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James BRUCE

James BRUCE

Male 1879 - 1947  (67 years)

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  1. 1.  James BRUCE was born on 1 Aug 1879 in Edzell, Scotland, UK (son of William BRUCE and Jane REITH); died on 13 Jun 1947 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 126854136
    • Census: 1881, Tennaments, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1891, 15 Blackiemuir Ave, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1911, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Erected by Margaret Moir in loving memory of her husband JAMES BRUCE who died 13th June 1947 aged 67 years
    Also their granddaughter ANN GEDDES BRUCE who died in infancy
    The above MARGARET MOIR died Jan 1948 aged 72 years; and their son HARRY BRUCE died 15? Jan 1957? aged 52? beloved husband of ANNIE GEDDES BRUCE


    Birth:
    https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
    BRUCE, JAMES, M, year 1879, ref 285/ 17, at Edzell


    Census:
    1911 census for Montrose, Angus, Scotland
    James BRUCE, male, aged 31, ref 312/ 29/ 7 at Montrose, Angus
    Margaret BRUCE, female, aged 35, ref 312/ 29/ 7 at Montrose, Angus
    James BRUCE, aged 9, ref 312/ 29/ 7 at Montrose, Angus
    Harry BRUCE, aged 6, ref 312/ 29/ 7 at Montrose, Angus


    Died:
    https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
    BRUCE, JAMES, aged 67, year 1947, ref 312/ 126, at Montrose

    James married Margaret MOIR on 4 Jan 1901 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK. Margaret was born on 13 Sep 1875 in Bervie, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Jan 1948 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
    BRUCE, JAMES and MOIR, MARGARET, year 1901, ref 254/ 1, at Bervie or Inverbervie

    Children:
    1. James BRUCE was born on 8 May 1901 in Inverbervie, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Jun 1956 in Arbroath and St Vigeans, Angus, Scotland, UK.
    2. Harry BRUCE was born on 21 May 1904 in Montrose, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Jan 1957 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William BRUCE was born on 6 Apr 1855 in Logie Pert, Angus, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Mar 1922 in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1881, Tennaments, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1891, 15 Blackiemuir Ave, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1901, Millflats, Bervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Residence: 1917, 21 Gardenston St, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
    BRUCE, WILLIAM, M, year 1855, ref 304/ 12, in Logie Pert (Angus)


    Died:
    https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
    BRUCE, WILLIAM, M, aged 66, year 1922, ref 263/ 7, at Laurencekirk

    William married Jane REITH on 9 Jul 1875 in Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK. Jane (daughter of William REITH and Elizabeth ANDERSON) was born on 8 Jan 1858 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Apr 1928 in Laurencekirk, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jane REITH was born on 8 Jan 1858 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (daughter of William REITH and Elizabeth ANDERSON); died on 27 Apr 1928 in Laurencekirk, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1861, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1881, Tennaments, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1891, 15 Blackiemuir Ave, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1901, Millflats, Bervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    Name: Jane Reith Gender: Female Birth Date: 08 Jan 1858
    Birthplace: FETTERESSO,KINCARDINE,SCOTLAND
    Father's Name: William Reith Mother's Name: Elizabeth Anderson


    Census:
    1861 census Cookney
    No 67 Floors
    William Reith head 45 farmer of 73 acres employing 2 men, 1 woman, born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 35 farmer's wife born Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 9 daughter scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    James Reith 7 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Ann Reith daughter 5 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Jane Reith daughter 3 born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    William Reith son 7 mths born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Helen Reith mother widow 88 late farmer's wife born Maryculter, Kincardineshire
    Ann Taylor servant Unmarried 25 domestic servant born Peterculter, Aberdeenshire John Spark servant 12 ploughman born Cookney, Kincardineshire


    Census:
    1881 census for Edzell, Angus, Scotland
    Address: Tennaments Registration Number: 285 Registration District: Edzell ED: 3 Household Schedule Number: 31 Line: 14 Roll: cssct1881_90
    Name: Jane Bruce Age: 23 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858 Relationship: Wife Gender: Female Where born: Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Name: William Bruce Age: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856 Relationship: Head Gender: Male Where born: Logiepert, Forfarshire Occupation: Ploughman
    Name: William Bruce Age: 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877 Relationship: Son Gender: Male Where born: Glenbervie, Kincardineshire
    Name: James Bruce Age: 1 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880 Relationship: Son Gender: Male Where born: Edzell, Forfarshire


    Census:
    1901 census for Millflats, Bervie, Kincardineshire
    Registration Number: 254 ED: 3 Household Schedule Number: 133 Line: 7 Roll: CSSCT1901_81
    Name: Jane Bruce Age: 43 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858 Relationship: Wife
    Gender: Female Where born: Fetteresso, kincard
    Name: William Bruce Age: 45 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856 Relationship: head Occupation: General Dealer
    Name: Elizabeth Bruce Age: 10 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1891 Relationship: Daughter Gender: Female Where born: Laurencekirk Occupation: Scholar

    Notes:

    Married:
    Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
    Name: Jane Reith Gender: Female Marriage Date: 9 Jul 1875
    Marriage Place: Fetteresso,Kincardine,Scotland
    Spouse: William Bruce
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    BRUCE, WILLIAM and REITH, JANE, year 1875, ref 258/2 6, at Cookney

    Children:
    1. William Reith BRUCE was born on 9 Apr 1876 in Tollhouses, Mondynes, Glenbervie, Kincardinshire, Scotland, UK; died on 15 May 1881 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland, UK.
    2. 1. James BRUCE was born on 1 Aug 1879 in Edzell, Scotland, UK; died on 13 Jun 1947 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK.
    3. David BRUCE was born on 26 Sep 1881 in Montrose, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Dec 1942 in Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, UK.
    4. Arthur BRUCE was born on 3 Apr 1886 in Logie Pert, Forfarshire, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Jul 1917 in Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium.
    5. Elizabeth Anderson BRUCE was born on 26 Jun 1890 in Laurencekirk, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Feb 1957 in 111 High St, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William REITH was born on 14 Nov 1816 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (son of William REITH and Helen SILVER); died on 12 Apr 1862 in Floors, Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1841, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1851, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1861, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Unable to confirm a couple of things about this William Reith and the number of children to whom he was the father. It appears he had a least one child with Charlotte Wales before he married Elizabeth Anderson. Charlotte Wales' mother's maiden name was Reith, so they seem to have been close cousins. He farmed at Floors, Cookney.

    Birth:
    Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    Name: William Reith Gender: Male Birth Date: 14 Nov 1816 Baptism Date: 27 Nov 1816
    Baptism Place: Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland
    Father: William Reith Mother: Helen Silver
    FHL Film Number: 993315


    Census:
    1841 census parish of Fetteresso Fleurs
    William Reith 70 farmer
    Helen Reith 60
    William Reith 20
    Charlotte Wales 15 female servant
    John Tynam 14 agricultural labourer


    Census:
    1851 census for Floors, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    Piece: 258 Folio: 18 Page: 5
    William REITH, Head Married M 34 1817 Farmer Fetteresso Kincardine
    Elizabeth REITH, Wife Married F 24 1827 Fetteresso Kincardine
    William REITH, Son M 1 1850 Fetteresso Kincardine
    Hellen SILVER, Mother Widow F 78 1773 Maryculter Kincardine
    James CUSHNIE, Nephew Unmarried M 13 1838 Scholar Fetteresso Kincardine
    William CUSHNIE, Nephew M 11 1840 Scholar Fetteresso Kincardine
    Mary PIRIE, Servant Unmarried F 19 1832 House Serv Fetteresso
    Kincardine


    Census:
    1861 census Cookney
    No 67 Floors
    William Reith head 45 farmer of 73 acres employing 2 men, 1 woman, born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 35 farmer's wife born Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 9 daughter scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    James Reith 7 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Ann Reith daughter 5 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Jane Reith daughter 3 born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    William Reith son 7 mths born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Helen Reith mother widow 88 late farmer's wife born Maryculter, Kincardineshire
    Ann Taylor servant Unmarried 25 domestic servant born Peterculter, Aberdeenshire John Spark servant 12 ploughman born Cookney, Kincardineshire


    Died:
    From 1862 Death Certificate:
    William REITH - farmer - married to Elizabeth Anderson - died 12th April
    1862 at 11:45pm at Floors, Cookney - male - age 45 years - son of William Reith (farmer) (deceased) and Helen Reith (ms Silver). Cause of death was disease of the heart for 2 months as certified by Archibald Ferguson (surgeon) - informant of death was William Cushnie (nephew) (present).

    William married Elizabeth ANDERSON on 2 Jun 1850 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK. Elizabeth was born about 1826 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Mar 1900 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth ANDERSON was born about 1826 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Mar 1900 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, Floors, Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1881, Floors, Maryculter, Kincardine

    Notes:

    Before she married William Reith, Elizabeth Anderson was married to William Watson 14/04/1844 at Durris and possibly had one child details of which are unknown
    After William Reith's death in 1862 Elizabeth Anderson married Hugh Strachan 01/01/1864 at Cookney and they had four children


    Census:
    from 1851 Census:
    living at Floors, Maryculter, Kincardine
    William REITH Head / Married / Farmer Male 34 born : Fetteresso
    Elizabeth REITH Wife / Married Female 24 born : Fetteresso
    William Reith Son/ Unmarried Male 1 born: Fetteresso, Kincardine
    Helen SILVER Widow / Mother Female 78 born : Maryculter
    James CUSHNIE Nephew / Scholar Male 13 born : Fetteresso
    William CUSHNIE Nephew / Scholar Male 11 born : Fetteresso
    Mary PIRIE Servant / House Servant / Unmarried Female 19 born : Fetteresso


    Census:
    from 1881 Census:

    living at Floors, Cookney, Fetteresso, Kincardine


    David STRACHAN Married / Head / Farmers Son 39 Male born : Banchory Dk, Kincardine

    Elizabeth STRACHAN Married / Wife 29 Female born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    William STRACHAN Son / Scholar 11 Male born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    John STRACHAN Son / Scholar 8 Male born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    James STRACHAN Son 5 Male born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    Charles STRACHAN Son 3 Male born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    Andrew STRACHAN Son 1 Male born : Fetteresso, Kincardine

    Notes:

    Married:
    Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
    Name: William Reith Gender: Male Marriage Date: 2 Jun 1850 Marriage Place: Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland
    Spouse: Elizabeth Anderson FHL Film Number: 993315

    Children:
    1. William REITH was born in 1850 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    2. Elizabeth REITH was born on 29 Jun 1851 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. James REITH was born on 4 Aug 1853 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 3 May 1919 in 5 Craigcrook Gardens, Blackhall, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
    4. Ann REITH was born on 9 Feb 1856 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. 3. Jane REITH was born on 8 Jan 1858 in Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Apr 1928 in Laurencekirk, Scotland, UK.
    6. William REITH was born on 26 Jul 1860 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland; died on 27 Jun 1876 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  William REITH was born on 4 May 1770 in Durris, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died about 1841 in Cookney, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1841, Fleurs, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    Name: William Reith Gender: Male Birth Date: 04 May 1770
    Birthplace: DURRIS,KINCARDINE,SCOTLAND
    Father's Name: John Reith


    Census:
    1841 census parish of Fetteresso Fleurs
    William Reith 70 farmer
    Helen Reith 60
    William Reith 20
    Charlotte Wales 15 female servant
    John Tynam 14 agricultural labourer

    William married Helen SILVER on 6 Oct 1810 in Fetteresso, Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland, UK. Helen (daughter of George SILVER and Violet WILLIAMSON) was born on 20 Feb 1773 in Standing Stones, Maryculter, Scotland, UK; died on 7 Oct 1867 in Eastside, Maryculter, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Helen SILVER was born on 20 Feb 1773 in Standing Stones, Maryculter, Scotland, UK (daughter of George SILVER and Violet WILLIAMSON); died on 7 Oct 1867 in Eastside, Maryculter, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1841, Fleurs, Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1851, Floors, Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1861, Floors, Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Maryculter OPR
    To George Silver of Standing Stones and Violet Williamson a daughter Helen 20/2/1773

    https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBHN-D5L
    Daughter: Helen Silver Gender: Female
    Christening Date: 20 Feb 1773
    Christening Place: MARYCULTER,KINCARDINE,SCOTLAND
    Father's Name: George Silver
    Mother's Name: Violet Williamson


    Census:
    1841 census parish of Fetteresso Fleurs
    William Reith 70 farmer
    Helen Reith 60
    William Reith 20
    Charlotte Wales 15 female servant
    John Tynam 14 agricultural labourer


    Census:
    1851 census for Floors, Floors, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    Piece: 258 Folio: 18 Page: 5
    William REITH, Head Married M 34 1817 Farmer Fetteresso Kincardine
    Elizabeth REITH, Wife Married F 24 1827 Fetteresso Kincardine
    William REITH, Son M 1 1850 Fetteresso Kincardine
    Hellen SILVER, Mother Widow F 78 1773 Maryculter Kincardine
    James CUSHNIE, Nephew Unmarried M 13 1838 Scholar Fetteresso Kincardine
    William CUSHNIE, Nephew M 11 1840 Scholar Fetteresso Kincardine
    Mary PIRIE, Servant Unmarried F 19 1832 House Serv Fetteresso
    Kincardine


    Census:
    1861 census Cookney
    No 67 Floors
    William Reith head 45 farmer of 73 acres employing 2 men, 1 woman, born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 35 farmer's wife born Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    Elizabeth Reith 9 daughter scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    James Reith 7 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Ann Reith daughter 5 scholar born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Jane Reith daughter 3 born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    William Reith son 7 mths born Cookney, Kincardineshire
    Helen Reith mother widow 88 late farmer's wife born Maryculter, Kincardineshire
    Ann Taylor servant Unmarried 25 domestic servant born Peterculter, Aberdeenshire John Spark servant 12 ploughman born Cookney, Kincardineshire


    Died:
    1867 deaths in the parish of Maryculter, county of Kincardine
    No 7 Helen Reith (widow of William Reith farmer) 1867 October Seventh 1pm Eastside, Maryculter
    Female 95 years
    Father: George Silver farmer (deceased) Mother: Margaret (should be Violet) Silver (ms Williamson)
    Cause: Old age, not certified.
    Witness: Alex Silver nephew

    Notes:

    Married:
    Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
    Name: Helen Silver Gender: Female Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1810
    Marriage Place: Maryculter, Kincardine, Scotland
    Spouse: William Reith FHL Film Number: 993321

    Maryculter marriages: Helen Silver OTP and William Reith Fetteresso 6/10/1810
    From http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk: 06/10/1810 SILVER HELEN WILLIAM REITH/ F MARYCULTER 264/00 0001

    Children:
    1. Helen REITH was born on 29 Jan 1814 in Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK; died before 1851 in Berryhill, Scotland, UK.
    2. 6. William REITH was born on 14 Nov 1816 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Apr 1862 in Floors, Cookney, Kincardine, Scotland, UK.


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