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James Waddell baker

M, #3791, b. 30 August 1863, d. 7 April 1945
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 18 Mar 2023

Parents:

Father*: James Leslie Waddell b. 7 Jan 1833, d. 24 Mar 1871
Mother*: Ann Doig b. 25 Jun 1834, d. 23 Jan 1924
  • Birth*: James Waddell baker was born on 30 August 1863 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1
  • He was the son of James Leslie Waddell and Ann Doig.
  • (Groom) Marriage*: James Waddell baker married Betsy McDonald on 11 June 1886 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; After Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland, James and Betsy were married on the 11th June 1886 at 20 Victoria Street, Forfar. James was 22 years old, a baker journeyman and a bachelor. Betsy was 18 years old, a factory linen worker and a spinster. James resided at 9 Horsewater Wynd, Forfar. Betsy resided at 20 Victoria Street, Forfar. James's parents were James Waddell, (deceased) a general labourer and Ann Doig. Betsy parents were James McDonald, railway engine driver and Helen Allan. James and Betsy were married by G. M. Philps, Minister East Free Church, Forfar. Witnesses were William Waddell and Charlotte McDonald. The marriage was registered on the 14th June 1886 at Forfar, Registrar W. H. Thomson.1
  • (Deceased) Death*: James Waddell baker died on 7 April 1945 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, , at age 81 James died aged 81 years at 0315 on the 7th April 1945 residing at 9 Albert Street, Forfar. He was married to Betsy McDonald and his occupation is given as a retired jute factory worker. His parents are James Waddell, jute factory worker, and Ann Doig both deceased. Cause of death given as myocardial degeneration cardiac failure by (can't read the signature). His son James, residing at 19 Newmonthill, Forfar, registered the death on the 7th April 1945 at Forfar, Registrar Wm Rodger.1
  • (Informant) Birth: He registered the birth of William Doig Waddell factory worker Corporal 1st Bn Black Watch on 11 June 1890 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; William was born at 0830 on the 11th June 1890 in 7 New Road, Forfar. His parents were James Waddell, baker journeyman, and Betsy McDonald, who were married on the 11th June 1886 in Forfar. His father James registered the birth on the 27th June 1890 at Forfar, Registrar W. H. Thomson.1

Family:

Betsy McDonald b. 26 Mar 1869

Children:

Nellie Ann Allan Waddell b. 25 Dec 1887
William Doig Waddell factory worker Corporal 1st Bn Black Watch b. 11 Jun 1890, d. 13 Oct 1915
Isabella Waddell b. 1893, d. 1894
James Waddell b. c 1894, d. 1951
Ernest Waddell b. c 1897
Annie Waddell b. c 1899
Somebody Waddell b. 1902
Somebody Waddell b. 1905
Isabella Waddell b. 1910, d. 1913

Citations

  1. [S40] From JBW [Sept 2007].