Thomas Reid1

#2089, (1807 - 1897)
FatherJohn Reid1,2 (1775 - 1855)
MotherElizabeth Graham1,2 (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

Children of Thomas Reid and Christian Buchanan King

Life Events

BirthThomas Reid was born on 31 Mar 1807 in Wester Feddal, Dunblane, Perthshire.
The parish register did not record mother's names in this time period.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 12 Apr 1807 in Dunblane, Perthshire. It was recorded as the 2nd sabbath following birth.1 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusThos appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire in the household of his parents. He was 26 and born in Perthshire.3 
(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 - two thirds to Thomas and one third to Walter.4
Land Record Circa 1851, Thomas Reid John Reid and his sons Thomas and Walter leased Braehead, East Row & Cockhead from Mr & Mrs Lawrie Foggs of Row. It has oats and sheep. They leased Park of Kier from William Stirling Esquire of Keir.5 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusThomas appeared on the 1851 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire with his parents. He was 38, unmarried, and born in Dunblane.6 
(Inventory) ProbateHe gave up the inventory of the estate of his father John Reid on 27 Jun 1855.5
1861 CensusThomas Reid and his sister Lilias 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.7 
MarriageThomas Reid married Christian Buchanan King, daughter of William King and Janet King, on 5 Jun 1861 in Earn Farm, Kilmadock, Perthshire.
Details from certificate: After Church of Scotland banns, Thomas Reid, Farmer, bachelor, age 44, residence Hillside of Row, son of John Reid farmer (dec) & Elizabeth Reid maiden surname Graham;
Christina B King, spinster, age 26, residence Earn Farm, daughter of William King farmer & Janet King maiden surname King;
They were married by Thomas Graham, Minister of Martyr's Church Glasgow [Thomas Reid's cousin] and the witnesses were Robert Main and James Stirling [Thomas' brother-in-law].8,2 
(Executor) WillThomas Reid was named an executor in the will of Elizabeth Graham dated 5 Mar 1867. He was described as son Thomas Reid, farmer in Hillside Doune.9 
(Admon) ProbateThomas Reid was granted administration of Elizabeth Graham's estate on 3 Aug 1867 in Dunblane Sheriff Court, Perthshire.9 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Christian died on 12 Dec 1870. He was recorded as husband Thomas Reid, present.10  
1871 CensusThomas Reid appeared on the 1871 Census of Kilmadock Parish, Perthshire, at Hillside Farm. He was 56 years old, a widower, farmer of 500 acres all arable employing 9 labourers, birthplace Ardoch. The house had 6 rooms with windows. Also in the household were his children John Thos (8), Janet C King (5), William King (3), a domestic servant and 6 agricultural laborers.11 
1881 CensusHe appeared on the 1881 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Hillside Farm. He was age 62, a widower, farmer of 500 Acres all arable employing 7 men and 1 woman, and was born in Ardoch. His children were John T G (18), Willm K (13, scholar), Jessie C K (15). Also there was a domestic servant. His children John Thomas Graham, Janet Christina King and William King were living with him.12 
1891 CensusThomas Reid appeared on the 1891 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Hillside of Row Farm. The house had 7 rooms with windows. Thomas was a farmer and employer, age 78, widower, birthplace Dunblane. The household included children John G (26), Jessie C R (24), William K (22) and a female servant. His children William King, John Thomas Graham and Janet Christina King were with him.13 
WillThomas Reid wrote a will dated 16 Dec 1896.
Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement by Thomas Reid, Farmer, Hillside of Row
Recorded At Dunblane 25 Jan 1898

Appoints executors Walter Reid, Farmer at Craigarnhall Perthshire and Alexander King Farmer at Longlea near Bridge of Allan

1. Pay just and lawful debts, deathbed and funeral expenses, and expense of executing this trust

2. To daughter Jessie King Reid or Battison wife of James Battison presently residing at Number twelve Govanhill Street, Glasgow £200; this legacy is in addition to the furniture and plenishing which his late wife Christina Buchanan King or Reid brought on her marriage, which furniture, plenishing, napery, silver plate and plated articles, china, dinnerware, piano, time piece, sewing machine, wardrobe were given to Jessie on her marriage with James Battison (the legacy is a burden on the residue of the estate provided to his two sons who must make payment of at least £25 per year plus interest)

3. Residue equally to sons John Thomas Graham Reid and William King Reid and their issue per stirpes.

Revokes TD and DofS dated 14 Feb 1881 and Codicil 15 Feb 1882.
Testament dated 16 Dec 1896 at Hillside of Row.8
 
DeathThomas died on 11 Feb 1897 in Hillside of Row, Kilmadock, Perthshire.
Details from registration: Farmer, widower of Christina King, age 89, son of John Reid Farmer (deceased) & Elizabeth Reid maiden surname Graham (dec), died of Pneumonia, Cardiac Failure; informant was his son John T G Reid, present.8,14 
Item.15
Thomas Reid, funeral card, 1897
ProbateHis estate was proved on 24 Jan 1898.
Inventory of the late Thomas Reid, Farmer, Hillside of Row, Parish of Kilmadoch who died there 11 Feb 1897
1. Cash     7.0.0
2. Household furniture stock crop farm implements 1064.10.9
3. Debts due to deceased
Mrs Oliver Bridge of Allan 2.2.0
William McFarlene, Shore, Stirling 3.0.0

Total of Estate £1076.12.9

Given up by Walter Reid 24 Jan 1898.8
 
Last Edited22 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Thomas Reid & Christina B King, #1861/362/8.
  3. [S1032] Online index to the 1841 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "362/3 page 8."
  4. [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).
  5. [S453] Inventory of the personal estate of John Reid of Dunblane, taken 27 June 1855 (Family History Library, Film #0484991).
  6. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263).
  7. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Kilmadock ED 3, page 4, household 13."
  8. [S742] Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement & Inventory of Thomas Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 25 Jan 1898 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  9. [S741] Testament and Inventory of Elizabeth Graham or Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 3 Aug 1867 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  10. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Christian Buchanan Reid, 1870.
  11. [S155] 1871 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Kilmadock ed3 p6.
  12. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), Vol 362, ed 3, page 5.
  13. [S757] Image of the 1891 Census for Scotland (Scotland's People, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk).
  14. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Thomas Reid, #1897/362/11.
  15. [S1504] Thomas Reid, Funeral Card, 1897 (John Chisholm, 2008).
  16. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. John Thomas Graham Reid, #1861/362/17.
  17. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. Janet Christina King Reid, #1865/362/48.
  18. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. William King Reid, #1867/362/63.