Kirk Family, Durisdeer - Family Report

Descendants of James KIRK

Generation No. 1

1 1. JAMES KIRK was born Abt. 1735 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He married ELIZABETH BROWN. She was born Abt. 1737 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

Children of JAMES KIRK and ELIZABETH BROWN are: i. JAMES2 KIRK, b. 15 Apr 1759, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. 2. ii. JOHN KIRK, b. 23 Nov 1760, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland; d. Aft. 1841. iii. THOMAS KIRK, b. 15 Mar 1763, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: IGI Index.); d. Bef. 1771, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. iv. MARGARET KIRK, b. 01 Jul 1765, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: IGI Index.). 3. v. THOMAS KIRK, b. 25 Mar 1771, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

Generation No. 2

2 1 2. JOHN KIRK (JAMES ) was born 23 Nov 1760 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland, and died Aft. 1841. He married BARBARA HASTINGS. She was born Abt. 1766, and died Bef. 1841.

More About JOHN KIRK: Census: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1841 Census.) Occupation: 1841, Agricultural Labourer aged 80 (Source: 1841 Census.)

Children of JOHN KIRK and BARBARA HASTINGS are: i. BARBARA3 KIRK, b. 02 Mar 1787, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. 4. ii. JAMES KIRK, b. 31 Mar 1790, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland; d. 10 Jun 1861, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. iii. MARY KIRK, b. 30 May 1800, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

2 1 3. THOMAS KIRK (JAMES ) was born 25 Mar 1771 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: IGI Index.). He married MARY RENWICK. She was born Abt. 1772 in Dumfries, Scotland.

Children of THOMAS KIRK and MARY RENWICK are: i. JOHN3 KIRK, b. 19 Aug 1787, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. ii. ELIZABETH KIRK, b. 02 Aug 1789, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

Generation No. 3

3 2 1 4. JAMES KIRK (JOHN , JAMES ) (Source: Son's Death Certificate.) was born 31 Mar 1790 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 10 Jun 1861 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.). He married ELIZABETH KERR (Source: Son's Death Certificate.) Abt. 1814 in Dumfries, Scotland, daughter of WILLIAM KERR and ELIZABETH WEIR. She was born Abt. 1792 in Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 22 Jul 1856 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.).

Notes for JAMES KIRK: 1851 Census with the family on census night grandson Adam aged 4, born Glen??, Dumfries

More About JAMES KIRK: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1861, Influenza (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1841 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1851 Census.) Death Cert: 1861, signed by son John (Source: Death Certificate.) [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 1

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Death Note: 1861, aged 73 - 8:45 (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1861, Andrew D Chalmers (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation 1: Abt. 1820, Miller, Farmer Occupation 2: 1841, Agricultural Labourer aged 49 (Source: 1841 Census.) Occupation 3: 1851, Labourer aged 63 (Source: 1851 Census.)

More About ELIZABETH KERR: Burial: 1856, Churchyard at Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1856, Apoplexy, the disease had continued for 36 hours (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 49 (Source: 1841 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 60 (Source: 1851 Census.) Death Cert: 1856, signed by husband James (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1856, aged 64 - 12:30am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1856, Andrew D Chalmers (Source: Death Certificate.)

More About JAMES KIRK and ELIZABETH KERR: Marriage: Abt. 1814, Dumfries, Scotland

Children of JAMES KIRK and ELIZABETH KERR are: 5. i. JOHN4 KIRK, b. Abt. 1814, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland; d. 24 Jan 1879, Eliock Bridge, Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland. 6. ii. WILLIAM KIRK, b. Abt. 1815, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland; d. 27 Jul 1888, Stoneypath, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland. iii. THOMAS KIRK, b. 12 Oct 1817, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. iv. BARBARA KIRK, b. 22 Feb 1820, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. v. DAVID KIRK, b. 20 Jan 1822, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. vi. ELIZABETH KIRK, b. 06 Jun 1824, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland; d. Bef. 1825, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. vii. ELIZABETH KIRK, b. 18 Jul 1825, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About ELIZABETH KIRK: Census 1: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 16 (Source: 1841 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 25 (Source: 1851 Census.)

7. viii. JAMES KIRK, b. 08 Apr 1827, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. ix. ADAM KIRK, b. 20 Jul 1829, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About ADAM KIRK: Census 1: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 11 (Source: 1841 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1851 Census.) Occupation: 1851, Labourer aged 21 (Source: 1851 Census.)

x. ROBERT KIRK, b. 05 Aug 1831, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. xi. GEORGE OSBORNE KIRK, b. 05 Aug 1833, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

Generation No. 4

4 3 2 1 5. JOHN KIRK (JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born Abt. 1814 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 24 Jan 1879 in Eliock Bridge, Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.). He married ELIZABETH FORSYTH. She was born Abt. 1812 in Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland.

Notes for JOHN KIRK: 1861 Census with the family on census night John M Kirk, grandson aged 1 month

More About JOHN KIRK: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1879, Chronic Phthisis 2 years (Source: Death Certificate.) Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1861 Census.) Death Cert: 1879, signed by daughter Mary (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1879, aged 66 - 2:20am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1879, William Kay (Source: Death Certificate.) [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 2

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Occupation 1: 1861, Agricultural Labourer aged 49 (Source: 1861 Census.) Occupation 2: 1879, Pauper (Source: Death Certificate.) Witness: 1861, signed father's death certificate (Source: Father's Death Certificate.)

More About ELIZABETH FORSYTH: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 50 (Source: 1861 Census.)

Children of JOHN KIRK and ELIZABETH FORSYTH are: i. MARY5 KIRK, b. Abt. 1839, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About MARY KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1861 Census.) Occupation: 1861, Farm Servant aged 22 (Source: 1861 Census.)

ii. JOHN KIRK, b. Abt. 1842, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About JOHN KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1861 Census.) Occupation: 1861, Farm Servant aged 18 (Source: 1861 Census.)

iii. JANET KIRK, b. Abt. 1849, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About JANET KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 12 (Source: 1861 Census.)

iv. JANE KIRK, b. Abt. 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About JANE KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 9 (Source: 1861 Census.)

v. JAMES KIRK, b. Abt. 1854, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About JAMES KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 6 (Source: 1861 Census.)

vi. ELIZABETH KIRK, b. 10 Jan 1858, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About ELIZABETH KIRK: Census: 1861, Marchhouse, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1861 Census.)

vii. ROBERT SIMPSON KIRK, b. 20 May 1861, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

4 3 2 1 6. WILLIAM KIRK (JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) (Source: Son's Marriage Certificate.) was born Abt. 1815 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 27 Jul 1888 in Stoneypath, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.). He married HELEN HOGG (Source: Son's Marriage Certificate.), daughter of THOMAS HOGG and MARY BELL. She was born 14 Aug 1821 in Eskdalemuir, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 16 Nov 1878 in March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.).

Notes for WILLIAM KIRK: Kirkton Old Churchyard, Nr Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland In loving remembrance of Helen Hogg the beloved wife of William Kirk d. at March House 16.12.1878 aged 57. Also Roseina d. 11.2.1865 aged 1m and Helen Kirk “their daughters” d. 5.1.1876 aged 20y. Also the above William Kirk d. 27.7.1888 aged 74y. Also Mary their daughter d. 23.4.1906 aged 59y. Also their grandson Pte. Thomas Kirk, 2nd Gordon Highlanders fell in action in France 25.9.1915 aged 33y

More About WILLIAM KIRK: Burial: 1888, Kirkton Old Churchyard, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1888, Apoplexy, Brain Softening 7 months (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Nap, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1851 Census.) Census 3: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1871 Census.) [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 3

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Census 4: 1881, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1881 Census.) Death Cert: 1888, signed by son James (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note 1: 1888, aged 74 years (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Death Note 2: 1888, aged 74 - 9:55am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1888, James Dunlop (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation 1: 1861, Agricultural Labourer aged 46 (Source: 1861 Census.) Occupation 2: 1851, Carrier aged 36 (Source: 1851 Census.) Occupation 3: 1871, Agricultural Labourer aged 56 (Source: 1871 Census.) Occupation 4: 1876, Tinsmith & Surfaceman (Source: Daughter's Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 5: 1881, Surfaceman aged 64, widowed (Source: 1881 Census.)

More About HELEN HOGG: Burial: 1878, Kirkton Old Churchyard, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1878, Abcess Gluted (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 39 (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Nap, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 29 (Source: 1851 Census.) Census 3: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 49 (Source: 1871 Census.) Death Cert: 1878, signed by husband William (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1878, aged 57 - 3:15am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1878, William Doyle Grange, Moffat (Source: Death Certificate.)

Children of WILLIAM KIRK and HELEN HOGG are: i. MARY5 KIRK, b. 12 Mar 1847, Eskdalemuir, Dumfries, Scotland; d. 23 Apr 1906, Archbank, Moffat, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.).

More About MARY KIRK: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1906, Apoplexy (Source: Death Certificate.) Census: 1851, Nap, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 4 (Source: 1851 Census.) Death Cert: 1906, signed by brother William (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note 1: 1906, aged 59 years (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Death Note 2: 1906, aged 58 - 9:45am, single (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1906, David Huskie (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation: 1906, Farm Servant (Source: Death Certificate.) Witness: 1876, sister Elizabeth's marriage to Adam Dalgleish (Source: Sister's Marriage Certificate.)

ii. THOMAS KIRK, b. Abt. 1850, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About THOMAS KIRK: Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 11 (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Nap, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 1 (Source: 1851 Census.) Census 3: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1871 Census.) Occupation: 1871, Agricultural Labourer aged 21 (Source: 1871 Census.) Witness: 1876, brother James marriage to Rachel Little (Source: Brother's Marriage Certificate.)

8. iii. ELIZABETH KIRK, b. Abt. 1852, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 1924, Kirkhope, Selkirk, Scotland. 9. iv. JAMES KIRK, b. 16 Jun 1853, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 09 Jan 1895, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland. v. HELEN KIRK, b. 26 Dec 1855, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 05 Jan 1876, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.).

More About HELEN KIRK: Burial: 1876, Kirkton Old Churchyard, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 5 (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 12 (Source: 1871 Census.) Death Note: 1876, aged 20 (Source: Memorial Inscription.)

10. vi. JANET KIRK, b. 19 Jun 1858, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. vii. WILLIAM HOGG KIRK, b. 17 Jul 1862, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 29 Nov 1944, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.); m. MARY CLARK KIRWIN, 1887, Kirkgunzeon, Kircudbright, Scotland; b. Abt. 1865, Applegirth, Dumfreis, Scotland; d. 1931, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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with the family on census night William Kirk aged 8, born Crawford (1883) nephew (sister Janet's son) Henrietta Kirk aged 6, born Dunsyre, (1885) niece (brother James daughter)

1901 Census with the family on census night Thomas Kirk, aged 9 born Crawford, (1892), nephew (sister Janet's son)

More About WILLIAM HOGG KIRK: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1944, Senility, Chronis Bronchitis (years) (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 8 (Source: 1871 Census.) Census 2: 1881, Woodhouse, Manor, Peebles, Scotland (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 3: 1891, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1891 Census.) Death Cert: 1944, signed by nephew William Kirk, Railway Cottages, Summit, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1944, aged 82 - 9:25am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1944, J W Jardine (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation 1: 1881, Farm Servant aged 18 (Source: 1881 Census.) Occupation 2: 1891, Road Surfaceman aged 28 (Source: 1891 Census.)

More About MARY CLARK KIRWIN: Census 1: 1891, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 25 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 2: 1901, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 35 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

More About WILLIAM KIRK and MARY KIRWIN: Marriage: 1887, Kirkgunzeon, Kircudbright, Scotland

viii. ROSINA KIRK, b. 11 Jan 1865, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 11 Feb 1865, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.).

More About ROSINA KIRK: Burial: 1865, Kirkton Old Churchyard, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Memorial Inscription.) Death Note: 1965, aged 1 month (Source: Memorial Inscription.)

4 3 2 1 7. JAMES KIRK (JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 08 Apr 1827 in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He married MARGARET WRIGHT. She was born Abt. 1824 in Applegarth, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About JAMES KIRK: Census 1: 1841, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland aged 14 (Source: 1841 Census.) Census 2: 1851, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1851 Census.) Occupation: 1851, Labourer aged 23 (Source: 1851 Census.)

Child of JAMES KIRK and MARGARET WRIGHT is: i. JAMES5 KIRK, b. Abt. 1860, Moffat, Dumfries, Scotland.

Generation No. 5

5 4 3 2 1 8. ELIZABETH KIRK (WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) (Source: Marriage Certificate.) was born Abt. 1852 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and died 1924 in Kirkhope, Selkirk, Scotland (Source: GROS - Death Record.). She married ADAM DALGLEISH (Source: Marriage Certificate.) 10 Mar 1876 in March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), son of WILLIAM DALGLEISH and CECILIA RITCHIE. He was born Abt. 1847 in Drumelzier, Peebles, Scotland, and died 1904 in Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland (Source: GROS - Death Record.).

More About ELIZABETH KIRK: Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 9 (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1881, Bonnington, Peebles, Scotland aged 30 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 3: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 38 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 4: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 43 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Residence: 1876, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 24 (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

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Census 1: 1881, Bonnington, Peebles, Scotland (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 3: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation 1: 1876, Shepherd aged 29 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1881, Shepherd aged 34 (Source: 1881 Census.) Occupation 3: 1891, Shepherd aged 40 (Source: 1891 Census.) Occupation 4: 1901, Shepherd aged 48 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Residence: 1876, Langhaugh, Manor, Peebles, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About ADAM DALGLEISH and ELIZABETH KIRK: Banns: 1876, Forms of the Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 10 Mar 1876, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1876, J A Burdon, Minister of Crawford (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1876, John Dalgleish (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1876, Mary Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of ELIZABETH KIRK and ADAM DALGLEISH are: i. HELEN6 DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1878, Peebles, Scotland.

Notes for HELEN DALGLEISH: 1901 Census Helen and sister Mary were both servants to the Hogg family

More About HELEN DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1881, Bonnington, Peebles, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 13 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 3: 1901, Gilmaurehaurst Farm, Kirkhope, Selkirkshire, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation: 1901, Domestic Servant aged 25 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

ii. CECILIA DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1880, Peebles, Scotland.

More About CECILIA DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1881, Bonnington, Peebles, Scotland aged 1 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 11 (Source: 1891 Census.) Destination: 1908, Rothesay, New Brunswick Emigration 1: 08 Jul 1908, arrived on Carthaginian, at Halifax, Nova Scotia from Liverpool Emigration 2: 1908, travelled with Catherine McNab, also Domestic Servant destination the same both have stamped on ships papers "British Bonus Allowed" Occupation: 1908, Domstic Servant aged 28

iii. MARGARET DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1882, Bonnington, Peebles, Scotland.

More About MARGARET DALGLEISH: Census: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 9 (Source: 1891 Census.)

iv. MARY DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1884, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

More About MARY DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 7 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 2: 1901, Gilmaurehaurst Farm, Kirkhope, Selkirkshire, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation: 1901, Domestic Servant aged 17 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

v. WILLIAM DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1887, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

More About WILLIAM DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 14 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 7 (Source: 1891 Census.)

vi. ADAM DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1889, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

More About ADAM DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 10 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1891 Census.) [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 6

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vii. JANET DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1891, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

More About JANET DALGLEISH: Census 1: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 10 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 2: 1891, Sundhope Cottages, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 7 months (Source: 1891 Census.)

viii. ELIZABETH DALGLEISH, b. Abt. 1894, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

More About ELIZABETH DALGLEISH: Census: 1901, Eldinhope Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland aged 7 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

5 4 3 2 1 9. JAMES KIRK (WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 16 Jun 1853 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and died 09 Jan 1895 in Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.). He married RACHEL LITTLE 25 Feb 1876 in Crosswood, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), daughter of MICHAEL LITTLE and MARGARET FRENCH. She was born Abt. 1855 in Manor, Peebles, Scotland, and died 21 Nov 1919 in Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About JAMES KIRK: Burial: 12 Jan 1895, Section B Lair 118, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census 1: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1871 Census.) Census 2: 1881, East Mains Kailzie, Traquair, Peebles, Scotland (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 3: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1891 Census.) Death Note: 1895, aged 42, funeral arranged by James Kirk (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation 1: 1876, Shepherd aged 23 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1871, North House No 2, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 17 (Source: 1871 Census.) Occupation 3: 1881, Shepherd aged 27 (Source: 1881 Census.) Occupation 4: 1891, shepherd aged 37 (Source: 1891 Census.) Residence: 1876, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About RACHEL LITTLE: Burial: 24 Nov 1919, Section B Lair 118, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1919, Cerebral Haemorrhage 12 days (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census 1: 1881, East Mains Kailzie, Traquair, Peebles, Scotland aged 25 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 36 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 3: 1901, The Selms Farm Cottages, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 4: 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland aged 56 (Source: 1911 Census.) Death Note: 1919, aged 65, mother of William Kirk (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation 1: 1876, Domestic Servant aged 21 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1901, Outworker aged 46 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Residence: 1876, Crosswood, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About JAMES KIRK and RACHEL LITTLE: Banns: 1876, Forms of the Free Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 25 Feb 1876, Crosswood, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1876, Donald Taylor, Minister (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1876, Helen Little (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1876, Thomas Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of JAMES KIRK and RACHEL LITTLE are: 11. i. MARGARET FRENCH6 KIRK, b. Abt. 1878, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; d. 16 Nov 1940, South Lodge, Harburn, West Lothian, Scotland. ii. WILLIAM KIRK, b. Abt. 1880, Manor, Peebles, Scotland.

Notes for WILLIAM KIRK: Can find no trace of William after the 1901 census, checked all William's between ages of 29 and 32 in the 1911 census and none of them match.

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More About WILLIAM KIRK: Census 1: 1881, East Mains Kailzie, Traquair, Peebles, Scotland aged 1 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 11 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 3: 1901, Blackhall Farm, Mid Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation: 1901, Farm Servant aged 21, to the Bishop Family (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

iii. HELEN HOGG KIRK, b. Abt. 1882, Traquair, Peebles, Scotland; d. 31 Aug 1893, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About HELEN HOGG KIRK: Burial: 02 Sep 1893, Section B Lair 118, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1893, Brain Disease aged 12, daughter of James Kirk (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 9 (Source: 1891 Census.)

12. iv. MICHAEL LITTLE KIRK, b. Abt. 1884, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 16 Feb 1955, 3 Westmains Cottages, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. v. HENRIETTA LITTLE KIRK, b. Abt. 1886, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 1963, East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; m. DONALD LAWRIE, 16 Jun 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.); b. Abt. 1884.

More About HENRIETTA LITTLE KIRK: Census: 1891, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1891 Census.) Census Note: 1891, aged 5 with Uncle William & Aunt Mary at Crawford (Source: 1891 Census.) Residence: 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland aged 26 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness: 1901, sister Margaret's marriage to William McConnell (Source: Sister's Marriage Certificate.)

More About DONALD LAWRIE: Occupation: 1911, Gamekeeper aged 28 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1911, Kilmonavaig, Inverness, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About DONALD LAWRIE and HENRIETTA KIRK: Banns: 1911, Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 16 Jun 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1911, Donald Taylor, Minister of Limefield UP church (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1911, Hugh Lawrie (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1911, Margaret Lambe (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

vi. ELIZABETH KIDD KIRK, b. Abt. 1888, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 24 Jun 1896, 12 Richmond Terrace, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About ELIZABETH KIDD KIRK: Burial: 27 Jun 1896, Section B Lair 118, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1896, Croup aged 9, daughter of Mrs Kirk (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1891 Census.)

13. vii. JAMES KIRK, b. Abt. 1889, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 09 Mar 1975, 7 Parkhead Cottages, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. viii. ROBERT FRENCH KIRK, b. 28 Aug 1890, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; d. 16 Sep 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About ROBERT FRENCH KIRK: Burial: 18 Sep 1891, Section B Lair 118, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 7 months (Source: 1891 Census.) Death Note: 1891, aged 1 year 1 month (Source: West Calder Burial Register.)

ix. THOMAS KIRK, b. 11 Oct 1892, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland; d. Aft. 1935, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; m. DOROTHY MCNICOLL, 14 Mar 1919, All Saints Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.); b. Abt. 1895, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Occupation Teamster Complexion Ruddy Eyes Hazel Hair Light Brown Religion Presbyterian Next of Kin Mrs Rachel Kirk, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

More About THOMAS KIRK: Census 1: 1901, The Selms Farm Cottages, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 8 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 2: 1901, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 3: 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1911 Census.) Enlisted: 21 Jan 1916, Alberta, Canada Occupation 1: 1911, Shaleminer aged 18 (Source: 1911 Census.) Occupation 2: 1919, Pte 7th Canadian Infantry aged 26 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1919, France (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Usual Residence: 1919, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About DOROTHY MCNICOLL: Occupation: 1919, Dressmaker aged 23 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1919, 16 Drmdryan Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About THOMAS KIRK and DOROTHY MCNICOLL: Banns: 1919, Forms of the Episcopal Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 14 Mar 1919, All Saints Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1919, J C Bevin, assistant Curate of All Saints (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1919, Michael Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1919, Alexa McNicoll (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

5 4 3 2 1 10. JANET KIRK (WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 19 Jun 1858 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She married (2) ROBERT COUPLAND 12 Jun 1897 in March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), son of WILLIAM COUPLAND and FRANCES TENNANT. He was born Abt. 1862 in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland.

Notes for JANET KIRK: 1871 census think that Janet's age should be 12, transcription error??

More About JANET KIRK: Census 1: 1861, 2 March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 2 (Source: 1861 Census.) Census 2: 1871, Nap, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 2 (???) (Source: 1871 Census.) Census 3: 1881, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 4: 1891, Craigbeck House, Moffat, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 5: 1897, Domestic Servant aged 36 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Census 6: 1901, 47 Main Street, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland aged 38 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation 1: 1881, Domestic Servant aged 22 (Source: 1881 Census.) Occupation 2: 1891, Cook aged 29 (Source: 1891 Census.) Residence: 1897, Scrongsmith, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About ROBERT COUPLAND: Occupation 1: 1897, Telegraph Clerk aged 32 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1901, General Laboure aged 35 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Residence 1: 1897, Bridge Street, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence 2: 1901, 47 Main Street, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

More About ROBERT COUPLAND and JANET KIRK: Banns: 1897, forms of the Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 12 Jun 1897, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1897, Christopher McKeene Minister of Crawford (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1897, Maggie Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.) [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 9

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Witness 2: 1897, John Burnett (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of JANET KIRK are: i. WILLIAM6 KIRK, b. 13 Aug 1882, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; m. JANE HENDERSON, 15 Apr 1910, Bodsbury Crossings, Elvanfoot, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.); b. Abt. 1885, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

More About WILLIAM KIRK: Census 1: 1891, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 9 with Uncle William (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 2: 1901, Kirkhope, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation 1: 1910, Signalman aged 28 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1901, Shepherd aged 18 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Residence 1: 1910, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence 2: 1944, Railway Cottages, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Uncle's Death Certificate.) Witness: 1944, signed Uncle William Kirk's death certificate (Source: Uncle's Death Certificate.)

More About JANE HENDERSON: Occupation: 1910, Domestic Servant aged 25 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1910, Bodsbury Crossings, Elvanfoot, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About WILLIAM KIRK and JANE HENDERSON: Banns: 1910, Forms of the Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 15 Apr 1910, Bodsbury Crossings, Elvanfoot, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1910, Christopher McKeene Minister of Crawford (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1910, James Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1910, Anne Henderson (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

ii. THOMAS KIRK, b. 24 Jan 1892, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 25 Sep 1915, KiA WW1 France.

Notes for THOMAS KIRK: headstone in Kirkton Old Cemetery, Crawford, states that Thomas is the grandson of William & Helen Kirk, CWGC says adopted son of Mr & Mrs Kirk (William) March House, Crawford. Thomas is also remembered on the War Memorial in Crawford and on the Brass Placque in Crawford Village Hall that came from Crawford Church.

More About THOMAS KIRK: Burial: 1915, Loos Memorial, France Census: 1901, March House, Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland aged 8 with Uncle William (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Individual Note: 1915, states adopted son of Mr & Mrs Kirk, March House, Crawford Military service: 1915, S/3190 Gordon Highlanders

Children of JANET KIRK and ROBERT COUPLAND are: iii. MARY A6 COUPLAND, b. Abt. 1898, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About MARY A COUPLAND: Census: 1901, 47 Main Street, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

iv. HELEN HOGG COUPLAND, b. 1901, 47 Main Street, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland.

More About HELEN HOGG COUPLAND: Census: 1901, 47 Main Street, Dryfesdale, Dumfries, Scotland aged 3 months (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.)

Generation No. 6

6 5 4 3 2 1 11. MARGARET FRENCH KIRK (JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born Abt. 1878 in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, and died 16 Nov 1940 in South Lodge, Harburn, West Lothian, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.). She married WILLIAM ARTHUR MCCONNELL 31 Dec 1901 in Assembly Rooms, Leith, [email protected] Saturday, 25 May 2013 Page 10

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Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), son of CHRISTINA MCCONNELL. He was born Abt. 1878 in Midlothian, Scotland, and died 09 Aug 1958 in 83 Tweedholm Avenue, Walkerburn, Peebles, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About MARGARET FRENCH KIRK: Burial: 19 Nov 1940, Section Y Lair 81, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: Death Certificate.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1940, Suicide by drowning (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1881, East Mains Kailzie, Traquair, Peebles, Scotland aged 3 (Source: 1881 Census.) Census 2: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 13 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 3: 1911, Bridge Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland aged 33 (Source: 1911 Census.) Census Note: 1911, married 9 years 2 children born, 2 still living (Source: 1911 Census.) Death Cert: 1940, signed by husband William (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1940, aged 63, found dead in Harburn Pond 9am (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1940, Andrew Walker (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation: 1901, domestic Servant aged 24 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) RCE: 1940, death by drowning, Procurator Fiscal 6th January 1941 (Source: RCE - Register of Corrected Entries.) Residence: 1901, 10 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Notes for WILLIAM ARTHUR MCCONNELL: There is no headstone on the plot belonging to William and Margaret

More About WILLIAM ARTHUR MCCONNELL: Burial: 12 Aug 1958, Section Y Lair 81, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Census: 1911, Bridge Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1911 Census.) Death Note: 1958, aged 80 (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation 1: 1901, labourer aged 23 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Occupation 2: 1911, Boatrimmer, Docks at Leith aged 33 (Source: 1911 Census.) Occupation 3: 1940, Estate Worker (Source: Wife's Death Certificate.) Residence 1: 1901, 10 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence 2: 1940, South Lodge, Harburn, West Lothian, Scotland (Source: Wife's Death Certificate.)

More About WILLIAM MCCONNELL and MARGARET KIRK: Banns: 1901, forms of the Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 31 Dec 1901, Assembly Rooms, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1901, William G Donaldson (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1901, Thomas Saddler (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1901, Henrietta Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of MARGARET KIRK and WILLIAM MCCONNELL are: i. RACHEL LITTLE7 MCCONNELL, b. 1908, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About RACHEL LITTLE MCCONNELL: Census: 1911, Bridge Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland aged 2 (Source: 1911 Census.)

ii. WILLIAM ARTHUR MCCONNELL, b. 1910, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About WILLIAM ARTHUR MCCONNELL: Census: 1911, Bridge Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland aged 1 (Source: 1911 Census.)

6 5 4 3 2 1 12. MICHAEL LITTLE KIRK (JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born Abt. 1884 in Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and died 16 Feb 1955 in 3 Westmains Cottages, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.). He married JANET TAIT GRIERSON 18 Mar 1921 in Town Hall, Lochmabon, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), daughter of ALEXANDER GRIERSON and JANET MOFFAT. She was born Abt. 1893 in Lochmabon, Dumfries, Scotland, and died 25 Feb 1971 in 24 Hartwood Road, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

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Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1955, Cerebral Thrombosis (Source: Death Certificate.) Census 1: 1891, Morton Farm, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland aged 7 (Source: 1891 Census.) Census 2: 1901, The Selms Farm Cottages, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Census 3: 1911, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: 1911 Census.) Death Cert: 1955, signed by son Mchael, 13 Hartwood Road, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note: 1955, aged 71 - 3:45pm (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1955, A W Thwaites (Source: Death Certificate.) Occupation 1: 1901, Shepherd aged 17 (Source: 1901 Census, 31st March.) Occupation 2: 1911, Shepherd aged 28 (Source: 1911 Census.) Occupation 3: 1921, shepherd aged 37 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1921, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1919, brother James marriage to Catherine McNicoll (Source: Brother's Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1919, brother Thomas marriage to Dorothy McNicoll (Source: Brother's Marriage Certificate.)

More About JANET TAIT GRIERSON: Burial: 27 Feb 1971, Section V Lair 21, cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Death Note: 1971, aged 78 (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation: 1921, Domestic Servant aged 28 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1921, Marjoribanks, Lochmabon, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About MICHAEL KIRK and JANET GRIERSON: Banns: 1921, Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 18 Mar 1921, Town Hall, Lochmabon, Dumfries, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1921, Andrew Laing, Minister of Lochmabon & Kirkmichael UF Church (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1921, William Anderson (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1921, Lilly Grierson (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of MICHAEL KIRK and JANET GRIERSON are: 14. i. JANET MOFFAT7 KIRK, b. 15 Feb 1922, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. ii. RACHEL LITTLE KIRK, b. 10 Jun 1923, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; m. HARRY WALLACE GRANT, 1943, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About HARRY GRANT and RACHEL KIRK: Marriage: 1943, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

15. iii. MICHAEL KIRK, b. 22 Jul 1925, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; d. 18 Aug 2003, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. 16. iv. WILLIAM GREIRSON KIRK, b. 11 Dec 1932, Royal Maternity Hospital, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

6 5 4 3 2 1 13. JAMES KIRK (JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born Abt. 1889 in Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and died 09 Mar 1975 in 7 Parkhead Cottages, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.). He married CATHERINE MCNICOLL 31 Dec 1919 in 1 Hartington Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.), daughter of THOMAS MCNICOLL and HELEN HARRISON. She was born Abt. 1888 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, and died 31 May 1978 in 7 Parkhead Cottages, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

Notes for JAMES KIRK: IMO James Kirk died 8th March 1975 aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Catherine McNicoll. Their son James died in infancy. Also the above Catherine McNicoll died 31st May 1978 aged 88 years and their daughter Rachel Little died 21st october 2007 aged 83 years.

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Death Note: 1975, aged 86 (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Funeral: 1895, arranged father's funeral (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation 1: 1911, Shaleminer aged 22 (Source: 1911 Census.) Occupation 2: 1919, Enginekeeper aged 31 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1919, Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About CATHERINE MCNICOLL: Burial: Jun 1978, Section ZB Lair 55, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Death Note: 1978, aged 88 (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Occupation: 1919, Domestic Servant aged 30 (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Residence: 1919, 16 Drmdryan Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

More About JAMES KIRK and CATHERINE MCNICOLL: Banns: 1919, forms of the Church of Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Marriage: 31 Dec 1919, 1 Hartington Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Minister: 1919, W R Black, Minister of St David's, Edinburgh (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 1: 1919, Michael Kirk (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Witness 2: 1919, Alexa McNicoll (Source: Marriage Certificate.)

Children of JAMES KIRK and CATHERINE MCNICOLL are: i. JAMES7 KIRK, b. Oct 1920, 64 Tarbrax, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; d. 23 Nov 1920, 64 Tarbrax, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About JAMES KIRK: Burial: 26 Nov 1920, Section ZB Lair 55, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1920, Influenza 6 days, Cardiac Failure (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Cert: 1920, signed by father James (Source: Death Certificate.) Death Note 1: 1920, aged 1 month (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Death Note 2: 1920, aged 18 days (Source: Death Certificate.) Doctor: 1920, G D McLean (Source: Death Certificate.)

ii. CATHERINE MCNICOLL KIRK, b. 1922, Tarbrax, Lanarkshire, Scotland; m. JAMES ANDERSON, 1950, East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About JAMES ANDERSON and CATHERINE KIRK: Marriage: 1950, East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

iii. RACHEL LITTLE KIRK, b. 1923, Tarbrax, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 21 Oct 2007, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland (Source: Burngrange Cemetery, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.).

More About RACHEL LITTLE KIRK: Death Note: 2007, aged 83 (Source: Burngrange Cemetery, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.)

17. iv. THOMAS MCNICOLL KIRK, b. 1925, Tarbrax, Lanarkshire, Scotland. v. WILLIAM KIRK, b. 1927, Tarbrax, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Generation No. 7

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14. JANET MOFFAT KIRK (MICHAEL LITTLE , JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 15 Feb 1922 in Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. She married WILLIAM MITCHELL ANDERSON 1946 in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. He was born Abt. 1920.

More About WILLIAM ANDERSON and JANET KIRK: Marriage: 1946, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

Children of JANET KIRK and WILLIAM ANDERSON are: i. JAMES8 ANDERSON. ii. JANET ANDERSON. iii. WILLIAM ANDERSON. iv. MARY ANDERSON, b. 1962.

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15. MICHAEL KIRK (MICHAEL LITTLE , JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 22 Jul 1925 in Crosswoodburn, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: GROS - Birth Record.), and died 18 Aug 2003 in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. He married ISABELLA KIRKPATRICK MASON 19 Sep 1947 in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of JOHN MASON and ALICE DAVIDSON. She was born 03 May 1926 in Kiprig, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About MICHAEL KIRK: Burial: 21 Aug 2003, Section R Lair 57, West Kirk of Calder & West Calder Cemetery, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: Funeral Notification.)

More About MICHAEL KIRK and ISABELLA MASON: Marriage: 19 Sep 1947, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

Children of MICHAEL KIRK and ISABELLA MASON are: i. JAMES8 KIRK, b. 13 Apr 1948, 10 Langside Crescent, Polbeth, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; d. 01 May 1948, 10 Langside Crescent, Polbeth, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (Source: West Calder Burial Register.).

More About JAMES KIRK: Burial: 03 May 1948, Section R Lair 57, Cemetery at West Calder (Source: West Calder Burial Register.) Burial Note: 1948, son of Michael Kirk aged 2 hours (Source: West Calder Burial Register.)

18. ii. MICHAEL KIRK, b. 17 Sep 1949, Elsie Inglis Hospital, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 19. iii. JOHN KIRK, b. 03 Sep 1952, 13 Hartwood Road, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. iv. ISOBEL KIRKPATRICK KIRK,

v. ALICE DAVIDSON KIRK, b.

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16. WILLIAM GREIRSON KIRK (MICHAEL LITTLE , JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 11 Dec 1932 in Royal Maternity Hospital, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married MYRA CHARLTON. She was born 1936 in England, and died 2008 in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.

Notes for MYRA CHARLTON: surnames noted as Smith/Charlton

Children of WILLIAM KIRK and MYRA CHARLTON are:

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 17. THOMAS MCNICOLL KIRK (JAMES , JAMES , WILLIAM , JAMES , JOHN , JAMES ) was born 1925 in Tarbrax, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married MARY YOUNG G ANDERSON 1948 in West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.

More About THOMAS KIRK and MARY ANDERSON: Marriage: 1948, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

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