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Elizabeth Aitken

Elizabeth Aitken

Female 1854 - 1928  (73 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Aitken was born on 6 Dec 1854 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Henry Aitken and Helen Kay Lauriston); died on 17 Jul 1928.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3910EB2327BE40B2B0806C99214D88E13AC2
    • Residence: 7 Apr 1861, 5 Bowyett, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 11 Dec 1888; house keeper
    • Residence: 11 Dec 1888, Gauge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 2 Nov 1893, 33 Bairds Square, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 18 Nov 1897, 34 Bairds Square, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    On her MC to William Morrison she was illiterate. Her father's name was given as James Aitken!!
    On her MC to John Niven her father was given as William Aitken.
    On her DC her father was given as Arthur Aitken. (Should have been Hendry)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James Aitken was born in 1878 in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

    Elizabeth married William Morrison on 18 Dec 1888 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. William (son of William Morrison and Ann Futon) was born about 1831; died in pre 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Morrison was born on 8 May 1886 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. David Morrison was born on 11 Dec 1888 in Gauge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. Helen Kay Morrison was born on 16 Apr 1891 in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
    4. Margaret Gilchrist Morrison was born on 2 Nov 1893 in 33 Bairds Square, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Dec 1961 in Main Street, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
    5. Henry Morrison was born on 18 Nov 1897 in 34 Bairds Square, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 21 Dec 1967 in Law Hospital, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

    Elizabeth married John Niven on 1 Jul 1910 in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John (son of James Niven and Mary Leighton) was born about 1869; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Aitken was born in 1830 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Aitken and Elizabeth Roberts); died on 16 Mar 1859 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1859 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BF1446264506460B904BC83DB1331C1AD598
    • Occupation: 1841; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1841, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 22 Jun 1855; Labourer
    • Residence: 22 Jun 1855, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    On the 23 Jul 1855 Helen Lauriston confessed that she had given birth to an
    illegitimate child on 6th day of Dec 1854. She declared that Henry Aitken then
    an unmarried man and a resident in this parish had been guilty with her and
    was the father of the child. Henry along with various other witnesses was
    summoned before the Church Session at Torphichen Manse on 1 Oct 1855 the
    Moderator, William Branks declared "The Session having reviewed the evidence
    led are unanimously of opinion that the fact is established to their
    satisfaction that Henry Aitken has been in the bed with Helen Lauriston and
    that consequently he had been guilty with her of the sin of fornication. "

    The informant of the death of Henry Aitken was his step-father, James Crawford

    Henry married Helen Kay Lauriston. Helen (daughter of Robert Lauriston and Elizabeth Hamilton) was born on 7 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Helen Kay Lauriston was born on 7 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Robert Lauriston and Elizabeth Hamilton); died on 3 Jul 1926.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F992B3DCC97E48FFAFC71B0EF70518C92466
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 7 Apr 1861; domestic servant
    • Residence: 7 Apr 1861, 5 Bowyett, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Helen married a James Ramage 31 Dec 1862 in Torphicen

    Christened:
    Name: Helen Kay Lauriston
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 7 Aug 1835
    Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1835
    Baptism Place:Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: Robert Lauriston
    Mother: Elisabeth Hamilton
    FHL Film Number: 1066638
    Reference ID:- 2:1810G54

    Children:
    1. 1. Elizabeth Aitken was born on 6 Dec 1854 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 Jul 1928.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Aitken was born on 22 Aug 1801 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Aitken and Elizabeth Donaldson); died on 6 Oct 1836 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 04053A55906F4092966868DD40C6C9FF7A5B

    John married Elizabeth Roberts on 5 Jul 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of John Roberts and Elizabeth Booth) was born in 1806 in Ecclesmachan, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 Oct 1889 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Roberts was born in 1806 in Ecclesmachan, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of John Roberts and Elizabeth Booth); died on 14 Oct 1889 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 36951BC8EAED49FC88FCB924DB47DFC1ED88
    • Residence: 1841, Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Roberts was her son-in-law, Richard Horn(e)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Aitken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 5 Jul 1822
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Elisabeth Roberts
    FHL Film Number: 1066635

    Name: Elisabeth Roberts
    Gender: Female Marriage
    Date: 5 Jul 1822
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: John Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 1066635

    Children:
    1. Janet Aitken was born on 23 Nov 1823 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 29 Nov 1823 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 4 Dec 1901 in 8 Cochrane Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Elizabeth Isabella Marion Roberts Aitken was born on 16 Aug 1825 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Aug 1825 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jun 1913 in Goshen Place, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. John Aitken was born in 1828 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 19 Jun 1828 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died after 1856.
    4. 2. Henry Aitken was born in 1830 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Mar 1859 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1859 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. Agnes Aitken was born in 1832 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died after 1911.
    6. Jane Aitken was born in 1834 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Dec 1918 in Lorne Cottage, Redding, Polmont, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. George Aitken was born in 1836 in Silvermine, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    8. Joanne Aitken was born in 1839 in Silvermine, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 May 1915 in Fairview Cottage, Almond, Muiravonside, Scotland; was buried in 1915 in Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland.

  3. 6.  Robert Lauriston and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 26C075F1B5E74E17A88A1380532DAAC1FD67

    Robert married Elizabeth Hamilton. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Hamilton and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9D035D207E38442083211A347D9C1234888A
    • Occupation: 7 Apr 1861; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 7 Apr 1861, 5 Bowyett, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 3. Helen Kay Lauriston was born on 7 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Aug 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1926.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Aitken was born on 4 Jun 1772 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 14 Jun 1772 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Aitken and Alison Walker); died on 24 Apr 1840 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1840 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2C88A443A33E4CBB95988683D5DF0038A59C
    • Occupation: 11 Nov 1798; Farmer
    • Residence: 8 Oct 1803, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 21 Apr 1879; farmer (deceased)

    Notes:

    The lease of Wester Tartraven Farm was granted to John in 1802, at a rent of 35 pounds. This lease was renewed for 20 years in 1820. This then takes us to 1840 when John died. There are no records as to who leased it from 1840 until 1847 when records show John's son, Robert, in possession.

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
    -----------------------------------------------

    John married Elizabeth Donaldson on 11 Nov 1798 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Donaldson and Catherine Arbuckle) was born about 1777 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 31 Jan 1857 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1857 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Donaldson was born about 1777 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Donaldson and Catherine Arbuckle); died on 31 Jan 1857 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1857 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 178EE266F41A4FF289B2660A33BD80EA411B
    • Residence: 8 Oct 1803, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1841, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851, Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; domestic servant

    Notes:

    Informant of death of Elizabeth Donaldson was son Peter Aitken

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Aiken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1798
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Elisabeth Donaldson
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Name: Elisabeth Donaldson
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1798
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: John Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Children:
    1. Margaret Aitken was born on 29 Aug 1799 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 Jul 1802 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. 4. John Aitken was born on 22 Aug 1801 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Oct 1836 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Elizabeth Aitken was born on 8 Oct 1803 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jan 1891 in Galabraes Farm, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Robert Aitken was born on 15 Dec 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 Oct 1874 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 20 Oct 1874 in Glasgow Rd Cemetery, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. Margaret Aitken was born on 9 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Apr 1879 in Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Agnes Aitken was born on 26 Apr 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Apr 1882 in Kipps Cottage, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. James Aitken was born on 25 Mar 1816 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jun 1884 in Hilderston Hill House, Torphicen, West Lothian Scotland; was buried in 1884 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. William Aitken was born on 5 May 1819 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 13 May 1819 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Jan 1833 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. Peter Aitken was born on 6 Jun 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jul 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Jan 1908 in Braehead Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Bathgate Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 10.  John Roberts and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 567144A63C3843FAAA59ECDE9136AB00A19E

    John married Elizabeth Booth. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Booth and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1818246D149747CA9A6DCDA8836FCD4800D2

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Roberts was born in 1806 in Ecclesmachan, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 Oct 1889 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland.


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