Genealogy Chat

Ive been trying to find 8 people on the 1881 census, but have only managed to find 1! Is it just me? I know at least 2 should be there as they married/had children within a couple of years of this. Ive been using SP, as I cant find a census anywhere else. Any suggestions?

No, I need Edinburgh. Thank you for the offer though.

Jodi I have the 1881 census for Scotland who are you looking for? Georgina.

God, LOADS!!!! BRIDGET DOCHERTY (nee wynn) b. abt 1826 - IRELAND Should have hubby: ANTHONY/ANDREW DOCHERTY b. abt 1823 - IRELAND They're on the 1871 census at 303 Cowgate, lady yesters, Edinburgh, with their children, who im also looking for. Their children on 1871 census are: MARY DOCHERTY 15 edin JOHN DOCHERTY 14 edin MICHAEL DOCHERTY 12 edin THOMAS DOCHERTY 7 edin PETER DOCHERTY 4 edin I know its very possible that the eldest 4 have left home, married etc., but i still cant find them! I can also find no trace of ANTHONY/ANDREW'S death, which is making me think that maybe they left Scotand. Ive got Mary on the census, married. Thomas got married in Edinburgh in 1885 and Michael had children in 1878 and 1884, again, in Edinburgh. Any help would be fantasic. Thank you so much for the offer! xx

Oh sorry, nearly forgot. MICHAEL got married in 1878 to ANN REYNOLDS b. abt.1856. They had a child: MICHAEL DOCHERTY b. 25/06/1878 @ 116 Cowgate, St.Giles, Edinburgh.

Jodi this is the only Peter Docherty of about the right age born Edinburgh & wouldn't you know it he is not at home. I will look for the others.. Dwelling: E & G Rd Bakers Shop & Ho Census Place: Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0223985 GRO Ref Volume 678 EnumDist 1 Page 7 John MICKLE M 26 M Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Baker Elizabeth MICKLE M 26 F S Queensferry, Linlithgow, Scotland Rel: Wife Margaret MICKLE 5 F Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar Elizabeth MICKLE 3 F Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar Annie I. MICKLE 15 m F Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur William MICKLE U 28 M Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Brother Occ: Baker Elizabeth HASTINGS U 23 F Kirkliston, Linlithgow, Scotland Rel: Serv Occ: General Servant Peter DOCHERTY 15 M Currie, Edinburgh, Scotland Rel: Apprentice Occ: Bakers Apprentice Georgina.

Thank you!! Just to let you know, Ive found most of them on the 1891 census, just not Anthony/andrew or Andrew.

Jodi I think their name is mistranscribed in 1881 that is why there are no results, were all the children born in Edinburgh & what are their occupations in 1891? Georgina.

Yes, all born in Edinburgh. Except Peter, I have mixed, Edinburgh and Dundee. Haven't got their occupations to hand. Hold on and ill just go check.

THOMAS - MASON'S LABOURER MICHAEL - COAL CARTER MARY - unreadable (looks like 'kerry in warll - work store'?) BRIDGET - unreadable (looks like 'in warll house?) Thank you for doing this for me, thats so nice of you!! xx

Jodi these are the children on the IGI born to Anthony Docherty & Bridget Wynn/Wynne... 1. PETER DOCHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 13 JUL 1866 Dundee, Angus, Scotland 2. DOHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 02 MAY 1863 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 3. JOHN DOUGHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 14 AUG 1856 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 4. ANDREW DOHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 12 JUL 1860 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 5. THOMAS DOHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 02 MAY 1863 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 6. MICHAEL DOCHERTY - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 10 MAY 1858 Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Georgina.

Yes, thats them. Ive got the certs of all the children except Thomas and Andrew, but im hoping to get to the FHO next week.

Anthony and Bridget were agricultural labourers in 1851. I think Anthony has had the same kind of profession on all certs ive seen. (farm labourer, gardeners lab., ag. lab. etc.)

Jodi I have searched the whole of scotland & they seem to have vanished in 1881, have you found Bridget or Anthony's deaths? Maybe they went back to Ireland for a visit. I will search for a while longer & then I am off to bed. Georgina.

I have Bridgets death in 1891. She died in cowgate, edinburgh. She was widowed some time before 1885, but after 1878. The whole fact that they were agricultural labourers in the 1840/50s, has got me thinking about the potato famine, and how they must have been a part of it somehow. Maybe they went somewhere to find work, didn't succeed and came back? I don't know. Ive been searching for Anthony in particular for absolutely ages now! If i could just get his death cert. id be a happy little bunny! Thank you so much for spending so much time looking for me. You must be shattered! I know i am! Thank you georgina, you really are one kind lady. :-)))) xx

Jodi there is an Anthony Dockerty visiting in Staffordshire in 1881, it says he is married & a farm labourer... Name: Anthony Dockerty Age: 58 Estimated birth year: abt 1823 Relation: Boarder Gender: Male Where born: Ireland Civil parish: Norton Canes County/Island: Staffordshire Country: England Street address: Little Norton Condition as to marriage: Married Education: Employment status: View image Occupation: Farm Labourer Registration district: Cannock Sub-registration district: Cannock ED, institution, or vessel: 26 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Anthony Dockerty 58 Albert Long 40 Agnes Turner 10 Alice Turner 8 Elizth. Turner 41 Emily Turner 7 Florence Turner 4 Hy. Turner 43 Hy. Turner 11 Rosehannah Turner 13 Georgina.

Jodi do you know who mary married? Dwelling: 189 Townhead Census Place: Kirkintilloch, Dumbarton, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203550 GRO Ref Volume 498 EnumDist 9 Page 19 Bridget DOUGHERTY W 60 F Ireland Rel: Head Occ: Farm Worker Mary GRANNACHAN 25 F Kch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Daughter Occ: Farm Worker Georgina.

that looks promising!! ill have to check that one out!

She married a John McGowan in 1871. She's on the 1881 Scotland census. Good thinking though!! xx

nite! Sweet dreams. xx