My Scottish "Wilkie" Family
William Brown
1841 - Yes, date unknown1. William Brown was born on 27 Mar 1841 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland (son of William Brown* and Magdalene (Magdalena) Butters); and died. Notes:
Extract from OPR
"William, son to William Brown and Magdalene Butters, born on 27th March and baptised. Kinneston."
Another Birth Source: C114645, Call # 1040205William married Janet Simpson on 28 Nov 1862 in Ballingry, Fife, Scotland. Janet was born about 1841; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
From Joyce Hill; calman@dsl.pipex.com
Date: 28 November 1862, at The Manse, Ballingry, Fife;
After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland
Groom: William Brown, Ploughman, Bachelor
Age: 21 years
Usual Res: Hilton, Beath
Father: William Brown, Ploughman
Mother: Magdalene Butters
Bride: Janet Simpson, House Servant, Spinster
Age: 21 years
Usual Res: Woodmarch, Portmoak
Father: William Simpson, Weaver
Mother: Christian Low or Law
Witnesses: Andrew Simpson & Ann Brown
2. William Brown* was born in 1813 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland (son of William Brown* and Cecilia Brunton*); died on 24 Dec 1899 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1871
- Occupation: 1871
- Census: 1881
- Occupation: 1881
- Death: 1899
Notes:
1841 Census - provided by Linda Nov. 2003
1841 - Portmoak, Kinrosshire, - District 1, Page 7, Outfields of Greenhead
William Brown - 30 yrs, Agricultural Labourer, /Y
Magdalene Brown - 25 yrs, /N
Anne Brown - 2 yrs, /Y
William Brown - 2 months /Y
1851 Census - Portmoak
1861 - Census , Ballingry, Fife, Scotland June Research 2015
Entry # 67
William Brown, Head, Married, Age 48, Ploughman, Birthplace Kinrosshire, Portmoak
Mady Brown, Wife, Married, Age 47, Wife, Birthplace Kinglassie, Fife
Janet Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 17, Dau of Fm Worker, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Magdlane Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 12, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Helen Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 10, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Cecil Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 8, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
1871 - Living at Ballingry, Fife, with wife, grandson, & grandtr. D2, p
17
Grandson - Alexander S. Brown, age 2, Ballingry
GD: Magdeline Watson/Brown age 4, Ballingry
Occupation -foreman
1881 Census
Dwelling: Manorlies Farm Cothouse, Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland,
Film 0203533, vol 464, Enum Dist 5, page 8
William Brown, married, age 68, Occupation ploughman, Birthplace Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland
Magdalene Brown, wife, married, age 67, Birthplace Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland
Alexander Brown, grandson, scholar, age 12, Birthplace, Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
1891 Scotland Census Portmoak, Kinross County; Page 6, Lines
Entry 32 - Cot House
William Brown, Head, Widow, Age 80, Agricultural Labourer, Birthplace Kinrossshire, Portmoak
Alexander Brown, GSon, Unmarried, Age 22, Agricultural Labourer, Birthplace Fifeshire Ballingry
Death Certificate - New Registry House 447/1- 102
Name: William Brown, Farm Servant, Widower of Magdalene Butters
When: 1899, December 24, 1 h 30 m, P. M., Bandon, Markinch, Fife
Sex; Male
Age: 89 years
Name of Father: William Brown, Farm Servant, Deceased
Name of Mother: Cecelia Brown, M. S. Brunton, Deceased
Cause of Death: Senile Debility, No Medical Certificate
Informant; A. Sauter, Son in Law, Present
Registered: 1899, December 25th, at Markinch, W. F. Haxton, Registrar
Census:
Kirkland Farmhouse, Ballingry
Occupation:
Agricultural Labourer
Census:
Manorlies Farm Cothouse, Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland
Occupation:
Ploughman, Foreman, Farm Servant
Death:
Senile DebilityWilliam married Magdalene (Magdalena) Butters in 1842. Magdalene (daughter of A. Butters) was born on 3 Nov 1811 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 18 Mar 1891 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Magdalene (Magdalena) Butters was born on 3 Nov 1811 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland (daughter of A. Butters); died on 18 Mar 1891 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1871
- Occupation: 1871
Notes:
Christening Source:
C114404 Film, 3020-Frame 560
Birth Source; OPR 1813-884/1 Nov 3: OPR 440/2 - 1811
1861 - Census , Ballingry, Fife, Scotland June Research 2015
Entry # 67
William Brown, Head, Married, Age 48, Ploughman, Birthplace Kinrosshire, Portmoak
Mady Brown, Wife, Married, Age 47, Wife, Birthplace Kinglassie, Fife
Janet Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 17, Dau of Fm Worker, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Magdlane Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 12, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Helen Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 10, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
Cecil Brown, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 8, Scholar, Birthplace Ballingry, Fife
1871 - Living at Ballingry, Fife, with wife, grandson, & grandtr. D2, p
17
Grandson - Alexander S. Brown, age 2, Ballingry
GD: Magdeline Watson/Brown age 4, Ballingry
1881 Census
Dwelling: Manorlies Farm Cothouse, Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland,
Film 0203533, vol 464, Enum Dist 5, page 8
William Brown, married, age 68, Occupation ploughman, Birthplace Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland
Magdalene Brown, wife, married, age 67, Birthplace Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland
Alexander Brown, grandson, scholar, age 12, Birthplace, Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
Death Source: New Registry House 1891-464-4.
Magdalene Brown (Butters), died at Portmoak, Middleburn, on March 18, 1891, female, age 79 years, Husband, William Brown
Parents: Unknown Butters, Ploughman, deceased, Mother unknown
Cause of Death - Heart Disease, Bronchitis
Informant; Alex Brown, son - Residence Halbeath, Dunfermline
Census:
Kirkland Farmhouse, Ballingry
Occupation:
Agricultural Labourer's wifeChildren:
- 1. William Brown was born on 27 Mar 1841 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; and died.
- Janet Brown* was born on 12 Aug 1843 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; died on 20 Feb 1930 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
- Alexander Brown was born on 21 Feb 1845 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; and died.
- Jane Brown was born on 5 May 1846 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; and died.
- Magdalene Brown was born on 2 May 1848 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; and died.
- Helen Brown was born on 26 Jun 1850 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; died on 13 Feb 1896 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland.
- Cecilia Brown was born on 1 May 1852 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; and died.
Generation: 3
4. William Brown* died before 1874 in , , , Scotland. Notes:
Have found a file noting the following:
William Brown, christened 26 Aug. 1788, Aberdour Fife; Parents Adam Brown and Isabel Henderson.
batch 7008311, sheet 56 ** Needs more research to confirm
June Research, New Registry House, Edinburgh 2015
OPR 444 entries
Jul 05 1812 entry
Proclaim Deed
William Brown and Cecilia Brunton - married
Occupation:
Farm ServantWilliam married Cecilia Brunton* on 5 Jul 1812 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland. Cecilia (daughter of John Brunton* and Margaret Beaton) was born on 22 Feb 1791 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland; died on 22 Jan 1874 in Heatherwick, Strathmiglo Parish, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Cecilia Brunton* was born on 22 Feb 1791 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland (daughter of John Brunton* and Margaret Beaton); died on 22 Jan 1874 in Heatherwick, Strathmiglo Parish, Fife, Scotland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 6 Mar 1791
- Death: 1874
Notes:
Extract from OPR
"John Brunton, servant to Jas. Greig at Ingrie, and Margaret Beaton his wife had their daughter Cecil born Feby. 22nd 1791 and baptised on the Sabbath the 6th March immediatley thereafter by the Rev. Mr. George Willis, Minister of the Gospel at Leslie."
June Research, New Registry House, Edinburgh 2015
OPR 444 entries
Jul 05 1812 entry
Proclaim Deed
William Brown and Cecilia Brunton - married
Death Registration: Vital Statistics Source; 1874 - 457 - 4
Name; Cecelia Brown, Widow of William Brown, Ploughman
Date: 1874, January 22 1 h 30m P. M. Heatherwick, Parish of Strathmiglo, Fife
Sex: Female
Age: 80 years
Name of Father: John Brunton, Domestic Servant, (Hostler), Deceased
Name of Mother: Margaret Brunton, M. S. White, Deceased
Cause of Death; Failing of Nature, no Medical Attendant
Informant; James Brown, Son, Parish of Logie, Not Present
Registered: 1874, January 24, at Strathmiglo, Wm Laing, Registrar
**Cecelia's mothers name is stated as WHITE on this death cert. but on marriage of William Brown and Cecelia Brunton, mothers name was stated as BEATON - Needs more research to confirm. HW May 2004
Baptism:
Leslie, Kinross Cty, Fife, Scotland UK
Death:
Failing of NatureNotes:
Married:
Source: OPR 1812-444/3 for William Brown Marriage
OPR 1812-464/1 Fr 359 for Cecelia Brunton MarriageChildren:
- J. Brown
- 2. William Brown* was born in 1813 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland; died on 24 Dec 1899 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.
6. A. Butters Children:
- 3. Magdalene (Magdalena) Butters was born on 3 Nov 1811 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 18 Mar 1891 in Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland.
Generation: 4
10. John Brunton* was born on 31 Oct 1762 in Kennoway, Fifeshire, Scotland (son of William Brunton and Isabel Scot); and died. Notes:
Occupation:
ServantJohn married Margaret Beaton on 30 Dec 1787 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland. Margaret was born on 25 Apr 1762 in Dysart, Fifeshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Margaret Beaton was born on 25 Apr 1762 in Dysart, Fifeshire, Scotland; and died. Children:
- William M. Brunton was born on 31 Dec 1788; and died.
- 5. Cecilia Brunton* was born on 22 Feb 1791 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland; died on 22 Jan 1874 in Heatherwick, Strathmiglo Parish, Fife, Scotland.
- Isobele Brunton was born on 21 Aug 1793; and died.