Janet Ferguson1

#9284, (1807 - 1872)
FatherRobert Ferguson2 (s 1780 - )
MotherMary Mitchell2 (s 1780 - )
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart

Children of Janet Ferguson and Robert Graham

Life Events

BirthJanet Ferguson was born on 5 Apr 1807 in Kilmadock, Perthshire.3
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 19 Apr 1807 in Kilmadock.3 
MarriageShe married Robert Graham, son of Thomas Graham and Mary McEwan, on 22 Feb 1838 in Kilmadock.
The marriage was also recorded 10 Feb 1838 in the parish of Dunblane - "Robt of this parish, Janet of Kilmadock parish."3,4 
1841 CensusRobt and Mrs Graham appeared on the 1841 Census of Kilmalcolm [sic], Perthshire, at West St Grahams Rd. Robert was 40, a Merchant, and born in the Perthshire. Janet was 30 and also born in the county. Their children were Thos (2) and Robt F (9 months). [Note that the 1841 census records adult ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county].5 
1851 CensusRobert and Janet appeared on the 1851 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Doune Village. Robert was 52 years old, a grocer, and was born in Dunblane. Janet was 35 and born in Doune, Perthshire. Their children were Thomas (12), Robert (10), and Jessie (6). The first two were born in Doune and Jessie in Dunblane.6 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Robert died on 1 Sep 1857.7,1 
(Inventory) ProbateShe gave up the inventory of the estate of Robert Graham on 14 Oct 1857. She was described as Mrs Janet Ferguson or Graham, his relict.1 
1861 CensusJanet appeared on the 1861 Census of Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Cross. Janet was 48, born in Kilmadock, and was a grocer. Her children were Thos M (22, bank accountant), Robt F (20, mercantile clerk), and Jessie F (16).8 
1871 CensusJanet appeared on the 1871 Census of Doune, Kilmadock, Perthshire, at Main Street. She was 60, a widow, Feuar, and born in Kilmadock. With her were her children Thomas (30, bank clerk) and Jessie (25).9 
DeathJanet died on 25 May 1872 in Doune, Kilmadock, Perthshire.
Information from certificate: widow of Robert Graham, age 65, daughter of Robert Ferguson, Cooper & Mary Ferguson maiden surname Mitchell; died of disease of the brain of duration 16 hours. The informant was Thomas M Graham, son, registered May 31st.2 
ProbateHer estate was probated on 30 Sep 1872 in Sheriff Court, Dunblane, Perthshire. The inventory of Mrs Janet Ferguson or Graham, Doune, who died 25 May 1872, valued at £410/18/9 was given up by executor Thomas McEwan Graham, accountant in the Union Bank of Scotland, residing in Doune. Other executors qua nearest in kin were Robert Ferguson Graham, Clerk residing in London & Jessie Ferguson Graham in Doune.10 
Last Edited24 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S405] Inventory of the personal estate of Robert Graham of Doune, taken 14 October 1857 (Family History Library, film# 0484991, p278).
  2. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Janet Graham, 1872.
  3. [S111] Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  4. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  5. [S1032] Online index to the 1841 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Kilmalcolm (362), ED 5."
  6. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263).
  7. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Robert Graham, 1857.
  8. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Kilmadock, ED 4, Page 29."
  9. [S155] 1871 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Kilmadock, ed 4 page 32.
  10. [S759] Inventory of the personal estate of Janet Ferguson or Graham of Doune, taken 30 September 1871 (Scottish Documents.com, SC44/44/20).
  11. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Walter Reid & Jessie Graham, 1881.