My Scottish "Wilkie" Family
Gwendolyn Crawford Renton
Abt 1907 - 1975 (~ 68 years)1. Gwendolyn Crawford Renton was born about 1907 in , , , New Zealand (daughter of James Carrell Renton and Janet Brown); died on 20 Dec 1975 in Mentone, Victoria, Australia. Notes:
Free BMD Index - New Zealand online database
Birth # 5718
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1946 Otago, Central Otago
#9986 Renton, Arthur Douglas Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Joiner
#9992 Renton, Gwendolyn Crawford Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Spinster
#9995 Renton, James Carrell Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Farm Labr
#9997 Renton, Janet Gladstone Rd Mosgiel married
#10000 Renton, Winifred Wilson Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Spinster
Australian Death Index 1787 - 1985
Name: Gwndoline Crawford Renton
Birth year: abt 1908
Age: 68
Death Place: Mentone, Victoria
Fathers Name: James Carrell Renton
Mothers Name: Janet Brown
Registration Year: 1976
Reg Place: Victoria
Reg #: 1875
Probate Records, Wills, Victoria Australia
Gwendoline Crawford Renton
Death Date: 20 Dec 1975
Death Place: Mentone
Occupation: Spinster
Grant Date: 29 Apr 1976
2. James Carrell Renton was born about 1879 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand (son of James Carroll Renton and Christian (Christina) Paul Wilkie); died on 7 Jan 1953 in Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 10 Jan 1953 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Birth Registration: 1879/#18067
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Centery Otago 1949
#10686 Renton, Arthur Douglas Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, joiner
10690 Renton, Eileen Elizabeth Bush Road, Mosgiel, Married
10692 Renton, Gwendoline Crawford, Gladstone Road, Mosgeil, Spinster
10694 Renton, James Carrell, Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Farm Labourer
10695 Renton, James Carrell, Jun., Bush road, Mosgiel, Farmer
10696 Renton, Janet Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Married
Searching online Free BMD records, New Zealand
Death: James Carrell Renton, 1953, Age 75 yrs; Reg #19327
This gentleman is buried in the East Taieri Cemetery, Location Block PD, Plot 53. At this time, I don't know if this is close to what I believe is his Wife, Janet Renton and possible a child - Winifred Wilson Renton
So whether the newspaper notice in 1893 is for this James Carrell Renton - as a baker or whether for his Father prior to his Father returning or going to Farming - all unknown data at the moment Jan 2011 HW
Probate Records New Zealand 1843-1998
Name: James Carrell (formerly Junior) Renton
Event Date: 1953
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: East Taieri
# of Images: 16 - starting 1084 - 1099James married Janet Brown on 6 Nov 1901 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Janet was born about 1879; died on 28 Jun 1950 in , , , New Zealand; was buried on 28 Jun 1950 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Janet Brown was born about 1879; died on 28 Jun 1950 in , , , New Zealand; was buried on 28 Jun 1950 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Searching online Free BMD records, New Zealand
Janet Renton, died 1950, Aged 71 yrs; Reg #25496
This computes to a birth year Abt 1879
Further cemetery research revealed:
Renton, Janet
Age not recorded
Female
Date of Death 28 June 1950
Place of death - not recorded
Last Address - not recorded
Funeral Director - Campbell & Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand
Cemetery - East Taieri Cemetery, Block RA, Plot 110
Date of Burial: 28 Jun 1950
Original Reference: #E19500604
Others buried in this plot are Christena Crawford Brown, David, Brown, James Brown, Marion Watt Brown, May Crawford Brown & Winifred Wilson Renton
Research Jan 2011 HW Upon clicking on these names, an assumption could be made that they are siblings and parents. I am thinking it is probable that Winifred Wilson Renton is a dtr - perhaps prior to Janet & James Carrell Renton's wedding as married Nov 1901 and birth of this person is also 1901
HW 2011Notes:
Married:
Marriage of James Carrell Renton & Janet Brown on 06 November 1901, East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand Reg # 5047
Source: Free BMD Index, Govt. NewZealand website
Jan 2011 HWChildren:
- Winifred Wilson Renton was born about 1901; died on 25 Nov 1959; was buried on 27 Nov 1959 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
- James Carrell (3) Renton was born in 1904 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Oct 1981; was buried on 22 Oct 1981 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 1. Gwendolyn Crawford Renton was born about 1907 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Dec 1975 in Mentone, Victoria, Australia.
- Gladys Christina Renton was born about 1908 in , , , New Zealand; died on 11 Dec 1967 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 13 Dec 1967 in Anderson's Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Arthur Douglas Renton was born about 1910 in , , , New Zealand; and died.
Generation: 3
4. James Carroll Renton was born about 2 Jun 1853 in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland (son of William Renton and Isabella); died on 15 Jan 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 17 Jan 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: 1893, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; Baker
- Residence: 1893, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Occupation: 1946, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; Farmer
Notes:
Birth / Baptism Scotland, Births & Baptisms 1564-1950
Name: James Carroll Renton
Male
Baptism Date: 12 Jun 1853
Place: Canongate, Edinburgh, Mid Lotian, Scotland
Father: William Renton
Mother: Isabella Carroll
FHL Film #: 1067747
Person Surname: RENTON, James Carroll; Address Dunedin; Age Over 20; Occupation baker Event Description HR Electoral Roll Event Place City of Dunedin ElectorateDate1893 Source Title HR ER City of Dunedin Electorate Page No 241 Publication Date 1893 Comments residential; George street** This could be James Carroll Renton Sr or Jr HW Jan 2011
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1896, Otago, Taieri
#2632 Renton, Christina Paul, East Taieri, wife of James C. Renton, Residential
#2634 Renton, James C., Greenlaw, East Taieri, Farmer, residential
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1900, Otago, Taieri
#3096 for Christina Paul Renton & #3099 James C. Renton; other info as above in 1896
Occupation was listed as Farmer on Northern Cemetery records; also a Native of Scotland
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1905-1906 Otago, Taieri
#3428 Renton, Chritina Paul, East Taieri, Married
#3429 Renton, Isabella Douglas, Greenlaw Farm, East Taieri, Spinster
#3430 Renton, James C. Greenlaw, East Taierei, Farmer
#3431 Renton, James Carrell Jun. Greenlaw, East Taieri, Farm servant
#3438 Renton, Margaret Fraser Greenlaw Farm, East Taieri, Spinster *
#3439 Renton, William Greenlaw Farm, Mosgiel, School Teacher **
* - Margaret Fraser Renton is a Sister to James Carrell Renton - who later married Mr Inglis
** William Renton unknown to me at this time 2019 hw
WWI
James Carrell Renton - Farmer East Taieri - is listed on Page 1373 of New Zealand Army WWI Reserve Rolls, 2nd Division 1916-1917
Burial Register No 40613 Surname RENTON First Names James Carrell Gender Male Age at Death 92 Years Date of Death January 15, 1946 Date of Burial January 17, 1946 Cause of Death Unknown Cemetery Location Block 38 , Plot 0001 - this entry taken from the Northern Cemetery database on line for Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Jan 2011 research HW
2nd Cemetery Source - Cemetery Records, Northern Cemetery, Dunedin Section 7, Page 208
Site 2170 Plan: Block 38, Plot 2 Kempthorne*
Plot 1 - RENTON 1891**
I.L.M.O. William D. WILKIE; died 07 Nov 1902 Aged 88 years
Margaret WILKIE, died 24 Nov 1900 Aged 82 years
also John H. SINCLAIR, died 31 Ju 1897 aged 51years
also George A. SINCLAIR; died 20 Mar 1900 Aged 24 years
also Mary M. SINCLAIR, died 15 Dec 1913 aged 40 years
also Janet SINCLAIR, died 02 Sep 1928 aged 82 years At rest - Base:WILKIE
Pink granite slab
(2) I.L.M.O. Christina RENTON, who died at Greenlaw, East Taieri 30 Jul 1906 Aged 55 years
also James Carrell RENTON, died 15 Jan 1946 Aged 92 yearsJames married Christian (Christina) Paul Wilkie on 9 Nov 1876 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Christian (daughter of William Dick Wilkie and Margaret Fraser) was born in 1851 in BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; died on 30 Jul 1906 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 1 Aug 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Christian (Christina) Paul Wilkie was born in 1851 in BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland (daughter of William Dick Wilkie and Margaret Fraser); died on 30 Jul 1906 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 1 Aug 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Other Events and Attributes:
- Marriage: 9 Nov 1876, East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; Marriage Records
Notes:
1851 Census, Scotland Roll CSSCT1851_85, Household 33, Line 10, Parish 411, BurntIsland, Fife
Christina Wilkie, Age 3 mos. This census was taken March 30/31, 1851
Other names for Christina: Christina Paul Wilkie
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1896, Otago, Taieri
#2632 Renton, Christina Paul, East Taieri, wife of James C. Renton, Residential
#2634 Renton, James C., Greenlaw, East Taieri, Farmer, residential
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1900, Otago, Taieri
#3096 for Christina Paul Renton & #3099 James C. Renton; other info as above in 1896
Burial Register No 83449 Surname RENTON First Names Christina Paul Gender Female Age at Death 55 Years Date of Death August 1, 1906 Date of Burial August 2, 1906 Cause of Death Unknown Cemetery Location Block 38 , Plot 0001
The above Burial plot in Northern Cemetery includes Christina Paul (Wilkie) Renton's Husband James Carrell Renton and her Parents: William Dick Wilkie and Margaret (Fraser) Wilkie
2nd Cemetery Source - Cemetery Records, Northern Cemetery, Dunedin Section 7, Page 208
Site 2170 Plan: Block 38, Plot 2 Kempthorne*
Plot 1 - RENTON 1891**
I.L.M.O. William D. WILKIE; died 07 Nov 1902 Aged 88 years
Margaret WILKIE, died 24 Nov 1900 Aged 82 years
also John H. SINCLAIR, died 31 Ju 1897 aged 51years
also George A. SINCLAIR; died 20 Mar 1900 Aged 24 years
also Mary M. SINCLAIR, died 15 Dec 1913 aged 40 years
also Janet SINCLAIR, died 02 Sep 1928 aged 82 years At rest - Base:WILKIE
Pink granite slab
(2) I.L.M.O. Christina RENTON, who died at Greenlaw, East Taieri 30 Jul 1906 Aged 55 years
also James Carrell RENTON, died 15 Jan 1946 Aged 92 yearsChildren:
- 2. James Carrell Renton was born about 1879 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 7 Jan 1953 in Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 10 Jan 1953 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
- Margaret Fraser Renton was born in 1881 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 6 Apr 1950 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 8 Apr 1950 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Isabella "Bella" Douglas Renton was born about 1884 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 12 Jul 1964 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 14 Jul 1964 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Generation: 4
8. William Renton was born about 1819; died on 22 Jun 1905; was buried on 24 Jun 1905 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Jan 2011 - for the moment I am presuming or taking an educated guess that James Carrell Renton's parents were a William Renton & Isabella unknown - perhaps Douglas as the name Douglas is one of the given names for James Carrell Renton & Christina Paul Wilkie's dtr.
This assumption is based on cemetery records I have found for Northern Cemetery in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand - where Wm Renton and an Isabella Renton of similar age are buried with James Carrell Renton and his wife Christina Paul Wilkie
Further substantiating the above statement - I found a newspaper article - from the Otago Witness newspaper describing Mr & Mrs William Renton of Castle Street, celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversaryWilliam married Isabella in Unknown. Isabella died on 18 Oct 1896 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Isabella died on 18 Oct 1896 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Jan 2011 - for the moment I am presuming or taking an educated guess that James Carrell Renton's parents were a William Renton & Isabella unknown - perhaps Douglas as the name Douglas is one of the given names for James Carrell Renton & Christina Paul Wilkie's dtr.
This assumption is based on cemetery records I have found for Northern Cemetery in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand - where Wm Renton and an Isabella Renton of similar age are buried with James Carrell Renton and his wife Christina Paul WilkieChildren:
- 4. James Carroll Renton was born about 2 Jun 1853 in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland; died on 15 Jan 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 17 Jan 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
10. William Dick Wilkie was born on 15 Sep 1814 in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 16 Oct 1814 in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland (son of Robert Wilkie* and Christian Paul); died on 7 Nov 1902 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 9 Nov 1902 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Other Events and Attributes:
- 1851 Census: 1851, BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; 1851 Scotland Census
- 1861 Census: 1861, Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; 1861 Scotland Census
- 1871 Census: 1871, Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; 1871 Scotland Census
- Migration to New Zealand: 1874; aboard Auckland Ship - Captain Stevens
Notes:
OPR 401 Births - 1814
"September 15 - Born to Robert Wilkie, Servant, Banks & Christian Paul, his spouse, a son, baptized 16th, named William Dick"
2nd Source: Birth Source; Fiche - Dunfermline Library, 0027-0028;06025660
Christened 16 October 1814
1851 Scotland Census; CSSCT1851_85; Household 33, Line 10, Parish 411
BurntIsland, Fife
Address: Chuck Hall
William Wilkie, Age 36, Head, Male, Married, Ag. Labourer, Birthplace Aberdour, Fife
Margaret Wilkie, Age 32, Female, Married,
Robert Wilkie, Age 6, Male
Janet Wilkie, Age 4, Female
James Wilkie, Age 2, Male
Christian Wilkie, 3 mos. , Female
I believe this Family to be William Dick Wilkie, Son of Robert & Christian (Paul) Wilkie - will cont. research hoping to find a death, as not on 1881 Census. These names are indicative of naming patterns in Robert & Christian 's family. In 2010, contact with relatives in Dunedin, via ancestry.ca - confirming William Dick Wilkie was Son of Robert Wilkie & Christian Paul, married to Margaret Fraser.
1861 Scotland Census;CSSSCT1861_58; Kinglassie, Fife 440, Household 66, Line 8
William Wilkie, Age 44, Head, Male, Married, Birthplace Aberdour, Fife, Ploughman, Address South Walkerton
Margaret (Fraser) Wilkie, Age 43, Female, Wife, Married
Janet Wilkie, Female, Age 14
James Wilkie, Male, Age 12
Christina Wilkie, Female, Age 10
Charlotte Wilkie, Female, Age 8
William Dick Wilkie, Male, Age 6
Peter Fraser Wilkie, Male, Age 3
Charles Wilkie, Male, Age 5 mos.
In 1871, Scotland Census, Kinglassie, 440, Line 10, Roll CSSC1871_75; Household 65
William Dick Wilkie, Head, Male, Age 55, Birthpl Aberdour, Fife, Occ Caster
Margaret Fraser, Wife, Female, Age 52
Charlotte Wilkie, Dtr, Female, Age 18, Occ Linen Beater
John F. Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 13, Occ Farm Bleacher
William L. Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 15, Occ Farm Bleacher
Charles Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 11, Scholar
Janet Ogilvie , Female, Mother in Law, Age 76
At this point, I lose track of William Dick Wilkie & his family in Scotland.
Relatives find him in England.**
Then in New Zealand around the time of 1875
ancestry.ca file - Auckland Ship - 1245 tons, Captain: Stevens, Surgeon Superintendant:
Sailed Glasgow 27th August 1874 - arrived Dunedin 21st November 1874
List of Passengers:
Wilkie, William D., Age 57, County Fife, Occupation Ploughman
Wilkie, Mrs Margaret, Age 55
Wilkie, Christina, Age 21
Wilkie, William Age 16
Wilkie, Peter Age 14
Wilkie, Charles Age 12
Wilkie, Robert Age 26, County Fife, Occupation Ploughman
Wilkie, Mrs Elizabeth Age 26
Wilkie, Andrew Age 7
Wilkie, Elizabeth Age 3
Wilkie, Margaret Age 1
Certainly there seems to be a little discrepancy in the ages and birth dates as I know them, but then this did happen on passenger lists and other databases - so for the moment this checks out. I wonder, though, why Janet left earlier and was married in New Zealand, then also Son James - seems he was perhaps married there also - why did they leave earlier. I also wonder if all of these families or just some were sponsored by the govt to migrate to New Zealand????? HW Jan 2011
Article from the Otago Witness newspaper, Issue 1446, 9 August 1879, Pg 20 "The Greytown Railway Station"
To the Editor:
Sir, I hope you will permit me, through the medium of your paper, to publish the particulars of a case which should be made known to the public. Mr Wilkie purchased from Government, at a very high price, less than a quarter of an acre of land close to the Greytown railway station, upon which he had every reason to suppose a license would be granted. Having applied for a license, he was informed that it would be necessary to make certain alterations. These alterations were made, at a further expense, and in the meantime a petition was got up aginst the issue of a license, which was signed by Good Templars and others residing at Mosgiel, Outram, and other distant parts of the district. The license was refused twice, and the result was that the proprietor was ruined. Another party then applied, and he also was refused. A third is now in possession, keeping the place open, at a loss, as a coffee-house. Although he presented to the Bench a petition signed by 43 residents of Greytown, and there was no opposition, still a license was refused.
The establishment here of a htoel and refreshment rooms would no doubt be a great public convenience. Nine trains a day stop to water here; besides extra and special trains; and pasengers are constantly in want of refreshments, as well as shelter from the cold and rain. Common justice, too, demands that license should be give to the house. Signed A Traveller
"A Notable Event"
Mr and Mrs William Wilkie of Greytown, East Taieri, celebrated their golden wedding with great rejoicings on the 18th inst. at the residence of their Son in Law, Mr John Sinclair, Cargill Street, Dunedin. Mr & Mrs Wilkie have borne the burden and heat of the day for 50 years, and they are still as hale and hearty as can be expected at their time of life. They are natives of Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland and had five sons and three daughters, 24 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, all of whom, with the exception of one daughter, who is in Leslie, Fifeshire, took part in these festivities.* Mrs James C. Renton, George Street, is a Daughter, and her daughters Maggie & Bella, together with Misses Mary & Agnes Sinclair, (also grand-daughters) of the worthy couple) officiated as the golden bridesmaids. This is the second occasion on which the little Renton girls have acted in this capacity, they having been in evidence at Grandmother Renton's Golden wedding 18 mos ago. It is a unique experience, and these young people rejoice in the possession of grandparents on both sides who are in the enjoyment of excellent health, and who united ages, it is worth mentioning, amount to 303 years. At the close of a day full of happiness the golden bride was presented by her relatives and friends with a purse of sovereigns.
Source: papers past, Otago Witness, 23 Nov 1893, Page 21; Otago Witness, Volume 23 Issue 2074, 23 November 1893, page 21.
* I believe the daughter to be absent from this wonderful occasion would be Charlotte (Wilkie) Mayes
William Dick Wilkie Death Notice
On the 7th November, at the residence of his Daughter (Mrs J. Sinclair) 13 Cargill Street, Dunedin, William Dick Wilkie, late of Allanton, aged 88 years. Deeply regretted
Source: Deaths, Otago Witness, Issue 2539, 12 November 1902, pg 47
Burial in Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, 09 Nov 1902; Block 38, Plot 1, Ref # N19021119
Northern Cemetery Details:
Surname: Wilkie
Forenames: William Dick
Age: 88 yrs
Gender: Male
Date of Death: 07 Nov 1902
Plot details: Block 38, Plot 1
Date of Burial: 09 Nov 1902
Ref #: N19021119
The following burials are also in this plot: Renton, Christina Paul - 55 yrs Burial 1 Aug 1906
Renton, James Carrell 92 yrs - burial 15 Jan 1946
Wilkie, Margaret 82 yrs Burial 24 Nov 1900
Altho the above research I (with the leads made possible from possible cousins) have done doesn't 'without a doubt' confirm these individuals / families to be our Wilkies - there is strong probability that is so. The descendants in New Zealand and Australia state (as fact that William Dick Wilkie was the Son of Robert Wilkie & Christian Paul) they also do not claim to have a 'family Bible' or book of memoirs that conclusively state that but then they are a few generations along the line like me - thus some of the material could easily have been lost in moves, etc. HW Jan 2011
Migration to New Zealand:
Scotland to Dunedin, New ZealandWilliam married Margaret Fraser on 18 Nov 1843 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of J. Fraser and Janet Ogilvie) was born about 1818-1819; died on 24 Nov 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 24 Nov 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Margaret Fraser was born about 1818-1819 (daughter of J. Fraser and Janet Ogilvie); died on 24 Nov 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 24 Nov 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1851, BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; 1851 Scotland Census
- Census: 1861, Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; 1861 Scotland Census
- Census: 1871, Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; 1871 Scotland Census
Notes:
1851 Scotland Census; CSSCT1851_85; Household 33, Line 10, Parish 411
BurntIsland, Fife
Address: Chuck Hall
William Wilkie, Age 36, Head, Male, Married, Ag. Labourer, Birthplace Aberdour, Fife
Margaret Wilkie, Age 32, Female, Married,
Robert Wilkie, Age 6, Male
Janet Wilkie, Age 4, Female
James Wilkie, Age 2, Male
Christian Wilkie, 3 mos. , Female
1861 Scotland Census;CSSSCT1861_58; Kinglassie, Fife 440, Household 66, Line 8
William Wilkie, Age 44, Head, Male, Married, Birthplace Aberdour, Fife, Ploughman, Address South Walkerton
Margaret (Fraser) Wilkie, Age 43, Female, Wife, Married
Janet Wilkie, Female, Age 14
James Wilkie, Male, Age 12
Christina Wilkie, Female, Age 10
Charlotte Wilkie, Female, Age 8
William Dick Wilkie, Male, Age 6
Peter Fraser Wilkie, Male, Age 3
Charles Wilkie, Male, Age 5 mos.
In 1871, Scotland Census, Kinglassie, 440, Line 10, Roll CSSC1871_75; Household 65
William Dick Wilkie, Head, Male, Age 55, Birthpl Aberdour, Fife, Occ Caster
Margaret Fraser, Wife, Female, Age 52
Charlotte Wilkie, Dtr, Female, Age 18, Occ Linen Beater
John F. Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 13, Occ Farm Bleacher
William L. Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 15, Occ Farm Bleacher
Charles Wilkie, Son, Male, Age 11, Scholar
Janet Ogilvie , Female, Mother in Law, Age 76
At this point, I lose track of William Dick Wilkie & his family in Scotland.
Relatives find him in England.
Then in New Zealand around the time of 1875
ancestry.ca file - Auckland Ship - 1245 tons, Captain: Stevens, Surgeon Superintendant:
Sailed Glasgow 27th August 1874 - arrived Dunedin 21st November 1874
List of Passengers:
Wilkie, William D., Age 57, County Fife, Occupation Ploughman
Wilkie, Margaret, Age 55
Wilkie, Christiana, Age 21
Wilkie, William Age 16
Wilkie, Peter Age 14
Wilkie, Charles Age 12
Wilkie, Robert Age 26, County Fife, Occupation Ploughman
Wilkie, Elizabeth Age 26
Wilkie, Andrew Age 7
Wilkie, Elizabeth Age 3
Wilkie, Margaret Age 1
Certainly there seems to be a little discrepancy in the ages and birth dates as I know them, but then this did happen on passenger lists and other databases - so for the moment this checks out. I wonder, though, why Janet left earlier and was married in New Zealand, then also Son James - seems he was perhaps married there also - why did they leave earlier. I also wonder if all of these families or just some were sponsored by the govt to migrate to New Zealand????? HW Jan 2011
"A Notable Event"
Mr and Mrs William Wilkie of Greytown, East Taieri, celebrated their golden wedding with great rejoicings on the 18th inst. at the residence of their Son in Law, Mr John Sinclair, Cargill Street, Dunedin. Mr & Mrs Wilkie have borne the burden and heat of the day for 50 years, and they are still as hale and hearty as can be expected at their time of life. They are natives of Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland and had five sons and three daughters, 24 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, all of whom, with the exception of one daughter, who is in Leslie, Fifeshire, took part in these festivities. Mrs James C. Renton, George Street, is a Daughter, and her daughters Maggie & Bella, together with Misses Mary & Agnes Sinclair, (also grand-daughters) of the worthy couple) officiated as the golden bridesmaids. This is the second occasion on which the little Renton girls have acted in this capacity, they having been in evidence at Grandmother Renton's Golden wedding 18 mos ago. It is a unique experience, and these young people rejoice in the possession of grandparents on both sides who are in the enjoyment of excellent health, and who united ages, it is worth mentioning, amount to 303 years. At the close of a day full of happiness the golden bride was presented by her relatives and friends with a purse of sovereigns.
Source: papers past, Otago Witness, 23 Nov 1893, Page 21; Otago Witness, Volume 23 Issue 2074, 23 November 1893, page 21.
Death Notice: Otago Witness Newspaper, Issue 2437, 28 November 1900, Page 37
Wilkie: on November 24, at Cargill Street, Dunedin, Margaret, the beloved Wife of William Dick Wilkie (late of the Taieri) aged 82 years.
Burial 24 November 1900, North Cemetery, Blk 38 Plot 1, Ref #N19021119Notes:
Married:
William Wilkie & Margaret Fraser Marriage
Date: 27 Oct 1843
Place: Cupar, Fife
Source: Indexing Project (Batch #M11420-8)
System Origins - Scotland ODM
Source Film: #1040101
William Wilkie & Margaret Fraser marriage
Date: 18 Nov 1843
Place: Dairsie, Fife
Indexing (Batch # M11421-4)
System origins - Scotland ODM
Source Film: #1040127Children:
- Robert Wilkie was born about 1844 in Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland; died on 21 Sep 1895 in Greytown, Otago, New Zealand.
- Janet Wilkie was born about 1847 in BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; died on 2 Sep 1928 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 4 Sep 1928 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- James Wilkie was born about 1849 in BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 5. Christian (Christina) Paul Wilkie was born in 1851 in BurntIsland, Fife, Scotland; died on 30 Jul 1906 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 1 Aug 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Charlotte Wilkie was born about 1853 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 26 Dec 1927 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland.
- William Dick Wilkie was born about 1855 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 12 May 1932 in , , New Zealand; was buried on 17 May 1932 in Waimate Old Cemetery, South Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Peter Fraser Wilkie was born on 30 Mar 1858 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 30 Jan 1935 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Charles Wilkie was born on 21 Oct 1860 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 14 Oct 1931 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 16 Oct 1931 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.