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John Orkney

M, #5876, b. 22 May 1797
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 21 Nov 2014

Parents:

Father*: John Orkney b. s 1768, d. bt 21 Sep 1827 - 10 Sep 1846
Mother*: Magdalene Nicol b. 3 Sep 1768, d. 30 Dec 1861
Relationship:
5th great-uncle of Robert Carson 'the Computer Doctor'
  • Birth*: John Orkney was born on 22 May 1797 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; mother Mady.1
  • He was the son of John Orkney and Magdalene Nicol.
  • (Groom) Marriage*: John Orkney married Jessy Middleton on 14 December 1828 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, .2
  • (Beneficiary) Will: John Orkney benefited from the will of John Orkney and Magdalene Nicol on 15 June 1827 at Edinburgh, Scotland, ; First joint will of John Orkney & Magdalen Nicol written & lodged.3
  • (Beneficiary) Will: John Orkney benefited from the will of Magdalene Nicol on 10 September 1846 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Second will of Magdalene Orkney or Nicoll.3
  • (Beneficiary) Will: John Orkney benefited from the will of Magdalene Nicol on 7 October 1854 at Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Codicil and amendements to will.3
  • (Beneficiary) Will: John Orkney benefited from the will of Magdalene Nicol on 22 March 1862 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; Execution of will inc Inventory.3

Census & Directory Entries

Head of Household6 June 1841He was listed in the 1841 census. Not found [Aug 2009].
Head of Household30 March 1851He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 17 Seagate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . John Orkney, head, 54, tailor, Montrose; Jessy Orkney, wife, 45, Montrose; also in the household were Jessy Middleton.4
Head of Household7 April 1861He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 17 Sea Gate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . John Orkney, head, 64, reto mariner, Montrose; Jessy Orkney, wife, 56, Montrose; also in the household were Jessy Middleton.5
Head of Household2 April 1871He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 5 Seagate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . John Orkney, head, 72, retired seaman, Montrose.6

Citations

  1. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: International Genealogical Index), C113125.
  2. [S1] International Genealogical Index (IGI), M113124 [Aug 2009].
  3. [S27] Unknown author GROS, n.pub., n.p., unknown edition (unknown publish date) unknown isbn [Aug 2009].
  4. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Ancestry CSSCT1851_68 Montrose [Aug 2009].
  5. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Ancestry CSSCT1861_45 Montrose [Aug 2009].
  6. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Ancestry CSSCT1871_58 Montrose [Aug 2009].
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