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John Aitken

John Aitken

Male 1801 - 1836  (35 years)

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  1. 1.  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]

    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. 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, Stirlingshire, Scotland; was buried in 1915 in Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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. 3.  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. 1. 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.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Aitken was born on 18 Sep 1752 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of James Aiken and Margaret Arthur); died on 24 Apr 1840 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1840 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • _UID: F8AE4EB0B3654C439269FBDED4DC77FA4067
    • Occupation: 23 Dec 1857; gardener, deceased

    Notes:

    The lease of Wester Tartraven 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 possesion.

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
    -----------------------------------------------

    John married Alison Walker on 5 May 1770 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Alison (daughter of John Walker and Elizabeth Pollock) was born on 25 Mar 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 1 Apr 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Alison Walker was born on 25 Mar 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 1 Apr 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of John Walker and Elizabeth Pollock); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2DC962A68285483CB916E244314417606A3C

    Children:
    1. John Aitken was born about 1770 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died about 1772.
    2. 2. 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; died on 24 Apr 1840 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1840 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Margaret Aitken was born on 1 Apr 1774 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 3 Apr 1774 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    4. Matthew Aitken was born on 17 Mar 1776 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 22 Mar 1776 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died in Pre 1856.
    5. Elizabeth Aitken was born about 1778 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 30 Nov 1778 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 31 Aug 1852 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.
    6. Janet Aitken was born on 25 Nov 1781 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 29 Nov 1781 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Dec 1857 in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1857 in Church Yard, Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. Ann Aitken was born about 1784 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 1 Oct 1784 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    8. Alison Aitken was born about 1787 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 5 Aug 1787 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jan 1860 in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. Mary Aitken was born on 15 Oct 1789 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 25 Oct 1789 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Oct 1874 in Old Duntarvie, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 6.  Thomas Donaldson was born about 1750; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: DC021D0761434D9A8659E75A2D550255867F

    Thomas married Catherine Arbuckle. Catherine was born about 1750; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Catherine Arbuckle was born about 1750; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0EBDA66A957D4DF7A7DBDA29C172491A4C99

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Donaldson 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 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. 4. 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.

  3. 10.  John Walker was born about 1720 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Robert Walker and Alice); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1B0FB8109A214DE79BC125CA2353331AEF29

    John married Elizabeth Pollock on 1 Dec 1737 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of William Pollock and Alison Main) was born on 25 Apr 1708 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1787. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Pollock was born on 25 Apr 1708 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of William Pollock and Alison Main); died in 1787.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F0572F350F1D4372A444D87E31243D5EBA79

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Walker
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 1 Dec 1737
    Marriage Place: Carriden,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Elizabeth Pollock
    FHL Film Number: 1066626, 0102981

    Name: Elizabeth Pollock
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 1 Dec 1737
    Marriage Place: Carriden,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: John Walker
    FHL Film Number: 1066626, 0102981

    Children:
    1. Mary Walker was born on 1 Oct 1738 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. 5. Alison Walker was born on 25 Mar 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 1 Apr 1750 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.


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