Lilias Reid

#2087, (1812 - 1879)
FatherJohn Reid1 (1775 - 1855)
MotherElizabeth Graham1 (1780 - 1867)
RelationshipsGreat-granddaughter of James Graham
Granddaughter of William Reid
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart
William Reid & Lilias Sharp - collapsible 5-generation descendant chart

Life Events

BirthLilly Reid was born on 22 Jan 1812 in Kippendavie, Dunblane, Perthshire.1
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 Feb 1812 in Dunblane, Perthshire. The date was recorded as the 2nd sabbath following birth. [Her name was recorded as Lilly, although most documents during her life gave her name as Lilias]1 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusLillias appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire in the household of her parents. She was 22 and born in Perthshire.2 
(Heir) WillLilias Reid was named an heir in the will of John Reid dated 21 Apr 1849. Daughter Lillias still lived in family and had not yet been provided for. If she has married before three years after her father's death she was bequeathed £150 Sterling. If unmarried, a legacy of £300 and her brothers Thomas or Walter shall keep her in family or pay board for her to her mother.3
(with Parents) 1851 CensusLillias appeared on the 1851 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire with her parents. She was 30, unmarried, and born in Dunblane.4 
1861 CensusLilias Reid and her brother Thomas Reid appeared on the 1861 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Hillside Farm. Thomas was a farmer of 300 Acres, employing 5 ploughmen & 3 labourers, age 44, and born in Dunblane. Lilias was 49, a farmers daughter, born in Dunblane. They had one domestic servant.5 
(Heir) WillLilias Reid was named an heir in the will of Elizabeth Graham dated 5 Mar 1867. Daughter Lillias Reid, residing at Park of Keir was the Residuary Legatee after the sum of 19 pounds 10 shillings Sterling was given to her sister Mary.6 
(Sibling) 1871 CensusShe appeared on the 1871 Census of Dunblane Parish, Perthshire, as a sister in the household of Walter Reid. Lilias was recorded as "Helen", age 55, unmarried, house keeper, birthplace Dunblane.7 
DeathLilias died on 26 Dec 1879 in Craigarnhall, Lecropt, Perthshire.
Information from register: Lilias Reid, single, age 66, daughter of John Reid farmer (deceased) & Elizabeth Reid maiden surname Graham (dec), died of ulcerating stomach, Gastric Haemorrhage, informant was Walter Reid, Brother, Present.8 
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. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Kilmadock ED 3, page 4, household 13."
  6. [S741] Testament and Inventory of Elizabeth Graham or Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 3 Aug 1867 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  7. [S914] Image of the 1871 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), 348/4/2 page 3.
  8. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Lilias Reid, #1879/8.