Unrelated Gordons from Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay

#651, (1843 - 1887)

Parents

Father	Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay (1810 - 1884)
Mother	Rhoda Johnston ( - Bef 1872)

Family: Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees (1834 - 1913)

Daughter	Constance Lees (1874 - )
Daughter	Mabel Lees (1876 - 1894)
Son	John Lees (1879 - )
Son	John Cameron Lees (1879 - 1909)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1843
Birth
1843
Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay was born in 1843 in IndiaG. She was a British subject.
Citation: 1
1851~8
Son | CensusSCO | Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay
30 Mar 1851
Rhoda was enumerated as the son of Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay on the 1851 Census of Scotland residing at Hill House in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. She was ~8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Johnston, Mary Charlotte Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, and Jane S. Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 2
1872~29
Marriage | Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
7 Feb 1872
Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
Age 37
Birth on 24 Jul 1834 | Islington, Parish of Saint Mary's, Middlesex, EnglandG
Death: on 26 Jun 1913 | Kingussie, Inverness-shire, ScotlandG
Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees and she were married on 7 Feb 1872 at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 3
1881~38
Wife | CensusSCO | Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
3 Apr 1881
Rhoda was enumerated as the wife of Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees on the 1881 Census of Scotland residing at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. She was ~38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Constance Lees, Mabel Lees, and John Lees.
Citation: 1
1887~44
Death
4 Nov 1887
She died on 4 Nov 1887 at age ~44 at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. intestinal obstruction
Citation: 4
1887~44
Burial
Nov 1887
She was buried in Nov 1887 at Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S21] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 151291658. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Percival Rainsford-Hannay

#652, (1851 - 1941)

Parents

Father	Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay (1810 - 1884)
Mother	Rhoda Johnston ( - Bef 1872)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1851
Birth
1851
Percival Rainsford-Hannay was born in 1851.
1901~50
Brother | CensusIRE | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
31 Mar 1901
Percival was enumerated as the brother of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1901 Census of Ireland in Grange, Douglas, County Cork, IrelandG. He was ~50 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay.
1917~66
Informant | Death | Helen Jane Brancker
5 Feb 1917
He was the Informant on the Death Registration of Helen Jane Brancker on 5 Feb 1917 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
1941~90
Death
1941
He died in 1941 at age ~90.

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.

Brig-General Frederick Rainsford-Hannay

#653, (1854 - 1950)

Parents

Father	Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay (1810 - 1884)
Mother	Rhoda Johnston ( - Bef 1872)

Family: Emily Louisa Wilkie

Daughter

Marjorie Rainsford-Hannay (Abt 1895 - )

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1854
Birth
7 Sep 1854
Brig-General Frederick Rainsford-Hannay was born on 7 Sep 1854 in ScotlandG.
Citations: 1,2
1887~33
Residence
1887
He lived in London, EnglandG, in 1887.
Citation: 3
188733
Informant | Death | Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay
4 Nov 1887
He was the Informant on the Death Registration of Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay on 4 Nov 1887 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 4
189136
Marriage | Emily Louisa Wilkie
19 May 1891
Emily Louisa Wilkie
He and Emily Louisa Wilkie were married on 19 May 1891.
1950~96
Note
1950
He was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Kent, England.

He gained the rank of Brigadier-General in the service of the Royal Engineers and was Commandant between 1907 and 1908 at School of Military Engineering, Roorkee, India.

He was invested as a Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) in 1911 and was Commandant between 1914 and 1917 at School of Military Engineering, Roorkee, India.

He was Director of Fortifications and Works, Army HQ.

He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1918.
Citation: 1
195096
Death
23 Dec 1950
He died on 23 Dec 1950 at age 96 in Kensington District, Middlesex, EnglandG.
Citations: 1,5

Citations

[S22] ThePeerage.com website compiled by Darryl Lundy, Wellington, New Zealand, online www.thepeerage.com. Hereinafter cited as ThePeerage website.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations (Rhoda Clara Lees, his sister). Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Kensington District, Vol 5c, Page 1122. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

Mary Charlotte Rainsford-Hannay

#654, (1842 - 1900)

Parents

Father	Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay (1810 - 1884)
Mother	Rhoda Johnston ( - Bef 1872)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1842
Birth
1842
Mary Charlotte Rainsford-Hannay was born in 1842 in East IndiesG. She was a British subject.
Citation: 1
1851~9
Daughter | CensusSCO | Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay
30 Mar 1851
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Major Frederick Rainsford-Hannay on the 1851 Census of Scotland residing at Hill House in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. She was ~9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Johnston, Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, and Jane S. Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 1
1900~58
Death
16 Nov 1900
She died on 16 Nov 1900 at age ~58 in Sihora, Jabalpur District, Central Province, IndiaG. injuries sustained when accidently killed while teaching in the Mission school at Sihora, a beam eaten through by ants fell on Miss Hannay's head and death was instantaneous
Citations: 2,3
1900~58
Note
1900
She never married and had no children.
Citation: 2
1901
Probate
21 Jun 1901
She had her estate probated on 21 Jun 1901. The Probate entry reads:

RAINSFORD-HANNAY Mary Charlotte of Howrah, Bengal, India, spinster died 16 November 1900 at Sehora Jahalpur, Central Provinces, India. Administration (with Will) (Limited) London 21 June to Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay colonel in the Royal Artillery the attorney of the reverend Edward Theodore Sandys clerk. Effects £2091 15s. 2d.

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 2. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Helen Jane Brancker

#655, (1847 - 1917)

Parents

Father	John Brancker (Abt 1819 - )
Mother	Mary Reallo (Abt 1822 - )

Family: Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)

Daughter	Mary Rainsford-Hannay (1876 - 1938)
Son	Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP+ (1878 - 1959)
Son	Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay+ (1879 - 1951)
Daughter	Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay (1881 - 1941)
Son	Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay (1882 - 1971)
Son	Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay (1884 - 1917)
Son	Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay (1885 - 1946)

Family Explorer

1847
Birth
13 Mar 1847
Helen Jane Brancker was born on 13 Mar 1847 at Mossley Hill in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
18470
Christening
21 Apr 1847
She was christened on 21 Apr 1847 at Parochial Chapel of Saint Nicholas in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citation: 2
187427
Marriage | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
30 Dec 1874
Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
Age 30
Birth on 9 Sep 1844 | IndiaG
Death: on 11 Nov 1933 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, and she were married on 30 Dec 1874 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citations: 3,4,5
188134
Daughter | CensusENG | John Brancker
3 Apr 1881
Helen was enumerated as the daughter of John Brancker on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. She was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Reallo, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 1
189144
Wife | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Helen was enumerated as the wife of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. She was 44 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 6
190154
Wife | CensusIRE | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
31 Mar 1901
Helen was enumerated as the wife of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1901 Census of Ireland in Grange, Douglas, County Cork, IrelandG. She was 54 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, and Percival Rainsford-Hannay.
191769
Death
5 Feb 1917
She died on 5 Feb 1917 at age 69 at RavenshallG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. chronic granular nephritis
Citation: 7
191769
Burial
Feb 1917
She was buried in Feb 1917 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 8

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Liverpool, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1906.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Birth Registrations (Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, daughter). Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915, West Derby District, Vol 8b, Page 666.
[S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, West Derby District, Vol 8b, Page 666. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 2. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Mary Rainsford-Hannay

#656, (1876 - 1938)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1876
Birth
11 Jun 1876
Mary Rainsford-Hannay was born on 11 Jun 1876 in Tremulgherry, Madras, IndiaG.
Citation: 1
18760
Christening
6 Jul 1876
She was christened on 6 Jul 1876 in Tremulgherry, Madras, IndiaG.
Citation: 1
18814
Granddaughter | CensusENG | John Brancker
3 Apr 1881
Mary was enumerated as the granddaughter of John Brancker on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. She was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Reallo, Helen Jane Brancker, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 2
189114
Daughter | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. She was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 3
190124
Daughter | CensusIRE | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
31 Mar 1901
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1901 Census of Ireland in Grange, Douglas, County Cork, IrelandG. She was 24 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, and Percival Rainsford-Hannay.
1913~37
Residence
1913
She lived at RavenshallG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG, in 1913.
Citation: 4
191336
Marriage | Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough
20 May 1913
Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough
Age ~60
Birth in 1853 | Walton, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: on 30 Aug 1915 | London, EnglandG
Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough and she were married on 20 May 1913 at Troqueer Church in Maxwelltown, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
193862
Death
22 Jun 1938
She died on 22 Jun 1938 at age 62 in Srinagar, Kashmir, IndiaG.

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.

Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP

#657, (1878 - 1959)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Family: Dorothea Letitia Maxwell (1888 - 1981)

Son	Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, 15th of Kirkdale+ (1911 - 2004)
Son	Gavin Rainsford-Hannay (1914 - 1914)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1878
Birth
28 Apr 1878
Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, was born on 28 Apr 1878 in Madras, IndiaG.
Citations: 1,2
18780
Christening
3 Jun 1878
He was christened on 3 Jun 1878 at Saint Thomas Mount in Madras, IndiaG.
Citation: 2
189112
Son | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Frederick was enumerated as the son of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. He was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 3
1910~32
Occupation
1910
In 1910 Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, was a Captain R.L.A. in Kirkee, IndiaG.
Citation: 4
191032
Marriage | Dorothea Letitia Maxwell
16 Aug 1910
Dorothea Letitia Maxwell
Age 22
Birth on 30 May 1888 | ScotlandG
Death: on 20 Aug 1981
He and Dorothea Letitia Maxwell were married on 16 Aug 1910 at Anwoth Church in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 4
193859
Passenger List
18 Mar 1938
He was found on a passenger list on 18 Mar 1938 in Southampton, EnglandG. They sailed aboard the "Baloeran" with the destination of Tangier, Morocco.
194163
Informant | Death | Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay
22 Jun 1941
He was the Informant on the Death Registration of Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay on 22 Jun 1941 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 5
195475
Passenger List
3 Mar 1954
He was found on a passenger list on 3 Mar 1954 in Southampton, EnglandG. They sailed aboard the "Venus" with the destination of Madeira, Portugal.
Citation: 6
195981
Death
11 Sep 1959
He died on 11 Sep 1959 at age 81 at Cardoness in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 7
195981
Burial
Sep 1959
He was buried in Sep 1959 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 8
1959
Probate
1 Dec 1959
He had his estate probated on 1 Dec 1959. The Probate entry reads:

RAINSFORD-HANNAY Frederick, C.M.G., D.S.O. of Cardoness, Gatehouse of Fleet, died 11 September 1959. Confirmation of Norman Seth Pringle writer to the Signet Dorothea Letitia May Rainsford-Hannay and Ramsay William Rainsforth-Hannay barrister at law. Sealed London 1 December 1959.
Citation: 7

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 8. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay

#658, (1879 - 1951)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Family: Evelyn Gordon Forbes (1880 - 1950)

Daughter	Marjorie Gordon Rainsford-Hannay (1907 - )
Son	Patrick Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay+ (1911 - 1968)
Son	Denis Lewis Errington Rainsford-Hannay (1914 - 1928)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1879
Birth
4 Sep 1879
Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay was born on 4 Sep 1879 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citations: 1,2
18811
Grandson | CensusENG | John Brancker
3 Apr 1881
John was enumerated as the grandson of John Brancker on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. He was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Reallo, Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 3
189111
Son | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
John was enumerated as the son of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. He was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 4
190424
Marriage | Evelyn Gordon Forbes
8 Jan 1904
Evelyn Gordon Forbes
Age ~24
Birth in 1880 | Carnarvon, WalesG
Death: on 29 Dec 1950 | Colvend, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
He and Evelyn Gordon Forbes were married on 8 Jan 1904 at Saint Giles Church in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 5
195171
Death
7 Mar 1951
He died on 7 Mar 1951 at age 71 in Barnbarroch House, Colvend, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. senile decay
Citations: 6,7
195171
Burial
Mar 1951
He was buried in Mar 1951 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 6
1951
Probate
27 Apr 1951
He had his estate probated on 27 Apr 1951. The Probate entry reads:

RAINSFORD-HANNAY, John D.S.O. of Barnbarroch, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, died 7 March 1951. Confirmation of Charles Edward Stewart, Walter Jameson McCullough writers to the Signet and Francis John Stewart. Sealed London 27 September.
Citation: 8

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915, West Derby District, Vol 8b, Page 287. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 4. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registations.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.

Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay

#659, (1881 - 1941)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1881
Birth
19 Jan 1881
Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay was born on 19 Jan 1881 at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
18810
Daughter | CensusENG | John Brancker
3 Apr 1881
Rhoda was enumerated as the daughter of John Brancker on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. She was 0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Reallo, Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 2
189110
Daughter | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Rhoda was enumerated as the daughter of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. She was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 3
190120
Daughter | CensusIRE | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
31 Mar 1901
Rhoda was enumerated as the daughter of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1901 Census of Ireland in Grange, Douglas, County Cork, IrelandG. She was 20 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, and Percival Rainsford-Hannay.
1940~59
Occupation
1940
In 1940 Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay was an unpaid welfare worker and schoolmistress in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 4
194160
Death
22 Jun 1941
She died on 22 Jun 1941 at age 60 at Old LandG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. carcinoma of the uterus and cardiac failure
Citation: 4
194160
Burial
Jun 1941
She was buried in Jun 1941 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 5
1941
Probate
27 Aug 1941
She had her estate probated on 27 Aug 1941. The Probate entry reads:

RAINSFORD-HANNAY Rhoda of Oldland, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, spinster, died 22 June 1941. Confirmation of Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay lieutenant-colonel H.M. army and Gavin Leith Allardyce writer to the signet. Sealed Llandudno, 27 August.
1941~60
Note
1941
She never married and had no children.

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Birth Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 1. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay

#660, (1882 - 1971)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

1882
Birth
9 Nov 1882
Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay was born on 9 Nov 1882 in MaltaG. He was a British subject.
Citations: 1,2
18918
Son | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Archibald was enumerated as the son of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. He was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 1
1901~19
Residence
1901
He lived at Woolwich in London, EnglandG, in 1901. At that time, he was listed as a gentleman cadet.
Citation: 3
1917~35
Marriage | Muriel Erskine Austin
1917
Muriel Erskine Austin
Age ~29
Birth on 16 Mar 1888 | Luton, Bedfordshire, EnglandG
Death: in 1971 | Oxford District, Oxfordshire, EnglandG
He and Muriel Erskine Austin were married in 1917 in Luton, Bedfordshire, EnglandG.
Citation: 4
197188
Death
22 Feb 1971
He died on 22 Feb 1971 at age 88 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.
Citations: 2,5
1971~89
Note
1971
Biography

He was educated at Wellington College, Wellington, Berkshire, England and at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Kent, England.

He fought in the First World War in the Expedition to Darfur in 1916. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Royal Engineers.

He was decorated with the award of the Order of the Nile and the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). He also was invested as a Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.).
Citation: 6

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Oxford District, Vol 6b, Page 3288.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, Luton District, Vol 3b, Page 945.
[S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Oxford District, Vol 6b, Page 3288. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.
[S22] ThePeerage.com website compiled by Darryl Lundy, Wellington, New Zealand, online www.thepeerage.com. Hereinafter cited as ThePeerage website.

Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay

#661, (1884 - 1917)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

1884
Birth
29 Apr 1884
Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay was born on 29 Apr 1884 in MaltaG.
Citations: 1,2
18916
Son | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Ramsay was enumerated as the son of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. He was 6 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, and Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 1
1900~16
Education
Abt 1900
He was educated abt 1900 at Wellington College in Crowthorne, Berkshire, EnglandG.
Citation: 3
1901~17
Residence
1901
He lived at Wellington College in Crowthorne, Berkshire, EnglandG, in 1901.
Citation: 4
1902~18
Education
Abt 1902
He was educated abt 1902 at Royal Military College in Sandhurst, Berkshire, EnglandG.
Citation: 3
190319
Military-Begin
19 Aug 1903
He began military service on 19 Aug 1903. 45th Rattray's Sikhs as a Lieutenant
Citation: 2
1908~24
Military-Notes
Abt 1908
He fought in the North-West Frontier Campaign in Pakistan.
1911~27
Occupation
1911
In 1911 Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay was a Lieutenant serving with the No. 34 Company, Sappers and Miners in India.
Citation: 5
1914~30
Military-Notes
Abt 1914
He fought in First World War where he was killed in action in 1917 in Mesopotamia (Iraq).
Citation: 3
191732
Death
11 Feb 1917
He died on 11 Feb 1917 at age 32 in Al Basrah, Basra, IraqG.
Citations: 6,3
191732
Burial
Feb 1917
He was buried in Feb 1917 at Basra Memorial Cemetery in Al Basrah, Basra, IraqG.
Citation: 6
1917~33
Burial
1917
He was buried in 1917 at Kirkmabreck Churchyard in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. (Memorial Headstone in Scotland)

It reads:

Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay
Captain 45th (Rattray's) Sikhs
killed in action before Kut Mesopotamia
1 February 1917
Citation: 7

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Indian Army Quarterly List for 1 January 1912.
[S22] ThePeerage.com website compiled by Darryl Lundy, Wellington, New Zealand, online www.thepeerage.com. Hereinafter cited as ThePeerage website.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.
[S21] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 13002477. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27c, Entry 164. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay

#662, (1885 - 1946)

Parents

Father	Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP (1844 - 1933)
Mother	Helen Jane Brancker (1847 - 1917)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

1885
Birth
16 Oct 1885
Lieut. Col. Donald Rainsford-Hannay was born on 16 Oct 1885 in MaltaG.
Citations: 1,2
18915
Son | CensusENG | Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP
5 Apr 1891
Donald was enumerated as the son of Colonel Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, DL JP, on the 1891 Census of England in Portsmouth, Portsea, Hampshire, EnglandG. He was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut. Col. Archibald Gordon Rainsford-Hannay, and Major Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 2
1901~16
Residence
1901
He lived at Wellington College in Crowthorne, Berkshire, EnglandG, in 1901.
Citation: 3
191428
Military-Begin
4 Aug 1914
He began military service on 4 Aug 1914. 53rd Sikhs Frontier Force
1920~35
Marriage | Gladys Emily M. Woodcock
1920
Gladys Emily M. Woodcock
Age ~28
Birth on 17 Jul 1892 | London, EnglandG
Death: in 1974 | New Forest, Hampshire, EnglandG
He and Gladys Emily M. Woodcock were married in 1920 at Kensington in London, EnglandG.
193751
Passenger List
18 Sep 1937
He was found on a passenger list on 18 Sep 1937. Donald sailed on the "Brittannia" which departed from Liverpool for Bombay, India. Home address is 28 The Drive, Ashford Common, Middlesex.
Citation: 4
194660
Death
27 Mar 1946
He died on 27 Mar 1946 at age 60 at I.B.G Hospital in Karachi, PakistanG.
194660
Burial
Mar 1946
He was buried in Mar 1946 at Karachi War Cemetery in Karachi, PakistanG. Donald was in the Indian Army Medical Corps.
Citation: 5
1947
Probate
4 Oct 1947
He had his estate probated on 4 Oct 1947. The Probate entry reads:

RAINSFORD-HANNAY Donald of Sind Club, Karachi India died 27 Mar 1946 at the I.B.G. Hospital, Karachi. Probate London 4 October to Galdys Marion Rainsford-Hannay widow. Effects £5118 7s. 5d. in England
1947
Note
1947
Biography

Educated at Wellington College and the Berkshire & Royal Military College, Sandhurst

Was a Major with 53rd Sikhs (Indian Army) and fought in the Mohmand and Afridi campaigns in 1908

He fought in the First World War, and was wounded at Loos

He was made an Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1918.

Served from 1932 to 1947 in the service of the Maharajas of Jind and Jodhpur.
Citation: 6

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960.
[S23] The Gatehouse Folk.com website, online http://www.gatehouse-folk.org.uk. Hereinafter cited as The Gatehouse Folk website.
[S22] ThePeerage.com website compiled by Darryl Lundy, Wellington, New Zealand, online www.thepeerage.com. Hereinafter cited as ThePeerage website.

Dorothea Letitia Maxwell

#663, (1888 - 1981)

Parents

Father

William Francis Maxwell, Baronet

Family: Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP (1878 - 1959)

Son	Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, 15th of Kirkdale+ (1911 - 2004)
Son	Gavin Rainsford-Hannay (1914 - 1914)

Family Explorer

1888
Birth
30 May 1888
Dorothea Letitia Maxwell was born on 30 May 1888 in ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
191022
Marriage | Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP
16 Aug 1910
Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP
Age 32
Birth on 28 Apr 1878 | Madras, IndiaG
Death: on 11 Sep 1959 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, and she were married on 16 Aug 1910 at Anwoth Church in Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 2
193849
Wife | Passenger List | Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP
18 Mar 1938
She was found on a passenger list with Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, on 18 Mar 1938 in Southampton, EnglandG.
195465
Wife | Passenger List | Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP
3 Mar 1954
She was found on a passenger list with Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP, on 3 Mar 1954 in Southampton, EnglandG.
Citation: 3
198193
Death
20 Aug 1981
She died on 20 Aug 1981 at age 93.
Citation: 1
198193
Burial
Aug 1981
She was buried in Aug 1981 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 8. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, 15th of Kirkdale

#664, (1911 - 2004)

Parents

Father	Colonel Frederick Rainsford-Hannay, CMG DSO DL JP (1878 - 1959)
Mother	Dorothea Letitia Maxwell (1888 - 1981)

Family: Margaret Wiseman ( - 1994)

Daughter	Jessica Margaret Rainsford-Hannay (1937 - )
Son	Dr. David W. Rainsford Hannay+ (1939 - )

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

Note
Obituary of Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay
The Scotsman Online
Published 16 March 2004

RAMSAY Hannay, a war-time member of the Special Operations Executive who was in Paris for the liberation of France and reached Berlin before the advancing Russian armies, has died at the age of 92.

He was head of one of the oldest established families in south-west Scotland. They originated from Sorbie Tower in Wigtownshire and have lived at their present home at Kirkdale, near Newton Stewart, since 1532. A founder member of the Clan Hannay Society in 1960, he was subsequently asked to become its chief. This he agreed to do, with misgivings and some amusement, but he came to enjoy the contact it gave him with people across the world and he made several trips to clan events in the United States. He proved to be a popular and committed chief of the clan and gave a warm welcome to any member venturing to Galloway in search of their roots. He was a member of the Council of Chiefs and of the Royal Company of Archers.

Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay was born in 1911 in India, where his father was serving in the army. He was one of two brothers who, like many in India at that time, caught dysentery. Only he survived; his brother died in infancy. He returned to Scotland with his parents and, while his father was in the trenches in France, he lived with his mother in Edinburgh, where he first went to school. He had early memories of barefoot children in the poverty of the Old Town and of black plumed horses leading funeral processions along Princes Street for victims of the 1918 ’flu pandemic, which claimed more victims worldwide than there were casualties in the First World War.

It was a war in which his father was wounded, and his mother lost her only brother, killed at Gallipoli while serving with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. He also lost another uncle, on his father’s side, who died in Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq.

Ramsay was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied law and where he rowed for his college, as he had for his school. After university, he worked for an estate agent in Ayrshire before going to London to complete his legal training.

At the outbreak of the Second World War, he joined the Highland Light Infantry but, after being stationed in Glasgow, he was seconded to the Special Operations Executive, where he trained personnel in both the UK and Canada for operations behind enemy lines in Europe. However, he spoke little about his time with the SOE.

After the war, he resumed his career in the legal department of the Board of Trade in London, where he worked under prime ministers Harold Wilson and Edward Heath.

As a younger man, he was a keen sailor and was a member of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. When he was in his mid-50s, he inherited two old family properties close to each other in Galloway, including two large houses. With great foresight, he demolished two-thirds of one and converted the other into apartments. He used the potential of beaches on the Solway coast to start a successful caravan park, which provided a way for his family to continue their long association with the area.

He continued his father’s involvement with the Scouts and with dry stane walling. For more than 25 years, he was the president of the Galloway Area Scout Council, and for many years served on the committee of the dry stane dyking competition. He was a founder member of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, and at one time its president. A founder chairman of the South West of Scotland Holiday Parks Association, he was also on the National Caravan Council and the National Federation of Site Operators. He was a Trustee of Carsluith Hall and honorary president of the Gatehouse Festival Group.

To all these many activities, he brought humour, broad experience, his Christian faith and a genuine concern for the people involved and what they were trying to achieve.

In 1936, he married Margaret Wiseman, who predeceased him, and he is survived by a daughter and a son, three grandsons, and four great grandchildren. He had been living in a cottage next to his grandson and great grandchildren, but latterly was in a local nursing home, where he faced his increasing disabilities with patience, courage and good humour.
1911
Birth
15 Jun 1911
Ramsay William Rainsford-Hannay, 15th of Kirkdale, was born on 15 Jun 1911 in Conoor, IndiaG.
1936~25
Marriage | Margaret Wiseman
1936
Margaret Wiseman
Death: on 14 Nov 1994
He and Margaret Wiseman were married in 1936 in Chelsea District, Greater London, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
200492
Death
10 Jan 2004
He died on 10 Jan 2004 at age 92 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
200492
Burial
Jan 2004
He was buried in Jan 2004 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
200492
Note
Jan 2004
Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1932 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1933 entitled to practice as a barrister. He was with the Solicitors' Department, Board of Trade between 1939 and 1964. He was commissioned in 1940 with the rank of officer, in the service of the Highland Light Infantry. He fought in the Second World War.

He retired from the military in 1946, with the rank of Major, late of the Highland Light Infantry. He held the office of Hon. Sheriff Substitute of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. He was admitted to Royal Company of Archers in 1949. He held the position of Chief of the Name and Arms of Hannay in 1959.

In 1980 his name was legally changed to Ramsford William Rainsford Hannay. He was recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms as Representer of the feudal Baronial House of Maxwell of Cardoness and 15th of Kirkdale, and matriculated his arms at the Lyons Office Representer of the feudal Baronial House of Maxwell of Cardoness and 15th of Kirkdale on 31 October 1983. In 2003 he lived at Cardoness, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
Citation: 2
2004
Note
30 Jan 2004
Obituary of Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay
Galloway Gazette newspaper, January 30, 2004

Ramsay W. Rainsford Hannay was born in India where his father was serving in the army, but returned as a child to Edinburgh during the First World War. He was subsequently educated at Winchester college where he rowed for his school, as he did for Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read law.

At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the Highland Light Infantry but was seconded to Special Operations where he trained personnel in Canada and the UK for action behind enemy lines in Europe. He was in Paris for the liberation of France, and in Berlin before the Russian Army arrived.

After the war he worked in the legal department of the Board of Trade under Harold Wilson and Edward Heath, before taking early retirement to manage the family estate in Galloway, where he established a successful caravan holiday park.

Ramsay Hannay was a founder member of the Clan Hannay Society in 1960 and subsequently became its first Chief. The Hannay, Hannnah, Hanna and Hanneys originated from Sobie in Wigtownshire. Sorbie Tower was donated to the Clan Hannay Society in 1965, since when there have been annual Clan Gatherings and growing international membership. Ramsay Hannay was a member of the Council of Chiefs and travelled widely to Clan functions, especially in North America. He took a great interest in Clan Members who were always made welcome when they visited Galloway.

A man of integrity with a strong sense of humour, and a natural concern for others, his avice was widely sought. He was an Honory Sheriff and continued his own father's involvement with scouting, being President of the Galloway Area Scout Council, and with Dry Stone Walling, being a founder member of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain and at one time its President. He was also a founding Chairman of the south West Holiday Parks Association, President of the Gatehouse Festival Group, and Trustee of Carsluith Village Hall.

In 1936 he married Margaret Wiseman, who predeceased him, and is survived by a daughter and son, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. After a well attended Service of Thanksgiving at Kirkmabreck Parish Church, Creetown, he was buried in the old churchyard above Kirkdale house, his family home.

Citations

[S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Chelsea District, Vol 1a, Page 1339. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.
[S22] ThePeerage.com website compiled by Darryl Lundy, Wellington, New Zealand, online www.thepeerage.com. Hereinafter cited as ThePeerage website.

John Brancker

#665, (Abt 1819 - )

Family: Mary Reallo (Abt 1822 - )

Daughter

Helen Jane Brancker+ (1847 - 1917)

Family Explorer

1819
Birth
Abt 1819
John Brancker was born abt 1819 in Hamburg, GermanyG. He was a British subject.
Citation: 1
1845~26
Marriage | Mary Reallo
Abt 1845
Mary Reallo
Age ~23
Birth abt 1822 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
He and Mary Reallo were married abt 1845.
1881~62
Occupation
1881
In 1881 John Brancker was a Justice of the Peace and produce broker in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
1881~62
CensusENG
3 Apr 1881
John was enumerated on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. He was ~62 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Reallo, Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay. The household included ten servants.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees

#666, (1834 - 1913)

Family: Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay (1843 - 1887)

Daughter	Constance Lees (1874 - )
Daughter	Mabel Lees (1876 - 1894)
Son	John Lees (1879 - )
Son	John Cameron Lees (1879 - 1909)

Family Explorer

1834
Birth
24 Jul 1834
Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees was born on 24 Jul 1834 at Caledonian Asylum in Islington, Parish of Saint Mary's, Middlesex, EnglandG.
Citations: 1,2
18362
Christening
3 Sep 1836
He was christened on 3 Sep 1836 at Caledonian Asylum in Islington, Parish of Saint Mary's, Middlesex, EnglandG.
Citation: 2
187237
Marriage | Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay
7 Feb 1872
Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay
Age ~29
Birth in 1843 | IndiaG
Death: on 4 Nov 1887 | Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG
He and Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay were married on 7 Feb 1872 at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 3
1881~47
Occupation
1881
In 1881 Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees was a Minister of the High Church Parish in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
188146
CensusSCO
3 Apr 1881
James was enumerated on the 1881 Census of Scotland residing at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. He was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay, Constance Lees, Mabel Lees, and John Lees.
Citation: 1
191378
Death
26 Jun 1913
He died on 26 Jun 1913 at age 78 at Saint Giles in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 4
191378
Burial
Jun 1913
He was buried in Jun 1913 at Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 5
1913
Probate
22 Aug 1913
He had his estate probated on 22 Aug 1913 in London, EnglandG. The value of the estate was £27,068.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
[S21] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 151291598. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Constance Lees

#667, (1874 - )

Parents

Father	Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees (1834 - 1913)
Mother	Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay (1843 - 1887)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

1874
Birth
1874
Constance Lees was born in 1874 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
1881~7
Daughter | CensusSCO | Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
3 Apr 1881
Constance was enumerated as the daughter of Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees on the 1881 Census of Scotland residing at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. She was ~7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay, Mabel Lees, and John Lees.
Citation: 1
1900~26
Marriage | Reverend Thomas Edward Taylor
Abt 1900
Reverend Thomas Edward Taylor
Reverend Thomas Edward Taylor and she were married abt 1900.

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.

Mabel Lees

#668, (1876 - 1894)

Parents

Father	Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees (1834 - 1913)
Mother	Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay (1843 - 1887)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1876
Birth
1876
Mabel Lees was born in 1876 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
1881~5
Daughter | CensusSCO | Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
3 Apr 1881
Mabel was enumerated as the daughter of Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees on the 1881 Census of Scotland residing at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. She was ~5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay, Constance Lees, and John Lees.
Citation: 1
1894~18
Death
20 Feb 1894
She died on 20 Feb 1894 at age ~18 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S21] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 151291679. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

John Lees

#669, (1879 - )

Parents

Father	Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees (1834 - 1913)
Mother	Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay (1843 - 1887)

Person included on these Charts:

Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

Family Explorer

1879
Birth
1879
John Lees was born in 1879 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
1881~2
Son | CensusSCO | Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees
3 Apr 1881
John was enumerated as the son of Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees on the 1881 Census of Scotland residing at 33 Blacket Place in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG. He was ~2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay, Constance Lees, and Mabel Lees.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.

Reverend Thomas Edward Taylor

#670

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1900
Marriage | Constance Lees
Abt 1900
Constance Lees
Age ~26
Birth in 1874 | Paisley, Renfrewshire, ScotlandG
Reverend Thomas Edward Taylor and Constance Lees were married abt 1900.

John Cameron Lees

#671, (1879 - 1909)

Parents

Father	Reverend Sir James Cameron Lees (1834 - 1913)
Mother	Rhoda Clara Rainsford-Hannay (1843 - 1887)

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Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

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1879
Birth
1879
John Cameron Lees was born in 1879.
1909~30
Death
1909
He died in 1909 at age ~30.
1909~30
Burial
1909
He was buried in 1909 at Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S21] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 151291714. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Evelyn Gordon Forbes

#672, (1880 - 1950)

Parents

Father	Stevenson Forbes (1823 - 1889)
Mother	John Anne (Johanna) Gordon (Abt 1843 - 1884)

Family: Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay (1879 - 1951)

Daughter	Marjorie Gordon Rainsford-Hannay (1907 - )
Son	Patrick Ramsay Rainsford-Hannay+ (1911 - 1968)
Son	Denis Lewis Errington Rainsford-Hannay (1914 - 1928)

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1880
Birth
1880
Evelyn Gordon Forbes was born in 1880 in Carnarvon, WalesG.
Citation: 1
1881~1
Daughter | CensusENG | Stevenson Forbes
3 Apr 1881
Evelyn was enumerated as the daughter of Stevenson Forbes on the 1881 Census of England residing at 68 West Hill High Clere in Sydenham, Kent, EnglandG. She was ~1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Anne (Johanna) Gordon.
Citation: 1
1901~21
Boarder | CensusENG | Sir William Gordon, of Earlston and Afton, 6th Baronet
31 Mar 1901
Evelyn was enumerated as the boarder of Sir William Gordon, of Earlston and Afton, 6th Baronet, on the 1901 Census of England residing at Beach Mansion Hotel in Portsmouth, Southampton, EnglandG. She was ~21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lady Mary Grace Maxwell.
Citation: 2
1904~24
Marriage | Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay
8 Jan 1904
Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay
Age 24
Birth on 4 Sep 1879 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: on 7 Mar 1951 | Barnbarroch House, Colvend, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay and she were married on 8 Jan 1904 at Saint Giles Church in Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
Citation: 3
1950~70
Death
29 Dec 1950
She died on 29 Dec 1950 at age ~70 at Barnharroch House in Colvend, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. cardiac syncope
Citations: 4,5
1951
Burial
1951
She was buried in 1951 at Kirkdale ChurchyardG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 6, Section 27b, Grave 4. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.
[S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.

William Francis Maxwell, Baronet

#673

Family:

Daughter

Dorothea Letitia Maxwell+ (1888 - 1981)

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Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough

#674, (1853 - 1915)

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1853
Birth
1853
Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough was born in 1853 in Walton, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
1881~28
Residence
1881
He lived at Sandforth Road in Claremont, West Derby District, Lancashire, EnglandG, in 1881.
Citation: 1
1881~28
Occupation
1881
In 1881 Edward Adam Cliff-McCullough was a merchant and ship owner in Claremont, West Derby District, Lancashire, EnglandG.
1913~60
Residence
1913
He lived at Kinder HouseG, in New Abbey Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG, in 1913.
Citation: 2
1913~60
Marriage | Mary Rainsford-Hannay
20 May 1913
Mary Rainsford-Hannay
Age 36
Birth on 11 Jun 1876 | Tremulgherry, Madras, IndiaG
Death: on 22 Jun 1938 | Srinagar, Kashmir, IndiaG
He and Mary Rainsford-Hannay were married on 20 May 1913 at Troqueer Church in Maxwelltown, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
1915~62
Death
30 Aug 1915
He died on 30 Aug 1915 at age ~62 at Carlisle Administration in London, EnglandG.
Citation: 3
1915
Probate
3 Dec 1915
He had his estate probated on 3 Dec 1915. The Probate entry reads:

CLIFF-McCULLOUGH, Edward Adam of Netherwood Bank, Dumfries, died 30 August 1915 at Carlisle Administration, London, 3 December to Mary Rainsford Cliff-McCullough widow. Effects £5680 14s. 3d.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.

Mary Reallo

#675, (Abt 1822 - )

Family: John Brancker (Abt 1819 - )

Daughter

Helen Jane Brancker+ (1847 - 1917)

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1822
Birth
Abt 1822
Mary Reallo was born abt 1822 at Mossley Hill in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citation: 1
1845~23
Marriage | John Brancker
Abt 1845
John Brancker
Age ~26
Birth abt 1819 | Hamburg, GermanyG
John Brancker and she were married abt 1845.
1881~59
Wife | CensusENG | John Brancker
3 Apr 1881
Mary was enumerated as the wife of John Brancker on the 1881 Census of England residing at Greenbank House in Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, EnglandG. She was ~59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Helen Jane Brancker, Mary Rainsford-Hannay, Lieut Col. John Rainsford-Hannay, and Rhoda Helen Rainsford-Hannay.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Gordon Families of Kirkcudbrightshire: Unrelated Lines Documented for 19th Century Genealogy Research