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Janet Pearson

Janet Pearson

Female 1792 - 1888  (96 years)

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  • Name Janet Pearson 
    Born 1792  Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 11 May 1794  Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Residence 1841  Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1861  6 Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1871  Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1881  Bow Yett, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    _UID 2A35A9C662254443BD0CC49B09F7FB717084 
    Buried 1888  Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 9 Jul 1888  Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: Disability and old age 
    Person ID I6689  My Big Tree
    Last Modified 12 Jan 2021 

    Father John Pearson,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Marion Liddell,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F2185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Peter Aitken,   b. 11 Jun 1792, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1875, 7 Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 17 Jul 1814  Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Banns were called at Torphichen and once at Linlithgow. i.e. Torphichen where Peter was residing and Linlithgow parish where Janet resided.

      Name: Peter Aitken
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 17 Jul 1814
      Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
      Spouse: Janet Pierson
      FHL Film Number: 1066638


      Name: Janet Pierson
      Gender: Female
      Marriage Date: 17 Jul 1814
      Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
      Spouse: Peter Aitken
      FHL Film Number: 1066638
    Children 
     1. Marion Aitken,   b. 4 Sep 1815, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Nov 1885, Hilderston Hill House, Torphicen, West Lothian Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     2. Margaret Aitken,   b. 19 Apr 1817, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1869, Bow Yett, Torpichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
     3. Isabel Aitken,   b. 15 Mar 1819, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1885, Bishoprig Cottage, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     4. Jane Aitken,   b. 1 Aug 1821, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1891, Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     5. William Aitken,   b. 21 Jun 1823, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 1844, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 20 years)
     6. John Aitken,   b. 31 Mar 1825, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1903, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     7. Robert Aitken,   b. 4 Apr 1827, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1833  (Age 5 years)
     8. Peter Aitken,   b. 4 Apr 1827, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Oct 1910, North Mossend, Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     9. James Aitken,   b. 17 May 1829, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1916, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     10. Janet Aitken,   b. 18 Mar 1831, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1889, 18 Rose Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     11. Robert Aitken,   b. 4 Feb 1833, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1872, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years)
     12. Thomas Aitken,   b. 12 Jan 1835, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Oct 1922, Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     13. Catherin Pearson Aitken,   b. 10 Jan 1837, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1841, Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 4 years)
     14. Mary Ann Aitken,   b. 12 Dec 1838, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Oct 1907, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 22 Aug 2015 
    Family ID F2184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Headstones

    Peter Aitken 23 Aug 1875
    Janet Pearson 9 Jul 1888
    Catherine Pearson Aitken 4 Feb 1841
    William Aitken 19 Jan 1844
    Margaret Aitken 6 Dec 1869

  • Notes 
    • John Aitken was the informant on his mother's death certificate, in 1888.

  • Sources 
    1. [S73] 1841 Census (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S12] 1861 Census (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S8] 1871 Census (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S17] 1881 Census (Reliability: 3).