Thomas TODD

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Baron officer (lawyer)
• Census: 1841, Skirling, Peeblesshire, Scotland, UK

Notes:

Based on the fact that his first child was named Janet, this may be his christening, given this James Tod's mother was Janet. That follows known naming protocols. However, first-born son, by the same protocols, should have been William, not Thomas.
Name James Tod Gender Male Christening Date 04 Apr 1800
Christening Place , MANOR, PEEBLES, SCOTLAND
Father's Name William Tod Mother's Name Janet Veitch
Citing this Record
"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4B-6Q6 : 10 February 2018), James Tod, 04 Apr 1800; citing , MANOR, PEEBLES, SCOTLAND, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,067,919, 102,265.

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As discussed above regarding naming protocols, this James Tod "fits". However, the 1841 census shows our James Tod was born in Peebles, not Ayrshire.
Name James Tod Gender Male
Christening Date 23 Dec 1804
Christening Place , RICCARTON, AYR, SCOTLAND
Birth Date 19 Dec 1804 Father's Name Thomas Tod
Mother's Name Janet Gemmil
Citing this Record "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ8-SK3 : 10 February 2018), James Tod, 19 Dec 1804; citing , reference 2:16HFVQS, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,404.

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Census:
1841 census Skirling, Skirling,Peeblesshire
Piece: 769 Book/Folio: 2 Page: 7
James TOD, M 40 1801 Baron Officer Peeblesshire
Margaret TOD, F 30 1811 Peeblesshire
Janet TOD, F 13 1828 Peeblesshire
James TOD, M 11 1830 Peeblesshire
William TOD, M 8 1833 Peeblesshire
John TOD, M 5 1836 Peeblesshire
Margaret TOD, F 0 (11 MONTHS) 1841 Peeblesshire

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Died:
As per son John's wedding certificate

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James married Margaret COCHRANE on 13 Nov 1829 in Skirling, Peeblesshire, Scotland, UK. Margaret was born about 1811 in Newlands, Peeblesshire, Scotland, UK; died about 1857 in Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Skirling, Peeblesshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1851, Skirling, Peeblesshire, Scotland, UK

Notes:

Census:
1851 census for Skirling Peeblesshire
Piece: 769 Folio: 21 Page: 1 Registration District:
Margaret C TOD, Head Widow F 40 1811 Lab Gamekeepers Widow Newlands Peeblesshire
Janet TOD, Daughter Unmarried F 23 1828 Skirling Peeblesshire
Margaret TOD, Daughter F 10 1841 Scholar Skirling Peeblesshire
James TOD, Son M 4 1847 Skirling Peeblesshire
Mary TOD, Daughter F 1 1850 Skirling Peeblesshire

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Died:
As per son John's wedding certificate

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Notes:

Married:
Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 Name: James Todd Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1829 Marriage Place: Skirling,Peebles,Scotland Spouse: Margaret Cochran
FHL Film Number: 1067921, 0102269

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