William McInnes1

#8288, (c 1803 - 1888)
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Reid & Lilias Sharp - collapsible 5-generation descendant chart

Children of William McInnes and Lily Reid

Life Events

BirthWilliam McInnes was born circa 1803 in Muthill, Perthshire.2
 
MarriageHe married Lily Reid, daughter of James Reid and Margaret Anderson, on 1 Jan 1831 in Dunblane, Perthshire.
William was of Muthill and Lilly of Dunblane parish. It was also recorded 2 Jan 1831 in Muthill.1 
Voters' ListWilliam McInnes appeared on the electoral roll in 1832 in Muthill. William M'Innes was listed as a tenant farmer with lands and farm in Middle Fedal.3 
1841 CensusWilliam and Lilly appeared on the 1841 Census of Muthill, Perthshire, at Midle Feddall. William was a farmer, and they were both 35 years old, and born in Perthshire. The children in the household were Henry (7), James (4), John (2), and Hellen (4 months). Also there were 2 male and 3 female servants.4 
1851 CensusWilliam and Lilias McInnes appeared on the 1851 Census of Muthill, Perthshire, at Middel Feddal. William was 48, a farmer of 100 acres employing 4 laborers, and born in Muthill. Lilias was 49, a farmers wife, and born in Dunblane. Their children were Henry (17), James (14), John (12), Helen (10). The youngest three were listed as scholars. They had 1 house servant and 2 farm servants.2 
1861 CensusWilliam Mcinnes and Lillias Reid appeared on the 1861 Census of Ardoch, Perthshire. William was a farmer of 120 acres and employed 2 men and 1 boy. He was 58 and born in Ardoch. Lillias was 60 and born in Ardoch. The name of the farm was unreadable in the transcription. Their children at home were Helen (20) and Henry (27), as well as Henry's wife Christina Campbell and their daughter Catherine (1).5 
1871 CensusWilliam and Lilias appeared on the 1871 Census of Ardoch, Perthshire. William was 68, a farmer of 125 acres employing 1? labourer and a boy, and was born in Muthill. Lilias was 70 and born in Dunblane. The name of the farm was Carsemeg, according to the transcription. With them were their daughter Helen (30), a general servant, and a farm servant.6 
1881 CensusWilliam and Lillias appeared on the 1881 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Springbank Ter 5. William was a retired farmer, 78, birthplace Muthill. Lillias was 80, birthplace Dunblane. With them was their daughter Helen (36, housekeeper).7 
DeathWilliam died on 3 Jan 1888 in Easter Camps, Carnoch, Ross & Cromarty.
Information from the register: William McInnes, farmer, Feddal, age 85, widower of Lilias McInnes, father Henry McInnes farmer deceased, mother Isabella maiden surname White, informant Henry McInnes, son, present.8,9 
BurialHe was buried in Ardoch, Muthill, Perthshire.9 
Last Edited22 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. [S1415] 1832 Perthshire Electoral Rolls, transcribed, viewed at caledonianconnections.com.
  4. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm).
  5. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Ardoch (386A), ED 10, page 4."
  6. [S1207] Online index to the 1871 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Ardoch (328B), ED 3, Page 6."
  7. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), vol 348, ed 3, p 2.
  8. [S216] Scotland Death Register. William McInnes, 1888.
  9. [S432] John Fowler Mitchell and Sheila Mitchell, compilers, Monumental Inscriptions (pre-1855) in South Perthshire (n.p.: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1975), FHL film #962930; does not contain full text of inscriptions.
  10. [S304] Index of Scottish Old Parish Registers CD.
  11. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Henry McInnes & Christina Campbell, 1859.
  12. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. James McInnes & Janet McKenzie, 1871.