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Magdalene Nicol

F, #5867, b. 3 September 1768, d. 30 December 1861
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 7 Aug 2022

Parents:

Father*: David Nicol b. c 1726, d. 9 Mar 1801
Mother*: Margaret Jaap b. 1736, d. 12 May 1771
Relationship:
5th great-grandmother of Robert Carson 'the Computer Doctor'
  • Birth*: Magdalene Nicol was born on 3 September 1768 at Kirk Entry, Dun, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; David Nicol at the Kirk Entry had by his wife Margaret Jaap a daughter born and baptized the 8th day of said month called Magdalene.1,2,3
  • She was the daughter of David Nicol and Margaret Jaap.
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Magdalene Nicol married John Orkney on 11 October 1788 at Dunn, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Anno 1788; Oct 4th John Orkney of the parish of Montrose & Magdalene Nicol of this parish were contracted in order to marriage & having been three times proclaimed were married 11th.4,5,6
  • (Erector) Memorial Inscription*: A Headstone was erected by Magdalene Nicol in 1816 at Dunn Churchyard, Dunn, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Inscription reads 1816. David Nicol mason Dunn 9.3.1801 76, w Margaret Japp 12.5.1771 34, da Margt 14.5.1793 22, s John mason d London 15.3.1815 45; setsquare & compasses; (west side) by John Orkney shipmaster & Magdalen Nicol for their friends.7
  • (Deceased) Death*: She died on 30 December 1861 at Seagate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, , at age 93 Magdalene Orkney widow of John Orkney shipmaster; 1861 December thirtieth 2.15 pm Seagate Montrose; f, 93 years; David Nicol mason (dec) Margaret Nicol ms Japp (dec); old age, no immediate medical attendant; Euphemia Orkney granddaughter, 76 Castle Street Montrose; 1861 December 30 at Montrose, James Hay registrar.8
  • (Witness) Death: She witnessed the death of Margaret Jaap on 12 May 1771 at Dun, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; from MI: 1816. David Nicol mason Dunn 9.3.1801 76, w Margaret Japp 12.5.1771 34, da Margt 14.5.1793 22, s John mason d London 15.3.1815 45; setsquare & compasses; (west side) by John Orkney shipmaster & Magdalen Nicol for their friends.9
  • Married Name: As of 11 October 1788, her married name was Orkney.
  • (Witness) Death: Magdalene Nicol witnessed the death of Margaret Nicol on 14 May 1793 at Dun, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; from MI: 1816. David Nicol mason Dunn 9.3.1801 76, w Margaret Japp 12.5.1771 34, da Margt 14.5.1793 22, s John mason d London 15.3.1815 45; setsquare & compasses; (west side) by John Orkney shipmaster & Magdalen Nicol for their friends.7
  • (Witness) Death: Magdalene Nicol witnessed the death of John Nicol on 15 March 1815 at London, England, ; from MI: 1816. David Nicol mason Dunn 9.3.1801 76, w Margaret Japp 12.5.1771 34, da Margt 14.5.1793 22, s John mason d London 15.3.1815 45; setsquare & compasses; (west side) by John Orkney shipmaster & Magdalen Nicol for their friends.7
  • Will*: Magdalene Nicol left a will on 15 June 1827 at Edinburgh, Scotland, ; First joint will of John Orkney & Magdalen Nicol written & lodged.10
  • Will: She left a will on 10 September 1846 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Second will of Magdalene Orkney or Nicoll.10
  • Will*: She left a will on 7 October 1854 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Codicil and amendements to will.10
  • Will: She left a will on 22 March 1862 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Execution of will inc Inventory.10

Census & Directory Entries

Head of Household6 June 1841She was listed in the 1841 census at Fishergate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Magdlene Orkney, 70, Forfarshire; [Ancestry CSSCT1841_47-0091 Montrose; Aug 2009].
Head of Household30 March 1851She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 17 Seagate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Magdlene Orkney, head, 82, lanoed puprietrix (sic = landed proprietrix?) Dorn (sic = Dunn); Elizabeth Hutchinson, g daug, 21, infamily (? sic), Aberdeen; also in the household was Elizabeth Hutcheon.11
Head of Household7 April 1861She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 17 Sea Gate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Magdalene Orkney, head, 92, sailors widow, Dun, Forfarshire; Euphemia Paterson, daughter, 60, mill foreman's wife, Montrose; also in the household were Euphemia Orkney.12

Family:

John Orkney b. s 1768, d. bt 21 Sep 1827 - 10 Sep 1846
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Magdalene Nicol married John Orkney on 11 October 1788 at Dunn, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Anno 1788; Oct 4th John Orkney of the parish of Montrose & Magdalene Nicol of this parish were contracted in order to marriage & having been three times proclaimed were married 11th.4,5,6

Children:

Andrew Orkney b. 15 Oct 1791, d. b 1846
David Orkney+ b. 3 Aug 1793, d. Jan 1845
Jean Orkney b. 29 May 1795, d. b 1846
John Orkney b. 22 May 1797
Magdalene Orkney+ b. c Sep 1798, d. b 10 Sep 1846
Euphemia Orkney+ b. 8 May 1800, d. 4 Sep 1865
James Orkney b. 14 Feb 1801, d. b 1802
James Orkney+ b. 18 Feb 1802, d. 14 Oct 1864
Margaret Orkney b. 23 Dec 1803, d. b 7 Oct 1854
Ann Orkney b. 23 May 1807, d. b 10 Sep 1846
Robert Orkney+ b. 9 Apr 1809, d. b 9 Oct 1854

Citations

  1. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: International Genealogical Index), C113125.
  2. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI), C112815 [Aug 2009].
  3. [S35] Old Parochial Register of pre-1855 (General Record Office of Scotland) OPR births 281/0010 0174 Dun [Dec 2009].
  4. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI), M113122 Montrose.
  5. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI), M112815 Dunn.
  6. [S36] Old Parochial Register of marriage,pre-1855 (General Record Office of Scotland) parish of Dun ref 281 [Oct 2010].
  7. [S42] Alison Mitchell ed. Monumental Inscriptions pre-1855 Angus Strathmore vol 1, Scottish Genealogy Society, Edinburgh, first ed (1979, reprint 1993 & 1996) 0 901061 20 4 Angus monumental inscription pre 1855 vol 1 ed Alison Mitchell [Dec 2009].
  8. [S50] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland), Statutory Deaths 312/00 0352, 1861 deaths in the distrcit of Montrose in the county of Forfar [Dec 2009] and from testament [Aug 2009].
  9. [S42] Alison Mitchell ed. MI Pre-1855 Angus vol 1 Angus monumental inscription pre 1855 vol 1 ed Alison Mitchell) [Dec 2009].
  10. [S27] Unknown author GROS, n.pub., n.p., unknown edition (unknown publish date) unknown isbn [Aug 2009].
  11. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Ancestry CSSCT1851_68 Montrose [Aug 2009].
  12. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Ancestry CSSCT1861_45 Montrose [Aug 2009].
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Jaap, Margaret c1736 descendants
Nicol, David c1726 descendants
Orkney, John c1768 descendants