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- Birth*: Margaret Orkney flax spinner was born on 29 July 1835 at Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland,
.1 - She was the daughter of James Orkney and Mary Ann Strachan.
- (Bride) Marriage*: Margaret Orkney flax spinner married Alexander Strachan circa 3 September 1855 at Wharf Street, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1
- (Bride) Marriage: Margaret Orkney flax spinner married Alexander Smith on 13 December 1866 at 5 Seagate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1
- (Deceased) Death*: Margaret Orkney flax spinner died on 24 February 1897 at 40 Gellatly Street, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , at age 61.1
- Married Name: As of circa 3 September 1855, her married name was Strachan.
- Married Name: As of 13 December 1866, her married name was Smith.
Margaret Orkney flax spinner
F, #6448, b. 29 July 1835, d. 24 February 1897
Last Edited: 17 May 2024
Parents:
Father*: James Orkney b. 18 Feb 1802, d. 14 Oct 1864
Mother*: Mary Ann Strachan b. c 1815, d. 2 Jul 1896
Mother*: Mary Ann Strachan b. c 1815, d. 2 Jul 1896
Relationship:
1st cousin 5 times removed of Robert Carson 'the Computer Doctor'
Census & Directory Entries
| Member of Household | 6 June 1841 | Margaret Orkney flax spinner was listed along with James Orkney in the 1841 census at Fishergate, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . James Orkney, 35, mer s, Angus; Mary Orkney, 25, Angus; Margaret Orkney, 5, Angus.2 |
| Member of Household | 30 March 1851 | They was listed as a member of the household of James Orkney in the 1851 census at 26 Wharf Street, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, . Margaret Orkney, daug, 15, flax spinner, Montrose; James Orkney, head, 39 (sic probably 49), seaman, Montrose; Mary Orkney, wife, 36, Montrose.3 |