My Scottish "Wilkie" Family
David Wilkie
1899 - 1976 (76 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. David Wilkie was born on 23 Mar 1899 in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland; died on 7 Mar 1976 in Wilmerding, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- 1901 Census: 1901, Beath, Fife, Scotland; 1901 Scotland Census
- 1911 Census: 1911, Beath, Fife, Scotland; 1911 Scotland Census
- Military: 1915, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; WWI enlistment
- Military: 15 Apr 1919; Discharge from Active military duty
- Migration: 1920, Salineville, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Migration to Ohio, USA
- return to Scotland: 21 Apr 1924, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
- Marriage: 29 Aug 1924, Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland; to Ann Cunningham
- 1930 Census: 1930, Salineville, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; 1930 USA Census
- 1940 Census: 1940, Wilmerding, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; 1940 Federal United States Census
Notes:
Birth:
I haven't found a formal registration for David as yet, but the 1901, 1911 etc censuses pin point (with age) the year to be abt 1899. WWI enlistment attestation papers, state his Age as 19 yr & 1 month, with the enlistment Date 27 Apr 1918 in Dunfermline; & the Social Security Death Index notes his Birth as 23 Mar 1899. hw Nov 2013
1901 Census: 410-007-019; Page 19
Fam. # 70, Brnards Blds., High Street, Cowdenbeath, Beath
Marion Mitchell, Daur, Single, 22, Housekeeper, Worker, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
George Mitchell, Son, Single, 20, coal Miner, Worker, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
David Mitchell, Son, Single, 14, Coal Miner, Worker, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
Robert Wilkie, Visitor, Married, 26, Coal Miner, Worker, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
Mrs. Wilkie, Visitor, Married, 24,, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
Janet Wilkie, Visitor, Daughter, Female, 4, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
David Wilkie, Visitor, Son, Male, 2, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
Thomas Wilkie, Visitor, Son, 5 mos, Birthplace, Beath, Fife
1911 Scotland Census: 401/01 004/00 006, Line 12, Pg 6
David Wilkie is listed as Son, Age 12, attending school, Birthplace Beath, Fife
David is residing with his Parents Robert Wilkie & Marion Wilkie, Siblings Thomas, Robert, Janet & Kate.
Military: David Wilkie enlisted with the Scots Guards at the age of 19 yrs & 1 month
The military description of David is: 5' 8 1/2 " height, Weight 128 lbs, eyes blue gray
His Military # 18815; was trained in musketry, bombing, Lewis gun & a gas course.
It seems he was with the 784 Rgt, Rank of Pte, and another place states Regt No 7064
David was given his official discharge on 15 April 1919
Migration: David migrated to Ohio with his Mother and siblings James & Catherine in 1920- to join his Father Robert already working there in the coal mines in Salineville Ohio.
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the United States, Line 9
David Wilkie, Age 21, Male, Single, Coal Miner, Can read & write, joining his Father in 395 Salineville, Ohio, Next of Kin - Grandfather Thos Drysdale, 31 Arthur St, Cowdenbeath, Complexion Pale, Hair Dark, Eyes Brown, Birthplace Cowdenbeath
UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960
David Wilkie
Birth Date abt 1899
Age 25 yrs
Port of Departure: New York, New York, US
Arrival Date: 21 Apr 1924
Port of Arrival: Liverpool, England
ship - Cameronia - Anchor Line
Official #: 144242
1930 United States Federal Census: Salineville, Ohio, Roll 1760, Page 9B, Enum Dist 46, Image 275.0
Marion Wilkie, Head, Female, White, Age 50, Widow, Place of Birth Scotland, Parents Birthplace Scotland, Year of Immigration 1920, Alien status
David Wilkie, Male, White, Married, Age 31, Son, Married @ age 25, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland, Immigration 1920, Labourer, Pottery
Wilkie, Ann, Female, DiL, White, Married, Age 29, Married @ age 24, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland, Immigration 1927, Occupation Decorator, Pottery
Wilkie, Robert, Grandson, Male, White, Single, Age 4+, Immigrated 1927, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland
Madison, Catherine, Daughter, Female, White, Married, Age 19, Married @ age 18, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland
Madison, Ernest, Son i Law, Male, White, Married, Age 25, Married @ age 22, Birthplace Ohio, Parents birthplace Ohio, Truckdriver - coal mine
Jack, James, Lodger, Male, White, Age 50, Single, Birthplace Scotland, Parents Scotland, Immigrated 1920, Trackman - Steam railroad
Cunningham, Ann, Female, White, Age 66, Lodger, Widow, Birthplace Scotland, parents birthplace England & Scotland, Immigrated 1929, Alien
1940 Federal United States Census, Wilmerding, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll:T637_3421; Pg 11B, Enum District 2-633
David Wilkie, Age 41, Head, M, W, Married,
Anna Wilkie, Age 39, Wife, F,W, Married
Robert Wilkie, Age 14, Son, M, W, Single, Attending 1st year High School
David Wilkie, Age 7, Son, M, W, Single, attending Grade 1
US Public Records Index - Volume 2
David Wilkie
Address: 314 Commerce St
City Wilmerding
State: PA
Zip Code: 15148-1250
Social Security Death Index
David Wilkie
SSN: 194-03-3078
Last Residence: 15148 Wilmerding, Allegheny, PA USA
Born: 23 Mar 1899
1901 Census:
Age 2yr - living with Parents
Military:
Coldstream Scots Guards
1930 Census:
Age 31 yrs, Labourer, PotteryDavid married Ann W. Cunningham on 29 Aug 1924 in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. Ann (daughter of W. Cunningham and A. Riddell) was born about 1901 in Armadale, , Scotland; died on 27 Nov 1997 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Robert Wilkie was born in 1925 in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland; died on 05 Msr 2011 in Monroeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
- 3. D.A. Wilkie
Generation: 2
2. Robert Wilkie (1.David1) was born in 1925 in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland; died on 05 Msr 2011 in Monroeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Notes:
Statutory Births, ScotlandsPeople site 410/01 0327, 1925
Unfortunately as of Nov 29, 2013, no image for this record but the location and Year match - so will check later
New York Passenger Lists 1820-1957, Year 1926, Microfilm Serial:T715, Microfilm Roll: T715_3905; Line 24, Page 102
Name: Ann Wilkie
Arrival Date: 16 August 1926
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birth Location: Scotland - Armadale**
Age: 25 yrs
Female
Scottish
port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland
port of Arrival: New York, NY
ship: Transylvania
Ann was traveling with her infant Son - Robert Wilkie - age 9 mos
1930 United States Federal Census: Salineville, Ohio, Roll 1760, Page 9B, Enum Dist 46, Image 275.0
Marion Wilkie, Head, Female, White, Age 50, Widow, Place of Birth Scotland, Parents Birthplace Scotland, Year of Immigration 1920, Alien status
David Wilkie, Male, White, Married, Age 31, Son, Married @ age 25, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland, Immigration 1920, Labourer, Pottery
Wilkie, Ann, Female, DiL, White, Married, Age 29, Married @ age 24, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland, Immigration 1927, Occupation Decorator, Pottery
Wilkie, Robert, Grandson, Male, White, Single, Age 4+, Immigrated 1927, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland
Madison, Catherine, Daughter, Female, White, Married, Age 19, Married @ age 18, Birthplace Scotland, Parents birthplace Scotland
Madison, Ernest, Son i Law, Male, White, Married, Age 25, Married @ age 22, Birthplace Ohio, Parents birthplace Ohio, Truckdriver - coal mine
Jack, James, Lodger, Male, White, Age 50, Single, Birthplace Scotland, Parents Scotland, Immigrated 1920, Trackman - Steam railroad
Cunningham, Ann, Female, White, Age 66, Lodger, Widow, Birthplace Scotland, parents birthplace England & Scotland, Immigrated 1929, Alien
1940 Federal United States Census, Wilmerding, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll:T637_3421; Pg 11B, Enum District 2-633
David Wilkie, Age 41, Head, M, W, Married,
Anna Wilkie, Age 39, Wife, F,W, Married
Robert Wilkie, Age 14, Son, M, W, Single, Attending 1st year High School
David Wilkie, Age 7, Son, M, W, Single, attending Grade 1
Other possible leads to follow :
Robert Wilkie
Birth: 01 Oct 1925
Phone 856-4916
Address 185 Ivanhoe Dr 4, Pittsburg, PA, 15241
Year 1985
Possible Death for Robert Wilkie
US Social Security Death Index; 1935-Current
Last Residence: 15146 Monroeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Born: 01 Oct 1925
Last Benefit: 15221, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Died: 05 Mar 2011
State (Year) SSN Issued: Pennyslvania (before 1951)3. D.A. Wilkie (1.David1)