Walter Reid1

#2084, (1822 - 1910)
FatherJohn Reid1 (1775 - 1855)
MotherElizabeth Graham1 (1780 - 1867)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of James Graham
Grandson of William Reid
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart (#1)
James Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart (#2)
William Reid & Lilias Sharp - collapsible 5-generation descendant chart
Walter Reid
1822-1910
Walter Reid
1822-1910

Child of Walter Reid and Jessie Ferguson Graham

Life Events

BirthWalter Reid was born on 10 Oct 1822 in Nether Cambushinie, Dunblane, Perthshire.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 27 Oct 1822 in Dunblane, Perthshire.1 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusWalter appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire in the household of his parents. He was 16 and born in Perthshire.2 
(Executor & Heir) WillHe was named executor and an heir in the will of his father John Reid dated 21 Apr 1849. Sons Thomas and Walter had lived in family and had not yet been provided for. They were bequeathed the whole estate and in particular the leases of the farms of Hillside East Row, Braehead and Cambushinie.3
(with Parents) 1851 CensusWalter appeared on the 1851 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire with his parents. He was 25, unmarried, and born in Dunblane.4 
(Informant) DeathWalter Reid registered the 1856 death of William Graham. He was recorded as nephew Walter Reid at Park of Keir.5 
(Executor) WillWalter Reid was named an executor in the will of his uncle John Graham dated 14 Jan 1858 in Stirling. He was described as Walter Reid, Farmer at Park of Kier near Doune.6 
(Witness) Marriage Walter Reid witnessed the marriage of Thomas Kinross and his niece Mary Reid Stirling on 23 Aug 1860 in Cambushinie, Dunblane, Perthshire.7 
1861 CensusWalter Reid and James Stirling appeared on the 1861 Census of Aris, Inverness-shire, at Glenfinnan. He and Alexander Stirling [son of James Stirling & Mary Reid] were visiting Andrew Weir there. Walter was 33, unmarried, a farmer, and born in Dunblane. James was 26, unmarried, a farmer, and born in Dunblane.8 
(Executor) WillWalter Reid was named an executor in the will of Elizabeth Graham dated 5 Mar 1867. He was described as son Walter Reid, farmer in Park of Keir, Parish of Dunblane.9 
(Admon) ProbateWalter Reid was granted administration of Elizabeth Graham's estate on 3 Aug 1867 in Dunblane Sheriff Court, Perthshire.9 
(Executor) WillWalter Reid was named an executor in the will of his uncle Walter Graham dated 3 Oct 1869 in Stockbridge, Dunblane, Perthshire. He was recorded as Walter Reid, Farmer at Park of Keir.10 
(Inventory) ProbateWalter Reid gave up the inventory of the estate of Walter Graham on 13 Nov 1869 in Dunblane.10 
1871 CensusWalter appeared on the 1871 Census of Dunblane Parish, Perthshire, at Park of Keir. He was a Farmer of 200 acres, age 47, unmarried, and born in Dunblane. With him was his sister Helen (55) [actually this was Lilias], brother John (53), a domestic servant, 3 ploughmen, and a cattleman. The house had 5 rooms with windows.11 
(Informant) DeathWalter Reid registered the 1879 death of Lilias Reid. He was described as brother Walter Reid, present.12 
1881 CensusWalter appeared on the 1881 Census of Lecropt, Perthshire, at Craigarnhall. He was 53, unmarried, a farmer of 450 acres employing 8 men & 3 women, born Ardoch. Also in the household was his grandniece Mary Reid Kinross (19, housekeeper) and a servant.13 
MarriageWalter Reid married Jessie Ferguson Graham, daughter of Robert Graham and Janet Ferguson, on 1 Jun 1881 in The George Hotel, George Square, Glasgow, Lanarkshire.
Information from the certificate: Walter Reid, Farmer, bachelor, cousin, age 58, residence Craigarnhall Lecropt, son of John Reid Farmer Deceased & Elizabeth maiden surname Graham Deceased;
Jessie F Graham, Grocer, spinster, age 33, residence Doune Kilmadock, daughter of Robert Graham, Grocer Deceased & Jessie maiden surname Ferguson Deceased;
They were married after banns according to the Free Church of Scotland by William Watt, Free Church Minister Norrieston and the witnesses were Walter Reid and Maggie MacLachlan (?).14 
Research Note Walter Reid & Jessie Ferguson Graham were first cousins. 
Note.The Clydesdale Stud Book (1885) mentions clydesdales that were bred by Walter Reid of Craigarnhall, Bridge of Allan.15 
1891 CensusWalter and Jessie F appeared on the 1891 Census of Lecropt, Perthshire, at Craigarnhall Farm. Their house had 9 rooms with windows. Walter was 63, a farmer and employer, and born Dunblane. Jessie was 45 and born in Kilmadock. With them were their daughter Jessie L (6), a domestic servant, and a shepherd.16 
(Executor) ProbateWalter Reid, Farmer, Craigarnhall was an executor of the estate of his brother-in-law James Stirling on 25 Aug 1891.17 
(Executor) WillWalter Reid was named an executor in the will of his brother Thomas Reid dated 16 Dec 1896. He was described as Walter Reid, Farmer at Craigarnhall Perthshire.18 
(Inventory) ProbateWalter Reid gave up the inventory of the estate of his brother Thomas Reid on 24 Jan 1898.18 
(Inventory) ProbateWalter Reid gave up the inventory of the estate of John Reid on 28 Sep 1899. He was described as sole surviving brother and next of kin Walter Reid, Farmer, Craigairnhall, Bridge of Allan who was appointed Executor Dative.19 
1901 CensusWalter and Jessie appeared on the 1901 Census of Lecropt, Perthshire, at Craigarn Hall. Walter was 78 years old, a Farmer, Employer, birthplace Ardoch. Jessie was 56 and born in Kilmadock. They had one daughter, Jessie L (16). Their house had 8 rooms with windows and they had one domestic servant.20 
DeathWalter died on 8 Aug 1910 in Glenhead Cottage, Kilmadock, Perthshire.
Information from certificate: Retired Farmer married to Jessie Graham, age 87, son of John Reid Farmer (deceased) & Elisabeth Reid maiden surname Graham (deceased), cause of death carcinoma of colon, heart disease, informant was W K Reid, Nephew.21 
Last Edited24 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S1032] Online index to the 1841 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "362/3 page 8."
  3. [S1486] Assignation & Deed of Settlement of John Reid of Park of Keir, 21 April 1849, proved in the Dunblane Sheriff Court, 27 June 1855 (Family History Library, Film #0484991).
  4. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263).
  5. [S216] Scotland Death Register. William Graham, #1856/374/003.
  6. [S512] Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement of Reverend Doctor John Graham of Killearn, 14 January 1858, proved in the Stirling Sheriff Court, 18 November 1865, (FHL film #0463065, vol. 50, pp 499-519).
  7. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Thomas Kinross & Mary Stirling, 1860.
  8. [S384] Online, (transcription of census) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ked1/…
  9. [S741] Testament and Inventory of Elizabeth Graham or Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 3 Aug 1867 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  10. [S529] Trust Disposition and Settlement & Inventory of Walter Graham of Stockbridge near Dunblane, 3 October 1869, proved in the Dunblane Sheriff Court, 13 November 1869 (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/, SC44/44/18), transcribed by Helen Black.
  11. [S914] Image of the 1871 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), 348/4/2 page 3.
  12. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Lilias Reid, #1879/8.
  13. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), vol 371, ed 1, p 6.
  14. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Walter Reid & Jessie Graham, 1881.
  15. [S462] Viewed on Google Books.
  16. [S757] Image of the 1891 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk).
  17. [S402] Scottish Wills Confirmations and Inventories (n.p.: n.pub., 1876-1930), on fiche at FHL.
  18. [S742] Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement & Inventory of Thomas Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 25 Jan 1898 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  19. [S748] Inventory of John Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 28 September 1899 (Scottish Documents.com, images on file).
  20. [S758] Image of the 1901 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk).
  21. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Walter Reid, 1910.
  22. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. Jessie Lilias Reid, 1884.