1888 - 1985 (96 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Margaret Bell Simpson was born on 1 Nov 1888 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Alexander Simpson and Margaret Aitken); died on 8 Aug 1985 in Liberton Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: 5E005770DF3F4C0ABC98765B5DB7EB9C596B
- Residence: 1891, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1901, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 8 Aug 1985; Aerated waters factory manageress, retired
- Residence: 8 Aug 1985, 120 West Savile Terrace, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland
Notes:
Margaret was a witness at the wedding of her brother, Alexander, in 1921
Informant of the death of Margaret Simpson was Jean W. Slater(?), niece, 19 Wilton Road, Edinburgh
Margaret married John Kirkpatrick on 14 Feb 1914 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. John (son of William Kirkpatrick and Maria Crosbie) was born in 1887; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Witnesses to the wedding of Margaret B Simpson and John Kirkpatrick were Robert Aitken and Margarets sister Helen C A Simpson
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Generation: 2
2. | Alexander Simpson was born on 18 May 1857 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth); died in Pre 1934. Other Events:
- _UID: CA4924AA03664BE4BCFC5883161B856A2C79
- Residence: 1861, 6 The Square, Torphichhen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1871; shale miner
- Residence: 1871, Grangerville, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1881; Farm Servant
- Residence: 1881, Brunton Farm, Torphicen, West lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 31 Dec 1885; Tile Maker
- Residence: 17 Sep 1886, Avoncrook Cottage, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1891; coal miner
- Residence: 1891, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1901; coal miner
- Residence: 1901, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 8 Mar 1912; coal miner
- Occupation: 29 Jul 1934; Coal Miner (Deceased)
- Occupation: 25 Jan 1948; Coal Mine Worker (deceased)
Notes:
In the Heritors Accounts a payment of
Birth:
Name: Alexander Simpson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 May 1857
Birth Place: Bathgate,West Lothian,Scotland
Father:Alexander Simpson
Mother: Elizabeth Leitch
FHL Film Number: 6035516
Alexander married Margaret Aitken on 31 Dec 1885 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of Robert Aitken and Margaret Anderson Bell) was born on 1 Jul 1863 in Westfield Cottage , Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 20 Dec 1955 in 120 West Saville Terr, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Margaret Aitken was born on 1 Jul 1863 in Westfield Cottage , Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Robert Aitken and Margaret Anderson Bell); died on 20 Dec 1955 in 120 West Saville Terr, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: 2ADC5C81B339420FB9BCF376DBD154AEAC2C
- Residence: 1871, Blackness Inn, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1881, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Domestic Servant
- Residence: 31 Dec 1885, Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 17 Sep 1886, Avoncrook Cottage, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1891, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1901, Burnside, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
Notes:
Name: Margaret Aitken
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 1 Jul 1863
Birth Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
Father: Robert Aitken
Mother: Margaret Bell
FHL Film Number: 6035516
Margaret was born at Westfield Cottage, Torphichen and worked in domestic service in Edinburgh.
She died in her home at 120 West Savile Terrace,Edinburgh
Notes:
Married:
Witnesses at the wedding of Alexander Simpson and Margaret Aitken were John Simson and Lizzie Aitken.
Children:
- Alexander Simpson was born on 17 Sep 1886 in Avoncrook Cottage, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 25 Jan 1948 in Redcliffe, Balerno, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; was cremated on 28 Jan 1948 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
- 1. Margaret Bell Simpson was born on 1 Nov 1888 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 8 Aug 1985 in Liberton Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Robert Aitken Simpson was born on 18 Jun 1890 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1951 in South Street, Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland.
- Helen Callander Aitken Simpson was born on 14 Jan 1895 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 25 Dec 1949 in 120 West Savile Terrace, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland.
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Generation: 3
4. | Alexander Simpson and died. Other Events:
- _UID: B7C3D638B3694B5E9198B8465A1B8EB82F77
- Occupation: 1861; limestone miner
- Residence: 1861, 6 The Square, Torphichhen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1871, Grangerville, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1871; shale miner
Alexander married Elizabeth. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Elizabeth and died. Other Events:
- _UID: 0A8AEBEC135642CB91FD5EED7A6EFDE98836
- Residence: 1861, 6 The Square, Torphichhen, West Lothian, Scotland
Children:
- 2. Alexander Simpson was born on 18 May 1857 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died in Pre 1934.
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6. | Robert Aitken was born on 16 Oct 1834 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 9 Nov 1834 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Magnus Little Aitken and Helen Beveridge); died on 19 Apr 1906 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: D0E0F1FC5D8642AA801147C2987CA5BD7C8C
- Residence: 1841, Kipps Coal Works, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1851, Craigbank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 8 Jun 1854; Mineral Borer
- Occupation: 19 Dec 1860; Mineral Borer
- Residence: 19 Dec 1860, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 1861; mineral borer
- Residence: 1861, Craig Bank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Residence: 1866, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 1871; mineral borer
- Residence: 1871, Blackness Inn, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1873, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1881; mineral borer
- Residence: 1881, Clinto, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 12 Jun 1885; mineral borer
- Occupation: 1891; mineral borer (unemployed)
- Residence: 1891, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1901; mineral borer (formerly)
- Residence: 1901, Millburn Terrace, Torphicen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 19 Apr 1906, Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Notes:
Name: Robert Aitken
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1834
Baptism Date: 6 Nov 1834
Baptism Place: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Father: Magnus Aitken
Mother: Helen Beveridge
FHL Film Number: 1066638 Reference ID: - 2:1810FSV
and Margaret lived in Clints in the parish of Torphichen, West Lothian on 2 Apr 1881 with seven of their children. They had been back in the village for eight years or more followng a stay in Ireland. The only one missing from the fold was
eighteen year old Maggie who was in Edinburgh.
Informant of the death of Janet Fleming was her father in law Robert Aitken
Informant on the death of Robert Aitken was his son James Aitken
Robert married Margaret Anderson Bell on 19 Jun 1857 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of James Bell and Helen Callander) was born on 28 Aug 1836 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 25 Sep 1836 in Port Dundas, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 11 Nov 1885 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Margaret Anderson Bell was born on 28 Aug 1836 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 25 Sep 1836 in Port Dundas, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of James Bell and Helen Callander); died on 11 Nov 1885 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: A4B2DFCC586542EEB3743C1316FFBFE921EC
- Residence: 1861, Craig Bank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Residence: 1871, Blackness Inn, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1881, Clinto, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
Children:
- Helen Aitken was born on 16 Oct 1857 in Avonbridge, Muiravonside, Stirling, Scotland; died on 9 Mar 1907 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
- Jane Bell Aitken was born on 14 Feb 1859 in Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland; died on 10 Jan 1863 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland.
- Magnus Aitken was born on 19 Dec 1860 in Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 26 Dec 1903 in 68 Easter Road, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- 3. Margaret Aitken was born on 1 Jul 1863 in Westfield Cottage , Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 20 Dec 1955 in 120 West Saville Terr, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
- Elizabeth Aitken was born on 7 Jan 1865 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 May 1955 in 29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
- James Bell Aitken was born on 26 May 1866 in Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 13 Nov 1866 in Craigbank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
- Robert Aitken was born on 11 Sep 1867 in Craigbank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland; and died.
- James Bell Aitken was born in 1871 in Ireland; died on 17 Jul 1934 in Wherlock Brae Farm, Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1934 in Woodbank Cemetery, Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland.
- Janet Aitken was born on 6 Apr 1873 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 19 May1945 in 120 West Saville Terr, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
- Mary Bell Aitken was born on 17 Jun 1874 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Apr 1961 in 29 Pentland Crescent, Rosewell, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Generation: 4
12. | Magnus Little Aitken was born on 16 Aug 1794 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of William Aiken and Margaret Little); died on 28 Oct 1877 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: E9652962E1054930A39DF61D6A67BAEB01F4
- Occupation: 9 Jan 1820, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; Mineral Borer
- Residence: 26 Feb 1835, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1841; Wright
- Residence: 1841, Kipps Coal Works, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1851; wright
- Residence: 1851, Craigbank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Occupation: 1861; mineral borer
- Residence: 1861, Wallhouse Muir, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Occupation: 1871; mineral borer
- Residence: 1871, Crawhill Tilework, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
Notes:
Name: Magness Aitken
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1794
Birth Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Father: William Aitken
Mother: Margaret Little
FHL Film Number: 1066632, 0102988
Name:
Magnus Aitken
Residence Date:
26 Feb 1835
Residence Place:
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1851, grandchild Helen Wilson (aged 2) was living with Magnus and Helen
In 1861, grandchild Helen Aitken(aged13) was living with Magnus and Helen
Magnus was the informant on the death of his sister Janet, in 1858
Informant on the death of Andrew Neill in 1873, was Magnus Aitken, father in law
Magnus married Helen Beveridge on 9 Jan 1820 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Helen (daughter of William Beveridge and Elizabeth Aitken) was born on 11 Nov 1792 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 11 Nov 1792 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1883 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Helen Beveridge was born on 11 Nov 1792 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 11 Nov 1792 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of William Beveridge and Elizabeth Aitken); died on 10 Mar 1883 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland. Other Events:
- _UID: E97AC0A698E94DA59F7F301672812FD99B17
- Residence: 1841, Kipps Coal Works, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1851, Craigbank, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Residence: 1861, Wallhouse Muir, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1871, Crawhill Tilework, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1881, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
Notes:
Informant of death was daughter Elizabeth Aitken
Notes:
Married:
Name: Magnus Aitken
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1820
Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
Spouse: Helen Beveridge
FHL Film Number: 1066638
Name: Helen Beveridge
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1820
Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
Spouse: Magnus Aitken
FHL Film Number: 1066638
Children:
- William Aitken was born on 6 Oct 1820 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 22 Oct 1820 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died about 1822.
- William Aitken was born on 9 Aug 1822 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Aug 1822 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 27 Nov 1891 in Forth, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Magnus Aitken was born on 20 Jul 1824 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 8 Aug 1824 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jan 1903 in Moe, Victoria, Australia.
- Elizabeth Aitken was born on 7 Jun 1827 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jun 1827 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Apr 1894 in Mains Maltings, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
- James Aiken was born on 5 Nov 1829 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 27 Dec 1829 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
- 6. Robert Aitken was born on 16 Oct 1834 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 9 Nov 1834 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Apr 1906 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
- John Aiken was born on 18 Jul 1837 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 21 Aug 1837 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 22 Sep 1896 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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14. | James Bell was born in 1810 in Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events:
- _UID: 2812333A1F9842E9AFCAA91434138D790CFF
- Occupation: 1871; inn keeper
- Residence: 1871, Blackness Inn, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
James married Helen Callander. Helen was born in 1816 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Helen Callander was born in 1816 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; and died. Other Events:
- _UID: 2FAD767675AB430B96DF81E2EEDF563F70D4
- Residence: 1871, Blackness Inn, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
- Residence: 1891, Newhaven Rd, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Children:
- 7. Margaret Anderson Bell was born on 28 Aug 1836 in Avonbridge, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 25 Sep 1836 in Port Dundas, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 11 Nov 1885 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
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