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William Aitken

William Aitken

Male 1787 - 1833  (45 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Aitken was born on 26 Jul 1787 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of William Aiken and Margaret Little); died on 14 May 1833 in Hillhousefield, North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; was buried on 18 May 1833.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BA34BBFFCC8C405A9258783F5E3BD968155D
    • Occupation: 14 May 1833; joiner

    Notes:

    Name: William Aitken
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 26 Jul 1787
    Birth Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: William Aitken
    Mother: Margaret Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 1066632, 0102988

    William married Ann Allison on 1 Jan 1813 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. Ann (daughter of William Allison) was born on 10 Aug 1793 in Cannongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: William Aitken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 1 Jan 1813
    Marriage Place: Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Spouse: Ann Allison
    FHL Film Number: 1067744

    Name: Ann Allison
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 1 Jan 1813
    Marriage Place: Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Father: William Allison
    Spouse: William Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 1067744

    Children:
    1. Mary Allison Aitken was born on 17 Apr 1814 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Apr 1814 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. Margaret Aitken was born on 2 Apr 1816 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 21 Apr 1816 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. James Allison Aitken was born on 10 Feb 1818 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; was christened on 8 Mar 1818 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 19 Aug 1883 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
    4. Elizabeth Aitken was born on 13 Dec 1820 in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland; and died.
    5. Janet Aitken was born on 16 Oct 1823 in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland; was christened in in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland; and died.
    6. William Aitken was born on 14 Jul 1826 in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland; was christened on 30 Jul 1826 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 31 Jan 1897 in Arden, Taieri, New Zealand; was buried on 4 Feb 1897 in East Taieri Cemetery, Otago, New Zealand.
    7. Andrew Aitken was born on 5 Jul 1831 in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Jul 1831 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Aiken was born about 1751 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jan 1751 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of James Aiken and Margaret Arthur); died on 5 Mar 1821 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 101C0E20101C4EF2B3ADD37D146DD7915F16
    • Occupation: 5 Dec 1779; Carrier
    • Residence: 8 Aug 1780, Silvermine, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    When William died his son James Aitken paid 6/8 for the use of the best mortcloth to bury William, on the 5 Mar. 1821.

    William married Margaret Little on 5 Dec 1779 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Margaret was born about 1755; died in 1832 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Little was born about 1755; died in 1832 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B43714474F8741E58E9230FA4BA5D59BEC14
    • Residence: 8 Aug 1780, Silvermine, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Married:
    The marriage of William Aitken to Margaret Little is given as 26 Jul. 1787, in the "Johnston Journal" but 5 Dec. 1779 in the OPR.

    Name: William Aitken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1779
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: James Aitken
    Spouse: Margaret Little
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Name: Margaret Little
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1779
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Spouse: William Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Children:
    1. James Aitken was born on 8 Aug 1780 in Silvermine, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 13 Aug 1780 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. Janet Aitken was born on 21 May 1782 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Apr 1858 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Margaret Aitken was born on 15 May 1784 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened in in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    4. John Aitken was born on 26 Jul 1787 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened in in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    5. 1. William Aitken was born on 26 Jul 1787 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 May 1833 in Hillhousefield, North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; was buried on 18 May 1833.
    6. Margaret Aitken was born on 26 Jan 1790 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 6 Feb 1790 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1822; was buried on 26 May 1822 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. Peter Aitken was born on 11 Jun 1792 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Aug 1875 in 7 Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 26 Aug 1875 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. Magnus Little Aitken was born on 16 Aug 1794 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 28 Oct 1877 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. Alexander Aitken was born on 6 Sep 1796 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened in in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 May 1865 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    10. Walter Aitken was born on 11 Apr 1800 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1822.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Aiken was born on 20 Sep 1724 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Alexander Aitkin and Christian Shade); died on 1 Jan 1785 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E573A992A6244E5AA56B49272B3CF1745183
    • Occupation: 1856; horse dealer, deceased

    Notes:

    When the banns were read for James's wedding his name was given as Aitkin in one parish and Aitken in the other.
    James was described "as being of Silvermine, thus indicating ownership or tenancy of the Silvermine farm not employment."

    James married Margaret Arthur on 11 Mar 1750 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of William Arthur and Mary Johnston) was born on 4 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1825; was buried in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret Arthur was born on 4 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of William Arthur and Mary Johnston); died in 1825; was buried in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A0B87B432EE54C75A1A3EED093EF1B7C05E9

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: James Aitken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1750
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Margaret Arthur
    FHL Film Number: 102990


    Name: Margaret Arthur
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1750
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Father: William Arthur
    Spouse: James Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Children:
    1. 2. William Aiken was born about 1751 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jan 1751 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 5 Mar 1821 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. John Aitken was born on 18 Sep 1752 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Apr 1840 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1840 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. James Aiken was born on 18 Feb 1757 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    4. Jean Aiken was born on 13 Jun 1759 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    5. Isabel Aiken was born on 20 Sep 1762 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 25 Oct 1762 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    6. Peter Aiken was born on 13 Mar 1765 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Sep 1824 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. Janet Aiken was born on 9 Jul 1767 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 26 Jul 1767 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 18 Dec 1856 in Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. Magnus Aiken was born on 31 Mar 1770 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened in in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Alexander Aitkin was born on 16 Dec 1675 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 26 Dec 1675 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Johne Aitkin and Susanna Hardie); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3CCC4935BEAB42139423C36734FACAE0FD3F

    Alexander married Christian Shade on 5 Aug 1712 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Christian (daughter of Thomas Shade and Katherine Wallace) was born in 1686; was christened on 29 May 1686 in Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 30 Jul 1751 in Kinglass, Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1751 in Carriden Cemetery, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Christian Shade was born in 1686; was christened on 29 May 1686 in Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Shade and Katherine Wallace); died on 30 Jul 1751 in Kinglass, Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1751 in Carriden Cemetery, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E06138CC2E114C50BFAFA6B98D2A5AAAA818

    Children:
    1. Agnes Aiken was born on 17 May 1713 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 26 May 1713 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. Thomas Aiken was born on 13 Aug 1715 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. David Aiken was born on 2 May 1717 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 9 May 1717 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Oct 1771 in Grangepans, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 5 Oct 1771 in Carriden Cemetery, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Alexander Aiken was born on 1 Feb 1719 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died in pre 1729.
    5. John Aiken was born on 12 Jan 1721 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 22 Jan 1721 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Dec 1786 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 25 Dec 1786 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. William Aiken was born on 19 Dec 1722 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    7. 4. James Aiken was born on 20 Sep 1724 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 1 Jan 1785 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. Alexander Aitkin was born on 19 May 1727 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 28 May 1727 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    9. Andrew Aitkin was born on 9 Dec 1729 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Dec 1729 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

  3. 10.  William Arthur was born in 1692 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B3E90D44B7F54ACA8BFAA879C586B72E83D7

    William married Mary Johnston on 28 Mar 1730 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. Mary (daughter of William Johnston and Marion Teaylor) was born in 1709 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 20 Nov 1709 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Johnston was born in 1709 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 20 Nov 1709 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of William Johnston and Marion Teaylor); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D6C756B07FA34B16832008B97AE519E7E9CB

    Children:
    1. 5. Margaret Arthur was born on 4 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Jan 1731 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1825; was buried in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. James Arthur was born in 1732 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 20 Aug 1732 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 29 Dec 1815 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 7 Jan 1816 in Torphicen Perceptory, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Elizabeth Arthur was born in 1734 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 6 Jan 1734 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    4. Jean Arthur was born in 1736 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 14 May 1738 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    5. William Arthur was born in 1742 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 8 Aug 1742 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 26 Jun 1814 in Cathlawhill, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1814 in Torphicen Perceptory, West Lothian, Scotland.


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