1853–
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Everitt) Johnston 1855–1857
  6. 6. Eliza Anderson 1832–1915
  7. 7. Lilas Anderson 1833–1912
  8. 8. Christina Anderson 1835–
  9. 9. Matilda Anderson 1829–1917 m. James Nicol 1830–1898
    1. 1. Alexander Nicol 1852–1947 m. Sarah (Hannah) Smith 1857–1934
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Nicol 1884–1889
    2. 2. William Nicol 1854–1928 m. Lydia Parker 1859–1940
      1. 1. Annie Nicol 1882–1933 m. David Hose 1886–1972
        1. 1. Elsie (Vida) Hose 1909–1994
        2. 2. Lydia (Magaret) Hose 1907–2008
        3. 3. David (William) Hose –1990
      2. 2. William Nicol 1887–1920 m. Ethel (Margaret) Barnes 1887–1973
      3. 3. Stewart Nicol 1891–1968 m. Annie 1892–1982
      4. 4. Matilda (Elsie) Nicol 1896–1947 m. Herbert (Charles) Tomkins 1887–1951
      5. 5. Lydia (Leura) Nicol 1898–1987 m. Frederick (Edwin George) Ramsley 1895–1970
      6. 6. Alex (Keith) Nicol 1902–1940 m. Helen Ray 1900–1975
      7. 7. Charles (Ernest) Nicol 1889–1917
      8. 8. Archibald (Cameron) Nicol 1894–1938 m. Euphemia ((Effie) Myrtle Harriet) Bone 1895–1960
        1. 1. Cameron (john) Nicol 1926–
        2. 2. Patricia (Clarice) Nicol 1926–
        3. 3. Gladys (Elsie) Nicol 1922–2008 m. Ronald (Anthony) Neal 1917–2008
    3. 3. Robert Nicol 1866–1945
    4. 4. Matilda (Anderson) Nicol 1871–1961 m. Phillip (Russel) Fewtrell 1869–1945
      1. 1. Jessie (Anderson) Fewtrell 1896–
      2. 2. Jean (Nicol) Fewtrell 1899–
    5. 5. Daniel (Fenton) Nicol 1868–1945 m. Ruth Errey 1868–1928
      1. 1. Erica (Jane) Nicol 1908–1977
    6. 6. Robert Nicol 1862–1864
    7. 7. Peter (Tait) Nicol 1870–1942
    8. 8. James Nicol 1856–1931
    9. 9. John Nicol 1860–1952
    10. 10. Archibald (Glen) Nicol 1864–1929
    11. 11. Thomas ((Tom)) Nicol 1858–1917 m. Mary Hill 1865–1909
      1. 1. James (Alexander (Alec)) Nicol 1890–1941
      2. 2. Matilda Nichol 1888–1928 m. Arthur (Herbert) Chilton 1883–1932
        1. 1. Edna (Marion May) Chilton 1912–2006
        2. 2. Arthur (Thomas) Chilton 1911–
        3. 3. Florence (Jessie) Chilton 1910–1964
        4. 4. Herbert (Alexander) Chilton 1912–
        5. 5. Frank (Edward) Chilton 1915–1968
      3. 3. Alison (Ivy) Nicol 1900–1912
      4. 4. Agnes (Leura) Nicol 1896–1955
      5. 5. Sarah (Louisa) Nicol 1884–1915 m. Albert (Edwin) Satchwell 1879–1930
        1. 1. Albert ('Jack' Thomas) Satchwell 1908–1995
        2. 2. Marion (Ellison) Satchwell 1910–2003
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Harriet (Lizzie)) Nicol 1894–1959
      7. 7. Mary (Considine) Hill 1881–1882
      8. 8. Thomas (Campbell (Cam)) Nicol 1903–1949
      9. 9. Marion Nicol 1898–1925
      10. 10. Thomas (John) Nicol 1888–1888
      11. 11. Grace (Mary) Nicol 1892–1980 m. John (Malcolm) McGilvray 1889–1951
        1. 1. Dorothy (Jean) McGilvray 1926–1980 m. Barwon (Malcolm) Watson 1926–2014
        2. 2. Mary (Isabell) McGilvray 1918–1992 m. John (“Johnny” Hamilton) Weatherhead 1916–1984
        3. 3. Margaret (Helen) McGilvray 1922–2011 m. Raymond (Oliver) Hewson 1920–2007
      12. 12. John (Henry 'Jack') Nicol 1905–1983 m. Kathleen (Margaret) Jones 1910–1944
        1. 1. Raymond (John) Nicol 1934–1962

William Anderson's Timeline

7 Records

1797
13 Jul 1797
Birth of William Anderson in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1841
6 Jun 1841
Age 44
William Anderson resided here in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland
1851
30 Mar 1851
Age 54
William Anderson resided here in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1861
7 Apr 1861
Age 64
William Anderson resided here in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1871
2 Apr 1871
Age 74
William Anderson resided here in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1881
3 Apr 1881
Age 84
William Anderson resided here in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1887
23 Jan 1887
Age 90
Death of William Anderson in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1797
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census
    [4] 1871 Scotland Census
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1841
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1887
    Event Place: South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
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