Descendants of William McWhirter of Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland

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FIRST GENERATION

1. William McWhirter was born in April 1723 in Parish of Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He was a Shoemaker between 1764 and 1782 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

He was married to Jean Gibson about 1763. William McWhirter and Jean Gibson had the following children:

+2 i. Antony McWhirter (born on May 20, 1764).

3 ii. John McWhirter was born on June 2, 1766 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

4 iii. Elizabeth McWhirter was born on December 11, 1768 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

5 iv. William McWhirter was born on September 21, 1771 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+6 v. William McWhirter (born on July 1, 1773).

7 vi. Jean McWhirter was born on April 16, 1776 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

8 vii. Hugh McWhirter was born on September 5, 1779 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

9 viii. Margaret McWhirter was born on July 8, 1782 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

SECOND GENERATION

2. Antony McWhirter (William-1) was born on May 20, 1764 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Weaver.

He was married to Margaret Kennedy (daughter of Alexander Kennedy and Agnes McKlumun) about 1786. Margaret Kennedy was born on April 10, 1764 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Antony McWhirter and Margaret Kennedy had the following children:

10 i. Jane McWhirter was born on June 9, 1788 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

11 ii. Agnes McWhirter was born on July 4, 1790 in Parish of Barony (Glasgow), Lanark, Scotland.

12 iii. Margaret McWhirter was born on June 18, 1792 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

13 iv. Elisabeth McWhirter was born on August 25, 1794 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

14 v. Mary McWhirter was born on December 19, 1796 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

15 vi. William McWhirter was born on February 19, 1799 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+16 vii. Abigail McWhirter (born on June 3, 1801).

17 viii. Janet McWhirter was born on February 10, 1804 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.

18 ix. Ann McWhirter was born on June 22, 1806 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland.

6. William McWhirter (William-1) was born on July 1, 1773 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was christened on July 4, 1773 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Weaver between 1799 and 1808 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Carter in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Retired Carter in 1851 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1851 in Kirkland Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He died before 1863.

He was married to Agness Newal (daughter of "Captain" William Newal and Elizabeth McKenna) before 1799. Agness Newal was born in September 1774 in Parish of Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. She was baptized on September 12, 1774 in Parish of Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. She died before 1841. William McWhirter and Agness Newal had the following children:

19 i. Jane McWhirter was born on May 22, 1799 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was christened on May 22, 1799 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died before 1802.

20 ii. Jane McWhirter was born on February 7, 1802 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was christened on February 7, 1802 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

21 iii. Agness McWhirter was born on June 30, 1804 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was christened on June 30, 1804 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

22 iv. William McWhirter was born on May 25, 1806 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died before 1808.

+23 v. William McWhirter (born on October 4, 1808).

+24 vi. Margaret McWhirter (born on September 1, 1810).

+25 vii. Anthony McWhirter (born in 1812).

THIRD GENERATION

16. Abigail McWhirter (Antony-2, William-1) was born on June 3, 1801 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

She was married to John McVee on June 22, 1823 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland. John McVee was born in 1799 in Ayrshire, Scotland. Abigail McWhirter and John McVee had the following children:

26 i. John McVee was born in 1828 in Ayrshire, Scotland.

23. William McWhirter (William-2, William-1) was born on October 4, 1808 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was baptized on October 4, 1808 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Farm Servant in 1837. He resided Knockdon, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1837. He resided Parish of Kirkconnel, Dumfries, Scotland in 1839. He was a Grocer in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Kirkland Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1851 in Kirkland Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1871 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He Contribution in 1874 in Maybole Old Church, Maybole, Ayrshire , Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He City Directory in 1883 in Maybole. He died on August 11, 1893 in 23 High Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He was buried about August 13, 1893 in Lair 508, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. He was a Road Surfaceman 1851 to 1881.

He was married to Allison Bell Eaglesham (daughter of James Eaglesham and Janet McGavin(McGaan)) on June 4, 1836 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Allison Bell Eaglesham was born in 1816 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on June 7, 1841 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on March 30, 1851 in Kirkland Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 8, 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 3, 1871 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died on April 27, 1877 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was buried on May 1, 1877 in Lair no. 508, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. William McWhirter and Allison Bell Eaglesham had the following children:

+27 i. Janet McWhirter (born on April 7, 1837).

28 ii. Agnes McWhirter was born on August 11, 1839 in Kirkconnell, Dumfies, Scotland. She was baptized on September 8, 1839 in Kirkconnell, Dumfies, Scotland.

29 iii. William McWhirter was born on March 12, 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was baptized on March 12, 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census on June 7, 1841 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He died on December 27, 1843 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+30 iv. Agnes McWhirter (born on April 17, 1843).

+31 v. Alison McWhirter (born on July 5, 1845).

+32 vi. James McWhirter (born on July 4, 1848).

+33 vii. Margaret McWhirter (born about October 1850).

34 viii. Jane McWhirter was born on December 15, 1853 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was baptized on December 15, 1853 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 8, 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 4, 1881 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+35 ix. Catherine McClure McWhirter (born on July 6, 1857).

24. Margaret McWhirter (William-2, William-1) was born on September 1, 1810 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1851 in 19 Doon Foot Mills, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1861 in Doonfoot Mill, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

She was married to David Dunlop (son of James Dunlop and Jane Shaw) on February 18, 1838 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. David Dunlop was born on February 19, 1793 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Grange Cottage, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1851 in 19 Doon Foot Mills, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1861 in Doonfoot Mill, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Margaret McWhirter and David Dunlop had the following children:

36 i. Margaret Dunlop was born on August 19, 1838 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1851 in 19 Doon Foot Mills, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1861 in Doonfoot Mill, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

25. Anthony McWhirter (William-2, William-1) was born in 1812 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Kirklands, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Tanner before 1848. He was a Police Constable with the Ayr Burgh Police in 1848 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He died on August 9, 1863 in 3 1/2 Sandgate Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

He was married to Catherine Chessey (daughter of James Chessy and Catherine Kelly) on December 27, 1833 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Catherine Chessey was born about 1817 in Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Anthony McWhirter and Catherine Chessey had the following children:

37 i. Hugh McWhirter was born about 1834 in Aryshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

38 ii. Agnes McWhirter was born on March 21, 1836 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

39 iii. Margaret McWhirter was born on April 13, 1838 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+40 iv. Thomas McWhirter (born on September 16, 1840).

+41 v. Catherine McWhirter (born on September 11, 1842).

+42 vi. James McWhirter (born in 1847).

He was married to Jane McDowall on October 20, 1850 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Jane McDowall died between 1863 and 1885. Anthony McWhirter and Jane McDowall had the following children:

+43 i. William McWhirter (born on May 27, 1851).

FOURTH GENERATION

27. Janet McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born on April 7, 1837 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was baptized on April 7, 1837 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1841 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1851 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1871 in Fordhouse, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in FordHouse, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

She was married to John McCulloch on July 19, 1861 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. John McCulloch was born about 1832 in Millport, Buteshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1871 in Fordhouse, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He Contribution in 1875 in Maybole Old Church, Maybole, Ayrshire , Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in Fordhouse, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Blacksmith 1871 to 1891 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Janet McWhirter and John McCulloch had the following children:

44 i. Allison McCulloch was born about 1861 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died after 1871.

45 ii. Peter McCulloch was born about 1863 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died after 1871.

46 iii. William McCulloch was born about 1868 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died after 1881.

47 iv. John McCulloch was born about 1871 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died after 1891.

48 v. Jannet McCulloch was born about 1874 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died after 1881.

49 vi. Jane McCulloch was born about 1878 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died after 1891.

30. Agnes McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born on April 17, 1843 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was baptized on May 7, 1843 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on March 30, 1851 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was buried on July 11, 1891 in Lair 509, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

She was married to John Lawrie (son of James Lawrie and Mary Dick) on June 2, 1863 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. John Lawrie was born on February 1, 1842 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was buried on May 4, 1912 in Lair 507, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. He was a Shoemaker 1863 to 1883 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Agnes McWhirter and John Lawrie had the following children:

50 i. Alison Lawrie was born on December 7, 1862 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

51 ii. Mary Lawrie was born on December 28, 1864 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

52 iii. William Lawrie was born on January 14, 1867 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+53 iv. Janet Lawrie (born on August 21, 1869).

54 v. James Lawrie was born on January 10, 1872 in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

55 vi. Jane Lawrie was born on May 2, 1874 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

56 vii. John Lawrie was born about 1877 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

57 viii. Alexander Lawrie was born about 1879 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Kirkport, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

58 ix. Catherine Lawrie was born about 1882 in Maybole, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

+59 x. Gilbert Lawrie (born on September 7, 1883).

60 xi. Robert Lawrie was born about 1886 in Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

31. Alison McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born on July 5, 1845 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was baptized on July 20, 1845 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on March 30, 1851 in Kirkland Street, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 8, 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census on April 3, 1871 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.

She was married to Dugald McCorkindale (son of John McCorkindale and Margaret Smith) on December 31, 1873 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Dugald McCorkindale was born on August 9, 1843 in Argyleshire, Campbelton. He was a Blacksmith between 1871 and 1881. He appeared on the census on April 3, 1871 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. He resided in 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Alison McWhirter and Dugald McCorkindale had the following children:

61 i. Mary McCorkindale was born on May 18, 1873 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

62 ii. Charles McCorkindale was born about 1876 in Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

63 iii. William McCorkindale was born about 1878 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

64 iv. Alison McCorkindale was born about 1880 in Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

32. James McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born on July 4, 1848 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was baptized on July 23, 1848 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census on March 30, 1851 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census on April 8, 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Draper between 1874 and 1877 in Robb. & Smart, Glasgow, Scotland. He resided Glasgow, Scotland between 1874 and 1877. He was a Mgr of Dress Dept, Thomas Brown & Sons after 1877 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He immigrated in 1880 to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a in 1880 in D.L. Brown & Company. He immigrated in 1894 to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a Dissolution of Partnership on September 15, 1898 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a Great Opening Announcement on September 15, 1898 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He emigrated on March 5, 1919 from London, England. He died on July 22, 1925 in Bournemouth, England.

He was married to Agnes Cameron (daughter of Duncan Cameron and Elizabeth Dawson) on April 12, 1880 in Ernest Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Agnes Cameron was born Stirling, Stirling, Scotland. James McWhirter and Agnes Cameron had the following children:

+65 i. Jr. James Robert McWhirter (born about 1878).

+66 ii. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dawson McWhirter (born on January 10, 1881).

67 iii. Agnes Cameron McWhirter was born on October 8, 1882 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

68 iv. Allison McWhirter was born on August 7, 1884 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

69 v. Marion Dawson McWhirter was born on April 15, 1887 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

+70 vi. Ruth McWhirter (born on January 25, 1889).

71 vii. Jean McWhirter was born on November 14, 1891 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

33. Margaret McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born about October 1850 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1851 in Kirklands, Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Weaver Vernal, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She resided 15 Weaver Vennel, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland in February 1909. She died on February 20, 1909 in 15 Weaver Vennel, Maybole, Scotland, Ayrhsire. She was buried on February 23, 1909 in Lair 509, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

She was married to Andrew Gardner (son of David Gardner and Margaret Brady) on July 15, 1870 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Andrew Gardner was born between 1845 and 1852 in Beith, Aryshire, Scotland. He resided Govan, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1870. He appeared on the census in 1871 in 31 School Vennal, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. He was a Currier between 1871 and 1899 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Weaver Vernal, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He resided 132 Claythorn ,Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland in March 1899. He died on March 22, 1899 in In Back Court at 180 Moncur St., Glasgow, Scotland. He was ill with Injury to Skull result of a fall from 2 Story Window on March 22, 1899 in 180 Moncur Street, Glasgow. He was buried on March 24, 1899 in Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland. Margaret McWhirter and Andrew Gardner had the following children:

+72 i. Elizabeth Brown Gardner (born on January 1, 1870).

73 ii. David Gardner was born on May 31, 1873 in Kirkwynd, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Shoemaker in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He resided 40 Kirkland Street, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland in March 1899. He resided 60 Weaver Vennel, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland in February 1909.

74 iii. Andrew Gardner was born about 1876 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a Shoemaker in 1891 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

75 iv. Jane Gardner was born about 1878 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

76 v. Mary Nicol Gardner was born about 1882 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died in 1897. She was buried on July 3, 1897 in Lair 507, Maybole Cemetery, Maybole, Ayr, Scotland.

77 vi. William Gardner was born about 1884 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

78 vii. James Gardner was born on August 15, 1888 in Kirklands, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 19 Kirklands St, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+79 viii. Robert Gardner.

35. Catherine McClure McWhirter (William-3, William-2, William-1) was born on July 6, 1857 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1861 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1871 in Fordhouse, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Smithy Brae, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 29 High St., Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. She emigrated on August 1, 1907 from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She died on October 9, 1938 in 21 Grantham Street, Burwood, New South Wales, Australia. She was buried on October 11, 1938 in Toowong Cemetery, Toowong, Queensland, Australia.

She was married to Thomas Mitchell (son of Thomas Mitchell and Margaret Hall) on January 9, 1882 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Thomas Mitchell was born on October 20, 1847 in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a Flesher in 1891 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 29 High St., Maybole, Aryshire, Scotland. He emigrated on August 1, 1907 from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He died on February 28, 1924 in Annie Street, New Farm, Queensland, Australia. He was buried on February 29, 1924 in Toowong Cemetery, Toowong, Queensland, Australia. Catherine McClure McWhirter and Thomas Mitchell had the following children:

+80 i. Margaret Eaglesham Mitchell (born in 1883).

81 ii. Jane Mitchell was born about 1886 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. She emigrated on August 1, 1907 from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

+82 iii. Catherine McWhirter Mitchell (born about 1888).

+83 iv. Thomas Mitchell (born on March 14, 1891).

84 v. William Lambie Mitchell was born about 1893. He emigrated on August 1, 1907 from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

+85 vi. Janet Mitchell (born about 1895).

+86 vii. Robert McMurtrie Mitchell (born about 1897).

+87 viii. James Alexander McWhirter Ralston Mitchell (born about 1899).

40. Thomas McWhirter (Anthony-3, William-2, William-1) was born on September 16, 1840 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1841 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Storeman in 1917. He died on April 9, 1917 in 8 Queens Terr, Ayr, Ayrshire. He was buried in Plot 2367, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Ayrshire.

He was married to Sarah Watson on November 27, 1863 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Sarah Watson was born on November 20, 1840 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died on April 21, 1880 in 14 Mill St, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Thomas McWhirter and Sarah Watson had the following children:

88 i. Anthony McWhirter was born on December 28, 1863 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

89 ii. Janet McWhirter was born on January 5, 1866 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+90 iii. Sarah McWhirter (born on January 4, 1868).

+91 iv. Thomas Watson McWhirter (born on October 15, 1869).

92 v. William McWhirter was born on May 13, 1871 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881.

93 vi. Alexander McWhirter was born on November 22, 1874 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

+94 vii. John Watson McWhirter (born on March 5, 1877).

He was married to Elizabeth Higgins about 1877. Elizabeth Higgins was born about 1848 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Thomas McWhirter and Elizabeth Higgins had the following children:

95 i. Agnes Doig McWhirter was born in 1878 in Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Scotland.

96 ii. Jeannie McWhirter was born in 1882 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

97 iii. Kate McWhirter was born in 1884 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

98 iv. James McWhirter was born in 1888 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

41. Catherine McWhirter (Anthony-3, William-2, William-1) was born on September 11, 1842 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. She resided in 1863 in Sandgate St., Ayr, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in 65 Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire. She was a Domestic Servant.

She was married to Andrew Hamilton (son of James Hamilton and Margaret Hagins) on December 25, 1863 in Sandgate St., Ayr, Scotland. Andrew Hamilton was born in 1841 in approx. He resided in 1863 in Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1881 in 65 Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire. He was a Shoemaker. Catherine McWhirter and Andrew Hamilton had the following children:

99 i. Catherine Chessy Hamilton was born on May 11, 1865 in Ayr.

100 ii. Margaret Higgins Hamilton was born on June 24, 1867 in Ayr.

101 iii. James Hamilton was born on January 6, 1871 in Ayr. He appeared on the census in 1881 in 65 Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire.

102 iv. Andrew Hamilton was born on June 9, 1873 in Ayr. He appeared on the census in 1881 in 65 Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire.

+103 v. Anthony Hamilton (born in 1879).

42. James McWhirter (Anthony-3, William-2, William-1) was born in 1847 in Straiton. He was a Police Constable.

He was married to Douglas.

43. William McWhirter (Anthony-3, William-2, William-1) was born on May 27, 1851 in Mill Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a Telegraph Linesman Apparatus Maker in 1881 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. He appeared on the census in 1881 in 11 Settle St, Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. He was an Electric Engineer in 1885. He resided 170 Kent Road, Glasgow, Scotland in 1885. He appeared on the census on April 5, 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. He died on March 6, 1933.

He was married to Margaret Kennedy Simpson (daughter of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth Taylor) on April 16, 1885 in Horsecleugh, Old Cumnock, Aryshire, Scotland. Margaret Kennedy Simpson was born on March 29, 1850 in Old Cumnock, Aryshire, Scotland. She was a Dairymaid in 1885. She resided Horsecleugh, Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1885. She died on August 2, 1916. William McWhirter and Margaret Kennedy Simpson had the following children:

104 i. Alexander S. McWhirter was born about 1886 in Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Scotland. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

+105 ii. William Allan McWhirter (born on September 14, 1888).

He was married to Marion McKay (daughter of William McKay and Elizabeth Clark) on February 2, 1872 in Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland. Marion McKay was born on June 29, 1845 in Beith, Aryshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in 11 Settle St, Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She died about 1884. William McWhirter and Marion McKay had the following children:

106 i. Jane McWhirter was born on October 31, 1872 in Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland.

107 ii. Marion Clark McWhirter was born on July 27, 1874 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

108 iii. Anthony C. McWhirter was born about 1877 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. He appeared on the census in 1881 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. He appeared on the census in 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

109 iv. Jane C. McWhirter was born about 1878 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She appeared on the census in 1881 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

110 v. Francis A.A.C. McWhirter was born about December 1880 in Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She appeared on the census in 1881 in 11 Settle St, Barrow In Furness, Lancashire, England. She appeared on the census in 1891 in 1 Osborne Place, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

 

   

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