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Richard Adamson Waddell

M, #3843, b. circa 1904, d. 1 April 1961
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2025

Parents:

Father*: David Doig Waddell b. 20 Jul 1871, d. 17 Oct 1912
Mother*: Mary Ann Mitchell b. 29 Aug 1873, d. 22 Oct 1939
  • Birth*: Richard Adamson Waddell was born circa 1904.
  • He was the son of David Doig Waddell and Mary Ann Mitchell.
  • (Groom) Marriage*: Richard Adamson Waddell married Lizzie Thom Laird circa 1931.
  • (Deceased) Death*: Richard Adamson Waddell died on 1 April 1961 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, , from MI Sep 2010.
  • Probate*: His estate was probated on 10 August 1961 at London; 10 August 1961.
    Richard Adamson Waddell of 3 South Street Forfar died 1 April 1961 Confirmation of Charles Kennedy and Williamina Waddell or Samson. Sealed London 10 August.1
  • (Witness) Memorial Inscription: He is commemorated on the headstone erected by Mary Ann Mitchell after 17 October 1912 at Forfar Cemetery, Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Inscription reads In loving memory of DAVID DOIG WADDELL beloved husband of MARY ANN MITCHELL died 17th October 1912 aged 41 years ; The above MARY ANN MITCHELL died 22nd Oct 1939 aged 65 years; also LIZZIE THOM LAIRD beloved wife of ROBERT F WADDELL died 14th May 1934 aged 24 years; also RICHARD ADAMSON WADDELL died 1st April 1961 aged 55 years.2
    Forfar Newmonthill Cemetery - David Doig Waddell & Mary Ann Mitchell

Citations

  1. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) First name(s)     Richard Adamson
    Last name     Waddell
    Death year     1961
    Death date     01 Apr 1961
    Probate year     1961
    Probate date     10 Aug 1961
    Probate registry     London
    Residence town     Forfar
    County     Forfarshire (Angus)
    Country     Scotland
    Record set     England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019
    Category     Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
    Subcategory     Civil Deaths & Burials
    Collections from     Great Britain, Scotland
    [Nov 2025].
  2. [S43] PCC photos held [May 2009].