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James Kinnes1

M, #9363, b. 15 May 1811, d. 13 January 1876
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father*: Alexander Kinnes1 b. 1783, d. 19 Nov 1861
Mother*: Elizabeth Runciman1 b. 3 Sep 1786
  • Baptism*: James Kinnes was baptised on 15 May 1811 at Balkello, Tealing, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1,2
  • He was the son of Alexander Kinnes and Elizabeth Runciman.1
  • (Groom) Marriage*: James Kinnes married Isabella Wilson on 29 December 1837 at Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, .3
  • (Deceased) Death*: James Kinnes died on 13 January 1876 at Windygates, Fife, Scotland, , at age 64.1
  • Obituary: The obituary of James Kinnes was was published on 21 January 1876. WINDYGATES.
    Sudden Death.—On Thursday evening Mr James Kinnes, while returning from his work, dropped down a few yards from his own door, and, having been carried into his chair, drew a long breath and immediately expired. Deceased, who waa about 56 yearg of age, seemed to enjoy his usual health, which, however could not be described as robust. He was a blacksmith to trade, and had wrought for the period of thirty years at Cameron Bridge Distillery. He leaves a widow and grown up family to lament his loss. Mr Kinnes was sober, steady, and ingenious, and held the first position in the workshop.4

Census & Directory Entries

Member of Household6 June 1841James Kinnes was listed in the 1841 census at Hawkhill, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, . James Kinney, male, 29, blacksmith b not in county; Isabella Kinney, female, aged 29, b Forfarshire.5
Head of Household30 March 1851He was listed as head of household along with spouse Isabella Wilson in the 1851 census at Kennoway Barns, Kennoway, Fife, Scotland, . James Kennis, head, 38, balcksmith, Inchture, Perthshire; Isabella Kennis, wife, 36, Tannadice, Forfarshire; also in the household were James Kinnes, Alexander Kinnes, William Kinnes, Isabella Kinnes and Robert Kinnes.6
Head of Household7 April 1861He was listed as head of household, along with spouse Isabella Wilson in the 1861 census at Toll House, Markinch, Fife, Scotland, . Jame Kinner, head, 48, blacksmih, Inchture, Perthshire; Isabella Kinner, wife, 46, Tannadice, Forfarshire; also in the household were Isabella Kinnes, Robert Kinnes, Janet Kinnes and John Kinnes.7

Family:

Isabella Wilson b. c 1811
  • (Groom) Marriage*: James Kinnes married Isabella Wilson on 29 December 1837 at Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, .3

Children:

James Kinnes8 b. 14 Apr 1839
Alexander Kinnes b. c 1841
William Kinnes+1 b. 28 Oct 1843, d. 23 Aug 1914
Isabella Kinnes9 b. 15 Dec 1846
Robert Kinnes b. Jul 1850
Janet Kinnes10 b. 4 Feb 1853
John Kinnes11 b. 8 Jun 1857

Citations

  1. [S40] From BS [Jul 2012].
  2. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: International Genealogical Index), Source Citation Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XBX3-7M3 : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinnes, 1811 [Jul 2012].
  3. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Source Citation Scotland, Marriages 1561-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTV7-M9S : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinnes, 1837 [Jul 2012].
  4. [S54] Website findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk) The Northern Warder and Bi-Weekly Courier and Argus, January 21 1876, page 6 via FindMyPast & JW [Feb 2015].
  5. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Dundee; ED: 114; Page: 26; Line: 1120; Year: 1841. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1841 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: 1841 Scotland Census. Edinburgh, Scotland: General Register Office for Scotland. Reels 1-151. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Jul 2012]
  6. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Kennoway; ED: 3; Page: 22; Line: 11; Roll: CSSCT1851_90; Year: 1851. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1851 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Scotland. 1851 Scotland Census. Reels 1-217. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Jul 2012]
  7. [S9] Website Ancestry.co.uk (www.ancestry.co.uk) Source Citation: Parish: Markinch; ED: 13; Page: 14; Line: 13; Roll: CSSCT1861_59. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1861 Scotland Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Scotland. 1861 Scotland Census. Reels 1-150. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Jul 2012]
  8. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Source Citation Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYZC-1RP : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinnes in entry for James Kinnes, 1839 [Jul 2012].
  9. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Source Citation Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYCT-F8J : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinness in entry for Isabella Kinness, 1846 [Jul 2012].
  10. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Source Citation Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYHG-W4R : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinnes in entry for Janet Kinnes, 1853 [Jul 2012].
  11. [S56] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Source Citation Scotland, Marriages 1561-1950, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTT-LSZ : accessed 17 July 2012), James Kinnes in entry for John Kinnes, 1857 [Jul 2012].