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Sarah Ann Nicolson

F, #1552, b. circa 1849
Family Explorer
Pedigree
Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023

Parents:

Father*: Robert Davidson Nicolson blacksmith b. 27 Nov 1823, d. 17 Jun 1907
Mother*: Janet Worrel b. 24 Aug 1829, d. 5 May 1881
Relationship:
2nd great-aunt of Patricia Catherine Adamson
  • Married Name: As of 10 August 1877, her married name was Sanderson.
  • (Spouse) Death: Her spouse James Sanderson died on 13 September 1905 at Royal Infirmary, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; 1905 deaths in the district of St Mary in the burgh of Dundee, ref 522, James Sanderson currier journeyman married to Sarah Ann Nicolson, 1905 September Thirteenth 5h 55m pm Royal Infirmary Dundee, ur 177 Victoria Road, male aged 51, parents James Sanderson woollen weaver (dec) and Mary Sanderson ms Duncan (dec), cause acute intestinal obstruction, gangrene of bowel, operation, shock, collapse as cert by F M Miller MBChB, signed John Sanderson, brother, 19 Rosebank Place Galashiels, registered 1905 September 14th at Dundee Thos Meek registrar.1
  • (Witness) Marriage: Sarah Ann Nicolson witnessed the marriage of Alexander Fairweather Nicolson mechanical engineer and Jane Ann Ogilvie on Thursday, 3 December 1914 at 93 Commercial Street, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; 1914 marriages in the district of St Clement in the burgh of Dundee; page 112 # 224; 1914 on the 14th day of December at 93 Commmercial Street Dundee by declaration in presence of Percy Powell, Photographer, 55 Taylor's Lane, Dundee and Sarah Nicolson or Sanderson, 177 Victoria Road, Dundee; Alexander F Nicolson machine fitter journeyman aged 48 residing at 19 Glamis Street Dundee; father Robert Nicoslon engine fitter journeyman deceased and mother Jessie Nicolson ms Worral deceased; Jane Ann Louden widow aged 43 residing at 28 Rosebank Street Dundee; father Alexander Ogilvie flaxdresser deceased and mother Margaret Ogilvie ms McDonald deceased; Warrant of Sheriff Substitute of Forfarshire dated December 3rd 1914; registered 1914 December 3rd at Dundee; Alex Buchan registrar.2
  • Emigration*: Sarah Ann Nicolson emigrated with Sarah Ann Nicolson on Balmoral Castle Ship Union Castle129074 on 20 August 1915 at London, England to South Africa, ; UNCONFIRMED but probable info : passenger list for ship Balmoral Castle leaving London 21 Aug 1915 bound for South Africa ; Mrs Sanderson travelling 3rd class to port of Natal, no profession, occupation or calling, female aged 66, last permanent residence Scotland, intended permanent residence South Africa; Miss Sanderson travelling 3rd class to Port Natal (Durban), no profession, occupation or calling, female aged 32, last permanent residence Scotland, intended permanent residence South Africa.3

Census & Directory Entries

Member of Household30 March 1851They was listed as a member of the household of Robert Davidson Nicolson blacksmith in the 1851 census at 25 (95?) Cowgate Street, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Sarah Nicolson, 2, Dundee; Robert Nicolson, 27, machine maker, Aberdeen; [Sarah] Janet Nicolson, 22, Errol, Perthshire.4,5
Member of Household7 April 1861They was listed as a member of the household of Robert Davidson Nicolson blacksmith and Janet Worrel in the 1861 census at 3 Crescent Street, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Sarah A Nicolson, daug, 12, scholar, Dundee; Robert D Nicolson, head, mar, 38, engine smith, Aberdeen; Jessie Nicolson, wife, mar, 31, Errol Perthshire.6,7
Member of Household2 April 1871They was listed as a member of the household of Robert Davidson Nicolson blacksmith in the 1871 census at 3 Crescent Street, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Sarah Ann Nicolson, daug, unm, 22, weaver linen p l, Dundee; Robert Nicolson, head, mar, 47, engine fitter, Aberdeen; Jessie Nicolson, wife, mar, 42, Errol, Perthshire.8,9
Spouse3 April 1881She was listed in the household of James Sanderson in the 1881 census at 55 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . James Sanderson, 27, head, leather currier, Alva Stirlingshire; Sarah, wife, 32, Dundee. Robert Nicolson Sanderson were also listed in the household.10
Spouse5 April 1891She was listed in the household of James Sanderson in the 1891 census at 35 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . James Sanderson, 37, head, leather currier, Alva Stirlingshire; Sarah, wife, 32, Dundee. Mary Duncan Sanderson were also listed in the household.11
Spouse31 March 1901She was listed in the household of James Sanderson in the 1901 census at 55 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . James Sanderson, head, 48, currier of leather, Alloa Clackmannanshire; Sarah, wife, 52, Dundee. Mary Duncan Sanderson, Forester Cockburn Nicolson seaman, Robert Davidson Nicolson mechanical engineer, jute mill manager and Agnes Finlayson Nicolson were also listed in the household.12
Principalbetween 1907 and 1908Sarah Ann Nicolson was listed to vote in the register of between 1907 and 1908 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1908 and 1909She was listed to vote in the register of between 1908 and 1909 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1909 and 1910She was listed to vote in the register of between 1909 and 1910 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1910 and 1911She was listed to vote in the register of between 1910 and 1911 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1911 and 1912She was listed to vote in the register of between 1911 and 1912 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Head of Household31 March 1911She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Sarah Sanderson, head, 62, widow, Dundee; property has 3 rooms with windows, 3 occupants; also in the household was Mary Duncan Sanderson and Agnes Finlayson Nicolson.13
Principalbetween 1912 and 1913Sarah Ann Nicolson was listed to vote in the register of between 1912 and 1913 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1913 and 1914She was listed to vote in the register of between 1913 and 1914 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principalbetween 1914 and 1915She was listed to vote in the register of between 1914 and 1915 at 177 Victoria Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , Householder, tenant & occupier. Dwelling-house Victoria Road.
Principal1918She was listed to vote in the register of 1918 at an unknown place not found.

Family:

James Sanderson b. 21 Apr 1853, d. 13 Sep 1905

Children:

James Sanderson14 b. c Mar 1878, d. 31 Aug 1878
Robert Nicolson Sanderson b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 12 May 1883
Mary Duncan Sanderson b. 23 Nov 1882

Citations

  1. [S50] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland), GROS Statutory Death 1905 Dundee St Mary ref 522 [Jan 2005].
  2. [S64] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland).
  3. [S49] Website Web Site online (www.) TNA online www.nationalarchives.gov.uk [Apr 2010].
  4. [S17] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland), Census 1851 Dundee 25 Cowgate; image held [Jun 2006].
  5. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) Robert Nicolson in 1851
    1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
    95, Cowgate Street, Dundee, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland [confirmed Jun 2022].
  6. [S17] General Record Office for Scotland, Census 1861 Dundee, 3 Crescent St; image held [Jun 2006].
  7. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) Robert D Nicolson in 1861
    1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census
    Cressent Street, Dundee, 1St Dundee, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland [confirmed Jun 2022].
  8. [S17] General Record Office for Scotland, Census 1871 Dundee, 3 Crescent St; image held [Jun 2005].
  9. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) Robert Nicolson in 1871
    1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census
    3, Crescent Street, Dundee, St Andrew, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland [confirmed Jun 2022].
  10. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Dundee; ED: 13; Page: 32; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_86; Year: 1881. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1881 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: Scotland. 1881 Scotland Census. Reels 1-338. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Sept 2011]
  11. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Dundee; ED: 14; Page: 11; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1891_94; Year: 1891. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1891 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: Scotland. 1891 Scotland Census. Reels 1-409. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Sept 2011]
  12. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Dundee; ED: 14; Page: 28; Line: 15; Roll: CSSCT1901_100; Year: 1901. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1901 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: Scotland. 1901 Scotland Census. Reels 1-446. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Sept 2011]
  13. [S17] General Record Office for Scotland, GROS Census 1911 Dundee St Andrew Combination Fourth Ward 282/04 016/00 002 [Apr 2013].
  14. [S50] General Record Office for Scotland, Statutory Death Dundee St Clement ref 282/3/364, image held [Aug 2023].
Charts:
Clark, Helen c 1769 descendants
Croyl, George c 1700 descendants
Geddes, Janet c1745 descendants
Grant, John c1745 descendants
Henderson, Andrew c1768 descendants
Hume, John c1735 descendants
Kinloch, Thomas c1703 descendants
McLeish, James c1735 descendants
Nicolson, John c1765 descendants
Spense, Margaret c1703 descendants
Tait, Andrew s1670 descendants
Worrel, John c1765 descendants