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William Chalmers

William Chalmers

Male 1868 - 1948  (79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Chalmers was born on 4 Apr 1868 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland (son of William Chalmers and Elizabeth Watt); died on 26 Feb 1948 in Adamson Hospital, Cupar, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 88AF97472D714EE291DE9D9A9D47FB76DE92
    • Residence: 1871, Balchrestie Cottar, Newburn, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Sunny Braes, Largo, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    William was a witness at the wedding of Alexander Chalmers and Catherine Black in 1890

    Informant on the death of William was his son, William

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Kerr. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. WIlliam Chalmers and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Chalmers was born on 3 Jul 1837 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland (son of John Chalmers and Helen Gourlay); died on 15 Feb 1923 in Kettlehill, Kettle, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0C66C92050FB470DAF46EA45C889C66FA409
    • Residence: 1841, Woodside, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Backbraes, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1860, Greenside, Ceres; Ploughman
    • Occupation: 1861; Ploughman
    • Residence: 1861, Carlhurlie, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 15 Mar 1867, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Balchrestie Cottar, Newburn, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 6 Dec 1879; ploughman
    • Occupation: 16 Dec 1880; ploughman
    • Occupation: 1881; Farm Servant
    • Residence: 1881, Sunny Braes, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 3 Nov 1883; ploughman
    • Residence: 3 Nov 1883, Sunnybraes Farm, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Jun 1886; farm servant
    • Occupation: 30 May 1890; ploughman
    • Occupation: 1891; farm servant
    • Residence: 1891, Burnbank Farm Cottage, Kettle, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Jan 1891; farm servant
    • Occupation: 22 Dec 1893; farm servant
    • Occupation: 14 Jun 1901; ploughman
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1911; farm labourer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Kettle Hills, Kettle, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 19 Jun 1921; ploughman, retired
    • Residence: 19 Jun 1921, Coaltown, Kettle, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 15 Feb 1923; ploughman (retired)
    • Occupation: 7 Jul 1926; ploughman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 11 May 1927; ploughman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1932; ploughman (deceased)

    Notes:

    William was the informant of his fathers death in 1867
    William was the informant of his mothers death in 1869
    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Watt in 1880 was her husband William Chalmers
    William was the informant on the death of his nephew, John Pringle in 1905
    Informant on the detah of William was his nephew, William M Pringle


    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 26 Feb 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 6 Jun 2015.
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    William married Elizabeth Watt on 6 Sep 1860 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Alexander Watt and Rachel Rumgay) was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; died on 16 Dec 1880 in Sunnybraes, Largo, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Watt was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland (daughter of Alexander Watt and Rachel Rumgay); died on 16 Dec 1880 in Sunnybraes, Largo, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 138397FDED684D4393645195AFCE5DC98FB5
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Baldastard, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 30 Mar 1851; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Upper Scoonie's Cot Houses, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1860; Farm Servant
    • Residence: 1861, Carlhurlie, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Balchrestie Cottar, Newburn, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    Name: Elizabeth Watt
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 7 Apr 1836
    Birth Place: Scoonie, Fife, Scotland
    Father: Alexander Watt
    Mother: Rachel Rumgay
    FHL Film Number: 1040190

    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Watt was her husband William Chalmers

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 26 Feb 2011.
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage cert downloaded from Scotlands People

    Witnesses at marriage William Gourlay & Helen Chalmers

    Children:
    1. John Chalmers was born on 23 Oct 1860 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. Alexander Chalmers was born on 16 Sep 1862 in Logie, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    3. Rachel Chalmers was born on 15 Aug 1864 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    4. 1. William Chalmers was born on 4 Apr 1868 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; died on 26 Feb 1948 in Adamson Hospital, Cupar, Fife, Scotland.
    5. Thomas Chalmers was born on 23 Nov 1869 in Crail, Fife, Scotland; died on 6 Nov 1932 in 5 Canon Street, Alloa, Clackmananshire, Scotland.
    6. Jahan Chalmers and died.
    7. Helen Chalmers was born on 7 Jun 1871 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 7 Jul 1926 in Thomson Place, Corbiehall, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 10 Jul 1926 in Bo'ness Cemetery, Dean Road, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. James Chalmers was born in 1875 in Newburn, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    9. Andrew Chalmers was born on 20 Jan 1878 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Chalmers was born about 1805 (son of Thomas Chalmers); died on 15 Mar 1867 in Hilty, Ceres, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 49C6A0D4A3154DBCA8411753138FA5A987F3
    • Occupation: 1841; Coal Miner
    • Residence: 1841, Woodside, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; Coal Miner
    • Residence: 1851, Backbraes, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1860; Coal Miner
    • Occupation: 1861; Coal Miner
    • Residence: 1861, Hilty, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 15 Mar 1867; Iron Miner
    • Occupation: 21 Jan 1869; labourer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 13 Nov 1869; agricultural labourer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 3 Nov 1883; coalminer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 20 Jan 1920; miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 15 Feb 1923; coal miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 22 Apr 1926; miner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Informant of death was son William Chalmers

    On 1861 census is a grandson James Barclay, not sure who his parents are

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 8 Jan 2016.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 8 Jan 2016.
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    John married Helen Gourlay on 5 Nov 1831 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland. Helen (daughter of William Gourlay and Isabell Duncan) was born on 29 May 1808 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland; died on 21 Jan 1869 in Hilty, Greenside, Ceres, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Helen Gourlay was born on 29 May 1808 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland (daughter of William Gourlay and Isabell Duncan); died on 21 Jan 1869 in Hilty, Greenside, Ceres, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CD97553E1FB74E918BC9F7F0DFF68E2973DF
    • Residence: 1841, Woodside, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Backbraes, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, Hilty, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 21 Jan 1869; Pauper

    Notes:

    Death Cert downloaded from Scotlands People. Informant of death was son William Chalmers

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Chambers
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1831
    Marriage Place: Ceres,Fife,Scotland
    Spouse: Hellen Gourlay
    FHL Film Number: 1040155

    Name: Hellen Gourlay
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1831
    Marriage Place: Ceres,Fife,Scotland
    Spouse: John Chambers
    FHL Film Number: 1040155

    Witnesses at the wedding ewre William Gourlay and Helen Chalmers

    Children:
    1. Isobel Chalmers was born on 24 Dec 1831 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 26 Feb 1832 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. Thomas Chalmers was born on 28 Aug 1833 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 30 Sep 1833 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; died in 1833-1834.
    3. Thomas Chalmers was christened on 23 May 1834 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    4. Christina Chalmers was born on 6 Mar 1835 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; died on 20 Jan 1920 in Annfield Mains, Kettle, Fife, Scotland.
    5. 2. William Chalmers was born on 3 Jul 1837 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; died on 15 Feb 1923 in Kettlehill, Kettle, Fife, Scotland.
    6. Helen Chalmers was born on 22 Aug 1839 in Woodside, Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened in 1839 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    7. Catherine Chalmers was born on 24 Aug 1841 in Woodside, Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened in 1841 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died in 1926 in Saskatchewn, Canada.
    8. Mary Chalmers was born on 24 Jul 1843 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    9. Euphemia Chalmers was born in 1848 in Dysart, Fife, Scotland; died on 22 Apr 1926 in Annfield Mains, Kettle, Fife, Scotland.
    10. Agnes Chalmers was born in 1850 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    11. John Chalmers was born in 1853 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.

  3. 6.  Alexander Watt was born on 6 Aug 1805 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 11 Aug 1805 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland (son of David Watt and Hannah Thomson); died on 2 Dec 1865 in Carnbee, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4614DC7AE5824DB4B544A0A5D54D2A49EBC3
    • Occupation: 7 Apr 1836; ploughman
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1841; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Baldastard, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 30 Mar 1851; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Upper Scoonie's Cot Houses, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1860; Ploughman
    • Occupation: 1861; cattleman
    • Residence: 1861, Farm Of Struthers Barns Cot House, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 26 Jul 1862; ploughman
    • Occupation: 2 Dec 1865; ploughman
    • Occupation: 20 Mar 1867; ploughman
    • Occupation: 28 Nov 1873; farm servant (deceased)
    • Occupation: 16 Dec 1880; ploughman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 17 Feb 1892; Farm Servant (deceased)
    • Occupation: 30 May 1924; farm foreman (deceased)

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Alexander Watt was his son in law, William Grubb

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 18 Apr 2015.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 18 Apr 2015.
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    Alexander married Rachel Rumgay on 26 Nov 1831 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. Rachel (daughter of Andrew Rumgay and Rachel Herd) was born about 1812 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 17 Feb 1892 in Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Rachel Rumgay was born about 1812 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (daughter of Andrew Rumgay and Rachel Herd); died on 17 Feb 1892 in Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 798FA6DD10B84570BEFDE60404DB8A9DB32D
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Baldastard, Largo, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Upper Scoonie's Cot Houses, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, Farm Of Struthers Barns Cot House, Ceres, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 3 Apr 1881; housekeeper
    • Residence: 3 Apr 1881, Boghall Cothouse, Kingsbarns, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Mill House, Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 17 Feb 1892, Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Birth ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Entry from Scoonie OPR's Nov 10th 1831
    Alexander Watt of this parish and rachel Rumgay of the parisf og Largo gave in their names for proclamation and no objections being offered were married.

    Entry form Largo OPR's Nov 11th 1831
    Were contracted. Alex Watt in the parish of Scoonie and Rachel Rumgay in this parish who after proclamation without objection were married 26th current

    Children:
    1. Hannah Watt was born in 1832 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. Rachel Watt was born on 28 Oct 1832 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Nov 1832 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    3. 3. Elizabeth Watt was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; died on 16 Dec 1880 in Sunnybraes, Largo, Fife, Scotland.
    4. Jean Watt was born on 26 Dec 1839 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 26 Dec 1839 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 20 Mar 1867 in Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland.
    5. Margaret Watt was born in 1841 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 16 Dec 1841 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    6. Ann Watt was born in 1845 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 7 Oct 1845 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 30 May 1924 in 64 Gladstone St, Leven, Fife, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas Chalmers died in Pre 1867.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A2F010AE53E14B9EAB050FAEDDA1B13B4420
    • Occupation: 15 Mar 1867; Paper Maker (deceased)

    Notes:

    Details from Death Cert of John Chalmers (son)

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert.
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    Children:
    1. 4. John Chalmers was born about 1805; died on 15 Mar 1867 in Hilty, Ceres, Fife, Scotland.

  2. 10.  William Gourlay died in Pre 1869.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 64A8A7D120B546D58A9009310383834F20AC
    • Occupation: 21 Jan 1869; labourer (deceased)

    Notes:

    Details from death cert of daughter Helen Chalmers downloaded from Scotlands People

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    William married Isabell Duncan. Isabell (daughter of James Duncan and Catherine Greig) was born in 1775 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland; died in 1857 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Isabell Duncan was born in 1775 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland (daughter of James Duncan and Catherine Greig); died in 1857 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EDAD591088B643149BF7BE958937CA3D44B5

    Notes:

    Details from death cert of daughter Helen Chalmers downloaded from Scotlands People

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    Children:
    1. Katherine Gourlay was born in 1805 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. 5. Helen Gourlay was born on 29 May 1808 in Cameron, Fife, Scotland; died on 21 Jan 1869 in Hilty, Greenside, Ceres, Fife, Scotland.
    3. Robert Gourlay was born in 1811 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    4. James Gourlay was born in 1815 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    5. Mary Gourlay was born in 1818 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland; and died.

  4. 12.  David Watt was born about 1781 in Fife, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 40E83593341D4C5DBFD68A6E353CBAA244B3
    • Residence: 1841, Markinch, Fife, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Dec 1865; ploughman (Deceased)

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Jul 2011.
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    David married Hannah Thomson in 1800 in Kennoway, Fife, Scotland. Hannah was born about 1781 in Fife, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Hannah Thomson was born about 1781 in Fife, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: DF82728C7C004B9F9E632BF0F3FE129D8119
    • Residence: 1841, Markinch, Fife, Scotland

    Children:
    1. Hannah Watt was born on 11 Mar 1801 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 15 Mar 1801 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. 6. Alexander Watt was born on 6 Aug 1805 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 11 Aug 1805 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; died on 2 Dec 1865 in Carnbee, Fife, Scotland.

  6. 14.  Andrew Rumgay was born on 2 Dec 1793 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1793 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (son of Andrew Rumgay and Isabel Chalmers); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6C63C2FFEE284B96B727BFC386EF88AC90E3
    • Occupation: 11 Nov 1856; forester
    • Occupation: 7 Jul 1876; forester, deceased
    • Occupation: 4 Jan 1884; forester, deceased
    • Occupation: 17 Feb 1892; forester (deceased)

    Notes:

    May have had 3 more children Elspeth 1816 - 1841, Andrew 1822-1876, Margaret 1826 - 1884

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Oct 2020.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert.
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    Christened:
    Name Andrew Rumgay
    Gender Male
    Birth Date 02 Dec 1793
    Baptism Date 08 Dec 1793
    Baptism Place Largo, Fife, Scotland
    Father Andrew Rumgay
    Mother Isabel Chalmers
    FHL Film Number 1040180

    Andrew married Rachel Herd. Rachel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Rachel Herd and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 185B5B8BE43F4633894F9E468A36E241941C

    Children:
    1. 7. Rachel Rumgay was born about 1812 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 17 Feb 1892 in Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland.
    2. Elspeth Rumgay was born in 1816 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died in 1841 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.
    3. Andrew James Rumgay was born on 29 Oct 1822 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 7 Jul 1876 in Rifle Range, Hill of Beath, Fife, Scotland.
    4. Margaret Rumgay was born on 16 Feb 1826 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 4 Jan 1884 in Claremont Smitty, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.


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