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Mysie (Marjory) Mathieson

Female 1869 - 1936  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mysie (Marjory) Mathieson was born on 24 Dec 1869 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Angus Mathieson and Catherine MacCallum); died on 13 Sep 1936 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Marjory
    • Occupation: 1895; farm servant

    Notes:

    1881 census
    Beachmore farm, Kintyre, Argyll
    Catherine 40 years old and widow - pauper
    Mary 15 years
    Barbara 12 years
    Marjory 11 years
    Catherine 9 years
    Dugald 4 years
    Angus 3 years

    1891 census
    Pollokshields East, Govan
    Marjory Mathieson 20 domestic servant unmarried born Muasdale Argyleshire

    Mysie married Archibald Smith on 24 Jan 1895 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Archibald (son of John Smith and Catherine MacNeill) was born on 30 Sep 1858 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Apr 1924 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Archibald Smith's addres at time of marrige: Drumyeonbeg, Parish of Gigha and Cara, Kintyre, Argyll, UK. Marjory Mathieson's address was Muasdale, Parish of Killean and Kilchenzie, Kintyre, Argyll, UK

    A Neil Smith and Kate Bannantyne were witnesses. Neil Smith was probably the brother of Archibald Smith.

    At the time of the marriage of daughter Marjory they were still alive and Archibald Smith is a ploughman.

    They lived at Carse Cottage Nr 1, Kilberry certainly till 1901as per the census
    1901 census Kilberry Public Road Carse Cottage No 1
    Archd Smith 42 born Gigha Occupation: Ploughman
    Marjory Smith 30
    Marjory Smith 7
    John Smith 5
    Angus Smith 3
    Archd Smith 1
    David Borland 28 Boarder
    Dugald Blair 47 Boarder
    John Carmichael 21 Boarder

    1911 census Buteshire
    Dunallunt Cottage 2 rooms with one or more windows
    Archibald Smith 52 head Gaelic + English speaker, ploughmanm worker, born Gigha
    Marjorie Smith 40 wife Gaelic + English speaker married 18 years, 8 children (all living), part time dairy maid, born Killean
    Marjorie Smith 17 daughter Gaelic + English speaker single dairy maid born Killean
    John Smith 15 son Gaelic + English speaker single milkman part-time, born South Knapdale
    Angus Smith 13 son Gaelic + English speaker school born South Knapdale
    Archie Smith 11 son Gaelic + English speaker school born South Knapdale
    Malcolm Smith 9 son Gaelic + English speaker school born Weymus Bay
    Catherine Mary Smith 7 daughter Gaelic + English speaker school born Weymus Bay
    Neil Smith 3 son Gaelic + English speaker born North Bute
    Donald Smith under 1 month son born North Bute

    Children:
    1. Marjory Smith was born on 8 Feb 1894 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK; died in Sep 1968 in Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. John Smith was born on 5 Nov 1895 in Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Angus Smith was born on 19 Sep 1897 in Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Aug 1918 in Etaples, Pas-de-Calais, France.
    4. Archibald Smith was born on 4 Mar 1900 in Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Apr 1962 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Malcolm Smith was born on 14 Dec 1901 in Inverkip, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Jun 1965 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    6. Catherine Smith was born on 17 Feb 1904 in Inverkip, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK; died in 1989 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK.
    7. Neil Smith was born on 13 Dec 1907 in North Bute, Isle of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1983 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK.
    8. Donald Smith was born on 31 Mar 1911 in North Bute, Isle of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1979 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Angus Mathieson was born on 1 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Mary MacPherson); died on 11 Oct 1878 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McMath
    • Occupation: Master tailor

    Notes:

    Source Marriage Certificate daughter Marjorie with Archibald Smith in 1895:
    Angus Mathieson was already deceased. He was a master Tailor.

    In 1851 they were living in the village of Barr:
    Archibald Matheson 52 born Campbeltown
    Mary Matheson 38 born Killean
    Archibald Matheson 14 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 12 born Killean
    Dugald Matheson 10 born Killean

    1861 Barr village
    Archibald Matheson 60 labourer born Killean
    Mary Matheson 49 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 23 born Paisley, Renfrewshire tailor
    Mary Matheson 5 born Killean

    Birth:
    The 1861 gives him as born Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK but he is definitely baptised in Killean as per OPR

    Angus married Catherine MacCallum on 24 Dec 1863 in Tayinloan, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Catherine (daughter of Neil MacCallum and Mary McConachie) was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Catherine MacCallum was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Neil MacCallum and Mary McConachie); died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Source Marriage Certificate daughter Marjorie with Archibald Smith in 1895:
    Catherine Mathieson born McCallum was already deceased. The father is named as John MCCallum here while all other documents state Neil McCallum as her father

    She died at age 43 in 1886 and her son Neil Mathieson (Tayinloan) was the informer

    Notes:

    Married:
    In 1851 they were living in the village of Barr:
    Archibald Matheson 52 born Campbeltown
    Mary Matheson 38 born Killean
    Archibald Matheson 14 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 12 born Killean
    Dugald Matheson 10 born Killean

    1861 Barr village
    Archibald Matheson 60 labourer born Killean
    Mary Matheson 49 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 23 born Paisley, Renfrewshire tailor
    Mary Matheson 5 born Killean

    Source Marriage certificate
    In 1863 Angus was a Tailor and living at Barr
    Catherine was 18 years old in 1863 and lived at Rhunahaorine, Kintyre, Argyll, UK
    John Matheson and Alexander MCConachy were withness

    1871 census
    High Beachmore Killean and Kilchenzie
    Angus Mathieson 33 tailor born Paisley
    Catherine Mathieson 27
    Niel Mathieson 6
    Mary Mathieson 5
    Betsy Mathieson 4
    Barbara Mathieson 3
    Mysie Mathieson 1

    1881 census
    South Beachmore farm, Kintyre, Argyll
    Catherine 40 years old and widow - pauper
    Mary 15 years Domestic servant
    Barbara 12 years
    Marjory 11 years
    Catherine 9 years
    Dugald 4 years
    Angus 3 years

    Children:
    1. Neil Mathieson was born on 3 Oct 1864 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Apr 1941 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Mary Mathieson was born on 24 Oct 1865 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Betsy Mathieson was born on 11 Feb 1867 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Dec 1939 in Clachan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Clachan churchyard (old), Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Barbara Mathieson was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Dec 1956 in Milngavie, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilmodan, Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. 1. Mysie (Marjory) Mathieson was born on 24 Dec 1869 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 13 Sep 1936 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Catherine Mathieson was born on 13 Aug 1871 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 17 Feb 1917 in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    7. Archibald Mathieson was born on 29 Nov 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 17 Mar 1874 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Dugald Mathieson was born on 23 Jul 1876 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Apr 1936 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    9. Angus Matheson was born on 13 Oct 1877 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Nov 1951 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Archibald Mathieson was born on 7 Feb 1796 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Elisabeth McLean); died on 20 Oct 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Matheson
    • Alias: McMath
    • Occupation: Agricultural labourer
    • Occupation: Mail driver

    Notes:

    Born Cragaig

    Died age 78 in Campbeltown, Longrow. His wife Mary (ne McPherson) leaves her mark on the death certificate.

    Archibald married Mary MacPherson on 24 Jun 1833 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Angus MacPherson and Barbara MacEachran) was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Feb 1895 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary MacPherson was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Angus MacPherson and Barbara MacEachran); died on 5 Feb 1895 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Mary was still alive in 1874 as she is the informant for the death of her busband Archibald Mathieson. By 1874 they lived in Campbeltown

    Died:
    daughter Barbara Cumming

    Notes:

    Married:
    Got married at Drumnavous, Killean, Kintyre, Argyll, UK which is a now-vanished place near Tayinloan where Mary MacPherson's parents lived.


    In 1851 they were living in the village of Barr:
    Archibald Matheson 52 born Campbeltown
    Mary Matheson 38 born Killean
    Archibald Matheson 14 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 12 born Killean
    Dugald Matheson 10 born Killean

    1861 Barr village
    Archibald Matheson 60 labourer born Killean
    Mary Matheson 49 born Killean
    Angus Matheson 23 born Paisley, Renfrewshire tailor
    Mary Matheson 5 born Killean

    1871 Longrow Campbeltown
    Arch Mathieson 76
    Mary Mathieson 60
    Marian McGill 76 boarder

    1881 census Longrow St 55 Campbeltown
    Mary Mathieson 70 born Killean Housekeeper, living alone

    Children:
    1. Barbara Mathieson was born about 1834 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Apr 1916 in Cathcart, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    2. Archibald Mathieson was born on 3 Jan 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 8 Dec 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Dec 1855 in Barr, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. 2. Angus Mathieson was born on 1 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 25 Jun 1838 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Oct 1878 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Dugald Mathieson was born on 16 Oct 1839 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Mar 1927 in Thomas, Oakland County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.
    5. Mary Mathieson was born on 7 Jul 1854 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

  3. 6.  Neil MacCallum was born about 1807 (son of John MacCallum and MacQuilkan); died on 8 Jul 1857 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: John
    • Occupation: agricultural labourer

    Notes:

    On marriage certificate as John however, son Neil is both reported on LDS as father John and as father Neil!
    At the marriage of the daughter Betsy and Marion they are reported as Neil McCallum and Mary McConnachy

    He dies at age 50 and his death is certified by John Duncan, brother in law, living Beachmenach, Killean is the informant but he is not present!

    The family name Duncan and McConnochy are interchangeable (McConnachy means children of the son of Duncan)

    Neil married Mary McConachie on 14 May 1843 in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Donald McConachie and Mary McConnel) was born about 1817; died on 18 Dec 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary McConachie was born about 1817 (daughter of Donald McConachie and Mary McConnel); died on 18 Dec 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McConachy, McConochy, Maconochie

    Notes:

    1841 census
    Lives at Great Cumbrea, Millport, Stuart Street and is 35 years old and is born in the county of Bute

    Her son in law, Angus Matheson is the one who registers her death. She was age 55 at time of death

    At the marriage of the daughter Betsy and Marion they are reported as Neil McCallum and Mary McConnachy


    Notes:

    Married:
    1861 census Rhunahaorine
    Mary Mccallum 40 Pauper (farmerly) Domestic Serv born Killean
    Catherine Mccallum 17 Ag Lab
    Betty Mccallum 15 Ag Lab
    Mary Mccallum 13 Ag Lab
    Mille Mccallum 11
    Margaret Mccallum 9
    John Mccallum 9
    Niel Mccallum 6
    Alexander Mccallum 3

    1871 census Killean
    Mary McCallum 49 Labourer's Widow born: Killean, Argyllshire
    Niel McCallum 15 Farm Servant
    Alexander McCallum 12

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine MacCallum was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Sep 1886 in Muasdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Betsy MacCallum was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 8 Jan 1925 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Mary MacCallum was born on 23 Oct 1846 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Marion MacCallum was born on 26 Jan 1849 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    5. John MacCallum was born on 20 Jul 1850 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. Margaret MacCallum was born on 20 Jul 1850 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    7. Neil MacCallum was born on 21 Sep 1854 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    8. Alexander MacCallum was born on 5 Aug 1857 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Archibald Mathieson was born on 28 Nov 1761 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Dugald Mathieson and More Mathieson); died in Dec 1795 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McMath
    • Occupation: Farmer

    Notes:

    Born Unins

    Archibald married Elisabeth McLean on 17 Jun 1791 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Elisabeth (daughter of Donald McLean and Jean Stewart) was born on 1 Jan 1772 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 2 Jan 1772 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Feb 1856 in Tayinloan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elisabeth McLean was born on 1 Jan 1772 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 2 Jan 1772 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Donald McLean and Jean Stewart); died on 14 Feb 1856 in Tayinloan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died age 83 in Tayinlaon. A neighbour was the informant. Parents registered as unknown and she as widow.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage also registered in Campbeltown
    Archibald is registered as living in Ballachantigh Parish and Elisabeth in Campbeltown

    Killean and Kilchenzie record: Archibald McMath son of Dugald McMath of Langa with Elizabeth McLean of Campbeltown

    Children:
    1. Dugald Mathieson was born in 1792 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Nov 1858 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Jean Mathieson was born about 1794 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. 4. Archibald Mathieson was born on 7 Feb 1796 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Oct 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  3. 10.  Angus MacPherson was born about 1781 in Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John MacPherson and Mary MacAlester); and died.

    Notes:

    Tacksman at Drimavou

    Angus married Barbara MacEachran on 30 May 1806 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Barbara (daughter of Edward MacEachran and Elisabeth McMurchy) was born on 14 May 1786 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 22 May 1786 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1826 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Barbara MacEachran was born on 14 May 1786 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 22 May 1786 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Edward MacEachran and Elisabeth McMurchy); died in 1826 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: MacEachern

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Died at age of 39

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage also registered in Campbeltown on 29 May 1806: Angus McPherson, farmer in Killean parish and Barbara McEachin, daughter of Edward McEachin frmer Kilwhipnach of this parish married 29 June 1806

    Children:
    1. John MacPherson was born on 1 Jul 1807 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Jan 1856 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Betty MacPherson was born on 23 May 1809 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. 5. Mary MacPherson was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Feb 1895 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    4. Janet MacPherson was born on 2 Apr 1813 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 24 Aug 1890 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Barbara MacPherson was born on 13 Mar 1815 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died about 1855 in Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margrate MacPherson was born on 23 Apr 1817 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 3 Jan 1907 in Clinton, Huron, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Jan 1907 in Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Flora MacPherson was born on 2 Jun 1819 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Jan 1860 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Nairn Hill Cemetery, Nairn, East Williams, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Effie MacPherson was born on 18 Jun 1821 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Angus MacPherson was born in 1825 in Scotland, UK; and died.

  5. 12.  John MacCallum

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: agricultural labourer

    John married MacQuilkan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  MacQuilkan
    Children:
    1. 6. Neil MacCallum was born about 1807; died on 8 Jul 1857 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

  7. 14.  Donald McConachie

    Donald married Mary McConnel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary McConnel
    Children:
    1. 7. Mary McConachie was born about 1817; died on 18 Dec 1872 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.