Walter Graham1

#2896, (1789 - 1869)
FatherThomas Graham1 (1751 - 1828)
MotherMary McEwan2 (s 1750 - b 1825)
RelationshipGrandson of James Graham
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart

Children of Walter Graham and Elizabeth Gow or Ferguson

Life Events

BirthWalter Graham was born on 23 Jun 1789 in Waterside of Cromlix, Dunblane, Perthshire.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 28 Jun 1789 in Dunblane, Perthshire. Only the father's name was recorded in the register.1 
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Gow or Ferguson, daughter of John Gow, on 28 Mar 1822 in Kilmadock, Perthshire.
On this record her name was recorded as Elizabeth Ferguson.3 
(Heir) WillWalter Graham was named an heir in the will of his father Thomas Graham dated 6 Oct 1825. See Thomas' page for details.4 
1841 CensusWalter and Elizabeth Graham appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Westerton. Walter was 50 years old, a farmer, born in Perthshire. Elizabeth was 45 and also born in the county. With them were Agnes (15), Mary (age not recorded), Thomas (10), Elizabeth (10), and James (8). There were also 3 Male Servants, 1 Female Servant and a visitor, Mary Gow (30).5 
1851 CensusWalter Graham and Elizth Gow appeared on the 1851 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Stockbridge. Walter was 58, a farmer of 94 acres employing 2 labourers who lived with them, and born in Dunblane. Elizabeth was 56 and born in Kilmadock. Their children were Agnes (24), Mary (22), Eliza (18), and James (16) and all were recorded as employees at home.6 
1861 CensusWalter and Elizabeth appeared on the 1861 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Stockbridge. Walter was 70, a farmer of 80 acres employing 2 men, and born in Dunblane. Elizabeth was 65, born in Kilmadock. Their daughter Agnes (30) was with them.7 
WillWalter Graham wrote a trust disposition & deed of settlement dated 3 Oct 1869 nominating his son Rev Thomas Graham Minister of the Martyrs Church, Glasgow and Walter Reid, Farmer at Park of Keir as executors. He indicated that his other children had already received their share of his means and estate and daughter Agnes was to receive the lease of Stockbridge and its furnishings. The residue of the estate was to be divided between daughters Agnes and Elizabeth.8 
DeathWalter died on 28 Oct 1869 in Dunblane.9
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 13 Nov 1869 in Dunblane. Walter Reid farmer Park of Keir gave in an inventory of £356 - 3 - 0.8 
Last Edited20 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S100] Inferred from analysis of data.
  3. [S111] Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  4. [S1490] Disposition and Deed of Settlement of Thomas Graham residing in Doune, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 6 October 1825 (Family History Library, film #0484986).
  5. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm).
  6. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263).
  7. [S152] 1861 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm).
  8. [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.
  9. [S347] E-mails from Helen Black to J Kolthammer.
  10. [S428] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Kilmadock, Perthshire, 1623-1854 (Family History Library, 1040115).
  11. [S351] Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiae scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the reformation (Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, 1915), FHL microfiche #6026402, Thomas Graham, 1830-1876, vol 3 p423.