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Crawford's of Beith Researched and contributed by Sheila Byrne and Meg Dixon
1. Alexander Crawford b 26 Oct 1777 and Margaret Loudon married 21 Jan 1804. Alexander is the son of Robert Crawford and Janet Cunningham (see # 167). On the baptismal records of his children Alexander is listed as a labourer in Newton and Whang. In 1841 Alexander was 65 years old and a widower. He was living with his 76 year old mother Janet Crawford on Whang Street and working as a reeler. Also living there was his 56 year old sister Margaret, and his children: Margaret age 31, Agnes age 25, both working as Q sewers; and Robert age 20 who was working as a weaver. In 1851 Alexander was 75 and working as a coal vendor and living with his daughter, Margaret and her husband, John Brown. Margaret was 38 and working as a muslin sewer. John was a 42 year old labourer from Dalry. Their children David 4, Elizabeth 4 and Margaret were also living with them. Janet c. 11 Nov 1804 married Fulton Cunningham abt 1824 Margaret b, 1825 John b. 1826 Alexander b. 1828 Fulton b. 1830 Janet b. 1832 Elizabeth b. 1834 Agnes b. 1837 Mary b. 1840 Elizabeth c. 01 Nov 1807 Margaret c. 09 Dec 1810 married John Brown 31 Jan 1831. Agnes c. 21 Feb 1816
Robert c. 21 Feb 1819 2 Alexander Crawford b. 1846 and Janet Kirkwood Jamieson married 01 Sept 1871. In 1861 Alexander was 14, working as a lapper and living with his widowed mother, Janet Crawford (see # 260) and 17 year old brother Robert. Before he was married in 1871 Alexander was 24, working as a miner and still living with his mother Janet Crawford at 112 Whang Street. In 1881 Alexander was living on Townhead St. in a house with 2 rooms with windows. He was working as an iron miner. His wife Janet was dead and his sons, William and Hugh were living with him, as was his 74 year old mother. By 1891, the 44 year old Alexander was remarried to the former Mary Graham ( b. 1850 in Kilbarchan). They were living on Townhead St. in a house with 2 rooms and windows. His mother was no longer living with them. He was working as a general labourer. His two elder sons were also living with him. William was 18 and working as an apprentice cabinet maker and Hugh was 16 and working as an apprentice wood turner. Also living with them was Mary's son Robert Graham, age 4 ( born in Johnstone) and Alexander and Mary's daughter, Janet Crawford, age 2. William c. 08 Aug 1872 Hugh c. 31 Oct 1874 Robert Graham b. 1887
Jane b. 1889 3 Alexander Crawford b. 1852 d. 24 Sept 1931 and Isabella Houston ( b. 1853 in New Brunswick, America d. 22 Aug 1928) In 1881 he was working as a blacksmith. Alexander is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham (see # 130). In 1891 they were living in a place with 3 rooms with windows on Laigh Road. Alexander was working as a blacksmith. Besides their six children they also have a boarder living with them, 32 year old George Houston who might be related to Isabella and might be working with their son John, since they are both clerks in cabinet factories. George Houston was also born in Houston. Alexander and Isabella are buried in Lair E94A Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, " Erected by Alexander and Isabella Crawford in living memory of their daughter Jenny, wife of R.W. Peters who died 31 Dec 1910 in her 26th year. Isabel Houston died 22 Aug 1928 age 76 years, wife of the said Alexander Crawford who died 24 Sep 1931 aged 79 years.. Their son James Houston M.C.R.V.S. died 12 Dec 1929 and is interred at Newmarket. Jesus is tenderly calling us home". The headstone on Lair E94B reads " Also their elder son John Crawford M.R.C.V.S. killed in motor accident at Middleburg, S. Africa 1st Feb 1938 Helen Mary Hilda / Leeper widow of the above who died 8 Feb 1958/ Their daughter Annie Edgar / Crawford died 27 Oct 1967 in her 86th year". The headstone on the Lair E94C reads, " Also their grandson Alexander John Lieut. R.N. killed in flying accident 16 Feb 1947 in his 26th year, dearly beloved son of John Crawford and Helen Leeper his wife". John b. 1877 In 1891 working as clerk in cabinet factory Annie b. 1878 Maggie b. 1880 Isabella b. 1882 Janet b. 1885
James b. 1887 4 Allan Campbell Crawford b. 18 Apr 1828 d. 3 May 1894 and Elizabeth Orr ( b. 27 Sept
1839 d. 30 Jun 1905 in Australia). Allan is the son of James Crawford and
Margaret Dunlop ( see # 78). He lived at the home of his mother until he was at
least 32. 5 Andrew Crawford - wife unknown . On baptismal record of his son, he lived in Rysum in Dalry. William b. 08
Nov c. 11 Nov 1716 6 Andrew Crawford and Marrion Black lived on Whang Street according to the baptismal records of their children. Marion c. 05 Nov 1769 James c. 23 Sept 1771 Robert c. 22 Jun 1773 John c. 07 Jan 1776 married Elizabeth Stevenson in 1801 (see # 121). Marion c. 28 Feb
1779. Might be # 265 7 Andrew Crawford and Margaret Faulds married 23 May 1790. Lived on Head Street according to the baptismal records of their children. Jean c. 10 Aug 1790 Ann c. 11 Mar
1792 8 Andrew
Crawford and Mary Skeoch married 05 April 1800 9 Andrew Mitchal Crafourd and Mary Crafourd married 04 Dec 1827. According to the baptismal records of his children, Andrew was a weaver. (Might be # 268) Janet c. 28 Sept 1828 Margaret c. 24 Apr 1831 Andrew c. 19 Apr
1833 10 Andrew Crawford b. 1811 and Jean Anderson (b. 1816) married 29 May 1830. Andrew was the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Stevenson (see # 121) . On all the baptismal records of his children his occupation was listed as merchant. In 1841 Andrew was 30 years old and living on Whang Street next door to Robert and Agnes Rodger. Also living with Andrew were Jane 25, John 7, James 5, Ann 3, and William. Jean Steven, a 20 year old servant and William Lee?, a 25 year old minister were also living there. In 1851 Jane was a 42 year old widow listing no occupation and still living on Whang Street in a house next to Andrew's Aunt Marion Crawford (see # 265) and two houses away from Andrew's siblings, Elizabeth, Hugh and Marion (see #59). Living with Jane were her children James 15, Margaret A. 13, William 11 and Eliza 8. Kerr Ann c. 03 Apr 1831 John c. 25 Nov 1832 Elizabeth c. 15 Jun 1834 James Anderson c. 28 Feb 1836 Ann Kerr c. 19 Dec 1837 (known as Margaret Ann ?) William c. 03 Nov 1839
Elizabeth Stevenson c. 24 Nov 1842 11 Andrew Crawford and Agnes Cunningham married 31 Aug 1857 Gateside, Beith Andrew is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham (see # 130) Agnes was b. 1840 d. 12 Aug 1870 at 17 Hight St. Johnstone Jessie 28 Nov 1858 John 28 Oct 1857 Margaret 24 Mar 1861, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey John 21 Oct 1863, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey Agnes 9 Dec 1865, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey Andrew 18 May
1868, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey 12 Andrew Crawford b. 1833 in Old Crummock and Margaret (b. 1832 Old Crummock). In 1871 Andrew was a farmer and he and Margaret were living alone. The location of where they were living is unreadable. In 1881 they were living on Shotts Road in a house with one room and a window with their daughter Margaret. Andrew was working as an agricultural labourer. In 1891 Andrew and Margaret were living with Margaret's brother Jack (age 64) at Jack's farm at where Andrew is an ag. lab. Also living there are their daughter, 17 year old Margaret and Jack's 21 year old niece, Marion Jack. The girls were working as dairymaids. Margaret 13 Nov
1873 13 Andrew Crawford and Jeanie Jamieson. The headstone on Lair E95 at Beith Cemetery reads, " Erected by Andrew Crawford in memory of his daughter Agnes Cunningham who died 13 July 1918 aged 24. Also his dear wife Jeanie Jamieson who died aged 89. Also his son William who died 25 April 1958 aged 56 beloved husband of Elizabeth Beck." The headstone on Lair E90 reads, " In loving memory of Agnes C. Crawford who died 13 July 1918 aged 24 years. A token of esteem from her shopmates." Agnes Cunningham b. 1894 d. 13 July 1918 William b. 1902 d. 25 Apr 1958 Jean Helen Burns b. 1891 Aug 3 d. 1969 Dec 24 Andrew b. 1896 d. 1979 Sep 13 (#14) Margaret b.
1906 d. 1997 Beith. She was a spinster and worked as a french polisher. 14 Andrew Crawford b. 1896 was the son of Andrew Crawford and Jeanie Jamieson (#13) d. 13 Sept 1979 and Janet Blair. The headstone on Lair G42 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of our dear beloved son Hugh M.H. Blair who died 7 Oct 1942 aged 12 1/2 years. Hugh Clachan who died 24 Oct 1946 in his 4th year. Also Thomas Blair who died 8th Dec 1964 aged 80. Also his beloved wife Elizabeth Monaghan who died 28th Dec 1973 aged 85 years. Andrew Crawford died 13th Sept 1979 aged 83 beloved husband of Janet Blair. Sadly missed." Andrew Crawford fought in WW I and survived. He became the postman in Beith. Hugh M.H. Blair
b. 1930 d. 07 Oct 1942 15 Andrew
Crawford b. 1904 d. 30 Oct 1967 and Jeanie Herbertson. The headstone
on Lair E23 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of Andrew Crawford who
died 30 Oct 1967 aged 63 years, beloved husband of Jeanie Herbertson, At rest." 16 Archibald Crawford and Amelia Love Amelia 30 May
1865 17. Boston Crawford and
Janet Fulton married 28 April 1810
18. Carrick Crawford b. 1900 d. 19 Apr 1970 and Jeanie
Ferguson (b 1902 d. 30 Apr 1974). The headstone at Lair F18 at Beith
Cemetery reads, "In loving memory of Carrick Crawford died 19 April 1970 aged 70
years. Beloved husband of Jeanie Ferguson died 30 April 1974 72 years." 19 Charles Crawford b. 1873 d. 05 Nov 1948 and Margaret Barr ( b. 1873 d. 27 Dec 1954). The headstone at Lair G94 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of Charles Crawford died 5 Nov 1948 aged 75 years. Also his wife Margaret Barr died 27th Dec 1954 aged 81 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Erected by their daughter Katie."
Katie 20 David Crawford b. 1843 and Isabella White (b. 1844 in Barhead, Renfrewshire) married 30 Aug 1861. David was the son of Robert Crawford ( # 175) and Elizabeth Pollock. In 1861 he was living with them and working as a block printer. In 1871 David was still not living with Isabella. His mother was widowed by 1871, but he is not living with her either. Isabella is still listed as married on the 1871 Census and living on New Street, but had no occupation. Her four young children are living with her. In 1881 Isabella was a widow living at 6 Caldervale in New Monkland. She was 37 years old and had no occupation. Living with her were her children, Robert 20, William 18, Elizabeth 14, Maggie 11, and John 8. Also boarding with them was William Wallace age 5 born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. Robert b. 13 Oct 1860. In 1881 working as a fireman. William b. 2 Jun 1862 New Monkland and Caldervale. In 1881 working as a painter. Mary b. 30 Jun 1864 New Monkland and Caldervale. Not living at home in 1871 or 1881. Elizabeth Pollack b. 2 Nov 1866 New Monkland. In 1881 working as a dressmaker. Margaret Lee b. 13 Jun 1869 John b. 25 Aug
1872 Caldervale and New Monkland. 21 Dugald Crawford and Flora McAlpine married 22 Nov 1811. In 1812 Dugald was a labourer in town, in 1816 he was a labourer in Gateside and in 1818, a labourer in Haglehead. In 1822 and 1825 he lived in Trehoune. Agnes c. 20 Sep 1812 Janet c. 14 Jul 1816 Harriot Patrick c. 23 Apr 1818 and 20 June 1819 John c. 03 Mar 1822 Mary c. 24 Apr
1825 22 Duncan Crawford b. 1835 Kilmonnel, Argyll and Ellen (Helen) Robertson (b. 1835 in Kilmonell, Argyll) married 12 Jun 1857. In 1861 living on Eglinton Street and working as ag. lab. Lived next to William and Jane Crawford ( see # 238). In 1881 at 15 Kersland Road, Dalry, Duncan and Helen (45) with children: John (22) ironstone miner; Duncan (20) ironstone miner; Neil R. (14) ironstone miner; Ronald (12) scholar; David (9); and Barbara (2). John b. 04 Feb 1859 Duncan b. 01 Mar 1861 Daniel b. 03 May 1863, Kilbirnie Neil R. b. 1867, Dalry Ronald b. 1869, Dalry David b. 28 Jun 1871, Kilbirnie Barbara b. 1879,
Dalry 23 E.S.
Crawford and J. Cunningham Kay married 09 Mar 1871 24. Gavin Crawford no wife listed Andrew c. 03 May 1685 25 Gavin Crawford and Janet Love married 01 Mar 1789 John 10 Apr 1790 Robert 01 Apr
1792 26. Gavin Crawford b. 1781 and Margaret Alexander married 07 Oct 1808. Gavin is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Smith (see # 120). On the 1810, 1812, 1814 baptismal records of his children, Gavin's occupation is listed as cooper in town. In 1817 he is listed as a weaver in Buns Wynd and in 1819 as a weaver in Backburn. Rebeka Montgomerie 16 Sep 1810 James Alexander 12 Jul 1812 Margaret Smith Nov 1814 John 09 Feb 1817
Jean 27 Jun 1819 27. Gavin Crawford b. 1826 and Marion Strathern ( b. 1830 Paisley Abbey) married 23 Sep 1848. Gavin is the son of Margaret Crawford ( see # 263). Between the time of their son Robert's birth in 1850 and the 1851 Census, they moved from Beith to Paisley. They lived at 2 Willmeadow Street, Paisley in 1851. He was a shoemaker employing 2 men. His brother and sister John ( b. 1829) and Janet (b. 1840), both born in Beith, were living with Gavin, Marion and Robert in Paisley. In 1861 Gavin was 35 and Marion 31. She lists her birthplace as Dalry. He was a shoemaker employing 9 men and 1 boy. Living with them at 13 Hight Street, Paisley were Robert 11, Marion 9, Gavin 7, Bryce 4, John 2 and a servant Janet Kerr 18 from Luss, Dunbartonshire. In 1881 Gavin was living at Kilmalcolm in Renfrewshire and still making boots and shoes. His sons Robert, John and James were living with him. Robert was a 31 year old shipbroker. John was 22 and James was 17 and they were both in the shoemaking business. Robert 1850 Marion 1852, Paisley Gavin 1854, Paisley Bryce 1 May 1855, High Church, Paisley Bryce 11 Feb 1857, High Church, Paisley John 14 Mar 1859, High Church, Paisley James 14 Nov 1861, High Church Paisley James Jan 1862, Glasgow, Lanark David 22 Mar 1864, High Church, Paisley David 1866, Paisley Margaret 22 Jul 1869, High Church, Paisley
Margaret 1870, Paisley 28 Gavin Crawford b. 1841 and Jane Fleming ( b. 1844 d. 31 Oct 1877) married 30 Aug 1867 at the Evangelical Union Church. Gavin is the son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 128). Jane is the daughter of John Fleming, handloom weaver and Janet Fulton. Jane and her father, John Fleming are buried in Lair C21B in Beith Cemetery. The inscription on their headstone reads, " In memory of John Fleming who died 25 Oct 1886 aged 76 years. Also his daughter Jeannie wife of Gavin Crawford who died 31 Oct 1877 age 33 year." On the 30 Aug 1867 record of their marriage, Jane gives her address as Buns Wynd in Beith. Gavin gives his address as 45 Hospital Street, Gorbals, Glasgow and his occupation as boiler maker. On Sep 23, 1880 Gavin was married to Elizabeth Wyllie ( b. 1855 Ayr) at The Free Church, 80 Green St., Newton, Ayrshire. Her parents were Andrew Wyllie, builder and Elizabeth Turner. On the wedding certificate Gavin lists his occupation as a timekeeper and Elizabeth lists hers as domestic servant. In 1881 the family was living at 85 Lambhill Street, Govan, Lanarkshire and Gavin was still working as a timekeeper. Living with Gavin and Elizabeth are his children, John 13, Jane 11, Janet 9 and Margaret 5. There are also two lodgers living with the family, Isaac McCrunib and Quinton Young, both 23, unmarried, born in Ayr and listing their occupation as iron moulders. In 1891 Gavin is 50 and Elizabeth is 35. They are both still living at 85 Lambhill Street in Govan. Gavin is working as a " bolt and nut maker timekeeper". Living with them are children, John 23, Jeanie 21, Margaret 15, Andrew 9, Agnes 5 and Gavin 3. John c. 03 Oct 1867, Beith. In 1881 working as apprentice moulder. In 1891 working as an iron turner. Jane c. 23 Aug 1869, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark. In 1891 working asa fishing tackle maker Janet c. 19 May 1871, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark. Not at home in 1891 Robert F. c. 02 Jan 1874, Govan, Lanark. In 1881 he was living at View Park House, Beith with his Uncle Robert Fleming (53), joiner b. Beith and his Aunt Mary (28) b. Shotts, Lanark, and boarders: Margaret b. 1876, Glasgow. In 1891 working as a domestic servant. Andrew b. 1882, Govan Agnes b. 1886, Govan Gavin b. 09 Feb 1888, Govan 29 George
Crawford and Jessie Stewart married 09 Mar 1850 30. George Crawford b. 1828 d. May 1870 ( buried Jun 03) and Margaret Young ( b. 1825 d. 1899) married 19 Jul 1851. In 1871 George was working as beamer and they were living in Buns Wynd. Possible son of Johnston Crawford and Stevenson (see # 154). In 1881 Margaret is a 50 year old widow living at 41 Buns Wynd with her children Mary, John, Maggie, George and Annie. Boarding there also is Annie Crawford, born in Beith and in 1881 she was 28 and working as a beamer at the Barrmill Thread works. The headstone at Lair B32A at Beith Cemetery reads, "Erected by Margaret Young -----y of her husband -----e Crawford ----st May 1870 ---ears. And of their son ---n Crawford --2nd April 1883 aged 26 years. Also of their daughter Annie Stevenson who died 02 Mar 1895 in her 6th year --- ---- above Margaret Young died ----mber 1899 / ag--years. Their daughter Mary died 10 Dec 1921 age 67 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev XIV 13." The headstone on Lair B32B reads, " Also the son-in-law Jo-- Young husband of Margaret Crawford who died -- Jan 1923 in his 64th year. Also the above Margaret Crawford died --No 1933 aged 72 years." Robert 1853 - 1907. In 1871 working as flax dresser (see # 186). Mary 1854 d. 10 Dec 1921. In 1871 & 1881 working as a winder at Barrmill Thread Works.
Margaret 01 Jun 1861 d. Nov 1933, age 72 years. In 1881 working as a dressmaker. Married John Young who died Jan 1923, age 84 or 64 years. George 22 Oct 1863. In 1881 working as a baker. Ann Stevenson 20 Apr 1866 d. Mar 1885 ( may have been bap. 1869 May 16)
31
Hew Crawford and Agnes Fulton
married 1676 32. Heugh
Crauford and Jannet Kerr married 14 Apr 1683 33 Heugh
Crauford and Jean Barkley married 19 Jan 1684 34 Heugh
Crawfurd and Anna Gillies married 17 Nov 1693 35 Hew
Crafurd and Martha Patrick married 16 Apr 1675 36 Hew
Craufurd and Agnes Fultown married 23 May 1676 37 Hewgh
Craford and Jannat Smith married 17 Dec 1659 38 Hugh
Crawfourd and Janett Caldwell married 26 Aug 1669 39 Hugh
Crawfurd and Elspeth Fladger married 27 Jul 1677 40 Hugh Crawford in Littleachingree Mary c. 31 Jul
1715 41 Hugh
Crawford and Janet Watson married 25 Dec 1718 42 Hugh
Crawford and Jean Mackie married 1722 43 Hugh Crawford, merchant in Beith James, (natural son) c. 11 Mar 1722 Hugh c. 20 Mar 1726 Samuel c. 01 Sep 1728 Elizabeth c. Mar 1731 David c. 28 Jan 1733 Robert c. 12 Jun 1733 James c. 27 Feb 1736 Elizabeth c. 07 Aug 1738 Un-named child b. 1738 John c. 14 Nov 1740 William c. 29
Oct 1742 44 Hugh
Crawford and Elizabeth Huy married 29 May 1725 45 Hugh Crawford, mason in Beith. Might be the same as # 47 John c. 18 Dec 1726 Robert c. 02 Mar 1729 Margaret c. 09 Mar 1731 John c. 29 Apr 1733 Hugh c. Feb 1736 46 Hugh Crawford of Border Jean (natural
daughter) c. 18 Sep 1741 47. Hugh Crawford, mason in Whang. Might be the same as # 45. Archibald c. 26 Nov 1738 James c. 01 Oct 1742 Andrew c. 11 May 1746 48. Hugh Crafurd and
Agnes Waker married 13 Jun 1743. 49 Hugh Crawford and Janet Stevenson. They lived in Whang. Jean 03 Feb 1769 Margaret 02 Jun 1771 Janet 26 Oct 1777 Hugh 26 Sep 1779 James 05 Aug 1781 Margaret 31 Aug 1783 Margaret 29 Jan
1786 50 Hugh Crawford and Margaret Kerr 09 Dec 1787
51 Hugh Crawford and Margaret Smith Hugh 18 Mar 1792 52 Hugh
Crawford and Janet Fulton married 04 Nov 1792 53 Hugh Crawford and Elizabeth Wilson married 01 Dec 1792. Hugh was a shoemaker in Newton. He was the son of Robert Crawford and Elizabeth Boyd (see # 166) Robert c. 02 Jan 1794 Elizabeth c. 15 Nov 1795 Isabel c. 31 Dec 1797 John c. 07 Jul
1799 married Mary Neilston (See # 127) 54 Hugh Crawford and Janet Crawford. Hugh was a manufacturer in town. Might be the same as # 57. Hugh (natural son ) b. 15 Jul 1801 c. 07 Feb 1802
55 Hugh
Crawford and Elizabeth Swan married 07 Apr 1802 56 Hugh Crawford and Jean Kerr married 19 Jun 1818 Margaret 16 May 1819, Lochwinnoch Agnes 28 Jan 1821, Lochwinnoch James 09 Mar 1823 , Lochwinnoch Janet 30 Oct 1825, Lochwinnoch Jean 18 May 1828, Lochwinnoch Margaret 29 May 1831, Lochwinnoch Mary 19 May
1833, Lochwinnoch 57. Hugh Crawford b. 1781 d. 1845. In 1841 he was 60 years old living on Whang Street and working as a thread manufacturer. Might be the same as # 54. Living with him were his sister Janet Clark 60 years old, and his grandsons, Hugh Crawford 15 years old (see # 62) and James Crawford age 14 (see # 88). Hugh and James were the sons of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop (see # 78). The headstone at Lair C117D at Beith Cemetery reads, " In memory of his only brother and two sisters / Jean Crawford died 1834 aged 66. Hugh Crawford of Balgray Muir and Muirston died 1845 aged 66 years / Mrs. Janet Crawford or Clark died 1850 aged 72 years / buried in Relief Churchyard / Also his children Jessie Crawford or Broun / died 6th Ap. 1900 / Margaret
Dunlop Crawford died 11 Oct 1821 'Them also which sleep will God bring with Him'
1st Thess. IV". 58 Hugh Crawford b. 1811 and Ann (b. 1811). In 1841 Hugh was a weaver and living on Buns Wynd. Ann was a hand sewer. David 1832 Ann 1834 Janet 1836 Thomas 1838 59. Hugh Crawford b. 1814 d. 27 Dec 1885 and Margaret Gibson married 19 Sep 1836. Hugh was the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Stevenson (see # 121). Margaret was the daughter of William Gibson, a grocer in Beith. At the time of her marriage her father was deceased. On his wedding record in 1836 Hugh lists his occupation as merchant. By 1851 Hugh was a 37 year old merchant, but Margaret was dead. He was living at his sister Elizabeth Crawford's (see # 252) house on Whang Street. In 1851 Elizabeth was 44, unmarried and listed as head of household. Also living there was Elizabeth and Hugh's sister, Marion Kerr (b. 1812) and Hugh's children, John age 12 and Margaret age 10, as well as Janet Stevenson, a servant. In 1851 Marion Kerr is listed as a 39 year old married annuitant. Marion had married Daniel Kerr on 24 Apr 1837. They had donated 11 shillings to the poor at the time of their marriage, a large donation. Daniel was the son of Robert Kerr of Kerrsland, Dalry. Marion and Daniel had a daughter, Elizabeth on 10 May 1838, but the child died on 06 Sep 1839. In 1861 Hugh was no longer living with his sister Elizabeth. On 31 Jul 1855 he married Barbara Snodgrass. In 1861 Elizabeth was still living with her sister Marion and Hugh's eldest son, John who was a 22 year old draper, and the 48 year old unmarried cousin Janet Stevenson who was still working as a domestic servant. In 1871 Elizabeth was living by herself on Kirkstyle and working as a draper (see # 165). In 1861, Hugh and Barbara were living on New Street. Hugh was a master draper. His 12 year old "son-in-law", William Gibson (b. Ireland) (see # 266) was living with them as well as their children James 4, and Hugh 2 months. The headstone at Lair C112a in Beith Cemetery where Hugh is buried reads , " In memory of James Dunlop Snodgrass Crawford died 31st Mar 1876, 19 yr 7 months / Hugh William Crawford died 1 Aug 1865 age 4 1/2 yrs / Hugh Crawford 27 Dec 1885 72 yrs / Barbara Snodgrass wife of Hugh Crawford 11 May 1895 76 yrs ." The headstone on C112b reads, " In loving memory of John Crawford 29 Jan 1893 and his children Hugh, William, James, and John who died in infancy / Margaret Dale his wife 14 Jul 1909 / also their son Hugh William Crawford M.B.CH.B. 17 Feb 1913 & was interred at Houden, East Yorkshire John and Margaret were children of Hugh and Margaret John 08 Jul 1838. In 1861 living with his Aunt Elizabeth and working as a Draper. He married Margaret Dale in 1867 (see # 144). Margaret 07 Jun 1840 James and Hugh William were children of Hugh and Barbara James Dunlop Snodgrass 31 Aug 1856 d. 31 Mar 1876
Hugh William 11 Feb 1861 d. Aug 1865 60. Hugh Crawford and Marion Fleming. On the 1840 birth record of son Hugh, father Hugh lists his occupation as merchant. Hugh (natural
son) b. 20 Sep 1840 and c. 10 Dec 1848 61 Hugh Crawford and Margaret Love. In 1845 Hugh was working as a labourer and living at Broadstone according to Ann's birth record. Ann c. 22 Jun
1845 62. Hugh Crawford b. 09 Dec 1821 d. 07 May 1880, buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Church, Beith and Mimi Lucardio (b. 1836 Rotterdam, Holland). Hugh was the son of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop ( see # 78). On the 1841 Census he was a 15 year old living with his grandfather Hugh (see # 57). In 1851 he had a house of his own on Whang Street and was a 29 year old Justice of the Peace and the proprietor of the flax mill employing 200 workers. His unemployed brother, Alan C. Crawford who was 22 years old was living with him. About 1855 Hugh married Theresa Forrester who died sometime before 1861 since on the 1861 Census Hugh is listed as a widower living with 4 year old James F. (see # 85). Hugh was living at Crummock House and his flax spinning works employed 250 workers. Living with him were his 46 year old Aunt-in-law Agnes Edger. Hugh and Mimi must have married later than 1861. In 1871, Hugh was working as Justice of Peace, landowner and flax spinner employing 600 workers. Their house had 14 rooms with windows. Living with Hugh and Mimi were their children James 14, Pieter 8, Hew 7, Agatha 5, Margaret 4, and Dignus 1, and three servants, Jane McClure 27, nursery servant, Catherine Folfer 21, housemaid and Matha H. Gemmell 18, cook from Largs. James Forrester c. 17 Apr 1856 (Theresa Forrester was his mother) d. 11 Jul 1872 buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith reinterred 01 Feb 1888 Pieter Johannes Lucardie 22 Aug 1862 d. 22 Apr 1937, buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith Hew 01 Feb 1864 Agatha Van Der Vliet 26 Aug 1865 Margaret Dunlop 26 Feb 1867 Allan Campbell 1868, d. 14 May 1869, buried Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith Dignus Martinus 23 Jan 1870 d. 28 May 1878, buried Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. Allan Campbell 01 Aug 1871 Un-named child 14 Dec 1872 James Forrester 21 Nov 1873 63 Hugh Crawford and Margaret Crawford married 31 Jan 1859. Margaret might be the daughter of James Crawford and Mary Andrew and the sister of James Crawford (see # 77 and 85). The daughters Mary Ann and Catherine were living with their grandparents James and Mary in 1871 ( also see # 198). Mary Ann 31 Mar 1859 Catherine Andrew
12 Feb 1861, Kilwinning, Ayr. ( see # 85). 64. Hugh Crawford b. 1866 and Maggie ( b. 1867). In 1891 they lived in a place with two rooms with windows on New Street. Hugh was working as a woodcarver. Hugh is the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Jamieson (see # 142). John b. 1880 65 Hugh Crawford b. 1851 and Janet Anderson ( b. 1854) married 30 Aug 1872. In 1881 they were living on Townhead Street in a place with two rooms with windows. Hugh was working as a joiner. Besides their four children, two boarders were living with them, 20 yr.old John Mackie, cabinet maker from Muthill, Perthshire and 22 yr.old Andrew Peddie, a wood turner from Mauchline. Hugh might be the son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 128). Agnes Graham 01 Oct 1872 John 02 Dec 1874 Hugh b. 1879 James b. 1881 66 Hugh Crawford b. 1881 d. 07 Aug 1968 and Maggie Paton Brodie ( b. 1885 d. 29 Mar
1911) and Margaret Aitken ( b. 1882 d. 06 Jan 1966). The headstone at
Lair E98 in Beith Cemetery reads, " Erected by Hugh Crawford in loving memory of
his wife Maggie Paton Brodie who died 29 Mar 1911 aged 26 years. His wife
Margaret Aitken who died 06 Jan 1966 age 84 years. The above Hugh Crawford who
died 07 Aug 1968 aged 86 years. They will be done." 67 James
Crawfurd and Janett Peacock married 07
May 1670 68 James Crawford in Highgate James c. 13 Nov
1701 69 James Crawford in Borland Hill John c. 23 Jun
1707 70 James Crawfurd and
Mary Thomson married 21 Apr 1724 71 James Crawford in Meikle Highgate Daniel c. 21 Feb 1725 Sara James c. Jun 1728 Janet c. 18 Oct
1730 72 James Crawford in Beith Mary c. 27 May
1733 73 James Crawford, carrier in Beith Mary c. 24 Feb 1737
74 James Crawford in Beith Agnes c. 05 Aug
1750 75 James Crawford and Florence Boyd James 02 Jan 1756 Janet 18 May 1759
John 28 Oct 1764 76 James Crawford b. 1798 in Dalry. In 1871 he was a 73 year old unmarried farmer of 50
acres arable and 50 acres moss living in Newhouse in a house with two rooms with
windows. Also living there were three servants: 58 year old Jean Kerr, 56 year
old Mary Kerr and 40 year old Peter Montgomery. There might be a connection with
John Crawford and wife Mary Kerr (see # 143). 77 James Crawford b. 1801 in Craigie d. 1874 and Mary Andrew ( b. 1803 in Tarbolton d. 26 Oct 1887 at Newton of Beltrees) married 24 Dec 1824 Kirkmichael, Ayrshire. On 1841 Census and the 1845 birth record of their son Robert, James and Mary are listed as farmers at Langbarr. Living with them were their children James 14, Thomas 13, Jane 11, Margaret 4, and John 2. In 1851 they had an 80 acre farm employing 1 man. Their son James was no longer living with them, but Robert had been born by then. In 1871 they were living at Sidehead and farming 30 acres of arable land and 30 acres of moss. Living with them were their 29 year old son George and grand-daughters 12 year old Mary Ann and 10 year old Catherine. These are the daughters of Margaret Crawford (see # 64). Catherine was born in Kilwinning. Also living there was a 14 year old servant born in Irvine, Jeannie Syme. In 1881 Mary was a 76 year old widow / annuitant. She was living with her son George in Largs. At that time George was a 39 year old farmer married to 30 year old Hanna. Hanna was from Dunlop. Also living with them were George and Hanna's one year old daughter, Mary Andrew who was b. in Largs. James and Mary are buried in Lair B79 in Beith Cemetery ( also see # 64 , #85, #198, & #201). James b. 1827, Kirkmichael. Married Janet Gall in 1849 (see # 85). Thomas b. 1827, Kirkmichael. In 1851 working as farmer's son. Not at home in 1871 Jane / Jean c. 04 Aug 1829, Kirkmichael. Not at home in 1871. Agnes c. 29 Apr. 1831, Monkton (died before 1841?). Mary c. 15 Oct 1833, Monkton d. 02 Feb 1883, Ashcraig, Largs. Margaret c. 26 Aug 1836, Monkton. In 1859 married Hugh Crawford (see # 64) John Andrew b, 1839, Monkton. Not at home in 1871. George b. 1842. In 1871 working as ploughman on father's farm Robert b. 01 Feb 1845 d. 12 Aug
1871 78. James Crawford b. 1781 d. 1845 and Margaret Dunlop ( b. 1799 d. 01 Dec 1867), buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith, married 05 Mar 1821 (see # 79). James was a thread manufacturer. On 1836 baptismal record of their son, William, their residence was listed in Barr (see # 57). Margaret was widowed by 1851 and living on Whang Street. Also living with her in 1851 were her children James 24, an unmarried thread manufacturer, Jane 19 and Margaret 10. Also living with them was a 23 year old servant, Mary Good from Saltcoats. In 1861 Margaret was living in a house on Eglinton Street ( in 1861 the former Whang Street was called Eglinton Street), with her 32 year old unmarried son Allan who did not have an occupation. They had two servants living with them, 48 year old Christina Peacock and 19 year old Elizabeth Hamilton who was from Pittenween, Lanarkshire. This house was two away from where John Crawford and Janet Rodgers lived (see # 88). James and Margaret are buried in Lair C117A in Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, "Erected in memory of James Crawford, Esq. of North Barr and Barrmill, born 1781, died 1845 aged 64 years. Margaret Dunlop his spouse born 1799 died 1867 aged 68 years buried in Relief Churchyard and their children Janet Crawford died 1826 aged 2 years. I am the Resurrection and the Life/ John XI 25th." Lair C117B reads, " Margaret Dunlop Crawford born 1838 died in infancy. Margaret Dunlop Crawford born 1839 died in infancy. Robert Crawford died 1866 Petersburg VA USA aged 32 years. William Crawford drowned in 1866 Petersburg, VA USA aged 30 years. John Crawford died 1869 Rocheport MO USA aged 46 years. Hugh Crawford died 1880 aged 59 years. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John XI 25th." Lair 117 C reads, " Jane Crawford died 1885 aged 53 years buried here. James Crawford born 13 August 1826 died 8 July 1887 aged 60 years. Allan Campbell Crawford born 22 April 1828 died 3rd May 1894 aged 66 years. Jessie Crawford widow of James Crawford of Mains Hamilton born 17th December 1829 died 7th February 1912 aged 82 years. Who so ever liveth and believeth in me/ Shall never die."
Hugh c. 09 Dec 1821. In 1841 was a 15 year old living with
his 60 year old grandfather, Hugh Crawford ( b. 1781) on Whang Street who was a
thread manufacturer. In 1851 he had his own residence on Whang Street. He was a
29 year old, unmarried, Justice of the Peace and the proprietor of the flax mill
employing 200 workers. His brother Alan C. Crawford , 22 years old, and had no
occupation, was living with Hugh in 1841. Hugh married Theresa Forrester in 1856
and Married Mimi Lucardio about 1861 (see # 62). John c. 05 Nov 1823. Not living with parents in 1841 or thereafter. Died in 1869 in Rocheport MO, USA
Janet c. 25 Dec 1824 d. 1826 James c. 03
Aug 1826. In 1851 at 24 yrs old he was living at home with his widowed
mother and working as a thread manufacturer. In 1857 he married Jessie Meikle
(see # 88). Margaret 29 Sep 1827. Died in
infancy. Allan Campbell c. 18 Apr 1828. Living with his brother Hugh in 1851 (see # 62) and back living
with his mother in 1861. The headstone at Lair C108 in Beith Cemetery reads, "
Erected by Elizabeth Orr in the memory of her husband Allan Campbell Crawford
born 22 Apr 1828 died 3rd May 1894. The above Elizabeth Orr born 27th
Sep 1839 died 30th Jun 1905 and is interred in the Kew Cemetery
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia." (see # 4) Janet c. 13 Dec 1829 also ch. On 6 Dec 1830 in Beith and in Neilson, Renfrew 15 Sep 1833. Not living at home in 1841. Jane c. 25 Dec 1831 d. 1885 Robert 06 Oct 1833. Not living at home in 1841 or after. Died in 1866 in Petersburg, VA, USA. William 03 Jan 1836. Not living at home in 1841 or after. Died in 1866 in Petersburg, VA, USA Margaret Dunlop 10 Dec 1837 d. 25 Jan 1838 ( another child given the same name b. 1838 and d. 10 Jan 1839) Margaret Dunlop 28 Jun 1840. In 1881 she was living alone in the house on Whang Street ( formerly Eglinton Street) . The house had 9 rooms with windows. She was "living on the interest money". Living with her was a servant, 24 year old Isabella Johnson from Stromness, Orkney. 79. James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop. James was a wright in the Hall of Caldwell in 1829. Margaret c. 25 Oct 1829 Jean c. 24 Apr
1831 80 James Crawford b. 1819 in Kinghorn, Fifeshire. In 1861 James was a 42 year old widower working as an ironstone miner and living on Main Street with his 6 children. Charlotte b. 1845, Kinghorn, Fife John S. b. 1848, Dunfermline, Fife. In 1861 working in ironstone mine. Ellen b. 1851 James b. 1853 William b. 1856 Ann b. 1859 81 James Crawford b. 1823 and Martha Boswell ( b. 1822, Ireland she died in 1867 Feb 5 at 9 a.m. Of tenanus – 8 days. Her husband James (handloom weaver) registered the death with his 'X' mark. William Duff was the registrar.) James and Martha married 26 Feb 1844. In 1861 they were living on Lockroad and he was working as a cotton weaver. Living at home were their children James 14, Hugh 11, Jane 8, and John 6. In 1871 he was a 48 year old widower living on Laighroad and working as a cotton weaver. Hugh , Jane and John were still living at home. The children were not baptised at the Beith Church. James b. 1847 Hugh b. 1851. In 1871 working as a fuller in a mill. Jane b. 1853. In 1871 working as a paperer at cabinet works. John b. 1855.
In 1871 working as a 'sentcher' (stretcher?) in mill. 82 James
Crawford b. 1830. On 1851 Census was a baker / servant. 83 James Crawford and Janet Stevenson married 10 Dec 1853 Jean 26 May 1857 John 15 Sep 1859 Hugh 12 May 1864 84 James Crawford b. 1827 Dalry and d. 23 Apr 1877 and Margaret McGown (Patrick) ( b. 1828, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Renfrewshire, d. 12 Aug 1897) married 17 Jul 1852. Both are buried in Lair # 69 Head Street Churchyard. James is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham Nairn (see # 128). In 1871 working as a tinsmith and living in a house on Main Street with one room with a window. By 1881 Margaret is a widow (50) living on Townhead Street. Her children Margaret (25), John (18), Elizabeth, Agnes (15) and Jemima (11) are all living with her as is her 3 year old grandson, James Crawford, who was born in Beith. Margaret 26 Apr 1856. In 1871 working in flax mill and in 1881 was a sandpaperer. John 20 May 1858. In 1871 he was living at grandfather's house and working as a tinsmith (see # 130). In 1881 living with mother and still a tinsmith. Janet 16 Aug 1860. In 1871 and 1881 living at grandfather's house (see # 130) Mary Ann 31 May 1861. Not living at home in 1871. Elizabeth 26 May 1862. Died soon after birth. Elizabeth 18 Aug 1863. In 1881 a linen thread worker. Agnes b. ? must have died. Jemima 13 May 1869. In 1881 scholar. Agnes White 09 Jan 1871, Irvine, Ayr. Not at home in 1881. Margaret 05
Sep 1872, Irvine, Ayr. Not at home in 1881 (There are 2
daughters named Margaret ?) 85 James Crawford b. 1826 Kirkmicheal (Straiton), d. Sep 1911 and Janet Gall (b. 1829 Cambuslang, Paisley, Lanarkshire , d. 21 Apr 1890) married 02 Nov 1849. James is the son of James Crawford and Mary Andrew (see # 77). James lived at Morrishill Toll and was an enginekeeper. In 1851 James and Janet and newborn Jane were living there. James' occupation on 1861 Census is illegible, but his family was living on Eglinton Street. In 1871 he was a 45 year old innkeeper, living on Whang Street (formerly called Eglinton). His 14 year old brother, Robert was living with them. Robert was born in Beith. On the 1861 Census Janet listed her birthplace as Paisley and on the 1871 Census it was listed as Cambuslang. In 1881 the Inn has 10 rooms with windows. Living with James and Janet are their children, James 31, Isabella 27, Agnes 20, Margaret 18, William 16, Robert 13, and Catherine 10. Alexander Wilson, a 19 year old servant is also living there. James and Janet are buried in Lair B79C in Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, " In memory of Janet Gall wife of James Crawford, Innkeeper who died 21 Apr 1880 in her 61 year. Also the above James Crawford who died 28 Sep 1911 in his 87 year. Also their grandson James who died at Anderson Hotel 20 Feb 192-, -- 9 1/2 years, elder son of Robert and Agnes Crawford and the above Robert Crawford who died 28 Jan 1937 in his 69 year and his wife Agnes C. Todd who died 28 Jan 1851 in her 75 year. Also William Crawford son of the above James Crawford and Janet Gall who died 12 Mar 1940 in his 7-th year. Robert, youngest son of James Crawford, farmer Sidehead 12 1871 26 years. James Crawford farmer, Sidehead 01 Jan 1874 74 years, his daughter Mary Crawford died at Ashcraig, Largs 02 Feb 1883 50 years. His wife Mary Andrew died at Newton of Beltrees 26 Oct 1887 84 years." James c. 05 Mar 1850. 1871 and 1881 working as clerk at the Inn. Jane c. 27 Dec 1852. 1871 working as pupil teacher. Not at home in 1881. Isabella c. 05 Jun 1853. Not at home in 1861, but is there in 1871 & 1881. Thomas c. 24 Dec 1854. Not at home in 1871 or 1881. Mary Andrew c. 31 Jan 1857 (also see # 63, #77 and # 198) At home in 1871 but not there in 1881. Jessie c. 30 Jan 1859. Not at home in 1861 but there in 1871 and absent in 1881. Agnes c. 04 Nov 1860. At home in 1871. At home in 1881 working as a teacher. Margaret c. 01 Aug 1862. In 1871 she is living with her grandmother, Jean Hatrick at Morrishill Toll. In 1881 she is living at home, working as a dressmaker. William c. 12 Oct 1864 d. 12 Mar 1940. At home in 1871 and 1881. In 1881 working as a clerk for the railroad. Robert c. 18 Mar 1869. Not at home in 1871 but there in 1881. Married Agnes C. Todd (see # 187) Catherine
Andrew c. 10 May 1871 (see # 63) [Info. On headstone in Beith Cemetery. James Gall / Tollkeeper, Lochwinnock / 10 Feb 1866, 88 years / his wife / Isabella Hatrick / 12 March 1866, 86 years / their sons / William 08 Jan 1868, 38 years / James 08 Mar 1883, 57 years / Janie Gall wife of / James Crawford / Innkeeper / 21 Apr 1890, 61 years / also of the above James Crawford / Sep 1911, 8- years / also their grandson James / who died at ---) 1871 Census at Morrishill Toll, Jean Hatrick, unm. 86, Tollkeeper. b. Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, James Dunlop, grandson, widower, 24, baker and Margaret Crawford, grandaughter 8 years. (see # 196).] 86 James Crawford and Jean Gilmour married 04 Sep 1852. James was a labourer at the Glengarnock Ironworks at the time of his marriage. 87 James Crawford and Janet Walker James b. 1853 John b. 1854 88 James Crawford b. 1826 d. 08 Jul 1887 and Jessie Meikle ( b. 17 Dec 1829 d. 07 Feb 1912) married 22 Jul 1857. James is the son of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop (see # 78). In 1851 he was living with his widowed mother on Whang Street and working as a thread manufacturer. In 1861 he and Jessie were living on Knockhuckle Street and he was a thread manufacturer now employing 200 persons. In 1871, still listed as JP thread manufacturer living in Manse on Hamilton Paisley Road in house with 8 rooms with windows. Also living with them was Marion Ritchie as 23 year old servant. In 1881 they are employing 400 persons. They are living in the same house and their three children are living with them as well as a servant, 22 year old Janet Crawford. In 1891 Jessie is a widow living on private means. She is living on Roeland Road, Mainshamilton in a house with 14 rooms with windows. Her sons James and Hugh were also living there. James was 32, unmarried and living on "private means". Hugh was 27 and a JP Linen thread manufacturer. Two servants were also living there, Margaret Anderson from Coylton was cook and Margaret McCullock from Dalry aged 20 was the maid. The headstone at Lair C110A at Beith Cemetery reads, " Until the day break IHS Sacred to the memory of my dear husband James Crawford of Mainshamilton who died 08 July 1887 aged 60 years and of Jessie Crawford widow of James Crawford of Mainshamilton who died 07 Feb 1912 age 82 and of our son James Crawford who died 14 Jun 1905 aged 47 years. Also their younger son Hugh Crawford who died 05 Aug 1917 age 53." James also owned Lair # 132 at Head Street Churchyard, but no one is listed as buried there. James c. 20 Jul 1858 d. 14 Jun 1905 Agnes c. 21 Nov 1859
Hugh c. 12 Nov 1863 d. 05 Aug 1917 89 James Crawford b. 1830 and Janet Miller ( b. 1833) married 25 Oct 1861. In 1861 they were living on Eglinton Street and James was working as a roadsman in the ironmine. Possible son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 128). John b. 1861 90 James Crawford and Mary Johnston Jane 30 Jul 1864, Tullyvin, Cavan, Ireland John 19 Oct 1866, Anderston, Glasgow James 21 Jan 1868, Milton, Glasgow John 14 Jun 1870, Largs, Ayr. James 24 Apr
1872, Beith, Ayr. 91 James Crawford b. 1831 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire and Ann Purdon (b. 1835). In 1871 they were living at Lugton Ridge and James was a ploughman of 80 acres (for Proprietor). James 15 Nov 1862, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire Ann Gavin 28 Dec 1864, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire Mary Maxton McCallum 01 Nov 1866, Paisley Abbey Margaret 10 Mar 1869, Old Monkland, Paisley Abbey Matthew 16 Jun 1871 Isabella 19 Mar
1874, Alloa, Clackmannon ( this child might be daughter of different James and
Ann). 92 James Crawford b. 1846 and Sarah C. (b.1845, Glasgow). In 1881 they were living at 65 Oswald Street, Barony. He was working as a yarn twister. Alexander b. 1869, Glasgow
James b. 1871, Glasgow 93 James Crawford b. 1847 and Sarah (b. 1844, Ireland). In 1881 living at 10 East Russell Street, Glasgow. He was 34 and working as a slater. Living with them were Sarah's sons William and David Buchanan and their children Margaret 12, James 9, John 7, Andrew 5, and Benjamin 2. William Buchanan b. 1861, Glasgow. In 1881 working as a slater. David Buchanan b. 1865, Glasgow. In 1881 working as a message boy. Margaret b. 1869, Glasgow James b. 1872, Glasgow John b. 1874, Glasgow Andrew b. 1876, Glasgow
Benjamin b. 1879, Glasgow
94 James Crawford, Govan Glasgow and
Janet Stevenson from Beith married 10 Dec 1853. James was a baker. 95 James
Crawford b. 1829 and Agnes ( b. 1838). In 1871 they were living on
Whang Street at the Head Inn and he was working as a joiner. In 1881 they are
living in a house on Whang Street with two rooms with windows. The 49 year old
James is a general labourer and 43 year old Agnes is a shop keeper. 96 James
Crawford b. 1828. In 1881 he was a widower (53) working as a
cotton weaver and in the house of James Blair on Mitchell Street. 97 James
Crawford b. 1831. In 1891 he was married, but living alone on
Cross Street in a house with one room with a window and working as a labourer. 98 James Crawford and
Sarah Douglas married 30 Aug 1875 99 James Crawford b. 1850 d. 30 Mar 1905 and Margaret Laird Hamilton (b. 1861 d. 29 Apr 1901) James is the son of James Crawford and Janet Gall (see #85 and #77). The headstone at Lair B79D at Beith Cemetery reads, " In memory of Margaret Laird Hamilton wife of James Crawford, Junr. Who died 29 Apr 1901 age 40 years. His infant son George Andrew who died 25 May 1901 aged 6 weeks. The above James Crawford died 30 Mar 1905 aged 55 years. John second son of the above James Crawford died 4 May 1954 aged 61 years." John b. 1883 d.
04 May 1954 George Andrew b. 1901 d. 25 May 1901 aged 6 weeks. 100 John
Crawford and Anna Lyle married about 1658 101 Johne
Crawford and Geils Robertson married 08 Dec 1676 102 John Crawford and Anna Lyll 30 Jun 1683 John b. 1692 103 John Crawford and Janet Peok married 1683 Robert b. 1691 104 John
Craufurd and Elizabeth Whyt married 10 Apr 1686 105 John
Crawford and Jean Swan married 1691 106 John Crawford and Jean Montgomeri Hugh b. 1692 107 John Crawford in Cuft William b. 30
Jun 1702 108 John Crawford and Jean Stevenson married 11 May 1727 John 15 Jul 1715 109 John Crawford and Jean Stevenson in New Battle Martha b. 8 Jan c. 1 Mar 1724 Isabel c. 20 Jun 1731 Elizabeth c. 24
May 1734 110 John Crawford in Hislehead Martha c. 24 Jun 1705 Jean c. 27 Feb 1709 John c. 24 Jan 1714 Martha c. 22 Sep
1717 111 John Crawford in Broadstone Miln Margaret c. 20 Dec 1713 John c. 28 Feb 1714 Jean c. 16 Jan 1716 Agnes c. 07 May 1721 Barbara (natural) c. 25 Feb 1722 John c. 22 Mar
1724 112 John Crawford of Border John (natural) c. 15 Jul 1715 Hugh c. 31 Aug 1718 Jean c. 06 Nov 1720 Ann c. 20 Jan 1723 Margaret b. 24
Feb c. 19 Mar 1724 113 John Crawford in Luderridge Mary c. 08 Sep
1728 114 John Crawford of Bankhead of Dalry Matthew c. 16
May 1736 115 John Crawford of Whitborse Jean c. 09 Mar
1749 116 John Crawford of Beith Thomas c. 14 Apr
1754 117 John Crawford and Martha Fulton married 03 Aug 1745. Lived in Broadstone Miln until 1769 when residence is listed as Crookdam. John c. 07 Jan 1747 Marion c. ---1748 Mary c. 25 Feb 1753 John c. 01 Sep 1754 Marion 03 Jan 1760 Robert 28 Nov 1762 John 11 Aug 1765 Mary 24 Oct 1769 118 John Crawford and Jean Catherwood. Lived in Giffen Miln. Robert Patrick of Giffen Miln was the sponsor of Margaret's birth and paid baptismal tax in 1783. Margaret b. 1783 119 John
Crawford and Isobel King married 25 Apr 1784 120 John Crawford and Margaret Smith married 15 May 1784. According to the baptismal records of their children, they lived in Newton in 1785, on Head Street in 1786, on Crummock Street in 1787, on Head Street in 1789 and 1792. John c. 20 Mar 1785. In 1803 married Elizabeth Stewart (see # 122). Janet b. 31 Oct c. 05 Nov 1786 Gavon c. 29 Apr 1787. In 1808 he married Margaret Alexander (see # 26) Robert c. 30 Aug 1789 Hugh c. 18 Mar
1792 121 John Crawford and Elizabeth Stevenson married 28 Nov 1801. John might be the son of Andrew Crawford and Marion Black (see # 6 ). John and Elizabeth might be the same as # 123. On the 1803-7 birth records of his children, his occupation is listed as weaver. Beginning in 1814 his occupation is listed as manufacturer. On the 1836 marriage record of his son Hugh, John is listed as J.P. Thread Manufacturer. Andrew c. 09 Nov 1903. In 1830 married Jean Anderson (see # 10). Elisabeth c. 10 Nov 1805 (see # 59) William c. 15 Nov 1807 John c. 23 Jul 1809 Marion c. 13 Nov 1811 (see # 59) Hugh b. 24 Mar
c. 03 Apr 1814 (see # 59) 122 John Crawford and Elizabeth Stewart married 14 Jan 1803. John is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Smith (see # 120). Might be the same couple as # 123 or # 124. John c. 28 Jul 1805, Paisley Low Parish William c. 14 Oct 1806, Paisley Low Parish Margaret c. 03 Mar 1813, Paisley Low Parish Ann c. 28 Jun
1818, Paisley Low Parish 123 John Crawford b. 1776. In 1841 John was a 65 year old merchant. Also living with him were Elizabeth age 30 and Ann, age 25 and a servant Mennie Arnot age 30. Ann was not born in Ayrshire. They lived next door to Robert and Agnes Rodger on Whang Street. Possibly the same as # 121 or # 122. Elizabeth b. 1811 Ann b. 1816 not
born in Ayrshire. 124 John Crawford b. 1786 and Elizabeth b. 1786. In 1841 John was 55 years old and working as a cotton handloom weaver. They were living on Buns Wynd. James Crawford
b. 1835 125 John Crawford and Margaret Jamieson married 07 Feb 1812. 126 John Crawford b. 1793. In 1841 he was 45, living by himself on New Street and working as a dyke builder. In 1861 he was a widower, working as a dyke builder and living on New Street with his two daughters. J.L. (daughter) b. 1843. In 1861 was a thread worker. Rebecca b. 1844.
In 1861 working as a domestic servant. 127 John Crawford b. 1799 d. 16 Nov 1870. John was the son of Hugh Crawford and Elizabeth Wilson (see # 53). He married Mary Neilston (b. 1801 d. 02 Apr) on 10 Jun 1822. Both John and Mary were born in Beith as were all their children. On their marriage record, the baptismal records of their children and the 1841 Census, John's occupation is listed as a flesher. They lived on Main Street. Their children Jeanie 15, Hugh 15, Elizabeth 10, Janet 10, John 9, William 7, James 5 and Mary 1 were living with them. In 1851 John listed his occupation as a spirit dealer as well as flesher. Living at home were their children, Hugh 26, Elizabeth 23, John 19, William 17, Mary 11, and Barbara 8. The headstone # 10 in the Head Street Churchyard reads, " In memory of John Crawford, Johnshill, Lochwinnock who died 16 Nov 1870 aged 71 years, also his son Andrew who died in infancy. Mary Neilson relict of John Crawford who died at Neilson Villa Saltcoats 2 April 1884 age 83 years 6 months. Annie Crawford their grandaughter who died at Johnshill, Lochwinnock 8 Sep 1874 age 8 years. Barbara Crawford their daughter who died at Potterell's Farm, Hatfield, England 22 Mar 1885, 43 years." Jeanie b. 09 Dec 1822 c. 01 Jan 1823 Hugh c. 17 Oct 1824. In 1851 he was a horse dealer. Robert c. 24 May 1826 Elizabeth c. Mar 1828 Janet c. 09 Jan 1830 John b. 1832. In 1851 was a currier apprentice (see # 143). William b. 1834 (see # 143). James b. about 1836. In 1881 James was a 46 year old draper living in Ardrossan. His 80 year old mother Mary was living with him as were his daughters Margaret and Mary K. Margaret was born in 1861, Johnstone and worked as a general servant. Mary K. was born in 1870, Saltcoats. His 38 year old sister, Barbara was also living with them and keeping house. Mary b. 1840 Barbara b. 1842 d. 22 Mar 1885, England. In 1881 living with her brother James in Ardrossan
Andrew ? 128 John Crawford b. 28 Jul 1805 in Paisley (Low Parish), d. 13 Jun 1888 and Janet Rodger (b. 1808 in Beith d. 24 Apr 1877) married 18 Oct 1824. John is the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Stewart (see # 122). Janet is the daughter of Robert Rodger and Agnes Anderson. In 1841 John was a weaver and Janet a silk embroiderer. Their children Robert 14, James 12, Agnes 7, William 4, and Thomas 2, were living with them. Their 15 year old son, John, was living with his grandfather Robert Rodger and working as a wright's apprentice. In 1841, 1851 and 1871 they lived on Whang Street. In 1851 John was a 43 year old cotton handloom weaver and Janet did not list an occupation. Their children William 14, Thomas 12, Gavin 10, Elizabeth 7 and 2 month old Hugh were living with them, as well as Janet's widowed mother, Agnes Rodger, age 70. Agnes Anderson Rodger was born in about 1781 and the 1841 Census indicates that she was not born in the parish of Beith. In 1861 John and Janet lived on Eglinton Street. John was a worsted weaver and Janet's mother was no longer living with them. Their children living with them were Thomas 22, Gavin 20, Elizabeth 17 and Hugh 10. In 1871 John was an engine keeper. Their house at 105 Whang Street had one room with a window. Living at home were their 27 year old daughter Elizabeth who was working as a general servant, their 20 year old son Hugh who was working as a joiner and a grandchild, 1 year old Hugh Speir who was Elizabeth's illegitimate child. Janet died 20 Apr 1877 at Whang Street in Beith from " dropsy of several months". Her son Hugh was the informant on the death certificate. At the time of her death, John was a grocer's porter. In 1881, John was living alone on Townhead Street in a house with one room with a window, He was 76 years old and working as a watchman. John died 11 Jun 1888 at Boghead Street, Beith from "general debility of age". His son James was the informant on the death certificate. Both John and Janet are buried in Lair # 134 at the Head Street Churchyard, Beith. John 1826. Not living at home on any census (see # 132) Robert 1827. Living at home on 1841 Census only. James 1829. Living at home on the 1841 Census only. Might be (#89) Agnes 1834. Living at home on the 1841 Census only. On Dec 31, 1857 married Andrew Gillespie ( b. 1836, Beith) at the United Presbyterian Church at Whang and in 1856 in Parish of Bush. He was a currier, living on Whang Street and the son of John Gillespie, labourer and Jean Kerr. At the time of her marriage Agnes was a sewer. In 1881 Andrew was 45 and Agnes was 46. He was a leather salesman and they were living in Govan. Living with them were their children Mary 17, Andrew 15, James 13, Jeannie K. 8, and Robert 5. Andrew died 22 Mar 1899 and Agnes died 14 Oct 1904. They are both buried in Lair # 134 at Head Street Churchyard. Jessie c. 19 Apr 1856 Janet b. 1857, Bush John c. 16 Jul 1859 John b. 1860, Greenock Mary c. 22 Feb 1862, Middle or New Parish Greenock Mary c. 1864, Greenock. In 1881 working at upholsterers Jeannie Kerr 31 Dec 1872, Hutchesontown, Glasgow ( same parish that Gavin lived in at this same time) Andrew b. 1866, Glasgow. In 1881 working at printers James b. 1868, Glasgow. In 1881 working as message boy. Robert b. 1876, Glasgow. William 1837 was a 14 year old coal miner in 1851. He married Jean Smith in 1858 (see # 238). Thomas 18 Oct 1838. In 1851 and 1861 worked as ironstone miner. He married Margaret Frazier in 1863 (see # 202). Gavin 1841. In 1861 he was working as ironstone miner. He married Jane Fleming in 1867 and Elizabeth Wylie in 1881 (see # 28) Elizabeth 1843. In 1861 working as a thread worker. Hugh 1851. In 1871 working
as a joiner. In 1877 was a grocer's assistant.
Might be the same as # 65. 129 John
Crawford and Agnes Barr married 1829 130 John Crawford b. 1806 in Dalry and Margaret Cunningham Nairn ( b. 1811 in Stewarton ( listed as Stevenson in 1861) , d. 27 Mar 1893, buried Lair # 69 Head Street Churchyard. On the 1827 and 1830 baptismal records of his children, John listed his occupation as a barber. In 1841 John was a hairdresser and living on Cross Street. Living with him were Margaret 30, James 13, John 11, Elizabeth 9, Margaret 5, Andrew 3 and Janet 5 months. In 1851 he was living on Buns Wynd, still a haircutter and barber. Living with him were Margaret 44, James 23, John 21, Andrew 13, Janet 10, Joseph 8, Robert 6, and William 4. In 1861 Margaret was a 53 year old widow. She was then a haircutter and still living on Buns Wynd. In 1871 she listed no occupation but was living in the same house with her sons, 23 year old William who was working as a shoemaker, and 18 year old Alexander who was working as a blacksmith. Two grandchildren (James' children were also living there, 12 year old John Crawford who was working as a tinsmith and 10 year old Janet Crawford who was a scholar. In 1881 Margaret, a widow, was 75 and still working as a barberess and living at 8 Buns Wynd in a house that had one room with a window. Her son Joseph (34) was living there as were three grandchildren: John Crawford 17, who was working as a typeprinter-compositor (born in Johnstone, Renfrew, he might be the son of Robert Crawford and Barbara Jamieson see # 184), Janet Crawford 20, b. Beith (daughter of William and his deceased wife Janet see # 241) who was working at Barmill Thread Works, and Andrew Crawford 12, who was born in Johnstone, Renfrew. In 1891 Margaret lists her age as 87 and is still living at 8 Buns wynd. Two grandsons, both named John Crawford, are living with her. One John is 27 years old, born in Johnstone and working as a cabinet machine man, the other John is 22, born in Beith and working as a blacksmith ( this John might be the son of William Crawford and Janet Murray see # 241). James 21 Nov 1827 in Beith and Dalry. In 1841 hairdresser apprentice. In 1851 was a tinsmith. In 1852 married Margaret McGown (Patrick) (see # 84). John 8 Jul 1830. In 1851 was a cotton handloom weaver. Not living at home in 1861. Might be the same as # 137 Elizabeth b. 17 Dec 1831 - not living at home in 1851 Margaret b. 1836. Not living at home in 1851. Andrew b. 1838 d. Jan 1877 Hight St. JohnstoneNot living at home in 1851. He is # 11. Janet b. 1841. Not living at home in 1861. Joseph b. 1843. In 1861 working as tinplater. Not living at home in 1871. Living at home in 1881 and working as at tinsmith. Died 19 Oct 1888 and buried in Lair # 69 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. Robert b. 1845. In 1861 working as baker. Not living at home in 1871 see # 184. William b. 1848. In 1861 and 1871 working as shoemaker. Might be the same as # 241. Alexander b. 1853. In 1871
working as a blacksmith. See # 3. 131 John
Crawford and Margaret Crawford married 15 Nov 1844. On their marriage
record, John lists his occupation as weaver. They are both from Beith. 132 John Crawford b. 1826 and Margaret Kerr Bissland ( b. 1827 ) d. 1906 and buried in Lair # 134 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. They were married 06 Jun 1846. John is the son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 128). At the time of his marriage John was still working as a joiner wright. Margaret's mother, 50 year old Marion Armour, a thread putter-up was living with them. In 1861 they were still living on Head Street and John was a journeyman joiner. In 1881 Margaret is a widow living at 61 Grove Street, Glasgow. She is 55 years old and is not working. Living with her are her children James 23, William 21, Margaret 19, and Janet 14. Also living with them is a boarder, 26 year old unmarried James Downie, a spirit shopman born in Glasgow. John C. b. 1849. In 1861 working as apprentice joiner. Robert K. b. 1851 Alexander A. b. 1853 James c. 16 Nov 1857. In 1881 working as a spirit shopman William c. 21 Feb 1860. In 1881 working as an upholsterer. Margaret c. 19 Mar 1862. In 1881 working as a machinist. Janet Rodger c. 29 Oct 1866,
Blythswood, Glasgow, d. 1906 Married 05 Jun 1891 to James Robertson and
had two sons, James Robertson b.1892 and John Crawford Robertson. In 1909
widowed James and his two sons moved to Australia. 133 John Crawford b. 1831 in Ayrshire and Janet Walker, married 27 Nov 1852, Dalry. On his sons' birth records in 1853 and 1854, John lists his occupation as a labourer living in Bogfaulds. In 1871 he was a 40 year old widower and working as an ironstone miner. He was living with his two sons in a house with two rooms with windows on Townshead Street. Margaret Walker, aged 40 from Dalry was keeping house for them. James 03 Jan 1853 in Beith and Dalry. In 1871 he was working as an ironstone miner. John 02 Nov
1854. In 1871 he was working as an ironstone miner.
134 John Crawford b. 1839. In 1881 he
is working as a labourer and boarding in the house of Margaret McDonald on
Strand Street. 135 John Crawford and Mary Hamilton William c. Apr 1857 136 John Crawford and Janet Stevenson John 15 Sep 1859 137 John Crawford b. 1831 and Margaret Weir (b. 1832 Kilbarchan, Renfrew) d. 21 Dec 1880, buried in Lair # 69 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. John might be the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham Nairn (see # 130). In 1881 at North Street, Dalry John was working as a barber with wife Margaret (49) and children: John (22), barber's assistant and Margaret (20). John c. 14 Aug 1858 ch. in both Beith and Dalry parishes. Margaret c. 13 Jan 1861 ch. in both Beith and Dalry parishes.
138 John Crawford b. 1839 in Ireland and Mary McGowan Patrick (b. 1841) married 27 Apr 1860. In 1861 they were living in Knockhuckle, Beith, and John was working as a shoemaker. They lived next door to Robert and Mary Crawford who were also from Ireland ( see # 174). In 1881 they lived in Dundonald. John, 40, was still a shoemaker. Living with him were Mary 40, Robert 22, Mary 20, Agnes 9 and Elizabeth 4. Robert b. 1858. In 1881 labourer in chemical works Mary Ann c. 31 May 1861 Elizabeth c. 18 Aug--- Agnes White c. 09 Jun 1871, Irvine. Margaret c. 05 Sep 1872, Irvine John c. 09 Aug 1874, Irvine Elizabeth
1877, Irvine 139 John Crawford b. 1823 in Lanarkshire, New Monkland and Jean ( b. 1823, Dalry). In
1851 they were living at New Gurdies. John's 22 year old brother, James who was
also born in New Monkland was living with them. Both John and James were working
at the iron works. In 1861 John and Jean were living at Lauber Farm working 84
acres. James was no longer living with them. Instead, living with them were
John's 36 year old sister-in-law, Janet Miller, a dress maker born in Dalry, and
John's brother Robert Crawford, an 18year old salesman also born in New Monkland.
Jean Smith a 25 year old from Glasgow was working as a dairymaid and a 9 year
old girl from Dalry was also living there as ---- b.--- possibly Alice Allan,
sister? On the 1861 Census John and his brother both list their birthplace as
Muirland in Lanarkshire. In 1881 John and Jean are farming 80 acres at Longbar
Farm. Two girls from Dalry work and live there; John's niece, Elizabeth Allan 32
and Catherine Cochran 21. In 1891 John is 68 and widowed. His niece from
Johnstone, Jessie Crawford 29 is keeping house and Catherine Cocherane is still
working there. 140 John
Crawford b. 1825 in Ireland and Margaret (b. 1829, Ireland). In 1861,
1871 and 1881 they had a large boarding house at 29 Main Street. No children
were living with them 141 John Crawford b. 1877.
In 1891 was an unmarried general labourer boarding in house of Margaret Skinner
at 31 Wilson Street. 142 John Crawford b. 1841 and Elizabeth Jamieson ( b. 1840) married 29 Mar 1861. In 1871 John was a miner and living on Whang Street. Their house had one room with a window. 15 year old Pat O'Neal, b. Renfrewshire was lodging with them and working as a miner. Their house was next door to William and Ann Crawford (see # 242). In 1881 they were living at 8 Cross Street in a house with two rooms and windows. The 40 year old John was working as a wool and cotton weaver. Their children, William, Hugh, Robert and Janet were living with them as is their 2 month old niece, Elizabeth Crawford. William 14 Apr 1863. In 1881 working as a chair maker. Hugh 31 Oct 1865. In 1881 working as a carver (see # 64). Robert 13 Jul 1869. In 1881 in school. Janet McMillan 21 Jun 1872. In 1881 in school Margaret 19 Nov 1874. Not home in 1881.
143 John Crawford b. 1831 d. 03 Mar 1899 and Mary Kerr ( b. 1840, Largs d. 10 Feb 1911) They are both buried in Lair # 10 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. John may be the son of John Crawford and Mary Neilston (see # 127). In 1871 John was a farmer of 83 acr |
