John Reid1

#5314, (1836 - 1890)
FatherWilliam Reid2,1 (1803 - 1890)
MotherElizabeth Paterson2,1 (1815 - 1873)
Relationships2nd great-grandson of James Graham
Great-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 John Reid and Agnes Roberts

Life Events

BirthJohn Reid was born on 15 Sep 1836 in Kippenrate, Dunblane, Perthshire.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 4 Oct 1836 in Dunblane, Perthshire.1 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusJohn appeared on the 1841 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire in the household of his parents. He was 4 years old and born in Perthshire.3 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusJohn appeared on the 1851 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire with his parents. He was 14 years old, a scholar, and born in Dunblane.2 
MarriageHe married Agnes Roberts, daughter of Allan Roberts and Elizabeth Morrison, on 12 Apr 1858 in 96 North Hanover Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire.
Information from certificate: John Reid, 21, residence 96 North Hanover Street, engineer, bachelor, son of William Reid farmer & Elisabeth maiden surname Paterson;
Agnes Roberts, 22, residence 96 North Hanover St, spinster, daughter of Allan Roberts Moulder & Elizabeth maiden surname Morison;
They were married by John Graham, Minister of Barrack Street Church after banns according to the Congregational Presbyterian Church and the witnesses were John Paterson and James Mabin?4 
1861 CensusJohn and Agnes Reid appeared on the 1861 Census of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, at 106 McFrederick Street. John was 24, a Practical Engineer, and was born in Dunblane. Agnes was 25 and born in Mahamston [sic], Stirlingshire. Also in the household were their daughter Elizabeth M (1), John's sister Marion (18) and three boarders.5 
NoteSiblings John & Marion Paterson Reid married siblings Agnes & John Roberts. 
(Witness) WillJohn Reid was a witness to the will of John Paterson dated 31 Mar 1871.6 
1871 CensusJohn and Agness appeared on the 1871 Census of Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, at 43 Rye Hill Street. John was age 34, a Gas Engineer born in Dumblane, Scotland. Agness was 38 and born in Stirlingshire, Scotland. They had two children, Elizabeth (11, birthplace Glasgow), William A (6, Islington) as well as one servant.7 
1881 CensusJohn and Agnes appeared on the 1881 Census of Ockbrook, Derbyshire, at Church Street "Ockbrook House". John was 44, a Gas Engineer, Midland Ry, and was born in Dunblane, Scotland. Agnes was 46 and born in Falkirk, Scotland. Their children were Lizzie (21) and William A (16). They had a visitor Herbert E Jones who was an engineer with the railway [Elizabeth's future husband], as well as one general servant.8 
DeathJohn died on 12 Jul 1890 in 89 Lloyd Street, Greenheys, Manchester, Lancashire.
Information from register: male, age 53, Colour Manufacturer, died suddenly from congestion of the lungs due to excessive drinking, inquest held 14 July 1890, registered 15 July.9 
Probate Entry from the calendar:

Reid John. Administration of the Personal Estate of John Reid formerly of the Cascades Bonsall in the County of Derby Colour Manufacturer but late of 70 Bolton-road Pendleton in the County of Lancaster who died 12 July 1890 at 89 Lloyd-street Greenheys in the County of Lancaster was granted at Manchester to William Allan Reid of Borrowash in the County of Derby Articled Clerk to a Solicitor the Son and one of the Next of Kin. Personal Estate £1861 1s. 11d.10
Letter of Administration for John Reid, 1890
Last Edited25 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263).
  3. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm).
  4. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. John Reid & Agnes Roberts, 1858.
  5. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Glasgow St David (644/1), ED 24, household 70."
  6. [S727] Inventory, Trust Disposition & Deed of Settlement of John Paterson, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 12 May 1876 (Scottish Documents.com, images on file).
  7. [S723] 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/5077 ed20 f17 p28. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  8. [S814] 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/3392 folio 76. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  9. [S186] England Death Register. Chorlton, Manchester 1890/477.
  10. [S1491] Letters of administration of the estate of John Reid of 70 Bolton-road, Pendleton, Lancashire, granted by the District Probate Registry at Manchester, 14 August 1890.
  11. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. Elisabeth Morrison Reid, #1860/644/385.
  12. [S149] Scotland Statutory Births. Marion Alice Reid, #1862/644/2097.