YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Kidd Elder 1853–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1853

Birth Location: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Death Date: 7 Apr 1920

Death Location: Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia

Father: William Elder

Mother: Isabell Anderson

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Gladys Elder

In 1853, William Kidd Elder entered the world in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, born to William Reid Elder And Isabell Anderson. In 1871, William Kidd Elder resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. In 1891, William Kidd Elder resided in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. William Kidd Elder had children including Gladys Nella Elder. William Kidd Elder passed away in 1920 in Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Find more search results for William Elder
WE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1853, William Kidd Elder entered the world in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, born to William Reid Elder And Isabell Anderson.
  • In 1871, William Kidd Elder resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
  • In 1891, William Kidd Elder resided in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
  • William Kidd Elder had children including Gladys Nella Elder.
  • William Kidd Elder passed away in 1920 in Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Elder's Ancestors

Self
William Elder
1853–1920
Birth Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Parents
William Reid Elder
1832–1915
Dundee, Forfarshire
Isabell Anderson
1833–1875
Forfar, Forfar
Grandparents
James Elder
1791–1869
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Janet Matthew
1805–1861
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
George Anderson
1797–1869
Liff, Perthshire
Great-Grandparents
Janet McLean
1770–
James Elder
1770–1814
Catharine Crichton
1778–
Janet Reid
1778–
William Anderson
1768–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Elder
1733–1823
Isobell Deans
1737–1819
John Critton
1735–1803
Mary Pressler
1735–1814
Janet Kidd
1764–
William Anderson
1733–
Elizabeth Dargie
1738–1794

William Elder's Descendants

1.
WE
William (Kidd) Elder (Dec 1853–7 Apr 1920)
  1. 1. Gladys (Nella) Elder 1896–1925 m. Noel Dunningham 1898–1951
    1. 1. Neilson Dunningham 1925–1986 m. Lorna (Catherine) Thwaites 1930–1989 m. Maureen (Patricia) McKay 1928–2019
    2. 2. Grace Dunningham –1944

William Elder's Timeline

5 Records

1853
Dec 1853
Birth of William Kidd Elder in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 18
William Kidd Elder resided here in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 38
William Kidd Elder resided here in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Liverpool, Lancashire, England
1892
Abt 1892
Age 39
William Kidd Elder resided here in Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
1920
7 Apr 1920
Age 67
Death of William Kidd Elder in Auckland New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1853
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 20; Page: 19; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1871_51
    [2] UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates
    [3] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2899; Folio: 50; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6098009
    [4] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [5] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 20; Page: 19; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1871_51

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2899; Folio: 50; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6098009

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1892
    Event Place: Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: New South Wales, Australia, Government Gazettes

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Notices of Deceased Estates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Auckland New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Notices of Deceased Estates
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [4] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [3] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE