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Peter Thomas Aitken

Peter Thomas Aitken

Male 1861 - 1944  (83 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Peter Thomas Aitken was born on 1 May 1861 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand (son of James Allison Aitken and Isabella Galbraith); died on 7 Nov 1944.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • _UID: A7D99AF37BF9493D9D0B50D9CD8E7E6C1DF8

    Notes:

    Peter farmed in the Kaihiku, Waikaka Valley & Mataura Island areas before retiring to Christchurch.

    Peter and all his brothers, excepting Andrew, the youngest, took up farming at Kaihiku, Waikaka Valley and Mataura Island areas.

    (Medical):Peter farmed in the Kaihiku, Waikaka Valley and Mataura Island areas.

    Occupation:
    He farmed in the Kaihiku, Waikaka Valley and Mataura Island areas.

    Peter married Elizabeth Johnston on 3 Oct 1894. Elizabeth was born in 1862; died in 1896 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Peter married Annie Brown in 1900. Annie was born in 1870 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Clarence Christie Aitken was born in 1901 in New Zealand; died on 27 Jul 1979.
    2. Christobel Loreen Aitken was born in Feb 1904 in New Zealand; died in Jan 2005 in New Zealand.
    3. Annice Hazel Jessica Aitken was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Tuturua, Mosgiel, New Zealand; died on 19 Dec 1987 in Nelson, New Zealand; was buried in Marsden Valley Cemetery, New Zealand.
    4. Reginald Raynold Aitken was born in 1908 in New Zealand; died on 16 Oct 1982.
    5. Basil Bertrum Aitken was born on 2 Jun 1912 in Tuturua, Mosgiel, New Zealand; died on 21 Sep 2006 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand; was buried in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
    6. Joyce Elinor Alison Aitken was born in 1916 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand; died on 21 Sep 1924 in 107 Chester St, Christchurch, New Zealand; was buried in Bromley Cemetery, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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 (son of William Aitken and Ann Allison); died on 19 Aug 1883 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • _UID: 2543982B2D6D44F0A52BD186B987F6439920
    • Emigration: 1851, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; gardener
    • Residence: 1851, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Immigration: 23 Nov 1851, Otago, New Zealand

    Notes:

    James, his wife, and three children sailed to NZ, on board the "Simlah", They departed from London and travelled via Wellington, on the north island of NZ, then on to Dunedin, Otago, in the south island. They travelled steerage class and arrived at Port Chalmers, (Dunedin), 23 November 1851.
    Taking up land at East Taieri they called it Woodside. This was just off Bush Road, on the Riccarton Road, towards Silverstream

    When the McNab Run was available for settlement in 1875, James and his two sons Peter and Thomas took up "Hawthornden".

    .

    James married Isabella Galbraith on 15 Mar 1842 in Scotland. Isabella was born in 1819 in Birse, Aberdeenshire; died on 14 Jan 1903 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Isabella Galbraith was born in 1819 in Birse, Aberdeenshire; died on 14 Jan 1903 in New Zealand.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D6AA73D279944E6D9E819BA13CF5AF5C24FA
    • Residence: 1851, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Isabella, her husband, and three children sailed to NZ, on board the

    Children:
    1. Christine Redpath Aitken was born on 8 Mar 1843 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 24 Aug 1924 in Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 26 Aug 1924 in Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand.
    2. William Aitken was born on 25 Mar 1847 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 23 Apr 1932 in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand; was buried in 1932 in Wyndham Cemetery, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
    3. Thomas Aitken was born on 7 Sep 1849 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 26 May 1856 in New Zealand.
    4. Ann Isabelle Aitken was born on 21 Jun 1852 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 4 Apr 1912 in New Zealand.
    5. Margaret Aitken was born on 28 Jun 1854 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 9 Oct 1938 in Wellington, New Zealand; was buried in 1938 in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand.
    6. James Allison Aitken was born on 7 Sep 1856 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Jul 1926 in New Zealand.
    7. Mary Galloway Aitken was born on 28 Nov 1858 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 23 Feb 1950 in New Zealand.
    8. 1. Peter Thomas Aitken was born on 1 May 1861 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 7 Nov 1944.
    9. Andrew Allison Aitken was born on 25 Jan 1864 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 15 Aug 1943 in Clyde, Otago, New Zealand.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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]


  2. 5.  Ann Allison was born on 10 Aug 1793 in Cannongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (daughter of William Allison); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 317EB029C63B45C287052FBBFE03D1B58DF0

    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. 2. 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: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 4. 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.

  3. 10.  William Allison and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B2CD7F72B5D9457C828AD75D7C6847C8F2EB

    Children:
    1. 5. Ann Allison was born on 10 Aug 1793 in Cannongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; and died.


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