Ann Runciman yarn winder

Ann (Runciman) Paterson 1914

Paterson Family 1914 L-R: Madeleine, Ann Runciman, David, Harry, William, Robert S, Jane Ann, Mary Findlay

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Runciman yarn winder was born on 19 June 1859 at Rait, Kilspindie, Perthshire, Scotland, ; 1859 births in the parish of Kilspindie in the county of Perth, ref 10; Runciman, Ann; 1859 June Nineteenth, 5h 0m am, Rait; female, father James Runciman ploughman, mother Ann Runciman maiden name Moncreiff; informant James Runciman, father, not present; registered 1859, July 2nd at Kilspindie, James Mc... registrar.¹
• She was the daughter of James Runciman and Ann Moncrieff.
• (Bride) Marriage*: Ann Runciman yarn winder married William Paterson powerloom tenter, son of John Paterson master seaman MS and Mary Findlay, on 24 December 1880 at 13 Union Place, Lochee Road, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; 1880 marriages in the district of St Marty in the burgh of Dundee, ref 212; 1880 on the 24th day of December at 13 Union Place Lochee Road Dundee after banns and publication according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland, Wm Paterson powerloom tenter bachelor, 20, 55 Mid Street Lochee, fath John Paterson seaman (dec), moth Mary Paterson ms Findlay, Annie Runciman yarn winder spinster, 21, 11 Union Place Lochee Road Dundee, fath James Runicman farm servant (dec), moth Annn Runciman ms Moncrieff, signed Wm May St Lukes Lochee, wit John Runciman, Jane Ann Paterson, reg 1880 December 29th at Dundee Jas Anderson registrar.²
• (Deceased) Death*: Ann Runciman yarn winder died on 17 October 1932 at 37 High Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, , at age 73 1932 deaths in the distict of Lochee in the burgh of Dundee, ref 194; Ann Paterson widow of William Paterson house furnisher; 1932 October seventeenth 0h 30m pm 37 High Street Lochee; female 73 years; parents James Runiciman ploughman (dec), Ann Runciman ms Moncrieff (dec); cause cerebral haemorrhage as cert by Dorothy Doig MBChB; signed H Paterson son 75 Tullideph Road Lochee, present; registrar 1932 October 17th at Lochee John R Nicoll registrar.^3,4
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 23 December 1932 at Dundee, Angus, Scotland, ; Paterson, Annie Runciman or, 37 High Street, Lochee, Dunde, widow, died 17 Octover 1932 at Dundee, testate. Confirmation Dundee, 23 December, to Daniel Henderson, Bank Agent , retired, Lochee, Dundee, Executor. Will dated 14 Nov 1929 recorded Dundee 19 December 1932. Value of Estate £165 : 18 : 3.⁵
• (Erector) Memorial Inscription*: A Headstone was erected by Ann Runciman yarn winder in 1927 at Balgay Cemetery, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Inscription reads P; erected by Ann Runciman In loving memory of her husband William Paterson who died 14th October 1924; also their children John, William, Susan and Charles who died in infancy; The above Ann Runciman died 17th October 1932; And their daughter Mary F Paterson wife of David Hill who died 11th November 1944 aged 50 years; their grandson William P Smart who died in infancy; And of her parents James Runciman and Ann Moncrieff; And her brother and sister John and Jean; small stone below To the memory of Our Dear Father and Mother.⁶
  

• Name Variation: Ann Runciman yarn winder was also known as Annie.
• Occupation: Ann was Yarn Winder.⁷
• Married Name: As of circa 1881, her married name was Paterson.
• (Spouse) Death: Her spouse William Paterson powerloom tenter died on 14 October 1927 at 37 High Street, Lochee, Forfarshire, Scotland, ; 1927 deaths in the district of Lochee in the burgh of Dundee, ref 225; William Paterson furniture dealer married to Annie Runciman 1927 October 14th 8h 45m pm 37 High Street Lochee, m, 66 years, fath John Paterson marine engineer (dec), moth Mary Paterson ms Findlay (dec), tabes dowala as cert be D H Paton MBChB, inf John Smart son-in-law 37 High Street Lochee, reg 1927 October 14th at Lochee John E Cant assis registrar.⁸
• Newspaper Article*: Ann Runciman yarn winder was mentioned in a newspaper article PATERSON - At 37 High Street, Lochee, suddenly, on 17th October, Ann Runciman, widow of William Paterson. Deeply regretted. Funeral, Wednesday to Balgay Cemetery. Friends Desirous of attending olease meet cortage at Ancrum Road Gate at 2.20 pm (no flowers) on 17 October 1932.⁹

Census & Directory Entries

Spouse	3 April 1881	She was listed in the household of William Paterson powerloom tenter in the 1881 census at 29 Mid Street, Liff & Benvie, Forfarshire, Scotland, . William Paterson, head, tenter (jute), mar, 21, Montrose; Ann Paterson, wife, winder (jute), mar, 23, Rait, Perthshire.10
Spouse	5 April 1891	She was listed in the household of William Paterson powerloom tenter in the 1891 census at 17 Mid Street, Liff & Benvie, Forfarshire, Scotland, . William Paterson, head, mar, 31, Insurance Agent, working on own account, Montrose; Ann Paterson, wife, mar, 31, Rait Perthshire. Jane Anne Paterson factory worker, Henry Paterson jute machinery designer and David Paterson electrical engineer were also listed in the household.11
Spouse	31 March 1901	She was listed in the household of William Paterson powerloom tenter in the 1901 census at 178 High Street, Lochee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . William Paterson, head, mar, 40, cabinet maker, Montrose; Annie Paterson, wife, mar, 41, Rait Perthshire. Jane Anne Paterson factory worker, David Paterson electrical engineer, Henry Paterson jute machinery designer, Robert Sinclair Paterson, Mary Findlay Paterson and Madaline Paterson were also listed in the household.12
Spouse	31 March 1911	She was listed in the household of William Paterson powerloom tenter in the 1911 census at Benvie Place, 37 High Street, Lochee, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . William Patterson, head, 51, married, furniture broker, working on own account, b Forfarshire Montrose; Ann, wife, 51, married 30 years, 10 children born, 6 still living, b Perthshire Raitt; 3 rooms with windows, 6 people in household. David Paterson electrical engineer, Robert Sinclair Paterson, Mary Findlay Paterson and Madaline Paterson were also listed in the household.13