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David Niven blacksmith, railway inspector1,2

M, #1513, b. circa 1822, d. 19 August 1900
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Last Edited: 11 Oct 2019
  • Birth*: David Niven blacksmith, railway inspector was born circa 1822 at Letham, Fife, Scotland, ; from 1881 census.
  • (Groom) Marriage*: He married Helen Doig on 19 July 1845 at Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland, ; First name(s) David
    Last name Niven
    Marriage year 1845
    Marriage date 19 Jul 1845
    Marriage place Auchtermuchty,Fife,Scotland
    Spouse's first name(s) Helen
    Spouse's last name Doig
    Place Auchtermuchty
    County Fife
    Country Scotland
    Record set Scotland Marriages 1561-1910
    Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
    Subcategory Parish Marriages
    Collections from Scotland, Great Britain.3
  • (Deceased) Death*: David Niven blacksmith, railway inspector died on 19 August 1900 at 18 Alva Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, .1
  • (Spouse) Death: His spouse Helen Doig died in 1902 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, .4

Census & Directory Entries

Head of Household30 June 1851He was listed as head of household along with spouse Helen Doig in the 1851 census at 4 Saunders Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, . David Niven Head Married Male 29 1822 Blacksmith Fife, Scotland

Helen Niven Wife Married Female 26 1825 Blacksmith Wife Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland

; also in the household were James Niven passenger guard, David Niven, Elizabeth Niven and Helen Niven.5
Head of Household7 February 1861He was listed as head of household, along with spouse Helen Doig in the 1861 census at Meggats Court, Abbbey Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, . David Niven Head Married Male 40 1821 Weighing Machine Maker Letham, Fife, Scotland

Helen Niven Wife Married Female 37 1824 - Fife, Scotland

; also in the household were James Niven passenger guard, David Niven, Elizabeth Niven, Agnes Niven, Margaret Niven and John Niven railway clerk.6
Head of Household2 April 1871He was listed as head of household along with spouse Helen Doig in the 1871 census at 46 Meggets Court, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, . David Niven Head Married Male 49 1822 Weighing Machine Inspector Fife, Scotland

Helen Niven Wife Married Female 47 1824 - Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland

; also in the household were John Niven railway clerk, William Niven, Agnes Niven, Margaret Niven and Mary Niven.7
Head of Household3 April 1881He was listed as head of household along with spouse Helen Doig in the 1881 census at 18 Alva Place, Greenside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, . David Niven, head, mar, 59, railway store keeper, Letham Fife

Helen Niven, wife, mar, 57, Strathmiglo Fife

Elizabeth H Niven, grand daug, 5 England; also in the household were John Niven railway clerk, Mary Niven and William Niven.8
Head of Household5 April 1891He was listed as head of household along with spouse Helen Doig in the 1891 census at Alva Place, Greenside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, . David Niven Head Married Male 69 1822 Annuitant Fife, Scotland

Helen Niven Wife Married Female 67 1824 - Fife, Scotland

; also in the household were Mary Niven and William Niven.9

Family:

Helen Doig b. c 1824, d. 1902
  • (Groom) Marriage*: David Niven blacksmith, railway inspector married Helen Doig on 19 July 1845 at Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland, ; First name(s) David
    Last name Niven
    Marriage year 1845
    Marriage date 19 Jul 1845
    Marriage place Auchtermuchty,Fife,Scotland
    Spouse's first name(s) Helen
    Spouse's last name Doig
    Place Auchtermuchty
    County Fife
    Country Scotland
    Record set Scotland Marriages 1561-1910
    Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
    Subcategory Parish Marriages
    Collections from Scotland, Great Britain.3

Children:

James Niven passenger guard+5 b. 1846
David Niven5 b. 1848
Elizabeth Niven5 b. 1850
Helen Niven5 b. 1851
Agnes Niven10 b. 1853
Thomas Niven b. 29 Jun 1856
Margaret Niven10 b. 1858
John Niven railway clerk+ b. 28 Mar 1858, d. 1 Jul 1901
Mary Niven b. 11 Apr 1861
Jane Niven b. 29 Oct 1862
William Niven b. 21 Nov 1869

Citations

  1. [S50] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland), GROS Statutory death 1900 Edinburgh ref 685/3 523 image held [Oct 2019].
  2. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Saunders Square, 4, St Cuthbert's, Midlothian, Scotland

    [Oct 2019].
  3. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) Record Transcription:
    Scotland Marriages 1561-1910
    Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl
    URL of this page: h4ps://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_695599579%2F1 [Oct 2019].
  4. [S50] General Record Office for Scotland, GROS Statutory death 1902 Edinburgh ref 685/03/0577
    GROS record not accessed. female age 78 Cannongate.
  5. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Saunders Square, 4, St Cuthbert's, Midlothian, Scotland [Oct 2019].
  6. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Meggets Court Abbey Hill, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland [Oct 2019].
  7. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Megget's Court, 46, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland [Oct 2019].
  8. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Alva Place, 18, Greenside, St Andrew's, Midlothian, Scotland

    [Oct 2019].
  9. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Alva Place, Greenside, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland [Oct 2019].
  10. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription,
    Meggets Court Abbey Hill, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland

    [Oct 2019].