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David Proven

David Proven

Male 1827 - 1898  (71 years)

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  • Name David Proven 
    Born 1827  Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 16 Jul 1855  [1
    agricultural labourer 
    Occupation 25 Sep 1857  [1
    agricultural labourer 
    Occupation 7 Aug 1860  [1
    agricultural labourer 
    Occupation 1861  [2
    Agricultural Labourer 
    Residence 1861  Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation 19 Jan 1864  [3
    labourer 
    Occupation 19 Jan 1866  [1
    Agricultural Labourer 
    Occupation 1871  [4
    Quarry Contractor 
    Residence 1871  Toll House, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Occupation 1874  [5
    Publican 
    Occupation 4 Dec 1879 
    spirit merchant 
    Occupation 1881  [5
    Spirit Dealer 
    Residence 1881  North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Occupation 26 Jan 1887  [6
    spirit merchant 
    Occupation 1891  [7
    Spirit Merchant 
    Residence 1891  North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Occupation 2 Oct 1894  [6
    spirit merchant 
    Occupation 22 May 1896 
    publican (retired) 
    Occupation 28 Dec 1898  [8
    Contractor 
    Died 28 Dec 1898  Somerville Cottage, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Cause: acute gastro enterits 
    Occupation 22 Apr 1923  [3
    spirit merchant (deceased) 
    Occupation 12 Nov 1927 
    Agricultural Labourer (deceased) 
    Occupation 25 Dec 1940  [3
    spirirt merchant (deceased) 
    _UID 3CFCFA5F7A814EF3A0852467E5384B684D95 
    Person ID I6919  My Big Tree
    Last Modified 1 Jul 2021 

    Father George Proven,   b. 31 Jul 1776, Kingscavel, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1867, Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Janet Aitken,   b. 25 Nov 1781, Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Dec 1857, Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 2 Jul 1812  Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    • Name: George Proven
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1812
      Marriage Place: Carriden,West Lothian,Scotland
      Spouse: Janet Aitken
      FHL Film Number: 1066626, 0102981


      Name: Janet Aitken
      Gender: Female
      Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1812
      Marriage Place: Carriden,West Lothian,Scotland
      Spouse:George Proven
      FHL Film Number: 1066626, 0102981
    Family ID F2247  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Neilson,   b. 1829, Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1902, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 16 Nov 1851  Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Proven,   b. 1853, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 May 1896, Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
     2. Janet Proven,   b. 16 Jul 1855, Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1940, Laurel Bank, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     3. Mary Proven,   b. 25 Sep 1857, Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Apr 1923, 6 Cambrdige St, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     4. Isabella Fram Proven,   b. 7 Aug 1860, Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 1864, Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 3 years)
     5. Georgina Proven,   b. 18 Aug 1862, Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. George Proven,   b. 19 Jan 1866, Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1927, 43 Dudley Crescent, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2012 
    Family ID F5874  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • The IGI gives his place of birth as Torphichen but 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891 Censi gives Kirkliston

      David was the informant on the death of his daughter, Isabella,in 1864

      David was the informant on the death of his son in law, James Bell, in 1896.

      The informant on the death of David Proven was his grandson James Bell

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      Death Cert, Cit. Date: 24 Dec 2012.
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      Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Dec 2012.
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      Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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      ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
      Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S13] Birth Cert (Reliability: 3).

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

    3. [S7] Death Cert (Reliability: 3).

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

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

    6. [S18] Marriage Cert (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S15] 1891 Census (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S77] Terry Stewart (Reliability: 3).