My Scottish "Wilkie" Family
M. Murray
1. M. Murray Family/Spouse: J. Herron. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Marjory Heron was born on 23 Dec 1800 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 14 Feb 1877 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 3. Margaret Herron was born on 15 May 1809 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 4. Mary Herron was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; and died.
Generation: 2
2. Marjory Heron (1.M.1) was born on 23 Dec 1800 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland; died on 14 Feb 1877 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Marjory married George Sinclair on 1 Sep 1833 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland. George (son of A. Sinclair and Agnes Davidson) was born on 1 Jan 1800 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; died on 11 Jul 1875 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 14 Jul 1875 in Nothern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Alexander Sinclair was born on 16 Jul 1834 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; died on 18 May 1916 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand.
- 6. Mary Sinclair was born on 26 Feb 1836 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; died on 27 Jun 1936 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 7. Agnes Sinclair was born on 20 Oct 1838 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland; died on 25 Jun 1901 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 8. John Heron Sinclair was born on 21 Oct 1843 in West Wemyss, Fife, Scotland; died on 31 Jul 1897 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 2 Aug 1897 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
3. Margaret Herron (1.M.1) was born on 15 May 1809 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; and died. 4. Mary Herron (1.M.1) was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; and died.
Generation: 3
5. Alexander Sinclair (2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 16 Jul 1834 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; died on 18 May 1916 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Notes from John Hutton
Occupations: Cabinet Maker - Carpenter, Contractor, Farmer, Weigh Bridge KeeperAlexander married Annie Duncan in 1864 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Annie was born about 1841; died on 18 Jan 1894 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 21 Jan 1894 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. George Duncan Sinclair was born about 1866 in , Otago, New Zealand; died on 25 Aug 1915 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
- 10. John Wallace Sinclair was born on 20 May 1867; died on 30 Mar 1943 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 2 Apr 1943 in Old Cemetery, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand.
- 11. Alexander Sinclair was born on 26 Nov 1868 in Blueskin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 1 May 1946 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand.
- 12. Marjory Annie Sinclair was born on 7 Feb 1870 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Oct 1951 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
- 13. Katherine Sinclair was born on 24 Jul 1872 in , Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 14. Mary Sinclair was born on 10 Apr 1875; and died.
6. Mary Sinclair (2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 26 Feb 1836 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland; died on 27 Jun 1936 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Mary married John Wallace on 14 Jun 1861 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. John was born about 1838 in , , Scotland; died on 9 Jul 1897 in Arrowtown, Central Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Marjory May Murray Wallace was born on 3 Nov 1863 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 11 Dec 1917 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 16. John Sinclair Wallace was born on 27 Nov 1865 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 17. Lillian Wallace was born on 28 Aug 1870 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 18. Emma Rosina Wallace was born on 11 Oct 1871 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Oct 1892 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 19. George Sinclair Wallace was born on 27 Feb 1873 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 20. Jane Wallace was born on 31 Aug 1878 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 21. Ethel Maud Wallace was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
7. Agnes Sinclair (2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 20 Oct 1838 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland; died on 25 Jun 1901 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Agnes married Henry Green on 22 Sep 1864 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Henry was born in 1842; died in 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Henry Corbett Green was born in 1866 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 1 Aug 1948 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 23. George Green was born in 1868 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died.
8. John Heron Sinclair (2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 21 Oct 1843 in West Wemyss, Fife, Scotland; died on 31 Jul 1897 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 2 Aug 1897 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
A Marriage is recorded in New Zealand of John Heron (Haron) Sinclair & Margaret Wilkie 28 Aug 1872
Occupation - Grocer - per Probate 1897
His Wife - Janet (Wilkie) Sinclair was his Executrix of his estate
Burial Register No 80816 Surname SINCLAIR First Names John Haron Gender Male Age at Death 51 Years Date of Death August 2, 1897 Date of Burial August 4, 1897 Cause of Death Unknown Cemetery Location Block 38 , Plot 0002
This information along with family data from William Dick Wilkie & Margaret Fraser, I am saying as an educated guess, this is William Dick Wilkie & Margaret (Fraser) Wilkie's Son in Law married to Janet Wilkie, their Daughter
On searching online Free BMD from New Zealand government site
John Heron Sinclair died 02 Aug 1897 Reg # 2236
Cause of Death: Acute Tubercular Pulmonitis
Confirmation from John Hutton, re his genealogy filesJohn married Janet Wilkie on 28 Aug 1872 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Janet (daughter of William Dick Wilkie and Margaret Fraser) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Mary Murray Sinclair was born about 1873 in , , , New Zealand; died on 15 Dec 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 17 Dec 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 25. George Alexander Sinclair was born on 28 Jul 1875 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 20 Mar 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 26. William Wilkie Sinclair was born on 27 Feb 1878 in , , , New Zealand; died on 1 Oct 1918 in Wanganui, New Zealand; was buried on 3 Oct 1918 in Wanganui Cemetery, Wanganui, New Zealand.
- 27. Agnes Green Sinclair was born on 24 May 1883 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 30 Dec 1965 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 31 Dec 1965 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Generation: 4
9. George Duncan Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born about 1866 in , Otago, New Zealand; died on 25 Aug 1915 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Notes:
Occupation: Mariner - 'Stevedre'George married Edtih Robinson in 1901. Edtih died in 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. John Wallace Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 20 May 1867; died on 30 Mar 1943 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 2 Apr 1943 in Old Cemetery, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Notes, received from John Hutton New Zealand
Occupation ContractorJohn married Elizabeth Mary Thompson on 3 Jun 1897 in Oamaru, Waiareka Parish, North Otago, New Zealand. Elizabeth was born about 1882; died on 3 Sep 1958 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Alexander Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 26 Nov 1868 in Blueskin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 1 May 1946 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Notes from John Hutton
occupation: Butcher 1896 - Farmer 1928Alexander married Laura Mills on 6 Jun 1894 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. Laura was born on 15 Jun 1870 in Sussex, England; died on 11 Nov 1940 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Alexander Sinclair was born in 1894; died in 1958.
- 29. Gertrude Leanor Sinclair was born in 1896; died in 1986.
- 30. Willaim Sinclair was born in 1903; and died.
- 31. John Duncan Sinclair was born in 1905; died in 1988.
12. Marjory Annie Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 7 Feb 1870 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Oct 1951 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Notes:
Notes from John HuttonMarjory married William John Richards in 1892. William was born on 26 Jun 1868 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; died on 28 Oct 1951 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. William Noel Richards was born on 27 Dec 1894 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; and died.
- 33. George Ivan Richards was born in 1896; died in 1969.
- 34. Robert Alan Richards was born in 1897; died in 1962.
- 35. Ruby Ariel Richards was born in 1906 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand; and died.
13. Katherine Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 24 Jul 1872 in , Otago, New Zealand; and died. 14. Mary Sinclair (5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 10 Apr 1875; and died. 15. Marjory May Murray Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 3 Nov 1863 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 11 Dec 1917 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. 16. John Sinclair Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 27 Nov 1865 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 17. Lillian Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 28 Aug 1870 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 18. Emma Rosina Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 11 Oct 1871 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Oct 1892 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. 19. George Sinclair Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 27 Feb 1873 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 20. Jane Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 31 Aug 1878 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 21. Ethel Maud Wallace (6.Mary3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 22. Henry Corbett Green (7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1866 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 1 Aug 1948 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Henry married Jessie Robb Allan in 1890. Jessie was born in 1862; died in 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Jessie Agnes Green was born in 1892; died in 1974.
- 37. Lillian Cooper Green was born in 1894; died in 1969.
- 38. Margaret McGibbon Green was born in 1897; died in 1977.
- 39. Alice Mary Knox Green was born in 1898; died in 1985.
- 40. Henry Sinclair Allan Green was born in 1900; died in 1969.
- 41. Francis John Allan Green was born in 1905; died in 1975.
23. George Green (7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1868 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and died. 24. Mary Murray Sinclair (8.John3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born about 1873 in , , , New Zealand; died on 15 Dec 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 17 Dec 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation Tailoress: prior to 1913, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Notes:
Searching the online Free BMD Index for New Zealand, no Mary Sinclair was found, so indeed tis possible this individual was born in Scotland
Cemetery Details: SINCLAIR, MARY MURRAY Age 40 Years Gender Female Date of Death 15 Dec 1913 Place of Death Last Address 23 CARGILL STREET, DUNEDIN NORTHERN CEMETERY Location Block 38. Plot 2 Date of Burial 17 Dec 1913 Type Burial Date of Cremation Type of Service Ashes Disposal Notes Original reference:- N19131211
Occupation:- TAILORESS
Native of:- EDINBURGH SCOT
Place died:- DUNEDIN
Cause of death: Pulmonary Phthisis x 18 mos
Occupation: Tailoress
It appears Mary Murray Sinclair didn't marry, but was a Spinster.
Mary Murray Sinclair's name possibly comes from her maternal lines -- John Heron Sinclair's Mother was Marjory Heron, whose mother was Mary Murray hw 2019 research25. George Alexander Sinclair (8.John3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 28 Jul 1875 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 20 Mar 1900 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Searched Free BMD database for New Zealand - found George Alexander Sinclair Birth:
Parents Janet & John Heron Sinclair, Birth Year 1875- Reg #12861
SINCLAIR,GEORGE ALEX Age 24 Years Male Date of Death 20 Mar 1900 NORTHERN CEMETERY Location Block 38. Plot 2 Date of Burial 22 Mar 1900 Type Burial Date of Cremation Type of Service Ashes Disposal Notes Original reference:- N19000318
While searching the government NZ site, I located 3 marriages during the years 1886 & 1900 for a George Sinclair - 3 matches returned:
1886/1851 Mary Checkley & George Sinclair
1898/2879 Charlotte Ann Slater & George William Sinclair - can eliminate this one as not Georg Alexander
1897/2805 Anna Elizabeth Wright & George Sinclair
Jan 2011 HW
2019 research - still have not confirmed a marriage for George Alexander Sinclair but it seems Tuberculosis was prevalent in this Family , thus strong possiblity his death was also tuberculosis related hw
Correspondence with another researcher - John Hutton - has these people in his genealogy files.
He states Mary Murray Sinclair, George Alexander Sinclair and Agnes Green Sinclair never married.26. William Wilkie Sinclair (8.John3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 27 Feb 1878 in , , , New Zealand; died on 1 Oct 1918 in Wanganui, New Zealand; was buried on 3 Oct 1918 in Wanganui Cemetery, Wanganui, New Zealand. Notes:
Searching the Free BMD records for New Zealand, came across a marriage:
1911 - Groom William Wilkie Sinclair - Bride Jane Frances Higgins - "Reg # is 6114
Seems a very possible match
Same database, found a Death - William Wilkie Sinclair - 1918 Age 40 yrs, Reg #11400
Unable to find a grave location - I checked one site on WWI memorials to soldiers, but his name wasn't found there. HW Jan 2011
I cannot search for children as we are just now at the 100 yr for birth records accessiblity for the year 1911 HW
Birth database search - gave William Wilkie Sinclair birth 1878, Reg 5700
May 2016 research:
Wanganui Chronicle newspaper - 02 Oct 1918, Pg 4
Deaths:
Sinclair, - On the 1st inst. at his residence, No. 7 Serjeant St., William Wilkie, dearly beloved husband of Jean Sinclair, aged 40 years R I P
This seems a positive fit - as wife was Jane Frances Higgins - thus Jane / Jean used interchangeably.
Death Certificate copy (sent to me by Don Hutton)
#186
Date of death: 1 Oct 1918
Place of Death: Sarjeant St, Wanganui, New Zealand
Name: William Wilkie Sinclair
Occupation: Draper
Male
Age 40 yrs
Cause of Death: Phthisis & Asthenia x 2 yrs
Parents: John Sinclair woollen Mills servant & Jean Sinclair (Wilkie)
Burial: 3 Oct 1918
Place: Wanganui Cemetery
Birthplace: Dunedin, x 40 yrs
Married: Westport - groom at age 33 & Bride Jean Higgins age 38
Children: No issue
Undertaker: F Symes
Registrar: Chas E Hylton 8 Oct 1918
** In Feb 2009, the New Zealand Geographic Board recommended the spelling be changed to "Whanganui"; Dec 2009 the govt. has chosen to accept both spellings but Crown agencies will use WhanganuiWilliam married Jane Frances Higgins on 1911 Reg #6114. Jane was born about 1876 in , , New Zealand; died on 16 Sep 1955 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 17 Sep 1955 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Agnes Green Sinclair (8.John3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 24 May 1883 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 30 Dec 1965 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 31 Dec 1965 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Searching the Birth database, found Birth for Agnes Green Sinclair, Parents Janet & John Sinclair, birth year 1883, Reg #9116
A search on the Free BMD for New Zealand, has an Agnes Sinclair marrying:
1) Andrew Aitken in 1907 the Agnes Sinclair that married this fellow died 1951, Aged 67 yrs Reg#26218
2) Ernest Wm Hood - the Agnes Sinclair that married this fellow died 1928, Age 47, Reg #10931
Possibilities for further research
Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger List, Aboard Monterey, sailing from Auckland Jun 30 1934
Admitted Jul 9 1934 for 5 mos pleasure
Sinclair, Agnes Green Age 50, Female, Single, Retired Dept Store buyer, New Zealand Citizen, Race - Scottish; Residence Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1914 Otago Dunedin West
#6340 Sinclair, Agnes Green 23 Cargilll Street Spinster
#6356 Sinclair, Janet 23 Cargill Street Widow
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1928 Otago, Dunedin West
#8805 Sinclair, Agnes Green 23 Cargill St Spinster
#8820 Sinclair, Janet 23 Cargill St Widow
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1949 Otago Dunedin Central
#10694 Sinclair, Agnes Green, 23 Cargill Street spinster
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago Dunedin Central
#74 Sinclair, Agnes Green 23 Cargill Street Spinster
From further research in New Zealand sites, and the cemetery files of Northern Cemetery, Free BMD Index of New Zealand, perhaps Agnes Green Sinclair remained a spinster. At any rate, she is buried with her family in Plot 0022, Block 12 - another source states she is buried with the Rentons
Generation: 5
28. Alexander Sinclair (11.Alexander4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1894; died in 1958. 29. Gertrude Leanor Sinclair (11.Alexander4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1896; died in 1986. 30. Willaim Sinclair (11.Alexander4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1903; and died. 31. John Duncan Sinclair (11.Alexander4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1905; died in 1988. 32. William Noel Richards (12.Marjory4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born on 27 Dec 1894 in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand; and died. 33. George Ivan Richards (12.Marjory4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1896; died in 1969. 34. Robert Alan Richards (12.Marjory4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1897; died in 1962. 35. Ruby Ariel Richards (12.Marjory4, 5.Alexander3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1906 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand; and died. 36. Jessie Agnes Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1892; died in 1974. 37. Lillian Cooper Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1894; died in 1969. 38. Margaret McGibbon Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1897; died in 1977. 39. Alice Mary Knox Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1898; died in 1985. 40. Henry Sinclair Allan Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1900; died in 1969. 41. Francis John Allan Green (22.Henry4, 7.Agnes3, 2.Marjory2, 1.M.1) was born in 1905; died in 1975.