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

Unrelated Gordons from Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

a family history project

Person Page 28

   Kirkcudbright 

Gladys Emily M. Woodcock

#676, (1892 - 1974)

 


 

Citations

  1. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, New Forest District, Vol 20, Page 261 (Death entry). Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915, New Forest District, Vol 20, Page 261. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Jane S. Rainsford-Hannay

#677, (Abt 1846 - )

Parents

FatherMajor Frederick Rainsford-Hannay (1810 - 1884)
MotherRhoda Johnston ( - Bef 1872)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Muriel Erskine Austin

#678, (1888 - 1971)

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915, Luton District, Vol 3B, Page 429. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, Luton District, Vol 3b, Page 945.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Oxford District, Vol 6b, Page 3021.
  4. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Oxford District, Vol 6b, Page 3288. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

William Hannay McLellan

#679, (Abt 1805 - 1868)

Family: Francis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)

DaughterJane McLellan (1834 - )
SonDavid McLellan (1835 - )
SonWilliam McLellan (1837 - )
SonSamuel Hannay McLellan (1839 - 1868)
SonThomas Rainsford McLellan+ (1842 - 1903)
DaughterSophia Mary McLellan (1850 - 1909)

 


 

  • 1805
    Birth
    Abt 1805
    William Hannay McLellan was born abt 1805 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1833~28
    23 Apr 1833
    Age 27
    Birth on 27 Dec 1805 | Bedale, Sabgar, FranceG
    Death: on 8 Jan 1884 | Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
    He and Francis Sophia Rainsford were married on 23 Apr 1833 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1851~46
    Occupation
    1851
    In 1851 William Hannay McLellan was a bank agent and Procurater in the Service of the Commissary Court of Kirkcudbright in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851~46
    CensusSCO
    30 Mar 1851
    William was enumerated on the 1851 Census of Scotland residing at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. He was ~46 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Francis Sophia Rainsford, Jane McLellan, David McLellan, William McLellan, Samuel Hannay McLellan, Thomas Rainsford McLellan, Sophia Mary McLellan, and Jane Rainsford.
    Citation: 1
  • 1861~56
    CensusSCO
    7 Apr 1861
    William was enumerated on the 1861 Census of Scotland residing at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. He was ~56 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Francis Sophia Rainsford, David McLellan, Thomas Rainsford McLellan, Sophia Mary McLellan, and Jane Rainsford.
    Citation: 3
  • 1868~63
    Death
    25 Jul 1868
    He died on 25 Jul 1868 at age ~63 in London, EnglandG.
    Citation: 4
  • 1868~63
    Burial
    Jul 1868
    He was buried in Jul 1868 at Kirkcudbright Parish ChurchyardG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 4

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  4. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 56b. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Jane McLellan

#680, (1834 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

David McLellan

#681, (1835 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S19] General Registry Office of Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations, wife Elizabeth Melville McLellan. Hereinafter cited as General Registry Office.
  4. [S19] General Registry Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
  5. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 56b. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

William McLellan

#682, (1837 - )

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1871 Scotland Census.

Samuel Hannay McLellan

#683, (1839 - 1868)

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 56b. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Thomas Rainsford McLellan

#684, (1842 - 1903)

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)

Family: Mary Adelaide Hughes ( - 1886)

SonMajor Thomas Rainsford McLellan (1882 - 1941)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
  5. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 56c. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Sophia Mary McLellan

#685, (1850 - 1909)

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay McLellan (Abt 1805 - 1868)
MotherFrancis Sophia Rainsford (1805 - 1884)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, Horncastle District, Vol 7a, Page 327.
  4. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 56b. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Mary Ann Moore

#686, (Abt 1808 - )

Family: Captain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)

DaughterSusan Hastings Hannay Rainsford+ (Abt 1828 - 1910)
SonWilliam Henry Rainsford (1831 - 1856)
SonFrederick Edward Rainsford (1833 - )
DaughterFrances Elinore Rainsford+ (1837 - )
SonThomas Rainsford (Abt 1840 - )
DaughterMary H. Rainsford (1842 - )

 


 

  • 1808
    Birth
    Abt 1808
    Mary Ann Moore was born abt 1808 in IrelandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1826~18
    Abt 1826
    Age ~27
    Birth abt 1799 | ScotlandG
    Death: on 22 Nov 1851 | Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG
    Captain Thomas Rainsford and she were married abt 1826.
  • 1851~43
    Wife | CensusSCO | Captain Thomas Rainsford
    30 Mar 1851
    Mary was enumerated as the wife of Captain Thomas Rainsford on the 1851 Census of Scotland residing at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG. She was ~43 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary H. Rainsford and Thomas Rainsford.
    Citation: 1
  • 1861~53
    CensusSCO
    7 Apr 1861
    Mary was enumerated on the 1861 Census of Scotland residing at Alderlee Cottage in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. She was ~53 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary H. Rainsford.
    Citation: 2
  • 1871~63
    Occupation
    1871
    In 1871 Mary Ann Moore was an officers widow at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 3
  • 1871~63
    CensusSCO
    2 Apr 1871
    Mary was enumerated on the 1871 Census of Scotland residing at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG. She was ~63 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary H. Rainsford and Louisa Melville Wood.
    Citation: 3

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1871 Scotland Census.

Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford

#687, (Abt 1828 - 1910)

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )

Family: Lieut Col. Robert Gordon (1808 - 1875)

SonRobert William Gordon (1850 - )
DaughterMary Hastings Hannay Gordon (1851 - 1919)
SonEdwin Charles Gordon (1854 - 1885)
SonFrederick Everard Gordon (1855 - )
SonWilliam David Gordon (1856 - )
SonHenry Aeneas Gordon (1859 - 1899)
DaughterRose Helen Francis Gordon (1864 - )
SonNorman Hutchison Gordon (1865 - 1865)
DaughterNora Susan Jane Gordon (1867 - 1910)
Person included on these Charts:Box Chart-Descendants of Robert Gordon of Larglanglee
Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1828
    Birth
    Abt 1828
    Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford was born abt 1828 at Blackrock in Dublin, IrelandG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1841~13
    Household member | CensusSCO | Mary Hastings Hannay
    7 Jun 1841
    Susan was enumerated as the household member of Mary Hastings Hannay on the 1841 Census of Scotland residing at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. She was ~13 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were William Henry Rainsford and Frederick Edward Rainsford.
    Citation: 1
  • 1848~20
    30 Nov 1848
    Age 40
    Birth on 12 Jul 1808 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG
    Death: on 16 Mar 1875 | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Great BritainG
    Lieut Col. Robert Gordon and she were married on 30 Nov 1848 at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. An article in the newpaper read:

    GORDON, Captain Robert - M 30/11/1848 - At Kirkdale House, the residence of Miss Hannay, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. John Muir, Captain Robert Gordon, of the 32d Regiment M.N.I. to Susan Hannay, eldest daughter of Captain Rainsford.
  • 1881~53
    Occupation
    1881
    In 1881 Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford was an annuitant in London, EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881~53
    CensusENG
    3 Apr 1881
    Susan was enumerated on the 1881 Census of England residing at 21 Burlington RoadG, in London, Paddington, EnglandG. She was ~53 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon, Henry Aeneas Gordon, Rose Helen Francis Gordon, and Nora Susan Jane Gordon.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891~63
    CensusENG
    5 Apr 1891
    Susan was enumerated on the 1891 Census of England in Bexhill, East Sussex, EnglandG. She was ~63 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Henry Aeneas Gordon. Susan and her son Henry were visitors in the household of Thomas Dewdney.
    Citation: 3
  • 1901~73
    CensusENG
    31 Mar 1901
    Susan was enumerated on the 1901 Census of England in Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG. She was ~73 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon.
    Citation: 4
  • 1910~82
    Residence
    1910
    She lived at 8 Powis RoadG, in Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG, in 1910.
    Citation: 5
  • 1910~82
    Death
    10 Nov 1910
    She died on 10 Nov 1910 at age ~82 in Brighton District, Sussex, EnglandG.
    Citation: 6
  • 1910
    Probate
    3 Dec 1910
    She had her estate probated on 3 Dec 1910 in London, EnglandG. The Probate entry reads:

    GORDON, Susan Hannay of 8 Powis Road, Brighton, widow, died 10 November 1910. Probate LOndon 3 December (1910) to Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon spinster and Austin Low banker. Effects £6552 5s. 2d.
    Citation: 5

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  5. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
  6. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, Brighton District, Vol 2b, Page 152.

William Henry Rainsford

#688, (1831 - 1856)

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Frederick Edward Rainsford

#689, (1833 - )

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1833
    Birth
    1833
    Frederick Edward Rainsford was born in 1833 in CanadaG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841~8
    Household member | CensusSCO | Mary Hastings Hannay
    7 Jun 1841
    Frederick was enumerated as the household member of Mary Hastings Hannay on the 1841 Census of Scotland residing at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. He was ~8 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford and William Henry Rainsford.
    Citation: 2
  • 1851~18
    Residence
    1851
    He lived at Mill Burn Street in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG, in 1851. He was a lodger in the home of William McMinn.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851~18
    Occupation
    1851
    In 1851 Frederick Edward Rainsford was a bank clerk in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citation: 1

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census.

Mary H. Rainsford

#690, (1842 - )

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1842
    Birth
    1842
    Mary H. Rainsford was born in 1842 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851~9
    Daughter | CensusSCO | Captain Thomas Rainsford
    30 Mar 1851
    Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Captain Thomas Rainsford on the 1851 Census of Scotland residing at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG. She was ~9 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Ann Moore and Thomas Rainsford.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861~19
    Daughter | CensusSCO | Mary Ann Moore
    7 Apr 1861
    Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Mary Ann Moore on the 1861 Census of Scotland residing at Alderlee Cottage in Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. She was ~19 years old.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871~29
    Daughter | CensusSCO | Mary Ann Moore
    2 Apr 1871
    Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Mary Ann Moore on the 1871 Census of Scotland residing at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG. She was ~29 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Louisa Melville Wood.
    Citation: 3

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1871 Scotland Census.

Thomas Rainsford

#691, (Abt 1840 - )

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Frances Elinore Rainsford

#692, (1837 - )

Parents

FatherCaptain Thomas Rainsford (Abt 1799 - 1851)
MotherMary Ann Moore (Abt 1808 - )

Family: James Creighton Wood (1827 - 1887)

DaughterLouisa Melville Wood (1860 - 1944)
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1837
    Birth
    1837
    Frances Elinore Rainsford was born in 1837 in CanadaG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1855~18
    14 Feb 1855
    Age 27
    Birth on 24 Aug 1827 | Kurnaul, Bengal, IndiaG
    Death: on 17 Mar 1887 | London, Pimlico, Middlesex, EnglandG
    James Creighton Wood and she were married on 14 Feb 1855 in Kamptee, Madras, IndiaG.
    Citation: 2

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Marriages, 1792-1948.

James Creighton Wood

#693, (1827 - 1887)

Parents

FatherHenry John Wood (Abt 1791 - )
MotherMargaret Bell ( - 1845)

Family: Frances Elinore Rainsford (1837 - )

DaughterLouisa Melville Wood (1860 - 1944)

 


 

  • 1827
    Birth
    24 Aug 1827
    James Creighton Wood was born on 24 Aug 1827 in Kurnaul, Bengal, IndiaG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 18270
    Christening
    2 Oct 1827
    He was christened on 2 Oct 1827 in Kurnaul, Bengal, IndiaG.
    Citation: 2
  • 185527
    14 Feb 1855
    Age ~18
    Birth in 1837 | CanadaG
    He and Frances Elinore Rainsford were married on 14 Feb 1855 in Kamptee, Madras, IndiaG.
    Citation: 3
  • 1887~60
    Residence
    1887
    He lived at 12 Powis Square in Notting Hill, Middlesex, EnglandG, in 1887.
    Citation: 4
  • 188759
    Death
    17 Mar 1887
    He died on 17 Mar 1887 at age 59 at Victoria Station in London, Pimlico, Middlesex, EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,4
  • 1916
    Probate
    28 Dec 1916
    He had his estate probated on 28 Dec 1916 in London, EnglandG. The Probate entry reads:

    WOOD, James Creighton of 12 Powis-square, Notting Hill, Middlesex died 17 March 1887 at Victoria Station, Pimlico, Middlesex. Administration (with Will) London 28 December (1916) to Louisa Melville Alston (wife of Hugh Alston). Effects £58 5s. 7d. Gormer Grant P.R. 4 April 1887.
    Citation: 4

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, St George Hanover Square District, Vol 1a, Page 339. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Marriages, 1792-1948.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.

Louisa Melville Wood

#694, (1860 - 1944)

Parents

FatherJames Creighton Wood (1827 - 1887)
MotherFrances Elinore Rainsford (1837 - )
Person included on these Charts:Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1860
    Birth
    21 Oct 1860
    Louisa Melville Wood was born on 21 Oct 1860 in Dhar, Central Provence, IndiaG. She was a British subject.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 18610
    Christening
    11 Jan 1861
    She was christened on 11 Jan 1861 in Mhow, Bengal, IndiaG.
    Citation: 1
  • 187110
    Granddaughter | CensusSCO | Mary Ann Moore
    2 Apr 1871
    Louisa was enumerated as the granddaughter of Mary Ann Moore on the 1871 Census of Scotland residing at High Street in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, ScotlandG. She was 10 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary H. Rainsford.
    Citation: 3
  • 188625
    Marriage | Hugh Alston
    27 Jan 1886
    Death: on 11 Nov 1939 | EnglandG
    Hugh Alston and she were married on 27 Jan 1886 in Worthington, Sussex, EnglandG.
    Citations: 4,5
  • 190140
    Wife | CensusENG | Hugh Alston
    31 Mar 1901
    Louisa was enumerated as the wife of Hugh Alston on the 1901 Census of England in Milborne Port, Somerset, EnglandG. She was 40 years old.
    Citation: 6
  • 1911~51
    Occupation
    1911
    In 1911 Louisa Melville Wood was a landlord taking in boarders at 42 Shrewsbury Road in Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1944~84
    Residence
    1944
    She lived at Little Waltham Hall Hostel in Chelmsford, Essex, EnglandG, in 1944.
    Citation: 7
  • 194484
    Death
    22 Nov 1944
    She died on 22 Nov 1944 at age 84 in Chelmsford District, Essex, EnglandG.
    Citations: 8,7
  • 1945
    Probate
    25 Jan 1945
    She had her estate probated on 25 Jan 1945 in York, Yorkshire, EnglandG. The Probate entry reads:

    ALSTON, Louisa Melville of Little Waltham Hall Hostel near Chelmsford widow died 22 November 1944. Probate York 25 January to Gerrard Allan Crowley medical practioner. Effects £397 18s. 10d.
    Citation: 7

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1871 Scotland Census.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973.
  5. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, East Preston District, Vol 2b, Page 467.
  6. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  7. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
  8. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Chelmsford District, Vol 4a, Page 642. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

Hugh Alston

#695, ( - 1939)

 


 

  • 1886
    27 Jan 1886
    Age 25
    Birth on 21 Oct 1860 | Dhar, Central Provence, IndiaG
    Death: on 22 Nov 1944 | Chelmsford District, Essex, EnglandG
    Hugh Alston and Louisa Melville Wood were married on 27 Jan 1886 in Worthington, Sussex, EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1901
    CensusENG
    31 Mar 1901
    Hugh was enumerated on the 1901 Census of England in Milborne Port, Somerset, EnglandG.
    Also residing in the same household were Louisa Melville Wood.
    Citation: 3
  • 1939
    Death
    11 Nov 1939
    He died on 11 Nov 1939 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 4,5
  • 1940
    Probate
    20 Jan 1940
    He had his estate probated on 20 Jan 1940 in London, EnglandG. The Probate entry reads:

    ALSTON, Hugh of 19 Alton Road, Birkenhead, died 11 November 1939. Probate London 20 January (1940) to Louisa Melville Alston widow. Effects £207 5s.
    Citation: 4

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, East Preston District, Vol 2b, Page 467.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
  5. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Birkenhead District, Vol 8a, Page 1256. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

Henry John Wood

#696, (Abt 1791 - )

Family: Margaret Bell ( - 1845)

SonJames Creighton Wood+ (1827 - 1887)

 


 

Margaret Bell

#697, ( - 1845)

Family: Henry John Wood (Abt 1791 - )

SonJames Creighton Wood+ (1827 - 1887)

 


 

Lieut Col. Robert Gordon

#698, (1808 - 1875)

Parents

FatherRobert Gordon, of Larglanglee (1771 - 1833)
MotherCatherine Rose Ann Hutchison (1777 - 1822)

Family: Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford (Abt 1828 - 1910)

SonRobert William Gordon (1850 - )
DaughterMary Hastings Hannay Gordon (1851 - 1919)
SonEdwin Charles Gordon (1854 - 1885)
SonFrederick Everard Gordon (1855 - )
SonWilliam David Gordon (1856 - )
SonHenry Aeneas Gordon (1859 - 1899)
DaughterRose Helen Francis Gordon (1864 - )
SonNorman Hutchison Gordon (1865 - 1865)
DaughterNora Susan Jane Gordon (1867 - 1910)
Person included on these Charts:Box Chart-Descendants of Robert Gordon of Larglanglee

 


 

Robert Gordon 1808-1875
  • 1808
    Birth
    12 Jul 1808
    Lieut Col. Robert Gordon was born on 12 Jul 1808 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1827~19
    Military-Notes
    1827
    Robert was educated at Kirkcudbright Academy and later at Edinburgh University. He was nominated for the Honourable East India Company Service (H.E.I.C.S.) by Robert Campbell, on recommendation of Col. John Duff.
    Citation: 1
  • 182920
    Military-Notes
    8 Mar 1829
    Ens., 48th N.I. 1830-1, Supy., served with the Field force in Coorg, India, shared in Prize money.
  • 184031
    Military-Notes
    14 Apr 1840
    Sailed for Singapore, with detachments, proceeding to the eastwards under Lt. Col. Montgomerie, C.B.
  • 184132
    Military-Notes
    May 1841
    Robert Gordon present with Sappers and Miners in operations before Canton; shared donation of 12 months Batta. He served with the Northern division of the army in China until the
    termination of hostilities (Medal), and shared in second donation of 12 months
    in the China Batta.

    Batta is a military term, meaning a special allowance made to officers, soldiers, or other public servants in the field.
  • 184233
    Military-Notes
    18 May 1842
    Lieut. Robert Gordon served at capture of fortified heights and city of Chapo, India. Sir Hugh Gough wrote:

    "I directed the Rifles to occupy the houses close to the wall to cover the Grenadiers of the 53rd and the Sappers and Miners, who were directed to ascertain the depth of a canal that intervened. Lieutenant Gordon, attached to the Sappers, fortunately found a small boat, with which he crossed (finding the canal not fordable), and secured two others of considerable size at the opposite side, with which we crossed over, the Grenadiers, 55th and Brevet Major McLean, and a body of Sappers with scaling ladders, and the walls were soon in possession of the left wing . "
    Citation: 1
  • 1843~35
    Military-Notes
    1843
    Robert was promoted to Captain.
    Citation: 1
  • 184435
    Military-Notes
    Feb 1844
    Robert rejoined his regiment.
    Citation: 1
  • 184638
    Military-Notes
    16 Dec 1846
    Allen's Indian Mail and Register of Intelligence for British and Foreign India, China and All Parts of the East
    Volume IV, page 76
    January-December 1846
    (Google search online document)

    Captain Robert Gordon, 32nd M.N.I. was granted a Leave of Absence to Europe on m.c. and was to depart for Bombay on December 16, 1846.
  • 184738
    Military-Notes
    3 Jan 1847
    Allen's Indian Mail and Register of Intelligence for British and Foreign India, China and All Parts of the East
    Volume IV
    January-December 1846
    (Google search online document)

    Captain Robert Gordon, 32nd M.N.I. sailed on the Steamer Victoria to Kurrachee (Karachi, Pakistan) which departed from Bombay, India on January 3, 1847.
  • 184840
    30 Nov 1848
    Age ~20
    Birth abt 1828 | Dublin, IrelandG
    Death: on 10 Nov 1910 | Brighton District, Sussex, EnglandG
    He and Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford were married on 30 Nov 1848 at Kirkdale HouseG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. An article in the newpaper read:

    GORDON, Captain Robert - M 30/11/1848 - At Kirkdale House, the residence of Miss Hannay, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. John Muir, Captain Robert Gordon, of the 32d Regiment M.N.I. to Susan Hannay, eldest daughter of Captain Rainsford.
  • 185244
    Military-Notes
    19 Jul 1852
    He was a Supt. Engineer, Nagpur, India.
    Citation: 1
  • 1855~47
    Military-Notes
    1855
    He was employed in the Public Works Department in the Saugor and Narbudda Territories, Jubbulpore division.
    Citation: 1
  • 185749
    Military-Notes
    4 Sep 1857
    Robert was placed at the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief, for regimental duty.
  • 185749
    Military-Notes
    30 Nov 1857
    Robert was promoted to Major.
  • 186153
    Military-Notes
    Aug 1861
    Robert was promoted to Lieut. Colonel.
    Citation: 1
  • 186153
    Military-Notes
    31 Dec 1861
    Retired from military service as a Lieut Col.
    Citation: 1
  • 187566
    Death
    16 Mar 1875
    He died on 16 Mar 1875 at age 66 in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Great BritainG.
    Citations: 1,3
  • 187566
    Burial
    Mar 1875
    He was buried in Mar 1875 at Kirkcudbright Parish ChurchyardG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG. (Memorial Headstone in Scotland)
    Citation: 4
  • 1875
    Probate
    20 Jul 1875
    He had his estate probated on 20 Jul 1875 at Principal Registry in Guernsey, Channel Islands, Great BritainG. The Probate entry reads:

    Robert Gordon, 20 July. The Will of Robert Gordon formerly of Bombay in the East Indies but late of the Parish of St. Peter Port in the Island of Guernsey, a Retired Lieutenant-Colonel in the 32nd Regiment Madras Native Infantry who died 16 March 1875 at St. Peter Port was proved at the Principal Registry by David Hutchison Gordon of Kirkcudbright in North Britain, Writer to the Signet, the Brother, one of the Executors.

Citations

  1. [S25] Constance Oliver Skelton, Gordons under arms; A Biographical Muster Roll of Officers named Gordon in the Navies and Armies of Britain, Europe, America and the Jacobite Risings (Aberdeen, Scotland: Aberdeen University, 1912). Hereinafter cited as Gordons Under Arms.
  2. [S26] FamilySearch.com, online www.familysearch.org, Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.com.
  3. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S9] Alison Mitchell, compiler, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions, Pre 1855 (Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1995), Volume 7, Section 18, Grave 715. Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbright Monumental Inscriptions.

Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon

#699, (1851 - 1919)

Parents

FatherLieut Col. Robert Gordon (1808 - 1875)
MotherSusan Hastings Hannay Rainsford (Abt 1828 - 1910)
Person included on these Charts:Box Chart-Descendants of Robert Gordon of Larglanglee
Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

  • 1851
    Birth
    26 Dec 1851
    Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon was born on 26 Dec 1851 in Nagapore, IndiaG. She was a British subject.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 18520
    Christening
    25 Jan 1852
    She was christened on 25 Jan 1852 in Kamptee, Madras, IndiaG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881~30
    Occupation
    1881
    In 1881 Mary Hastings Hannay Gordon was an annuitant in London, EnglandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 188129
    Daughter | CensusENG | Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford
    3 Apr 1881
    Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford on the 1881 Census of England residing at 21 Burlington RoadG, in London, Paddington, EnglandG. She was 29 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Henry Aeneas Gordon, Rose Helen Francis Gordon, and Nora Susan Jane Gordon.
    Citation: 1
  • 190149
    Daughter | CensusENG | Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford
    31 Mar 1901
    Mary was enumerated as the daughter of Susan Hastings Hannay Rainsford on the 1901 Census of England in Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG. She was 49 years old.
    Citation: 4
  • 1919~68
    Death
    1919
    She died in 1919 at age ~68 in Steyning District, Sussex, EnglandG.
    Citation: 5

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947.
  3. [S25] Constance Oliver Skelton, Gordons under arms; A Biographical Muster Roll of Officers named Gordon in the Navies and Armies of Britain, Europe, America and the Jacobite Risings (Aberdeen, Scotland: Aberdeen University, 1912). Hereinafter cited as Gordons Under Arms.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.
  5. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Steyning District, Vol 2b, Page 367. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

Henry Aeneas Gordon

#700, (1859 - 1899)

Parents

FatherLieut Col. Robert Gordon (1808 - 1875)
MotherSusan Hastings Hannay Rainsford (Abt 1828 - 1910)
Person included on these Charts:Box Chart-Descendants of Robert Gordon of Larglanglee
Descendants of Odo A'Hannay of Sorbie

 


 

Citations

  1. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947.
  3. [S25] Constance Oliver Skelton, Gordons under arms; A Biographical Muster Roll of Officers named Gordon in the Navies and Armies of Britain, Europe, America and the Jacobite Risings (Aberdeen, Scotland: Aberdeen University, 1912). Hereinafter cited as Gordons Under Arms.
  4. [S20] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, 1891 England Census.
  5. [S24] FreeBMD website, online www.freebmd.org.uk, Brighton District, Vol 2b, Page 166. Hereinafter cited as FreeBMD website.

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