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First Generation
1. WILLIAM HENDERSON was a GROOM. He married JANET STRACHEN on 31 May 1771 in NENTHORN, BERWICK.
JANET STRACHEN and WILLIAM HENDERSON had the following children:
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Second Generation
2. THOMAS HENDERSON , son of WILLIAM HENDERSON and JANET STRACHEN, was christened on 24 May 1772 in ANCRUM, ROXBROUGHSHIRE. He married AGNES RIDDELL on 16 October 1796 in ANCRUM, ROXBROUGH. They appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD, JEDBURGH. <i>Jane, 30, Thomas, 20, Ann, 15, and Agnes Sharp, 5, all staying with them.</i>. THOMAS appeared in the census in 1851 in JORDON FIELD. <i>With daughter's Jane, Ann, Janet and grandson Thomas R Henderson aged 3 born in 1848 approx.
</i>. In 1851 THOMAS was a SHEPHERD in JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE. In 1855 he was a LAND STEWARD. He appeared in the census in 1861 in JORDON FIELD. <i>Daughter Jane with him and grandaughter Agnes Henderson Sharpe</i>. THOMAS died of of total exhaustion oh the body on 6 September 1862 in JORDONFIELD JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE.
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AGNES RIDDELL , daughter of JOHN RIDDELL ( - ) and JANET ROBERTSON ( - ), was born on 30 September 1770 in HAWICK ROXBROUGH. She died between 1841 and 1851 in JORDON FIELD. <i>think Agnes would have died at Jordonfield,Jedburgh,as this was the family home. </i>. She and THOMAS HENDERSON had the following children:
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Third Generation
3. WILLIAM HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 22 October 1797 in ANCRUM, ROXBROUGHSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1841 in SCHOOL MASTER'S HOUSE, YETHOLM, ROXBROUGH. <i>Has Elizabeth, 40, as his housekeeper, and other sister Janet staying wirth him </i>. WILLIAM appeared in the census in 1851 in SCHOOL MASTER'S HOUSE. <i>Sister Elizabeth is his housekeeper, niece, Agnes Sharpe and a servant Isabella Young</i>. Between 1851 and 1861 WILLIAM was a PAROCHIEL SCHOOL MASTER in YETHOLM, ROXBROUGHSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1861 in SCHOOL MASTER'S HOUSE. <i>Housekeeper is Magaret Wallace</i>. In 1871 WILLIAM was a RETIRED SCHOOL MASTER in YETHOLM. He died of of old age on 1 September 1874 in YETHOLM. <i>Monument Inscription reads " Erected by William Henderson parochil school master
of Yetholm, in memory of his sister Elizabeth Henderson who died in Yetholm Parochil schoolhouse 31-10- 1854. She was the daughter of Thomas Henderson Shephard of Jordonfield and Agnes Riddell his wife. Also the above William Henderson who died Yetholm 1.9.1874 aged 76 yrs. Also Margaret Wallace widow of Wm Henderson, who died at Crooked House 18. 1 .1912 aged 76
</i>. WILLIAM was buried in 1874 in YETHOLM, CEMENTARY, ROXBROUGH. <i>Monument Inscription reads " Erected by William Henderson parochil school master
of Yetholm, in memory of his sister Elizabeth Henderson who died in Yetholm Parochil schoolhouse 31-10- 1854. She was the daughter of Thomas Henderson Shephard of Jordonfield and Agnes Riddell his wife. Also the above William Henderson who died Yetholm 1.9.1874 aged 76 yrs. Also Margaret Wallace widow of Wm Henderson, who died at Crooked House 18. 1 .1912 aged 76
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SIGNED FATHER'S DEATH CERTIFICATE
<i>IN 1851, HE HAS HIS NEICE AGNES SHARPE WITH HIM
ELIZABETH IS HIS HOUSE KEEPER,
AND HAS 3 ORPHAN GIRLS STAYING WITH HIM,
MARY TURBULL AGED 18 BORN APPROX 1836,
MARGARET TURBULL BORN 1840 APPROX
AND JANET TURNBULL BORN APPROX 1842
ALL IN ROXBROUGHSHIRE, ALL DOWN AS SCHOLARS, NOTE THAT NEXT DOOR IS A GIRL'S SCHOOL HOUSE !
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<i>1861 CENSUS, WILLIAM HAS 2 NEICES STAYING WITH HIM AS SCHOLARS
EUPHEMINA HENDERSON AGED 14 BORN 1837 APPROX IN ENGLAND
AND AGNES HENDERSON AGED 12 BORN 1839 APPROX IN JEDBROUGH
HAS A HOUSE KEEPER -
<b></i>MARGARET WALLACE AGED 24 BORN 1836 APPROX IN YETHOLM
</b>I<i>N 1871 CENSUS, WILLIAM IS MARRIED TO MAGGIE, AGED 35 BORN IN YETHOLM
AND HAS 2 SONS THOMAS AND ROBERT
WILLIAM'S DEATH CERTIFICATE IS SIGNED BY HIS WIFE MARGARET HENDERSON.
DEATH CERTIFICATE NOTE'S WILLIAM MARRIED TO MARGARET WALLACE </i>.
MARGARET WALLACE , daughter of WILLAM JOHN WALLACE ( - ) and HELEN MEIN ( - ), was born on 13 March 1837 in MOREBATTLE, ROXBROUGH. She appeared in the census in 1891 in COTTAGE 1, BROWNRIGG FARM. <i>Both boys unmarried and living with Margaret, shows Thomas as head of household</i>. MARGARET appeared in the census in 1901 in SPROUSTON, ROXBROUGH. <i>Now a widower</i>. MARGARET died of of senile decay on 18 January 1912 in CROOKED HOUSE EASTER SOFTLAW. <i>son Thomas signed her death certificate
</i>. MARGARET was buried in 1912 in YETHOLM. <i>Monument Inscription reads " Erected by William Henderson parochil school master
of Yetholm, in memory of his sister Elizabeth Henderson who died in Yetholm Parochil schoolhouse 31-10- 1854. She was the daughter of Thomas Henderson Shephard of Jordonfield and Agnes Riddell his wife. Also the above William Henderson who died Yetholm 1.9.1874 aged 76 yrs. Also Margaret Wallace widow of Wm Henderson, who died at Crooked House 18. 1 .1912 aged 76
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<i>1891 CENSUS HAS MAGGIE LIVING WITH SON'S AND SEEMS TO HAVE A SON WILLIAM WALLACE BORN APPROX 1874!
EUPHEMINA G HENDERSON STAYING AGAIN WITH FAMILY, OCCUPATION AS<u> FORMELY DOMESTIC SERVANT</i></u>.
MARGARET WALLACE and WILLIAM HENDERSON had the following children:
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4. ELIZABETH HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 26 May 1799 in ANCRUM. In 1841 she was a HOUSEKEEPER TO WILLIAM in YETHOLM, ROXBROUGH. In 1851 she was a HOUSE KEEPER TO WILLIAM in YETHOLM. She died on 31 October 1854 in YETHOLM, PAROCHIL SCHOOLHOUSE, ROXBROUGH. She was buried in 1854 in YETHOLM. <i>Monument Inscription reads " Erected by William Henderson parochil school master
of Yetholm, in memory of his sister Elizabeth Henderson who died in Yetholm Parochil schoolhouse 31-10- 1854. She was the daughter of Thomas Henderson Shephard of Jordonfield and Agnes Riddell his wife. Also the above William Henderson who died Yetholm 1.9.1874 aged 76 yrs. Also Margaret Wallace widow of Wm Henderson, who died at Crooked House 18. 1 .1912 aged 76
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5. ROBERT HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 11 April 1802 in ANCRUM, ROXBROUGH. He married ELIZABETH BRACK on 2 February 1840 in LINTON, ROXBROUGH. In 1841 he was a SCHOOL MASTER in LINTON. He and ELIZABETH BRACK appeared in the census in 1841 in LINTON SCHOOL HOUSE, ROXBROUGHSHIRE. In 1861 he was a SCHOOL MASTER in LINTON. He appeared in the census in 1871 in MELROSE, ROXBROUGH. <i>
</i>. In 1871 ROBERT was a RETIRED SCHOOL MASTER in MELROSE. <i>had a annual pension of £40. from the schoolboard of Linton
</i>. ROBERT made a will on 7 August 1878 in YETHOLM. <i>Trusteee's of the Will and Excecuator's were
Thomas Leishman, Doctor of Divinity, Minister of the Parish of Linton, Roxbourgh
Reverand Adam Davidson, Minister of the Parish of Yetholm Roxbourgh and
James Henderson Sharpe, nephew of Robert.
Made provision for Margaret his daughter to be looked after his death by his aunt Margaret Bell and / or his nephew James Henderson Sharpe, it was his wish that Margaret had her own house and her own means of support, it this was not possible, then " maintain her in a proper manner", and then Margaret and James would "share and share alike if "in the event of my said daughter not requiring all the money"
sadly Margaret died before Robert, and although provision was made for Thomas Leishman, it was noted in the will that he " deffered to accept " his gift from Robert. either his aunt Margaret had already passed away by time of his death, or as Margaret had already died the Estate was finally left to his Trustee's namely Adam Davidson and Great Grandfather, James Henderson Sharpe.
Household furniture and effects were £21/16 /6d
total of Estate was £393/ 18/ 3d
Adam Davidson was Yetholm Minister from 1862- 1907
and Dr Thomas Leishman from 1855 - 1904, who had the ruinous chapel St Machute,rebuilt in his memory after his death in 1905 as he used to take occasional services in a local cottage, as there was no chapel.
</i>. ROBERT died of of exchaustion and senility on 21 October 1890 in YETHOLM. <i>a Mary Cinningham attended to Robert on his death bed, signed death certificate, and was left money by him for 1) wages - £84 and as stated in his will £12/19/6d
not exceeding £15.</i>.
ELIZABETH BRACK , daughter of RICHARD BRACK ( - ) and MARGARET BELL ( - ), was christened on 21 January 1812 in NENTHORN, BERWICK. She died of of paralysis, 1 day on 27 June 1876 in YETHOLM. <i>Robert signed death certificate</i>. She and ROBERT HENDERSON had the following children:
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6. JANE HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was born on 11 May 1804 in CRAILING, ROXBURGH , SCOTLAND. She appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD, JEDBURGH. She died of of cancer, - 2 years on 12 February 1863 in JEDFOOT LODGE, JEDBROUGH. <i>WILLIAM SIGNED DEATH CERTIFICATE</i>.
STAYING WITH FATHER AND UNMARRIED IN 1851 AND 1861.
7. ANN HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was born on 22 February 1806 in CRAILING. She died between 1806 and 1822.
8. JANET HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 13 May 1810 in CRAILING. She appeared in the census in 1841 in YETHOLM. She appeared in the census in 1851 in JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE. <i>WITH FATHER AND SISTER ANN, UNMARRIED
</i>. JANET appeared in the census in 1861 in JEDFOOT LODGE. <i>Down as Head of household.and has nephew Thomas Henderson aged 12 staying with them.</i>. In 1861 JANET was a GATE KEEPER in JEDFOOT LODGE. She died.
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9. CHRISTINA MARY HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was born in 1812 in CRAILING. <i>LIVED IN ANCRUM, AS MENTIONED ON HER DEATH CERTIFICATE</i>. CHRISTINA married WILLIAM SHARPE on 10 November 1834 in NORTH LEITH, MIDLOTHIAN SCOTLAND. Her Other Info was 'GARDNER'S MAGAZINE' in 1840 in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS, PERTH. She and WILLIAM SHARPE appeared in the census in 1841 in GARDNER'S COTTAGE PITFOUR CASTLE, ST MADOES, PERTHSHIRE. They appeared in the census in 1851 in GARDNER'S COTTAGE, EGLINGTON CASTLE, KILWINNING. <i>with son James.</i>. CHRISTINA died of of melancholia on 4 October 1855 in EGLINTON GARDENS, KILWINNING. She was buried in CHURCH YARD, KILWINNING.
<i>Christina subscribed 5 / - to the Monument in Memory of Botanist David Douglas.</i>.
WILLIAM SHARPE , son of JAMES SHARP ( - ) and HELEN MCALLUM (1785-1880), was born on 3 April 1805 in CRIEFF PERTH. In 1841 he was a HEAD GARDENER in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. I<i>n 1837 in the West London Gardner's Asociation magazine, he is mentioned as follows;
</i>The Committee likewise found the silver medal due to Mr W illiam Sharp, gardner to Sir John Steuart RICHARDSON, bart, of Pitfour, for a capital collection of named apples, in very high preservation; amoung which Knight's new Ribston was preemininently good; and the largest and richest aspararagus shoots produced on the present occasion. In 1851 WILLIAM was a HEAD GARDNER in EGLINTON GARDENS. He married ELIZABETH GALT on 30 November 1858 in BLYTHSWOOD, GLASGOW. <i>Witness' were Robert Gardiner,/ Winston, Eglington, Kilwining,
and John Park of Lenzie
Elizabeth living in Stevenston at the time of her marriage</i>. In 1861 WILLIAM was a MASTER GARDNER in EGLINTON GARDENS. <i>Robert Gardiner,( witness at William and Elizabeth's wedding,)was the Estate sub factor, married aged 53, born in Errol.</i>. WILLIAM and ELIZABETH GALT appeared in the census in 1861 in GARDEN COTTAGE EGLINGTON KILWINNING. In 1871 he was a HEAD GARDNER in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. He and ELIZABETH GALT appeared in the census in 1871 in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. He made a will in 1881 in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. <i>DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND ON SCOTTISH WILLS.COM VALUE OF ESTATE £326.18.2d
ELIZBETH 2ND WIFE NOMINATED IN WILL/DEED LIVING AT PITFOUR GDS
</i>. In 1881 WILLIAM was a HEAD GARDNER in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. He and ELIZABETH GALT appeared in the census in 1881 in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. He died on 29 July 1881 in PITFOUR CASTLE GARDENS. He experienced OBIT on 2 August 1881 in PERTH COURIER. <i>At Pitfour Gardens on the 29th n/t, William Sharpe, for 28 years gardner to Sir John S Richardson of Pitfour Perth. </i>. WILLIAM was buried in ST MARY'S CHURCH, ST MADOES, PERTHSHIRE. <i>BURIAL STONE READS
Erected by Elizabeth Galt in affectionate remberance her husband Willam Sharpe for 28 years Gardner at Pitfour who died 29th July 1881 aged 77 years Blessed are the Merciful for they shall obtain mercy
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Mentioned in the <i><u>Caledonian Horticultural Society,</u>as follows
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Three premiums were awarded; the first to Mr William Thom, gardner to David Anderson, Esq of St Germains, whose kinds were , Red Cluster, Ribston Pippen, Fulwood, Pomme-roy, Orabge Blenheim ans Spencer Pippen; the next to Mr William Sharpe, gardner to Sir John Stewart Richardson,bart of Pitfour , the sorts being, Yorkshire Green, Ribston Pippen New Ribston,Golden Pippen, Nonpareil, and Winter Redstreak.
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William is Listed in the Dictionary Of British and Irish Botanists and Horticulturists.
WILLIAM SHARPE and CHRISTINA MARY HENDERSON had the following children:
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10. JOHN HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 17 September 1813 in CRAILING. He appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD. He died.
11. CHARLES HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 4 November 1815 in CRAILING. He died.
12. THOMAS HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 4 January 1818 in CRAILING. He appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD. In 1851 he was a LAND STEWARD in JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE. He and ELIZABETH appeared in the census in 1851 in 9 BONGATE, JEDBURGH, ROXBURGHSHIRE. <i>Has visitors James and George Grahamslaw staying with them. </i>. THOMAS died.
ELIZABETH was born in 1824. She died. She and THOMAS HENDERSON had the following children:
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13. ANN HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and AGNES RIDDELL, was christened on 20 January 1822 in CRAILING. She appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD. She appeared in the census in 1851 in JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE. <i>WITH HER FATHER AND SISTER JANET, UNMARRIED</i>. ANN appeared in the census in 1861 in JEDFOOT LODGE. <i>down as sister.</i>. In 1861 ANN was a GATE KEEPER in JEDFOOT LODGE. She died.
Fourth Generation
14. THOMAS WILLIAM HENDERSON , son of WILLIAM HENDERSON and MARGARET WALLACE, was born in 1866 in YETHOLM, ROXBROUGHSHIRE. In 1891 he was an AGRICULTURE LABOURER in CRAILING, ROXBURGH , SCOTLAND. In 1901 he was a ROAD SURFACE WORKER in SPROUSTON. He married MARY CHISHOLM on 24 May 1912 in UNITED FREE CHURCH, PRIMSIDE, MOORBATTLE, ROXBROUGH. <i>Witness's were Andrew Scoon and Jessie Chisholm
Thomas living at Crooked House, Sprousten,
and Mary living at Primside, Moorbattle</i>. THOMAS died of of chronic rhumatics to valvular disease of heart - 1 month on 1 April 1933 in 137 ROXBROUGH STREET, KELSO, ROXBROUGH.
<i>Married the girl next door</i>.
MARY CHISHOLM , daughter of GEORGE CHISHOLM (1832- ) and MARY HERBERT (1842- ), was born on 6 March 1871 in YETHOLM, ROXBROUGH. She died of of chronic myocarditis cardiac vedema on 10 August 1941 in 7 GRAYS CLOSE, KELSO, ROXBROUGH. <i>a neice, Amy Vulch of Church Lane, Kelso signed her aunt's death certificate</i>.
<i>Married the boy next door.</i>.
15. ROBERT J HENDERSON , son of WILLIAM HENDERSON and MARGARET WALLACE, was born in 1869 in YETHOLM. In 1891 he was an AGRICULTURE LABOURER in CRAILING. <i>Un married in 1891 census, Crailing</i>. ROBERT died.
16. MARGARET ELIZABETH BRACK HENDERSON , daughter of ROBERT HENDERSON and ELIZABETH BRACK, was born on 30 July 1841 in LINTON, ROXBROUGH. She married JOHN WALKER on 31 May 1866 in UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, KELSO. <i>Witness's at wedding were, Alexander Bell and Mary Walker</i>. MARGARET died of of chronic oldema of the brain on 6 December 1878 in YETHOLM. <i>Robert signed her death certificate</i>.
JOHN WALKER , son of JOHN WALKER ( -aft1866) and ISABELLA PATTERSON ( -aft1866), was born in 1843 in COLDSTREAM. In 1866 he was an ACCOUNTENT CLERK in INSURENCE COMPANY, GLASGOW. He died before 1878.
17. THOMAS WILLIAM HENDERSON , son of ROBERT HENDERSON and ELIZABETH BRACK, was born on 8 August 1846 in LINTON. He appeared in the census in 1861 in LINTON SCHOOL HOUSE. He appeared in the census in 1871 in MELROSE. <i>un married</i>. In 1871 THOMAS was a GENERAL CLERK IN SOLICITOR'S OFFICE in MELROSE. unmarried. THOMAS died.
<i>No mention of Thomas in Robert's will, </i>.
18. AGNES HENDERSON SHARP , daughter of WILLIAM SHARPE and CHRISTINA MARY HENDERSON, was born on 12 September 1835 in GARDNER'S COTTAGE, PITFOUR CASTLE , ST MADOES, PERTHSHIRE. She appeared in the census in 1841 in JORDON FIELD, JEDBURGH. <i>with both grandfather and her grandmother Henderson.</i>. AGNES appeared in the census in 1851 in SCHOOL MASTER'S HOUSE, YETHOLM, ROXBROUGH. <i>LIVING WITH UNCLE WILLIAM IN 1851 CENSUS, PROBERLY BEING TAUGHT BY HIM.
Down as as scholar,
</i>. AGNES appeared in the census in 1861 in JORDON FIELD. with Grandfather, Thomas Henderson. AGNES died on 27 October 1862 in GARDEN COTTAGE EGLINGTON KILWINNING.
19. HELEN SHARP , daughter of WILLIAM SHARPE and CHRISTINA MARY HENDERSON, was born in 1841 in GARDNER'S COTTAGE. She died in 1841 in GARDNER'S COTTAGE. <i>Died as a infant.</i>.
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20. JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP , son of WILLIAM SHARPE and CHRISTINA MARY HENDERSON, was born on 18 July 1842 in THE GARDNER'S COTTAGE, PITFOUR CASTLE , ST MADOES , PERTHSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1851 in GARDEN COTTAGE EGLINGTON KILWINNING. He appeared in the census in 1861 in 8 THISTLE STREET, ST ANDREWS, EDINBURGH. In 1861 he was a SEEDMAN APPRENTICE in ST ANDREWS, EDINBURGH. In 1870 he was a SEEDSMAN in GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND. He married MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN on 2 June 1870 in 39 SOUTH APSLAY PLACE GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were William Morris and Catherine Fingland,
James Living at 47 Clarence Street, Glasgow and Maggie living at 39 South Apsley Place, Glasgow</i>. JAMES and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN appeared in the census in 1871 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON, GLASGOW. Between 1879 and 1889 he was a SEEDMAN MANAGER for AUSTEN and McASLAM in GLASGOW. <i>Company was at 16 Bucannan Street, Glasgow, and the Nurseries were in Titwood and Cathcart. (Glasgow Directory)</i>. JAMES and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN appeared in the census in 1881 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON. <i> A ISABELLA D BELL 19 YRS BORN GREENOCK ,
LIVING WITH THE FAMILY AT 108 POLLOCK STREET GOVAN, GLASGOW
</i>. Between 1890 and 1909 JAMES was a MANAGING DIRECTER in AUSTEN and McASLAM SEED COMPANY, GLASGOW. He and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST, POLLOCKSHEILDS. They appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He died on 19 October 1909 in 6 LESLIE ROAD, GLASGOW.
<i>BENIFITED FROM TWO WILLS- ELIZABETH GALT - STEP MOTHER, DIED 1892
AND UNCLE ROBERT HENDERSON DIED 1890
</i> <i>6 LESLIE STREET IS NAMED " GLENCARSE"
SIGNED ELIZABETH' S DEATH CERT - MUST HAVE BEEN VERY FOND OF HIS STEP MOTHER AS HE CALLED HIS 2ND DAUGHTER AFTER HER
HIS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER IS CALLED AFTER HIS MOTHER
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MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN , daughter of JOHN AITKEN (1798-1875) and MARGARET YOUNG (1807-1880), was born on 20 March 1846 in PARISH OF GORBALS, LANARK. She appeared in the census in 1851 in 125 CROWN STREET, GORBALS, LANARKSHIRE. <i>down as Mary on the census</i>. MAGGIE appeared in the census in 1861 in 39 APSLEY PLACE, GOVAN, GLASGOW. <i> CENSUS SHOWN AS BORN IN GOVAN
LIVING AT HOME WITH PARENTS AND BROTHERS.
</i>. MAGGIE died on 28 August 1915 in 6 LESLIE ROAD. She and JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP had the following children:
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21. EUPHEMIA E G HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and ELIZABETH, was born in 1847 in ENGLAND. She appeared in the census in 1851 in 9 BONGATE, JEDBURGH, ROXBURGHSHIRE. <i>At home with parents.</i>. EUPHEMIA appeared in the census in 1861 in PAROCHIAL SCHOOL HOUSE, YETHOLM, ROXBURGHSHIRE. <i>Being taught by her Uncle William.</i>. EUPHEMIA died.
22. AGNES HENDERSON , daughter of THOMAS HENDERSON and ELIZABETH, was born in 1849 in ENGLAND. She appeared in the census in 1851 in 9 BONGATE. <i>At home with parents.</i>. AGNES appeared in the census in 1861 in PAROCHIAL SCHOOL HOUSE. <i>Being taught by her Uncle William.</i>. AGNES died.
23. WILLIAM HENDERSON , son of THOMAS HENDERSON and ELIZABETH, was born in 1851 in JEDBROUGH ROXBROUGHSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1851 in 9 BONGATE. <i>At home with parents.</i>. WILLIAM died.
Fifth Generation
24. WILLIAM HENDERSON SHARP , son of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 12 March 1871 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON, GLASGOW. He appeared in the census in 1871 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON. He married MARY AITKEN DEMPSTER on 23 October 1908 in 57 SHEILDS ROAD GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were Aimie Mitchel Dempster and Christina Sharpe,
William living at 6 Leslie Road, Pollocksheilds and
Mary living at 57 Sheilds Road, Glasgow </i>. WILLIAM died.
CIVIL ENGINEER WHO WENT TO SOUTH AFRICIA.
MARY AITKEN DEMPSTER , daughter of JOHN DEMPSTER (1833- ) and JESSIE GRANT (1843- ), was born on 16 November 1872 in TRADESTON, GLASGOW. She died.
WITNESSES TO MARRIAGE WERE JAMES HUNTER SHARPE, AIMIE MITCHEL DEMPSTER AMD CHRISTINA HENDERSON SHARPE.
25. MARGARET YOUNG AITKEN SHARP , daughter of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 12 May 1873 in 108 POLLOCK STREET. CHRISTENED/REGISTERD 20-05-1873. MARGARET appeared in the census in 1881 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON. She appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST, POLLOCKSHEILDS. She was a SCHOOL TEACHER. She died of DARDIO-VASUCULAR DEGENATION HAEMORTGE in 1948 in 60 LAVELDE DRIVE COATBRIDGE. ROBERT HENDERSON SHARPE SIGNED HER DEATH CERTIFICATE.
26. LIZZIE GALT SHARP , daughter of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 22 October 1875 in 108 POLLOCK STREET, GLASGOW. She appeared in the census in 1881 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON. She appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She married JOHN CAIRNS CRAM on 9 June 1916 in 2 NIGEL GARDENS, GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were Jeanie P Paul and R H Sharpe,
John living at Sinclair Drive, Glasgow,
and Lizzie living at 6 Leslie Street, Pollocksheilds, Glasgow</i>. LIZZIE died of of angina petoris on 14 March 1941 in 55 WOODFORD STREET, GLASGOW. <i>JOHN SIGNED DEATH CERT</i>.
JOHN CAIRNS CRAM , son of JOHN CAIRNS CRAM ( - ) and MARIA MILLER HARDIE ( - ), was born in 1879. He was an ACCOUNTENT CLERK AND COMERCIAL BOOK KEEPER AT TIME OF MARRIAGE. He died on 16 October 1946 in 1 BAYVIEW, WEST KILBRIDE.
WAS ALSO A SUGAR MERCHANT.
JOHN CAIRNS CRAM and LIZZIE GALT SHARP had the following children:
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27. JOHN AITKEN SHARP , son of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 7 February 1877. He died of of jaundice from birth on 25 February 1877 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON.
28. AGNES COOK SHARP , daughter of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 19 August 1879 in 108 POLLOCK STREET. She appeared in the census in 1881 in 108 POLLOCK ST POLLOCKSHEILDS TRADESTON. She appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She was a TYPIST. She married GEORGE KIDD on 13 June 1923 in 3 NIGEL GARDENS, GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were Susan Jane Kidd and James H Sharpe,
George living at 11 Walker Street, Paisley,
and Agnes at 18 Underwood Street, Langside, Glasgow</i>. AGNES died of DIED BEHIND BATHROOM DOOR OF CORNARY THROMBSIS on 6 November 1958 in ARGYLE LODGE HELENSBURGH, DUMBARTONSHIRE.
ROBERT H SHARPE SIGNED DEATH CERT LIVING AT SEYTON AVENUE, GIFFNOCK.
GEORGE KIDD , son of GEORGE KIDD ( - ) and JESSIE BURNESS ( - ), was born in 1876. He was a COTTON BUYER. He died "DIED BEFOR AGNES DIED".
WITNESS TO MARRIAGE -- SUSAN JANE KIDD AND JAMES H SHARPE.
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29. JAMES HUNTER SHARP , son of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 4 July 1881 in 108 POLLOCK ST, GLASGOW. He appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He was a SHIPPING AGENT in BANK LINE SHIPING COMPANY, ST VINCENT STREET, GLASGOW. <i> HAD 2 PARTNERS- 1ST PARTNER TOOK MONEY FROM THE FIRM, GRANDFATHER PAID HIM TO GO ABROAD, AS HE LIKED THE MAN.
</i>. JAMES married ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE on 25 February 1916 in DOUGLAS HOTEL, GLASGOW. <i>Witness' were Andrew A McNeil and Louisa C MacKenzie,
James living at 6 Leslie Road, Pollocksheilds
and Annie living at 39 Glencairn Drive, Pollocksheilds at time of their marriage</i>. In 1919/20 JAMES was a SHARPE OF HARRIS AND SHARPE COMPANY in GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND. Between 1933 and 0035 he was a JAMES H SHARPE and COMPANY in 67 HOPE STREET, C2, Tel num "add sirrah glasgow" 4125 + 4126. <i>down in the Glasgow Directory as " James H Sharpe + co Ltd
Ship and Insurence Brokers
Shipping and Coal Agents
and Commission Merchants </i>. JAMES died on 5 July 1944 in CAIRNSMORE, 16 QUEEN ST, HELENSBURGH.
<i>LETTER TO BROTHER WILLIE 1904 ADDRESS, 21 HERRIET ST POLLOCKSHAWS, STARTED FAMILY SEARCH ON SHARPE SIDE
1st BOAT CALLED SERDAN 2ND BOAT CALLED OSPREY DID A HORTICULTURAL COURSE IN FRANCE
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ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE , daughter of GILBERT MACKENZIE (1862-1927) and MARGARET MCMILLAN (1871-1940), was born on 8 October 1894 in 10 MUIRPARK GARDENS, PARTICK. She died on 22 February 1980 in BONSECOUR NURSING HOME, GLASGOW. She was cremated in CARDROSS, DUMBARTONSHIRE.
<i>WAS TAKEN WITH GILBERT ON HIS BUISNESS TRIPS
AS A BABY, HER GRANNIE, EITHER ANNIE MCMILLAN OR ELIZABETH KENNEDY MCKENZIE, GAVE HER WHISKY SO SHE WOULD SLEEP DURING THE CROSSING OVER TO THE MAIN LAND, SHE SLEPT FOR 2 DAYS.
MET JAMES HUNTER SHARPE AT A WEDDING MARRIED HIM AND LIVED AT LANGBANK EMPLOYED 2 SERVANTS AND 1 HANDY MAN
first baby died as still born,
Grannie BELEIVED to have lived in Glasgow as a child (Ann sharpe prentice)
HELD FAMILY CHRISTMAS,S AT WEST DUNGOYNE HELENSBURGH, ADULTS SAT AT MAIN TABLE CHILDREN SAT AT MAKESHIFT TABLE IN WINDOW.
VERY EASY TEMPERED, AND ALWAYS SMILING,
TOOK THINGS HER STRIDE AND WAS KNOWN IN THE FAMILY AS
"LAST OF THE Bohemians."
Visited Uncle Jim in Australia, records of her sailing on the "Himalya " 17 Febuary 1956</i>.
ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE and JAMES HUNTER SHARP had the following children:
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30. JOHN AITKEN SHARP , son of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 16 April 1883 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He married CATHERINE DUSI RAMSEY on 19 June 1914 in THE DOUGLAS HOTEL GLASGOW. Witness's were James Hunter Sharpe and Jessie Ramsey,
John living at 6 Leslie Road, Pollocksheilds,
and Catherine living at Homelea, Maybole, Ayrshire. JOHN died.
BELEIVED TO HAVE GONE TO DUBLIN.
CATHERINE DUSI RAMSEY was the daughter of THOMAS RAMSEY ( - ) and MARGARET BLACK ( - ).
WITNESSES WERE JAMES HUNTER SHARPE, AND JESSIE RAMSAY.
31. CHRISTINA HENDERSON SHARP , daughter of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 15 March 1885 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. She married ROBERT MCKENZIE CROSS JACKSON on 18 June 1913 in WINDSOR HOTEL GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were Herbert Alexander Glencross and Agnes C Sharpe,
Robert living at 23 Herriott Street, Pollocksheilds, and Christina living at 6 Leslie Road, Pollocksheilds, (just across the road from each other, a few years befor the Sharpes had been living at 21 Herriott Street )</i>. CHRISTINA died in 1956.
ROBERT MCKENZIE CROSS JACKSON , son of ALLAN JOHN CAMERON JACKSON ( - ) and RATCHEL MCLELLAND ( - ), was a "MEEMOBILE" CLERK.
32. ROBERT HENDERSON SHARP , son of JAMES THOMAS HENDERSON SHARP and MAGGIE YOUNG AITKEN, was born on 30 December 1889 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He appeared in the census in 1891 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. He appeared in the census in 1901 in 21 HERRIOTT ST. In 1921 he was a CIVEL ENGINEER in GLASGOW. He married JEAN LANG on 17 March 1921 in BURLINGTON HOUSE, GLASGOW. <i>Witness's were Mary M stobbs and Wm Fulton,
Robert living at 127 Terreagles Avenue, Pollocksheilds
and Jean living at Locheil, Greenfaulds, Cumbernauld</i>. Between 1933 and 0035 ROBERT was an of LEICH and SHARPE in GLASGOW. <i>as in Glasgow Directory.</i>. ROBERT died in 1977 in EASTWOOD AND MEARNS.
JEAN LANG was the daughter of JOHN LANG ( - ) and MARY LOCHHEAD ( - ).
Sixth Generation
33. JOHN CAIRNS CRAM , son of JOHN CAIRNS CRAM and LIZZIE GALT SHARP, was born in 1917. He died on 23 October 1919.
DIED OF TUBERCULAR MENINGITIUS.
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34. JAMES HENDERSON SHARP , son of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE, was born on 8 February 1917 in WESTMOUNT LANGBANK, GLASGOW.
EMIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA AND NAMED HOUSE "LANGBANK".
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35. MARGARET SHARP , daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE, was born in 1920.
JACK MELDRUM was a HOTELIER.
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36. ANNIE MCKENZIE SHARP , daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE, was born on 8 February 1922 in WESTMOUNT LANGBANK. She died in 2003 in EDINBURGH.
37. LIVING SHARP was the daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE.
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38. AGNES COOK SHARP , daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE, was born on 27 November 1926 in WESTMOUNT LANGBANK, SCOTLAND. 09hrs.30mins registered 16-12-1926. AGNES was educated at ST BRIDES HELENSBURGH. She was a RECEPTIONIST...PULLERS OF PERTH, GRAND HOTEL CHARING CROSS. She married WILLIAM NELSON MBE on 18 November 1949 in PARK CHURCH. Witness 's were Beatrice (Bunny ) T Borland and Donald A MacNeil
Mum's address was
5 Lennox Drive
Helensbrough
and Dad's was
H.M.S Howe
Devonport
Plymonth. AGNES died on 22 August 1996 in EDINBURGH ROYAL INFIRMARY. She was cremated on 28 August 1996 in LYNN CREMATORIUM, RUTHERGLEN.
WILLIAM NELSON MBE , son of WILLIAM NELSON (1881-1973) and HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS (1887-1965), was born on 27 September 1921 in WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. He was baptised on 2 October 1921 in ST HILDA, S, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. He was educated at ST HILDA'S SCHOOL from 1926 to 1931 in WHITBY. He was educated at THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL from 1931 to 1937 in WHITBY. From 20 September 1937 to May 1939 he was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in S.S..LINDENBANK 1st ship. Captain was Marmaduke Jackson,
A Master Mariner R.E. Vasey of 21 Falcon Terrace, Whitby, was witness to Signature of Surety
Lindenbank (1) 1930 1939 stranded on Arena Island, Sulu Sea, refloated but sank. 5,057. From 29 May 1939 to 8 August 1939 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in m.v. "FOYLEBANK " 2nd Ship. Captain was Capt H J Smith. From 10 November 1939 to 2 April 1940 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in M.T. " INVERSUIR ". Captain was Capt Dickenson . From 12 April 1940 to 20 November 1940 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in m.v. "LARCHBANK ". Captain was Capt Stephens
1943 torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine I.27. On 20 October 1940 WILLIAM was an ABLE SEAMAN in Indenture completed. Dad's Indenture was completed on the 20th November 1940, and had sufficent sea service to undertake the examination for a tempory Second mate's Cerificate of Competance. From 7 June 1941 to 6 June 1942 WILLIAM was a THIRD MATE in "OLIVEBANK". 1954 sold to Moller Line UK, London renamed Blyth Navigator. From 22 July 1942 to 25 August 1942 WILLIAM was a THIRD OFFICER in m.v. TREVILLEY. He had the title 'MBE' on 27 April 1943 in ENGLAND. was awarded his MBE for taking command of the life boat when the Trevilley was torpedoed by U68- Kapt Karl- Friedrich - Mertan,12/9/1942 they made it through and were picked up off the Gold Coast after spending two weeks at sea, Dad spent his 21st birthday recovering in a mission. WILLIAM was educated at PRESIDENT addl. for R.N.C. FOR TRAINING from 24 May 1943 to 11 June 1943 in GREENWICH. PROBP. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. From 24 May 1943 to 21 January 1955 WILLIAM was a ROYAL NAVY in MALTA. He was educated at PEMBROKE addl. for courses from 12 June 1943 to 11 August 1943. PRIBY. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. WILLIAM was educated at CANADA addl. for Corvette Class on coming from 12 August 1943 to 29 August 1943. PROBY. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. WILLIAM was educated at CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY OF A FOREIGN GOING STEAMSHIP on 11 July 1955 in NAUTICAL COLLAGE. Passed Examination. On 29 July 1955 WILLIAM was a MASTER in GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND. Master Certificate of Competency of a Foreign Going Steamship. From 19 September 1956 to 6 June 1957 WILLIAM was a CHIEF OFFICER, in R.F.A EARNER / R.F.A. SAUCY. From September 1957 to October 1966 he was a MASTER in R.F.A.MOORSMAN. B.F.P.O.Ship. From 11 October 1966 to 16 May 1969 WILLIAM was a CHIEF OFFICER, SECOND OFFICER in CLAN LINE. From 7 October 1969 to 28 April 1977 he was a MASTER in KUWAIT SHIPPING LINE. On 6 July 1977 he was a MARINE ADVISER in DUBAI, U.A.E. He died on 23 November 2008 in EDINBURGH. He and AGNES COOK SHARP had the following children:
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39. ISOBEL MCMILLAN SHARP , daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE, was born on 27 September 1930 in WESTMOUNT LANGBANK. She died in 2002 in EDINBURGH.
Seventh Generation
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40. RODERICK NELSON , son of WILLIAM NELSON MBE and AGNES COOK SHARP, was born on 27 September 1953 in VALETTA, MALTA. He was baptised in ST JOSEPH, S CHURCH HELENSBURGH. He was educated at ST JOSEPH,S COLLEGE,DUMFRIES. He was a THEATRE TECHNICIAN,WARD ORDERLY. He was ROMAN CATHOLIC. He married LIVING KENNEDY on 4 June 1977 in FERNHILL GLASGOW. He died of LYMPHATIC CANCER on 28 December 1977 in GARTNAVEL HOSPITAL. He was buried on 4 January 1978 in BURNSIDE CEMETERY.
41. JANE VIVIENNE NELSON was the daughter of WILLIAM NELSON MBE and AGNES COOK SHARP.