James Manson1

M, #13675, b. circa 1824, d. Aug 10, 1897
Pedigree

Family

Barbara Ross b. circa 1826, d. Jan 13, 1890
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*circa 1824 James Manson was born circa 1824 at Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland. 
Occupation*circa 1843 He was a cooper circa 1843. 
Marriage*Apr 4, 1845 He married Barbara Ross, daughter of Donald Ross and Catherine Weir, on Apr 4, 1845 at Wick, Caithness, Scotland. 
Census*1861  James Manson appeared on the Scotland census of 1861. James (age 40, Cooper, b. Wick) lived at 46 Scascigoe, Wick, Scotland with his wife, Barbara (age 39), daughter Catherine (age 13, b. Wick), son Alexander (age 13, b. Wick), daughter Isabella (age 10, b. Wick), daughter Marjory (age 8), and daughter Jamesina (age 7), and son John (age 4. b. Wick). James birthplace is listed as Wick; Barbara's is Canisbay.2 
Census1871  James Manson appeared on the Scotland census of 1871. James (age 47, Cooper) lived in Wick, Scotland with his wife, Barbara (age 46), daughter Isabella (age 19), daughter Marjory (age 17), and daughter Jemima (age 14). James birthplace is listed as Dunnet.3 
Occupation1891 He was a farmer in 1891. 
Census1891  James Manson appeared on the Scotland census of 1891. James (age 68; Father-in-law, Cooper) lived with James McKenzie (Head of Household, Laborer, age 37), Bella (wife, age 36), Mary (daughter, Domestic Servant, age 19), Bella (daughter, age 17) and Alex McKinnon (nephew, Farmer's son, age 16). The family lived in Wick, Scotland. James was widowed.4 
Death*Aug 10, 1897 He died on Aug 10, 1897 at Wick, Caithness, Scotland.1 
Researcher's Note* 
James Manson at 73 years of age. His father was Alexander Manson (Fisherman, deceased). Mother's name is not listed, however, she was also deceased. James died of Old Age and Debility, and ulcer of foot (2 months). He was married to Barbara Ross. Signature of qualified informant was his son-in-law, James McKenzie.1
 

Citations

  1. [S771] Personal Knowledge - Valentine, Jack.
  2. [S553] Census 1861 - Scotland.
  3. [S554] Census 1871 - Scotland.
  4. [S556] Census 1891 - Scotland.

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