John Reid1

#2086, (1816 - 1899)
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
William Reid & Lilias Sharp - collapsible 5-generation descendant chart

Life Events

BirthJohn Reid was born on 17 Jan 1816 in East Cambushinie, Dunblane, Perthshire.
Mother's first name not in record.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 29 Jan 1816 in Dunblane, Perthshire.1 
(Other) 1841 CensusJohn Reid appeared on the 1841 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, in the household of James Stirling and Mary Reid. He was 20 years old, a clerk, and born in Perthshire. [Ages were rounded down in the 1841 census. Relationships were not recorded but this is probably Mary's brother]2 
(Heir) WillJohn Reid was named an heir in the will of John Reid dated 21 Apr 1849. Son John was bequeathed £60 Sterling.3
(with Parents) 1851 CensusJohn appeared on the 1851 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire with his parents. He was 33, unmarried, and born in Dunblane.4 
(with Mother) 1861 CensusJohn appeared on the 1861 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire in the household of his mother Elizabeth Reid. He was 40, unmarried, a farmer's son, and born in Dunblane. They farmed 130 acres.5 
(Sibling) 1871 CensusJohn appeared on the 1871 Census of Dunblane Parish, Perthshire, as a brother in the household of Walter Reid. He was a Grieve, 53 years old, unmarried, birthplace Dunblane.6 
1881 CensusJohn Reid appeared on the 1881 Census of Lecropt, Perthshire, at Old Keir. He was 62 years old, unmarried, a farmer, birthplace Dunblane. With him were a domestic servant and a farm servant.7 
1891 CensusJohn Reid appeared on the 1891 Census of Lecropt, Perthshire, at Old Keir. He was 72, a farmer's brother, employed as a servant, born in Lecropt, alone in the house which had 6 windows.8 
DeathJohn died on 5 Sep 1899 in Craigairnhall, Bridge of Allan, Lecropt, Perthshire.9
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 28 Sep 1899.
Inventory of Personal Estate of John Reid, sometime residing at Old Keir, thereafter at Craigairnhall Farm, Bridge of Allan who died at Craigairnhall Fifth Sept 1899.

Inventory was given up by Walter Reid, 28 Sep 1899, in presence of George Kinross Esquire, JP in Co of Stirling. Walter Reid, Farmer, Craigairnhall, Bridge of Allan was sole surviving brother and next of kin and as such entitled to be appointed his Executor Dative.

Cash £2.10.
No personal effects of any value.
Post Office Savings Bank, Bridge of Allan £146.8.3

Total value of estate £148.18.3.9
 
Last Edited25 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane Q S Ardoch, ed 1, page 12.
  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. [S152] 1861 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane.
  6. [S914] Image of the 1871 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), 348/4/2 page 3.
  7. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), vol 371, ed 1, page 7.
  8. [S757] Image of the 1891 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk).
  9. [S748] Inventory of John Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 28 September 1899 (Scottish Documents.com, images on file).