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| | ADAMS | Henry | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1814: Henry Adams, blacksmith Journeyman. Born about 1814, Fife Dunfermline.. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs; wife Jane 36yrs (born England). Children listed: Henry 15yrs; Agnes 13yrs; Mary 7yrs; Jane 3yrs; Margaret 1yr infant. Lodger: John McGowon 21yrs (blacksmith). |
| | AIKENAN | Archibald | Blacksmith | 1826: Archibald Aikenan, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1826, Mid Lothian Currie The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 25yrs; wife Barbra 25yrs; daughter Isabella 2 months infant. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1805: David Arnot, blacksmith. Born about 1805,FIF Burntisland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 46yrs, at Shore, Burntisland FIF. Widower. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1820: David Arnot, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Born: ELN---. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 31yrs, at 8 William Street, Milton Lanarkshire; with wife Jane 32yrs (born ANS Montrose). |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith - Master | 1774: David Arnot , blacksmith. Born about 1774, MLN Edinburgh. . The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 77yrs, at Rars Close, High Street, Falkirk-STI; with wife Elizabeth 77yrs born Falkirk. Parents of blacksmith David Arnot, 37yrs (born 1851). |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1814: David Arnot, blacksmith. Born about 1814. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs, at Rars Close, High Street, Falkirk-STI; with father blacksmith David Arnot 77yrs & mother Elizabeth. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1801: David Arnot, blacksmith. Born about 1801, MLN Edinburgh. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 50yrs, at Baxters Wynd, Falkirk STI; with wife Margaret 33yrs born Falkirk. |
| | ARNOT | William | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1831: William Arnot , blacksmith. Born about 1831, ANS Dundee. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs, at Croftanrigh No.9, Canongate MLN. Lodges with W. Rowan. |
| | ARNOTT | John | Blacksmith | 1822: John Arnott , blacksmith. Born about 1822, STI Falkirk. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 29yrs, at 29 Grove Street, St.George; with wife Catherine 32yrs born Falkirk. |
| | BLACK | James | Blacksmith & Toolsmith | 1858: James Black , blacksmith journeyman & toolsmith. Born 16th July 1858 in Aberdeen. Died 16th March 1920 in Aberdeen. Married Williamina McKay 18th July 1882. They had 8 children of which Charles McKay Black is my husband's Grandfather. James' father, also named James was also a Blacksmith/Stoneware Hawker/Combmaker. He died 14th May 1869 at Ryehill, Oyne. Listed also in the Tool Makers Index. Contact Pat by |
| | BLACK | John | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1883: John Black, blacksmith, was from the Isle of Lismor(e), Scotland. Wife: Catherine Donald from Enzie, married on 22nd Jan 1883 in Glasgow when he was 28 she was 29; it stated that he was a Blacksmith Journeyman. He died after a drowning accident on the 16th of Dec 1895 at Glasgow pier, Glasgow.
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| | BROWN | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1872: Alexander Brown, backsmith, deceased before 1872, details found on daughters death certificate. Wife: Agnes nee Forrest. Daughter Anne Brown married James Veitch. Anne died 18 Aug 1872 aged 65yrs. To share information contact Ann by. |
| | BROWN | James | Blacksmith & Mechanic (in Paper Mill) | 1821: James Brown,blacksmith, born 14 June 1821, Airdrie,Lanark,Scotland. Died: 28 July 1893, Ngawapurua,Woodville,New Zealand. Buried 31 July 1893 Woodville Cemetery, A. NZ. Parents: John Warrender Brown and Anne Brown(nee Taylor). Wife: Agnes Meikle, married 23 June 1848 at South Leith.Midlothian,Scotland. Came to NZ on the ship TALBOT and landed Auckland 21 Feb 1864. |
| | BROWN | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1819: Thomas Brown, blacksmiths assistant. Born about 1819, in Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 32yrs, living at 52, Hollinhirst; married but no other persons listed here. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 16-20. |
| | BROWNLEE | James | Blacksmith | 1780: James Brownlee, blacksmith. Born about 1780, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 71yrs; wife Grizel Russel 70yrs born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. Daughters: Marrion Brownlee 32yrs, Susan Brownlee 38yrs. Son-in-law: James Lockie 33yrs(blacksmith) born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. Grandson: Thomas Lockie 6yrs. |
| | BROWNLEE/BROUNLEE | James | Blacksmith | 1800: James Brounlee, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1800, Shotts, Lanarkshire. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 51yrs, wife Agnes 51yrs |
| | BRYCE | James | Blacksmith | 1799: James Bryce, blacksmith at Omoa Iron Works and Anna Reid his Lawful spouse had a son Born there upon Friday the 31st day of May and Baptized 23d June Named (blank) Bryce). Taken from the Shotts, Lanark, Parish Register 1707-1855 Note 41. I have no other information. |
| | BURNS | Bill | Blacksmith | 1964: Bill Burns, master blacksmith, apprenticeship Isle of Cumbrae Scotland 1964 -1970. Contact Bill by |
| | BURNS | James | Blacksmith | 1839: James Burns, blacksmith. Born Scotland. Married Elizabeth Kennedy in Old Machar, 1st February 1839. Lauralee has a copy of their marriage record which lists James as a blacksmith in Woodside, Aberdeen, Scotland. Contact GG-Granddaughter Lauralee by |
| | CAIRNS | John | Blacksmith | "1819: John Cairns, blacksmith. Born about 1819 in Ireland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 32yrs, living at 32 West Row with wife Mary Ann 23yrs; son John 2yrs (born Lanark Old Monkland). See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 37, pages 6-10. I have no other information. |
| | CALDER | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1851 census: Alexander Calder,blacksmith journeyman. Born: Shotts, Lanark. Aged 42yrs, living in Stanes, Cambusnethan with wife Christina 35yrs. Children: Grace 7yrs, James 4yrs. I have no other information. |
| | CAMPBELL | James | Blacksmith | 1826: James Campbell, blacksmith. Born about 1826, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 25yrs, living at 22 West Row with wife Christina 24yrs plus sons John 3yrs & James 6 months infant. Lodger: George Hewitt, 27yrs (pig iron furnace labourer). See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 37, pages 6-10. I have no other information. |
| | CAMPBELL | James (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1834: James Campbell (Jnr), blacksmith. Born 1834 & died 24th Jan 1898 in Portskerra, North Scotland The 1851 Scottish census lists him 17yrs, living with & apprenticed to his brother master blacksmith Robert Campbell (listed here) . In 1891 James is still living with brother Robert. At time of death he was employed as a metropolitan policeman. James was son of blacksmith James Campbell (born circa 1794) & Elizabeth (Betty) nee McKay. His brother Robert (born 1826) is listed in Blacksmiths of Scotland. Contact Donna by. |
| | CAMPBELL | James (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1794: James Campbell (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1794, place unknown. Died 15 March 1841 and is buried at Golval, Scotland. He lived at Golval with wife Elizabeth (Betty) nee McKay. They married 21st June 1824 in Golval. Children: Mgt, died young, Robert born 1826 (blacksmith) & died 1910; Barbera born 1828 & died after 1860; Mgt born 1830, Thurso, died 1921 in Australia; Georgiana born around 1833 & died 1919 Strathy; James born 1834 (blacksmith) & died 1898; Janet born 1837 Reay, died Bighouse Reay 11th July 1886. Contact Donna by. |
| | CAMPBELL | Robert | Blacksmith | 1826: Robert Campbell, blacksmith. Born 1826 in Golval, Scotland & died 2nd November 1910 in Portskerra, Scotland. He is bBuried at Golval. Robert (Jnr) was still living in Golval 1851 when he married Christina McDonald in 1888. One known child that I know of was Georgina Elizabeth born 1889 & died 8th September1891 in Portskerra. Robert was son of blacksmith James Campbell (born circa 1794) & Elizabeth (Betty) nee McKay. Borther James (born 1834) is listed in Blacksmiths of Scotland. Contact Donna by. |
| | CHARTERS | John | Blacksmith | 1784: John Charters, blacksmith journeyman. Born 1784, Troqueer . John’s wife was Agnes Wallace, and they had 7 children. No other information given. Contact Terence by |
| | CRANSTON | William | Blacksmith | 1804: William Cranston, blacksmith. Born about 1804, Carnwath, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 47yrs, Living at Hollandbush 1, Cambusnethan, Middle Ward, Lanar; with wife Elizabeth 39yrs. Children: Janet 12yrs, Celilia 8yrs, William 5yrs, Agnes 4yrs, Margaret 2yrs. |
| | CRAWFORD | Robert | Blacksmith | 1807: Robert Crawford, master blacksmith. Born 1807, Uddingston, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Died: 1871. Son of Hugh and Agnes (Paterson) Crawford, husband of Mary (Gray) Crawford, Master Blacksmith. Children: Jane born 1831, Hugh born 1833, Agnes born 1835, Mary born 1839, Robert born 1841, Margaret born 1847, and Isabella Gray born 1851. Contact his 4XGreatgrandaughter by |
| | CUMBY | William | Blacksmith | 1845: William Cumby, blacksmith. Whites History, Gazeteer & Directory of Norfolk. Chedgrave. |
| | CURRIE | John | Blacksmith | 1816: John Currie, blacksmith. Born: year and place unclear? The 1891 Census states he was a Blacksmith born in 1816 in Smithholmans Scotland
The 1881 Census states he was born in Roxboro Scotland. His son was James Currie born 1947 in Roxboro( another census mentions he was born in Berwick upon Tweed) and he was a Hammerman.? I would appreciate it if anyone could direct me to any further information. Contact Gt-Gt-Granddaughter Anne by |
| | DENHAM | George | Blacksmith & Iron Founder | 1827: George Denham, iron founder, blacksmith. Born about 1827, in ?Shotts. Lanark. The Scottish census 1851 lists him as 24yrs; wife Janet 19yrs. Also listed in Iron Workers Index. |
| | DOIG | John | Blacksmith | 1799: John Doig, blacksmith. Born 1799 in Clunie, Perthshire, Scotland. John married Jean Logan1826 in Campsie, Stirling. John and Jean moved to Glasgow circa 1830. He worked as a blacksmith in Anderston and he died in Barnhill, 1867. Contact Robyn by |
| | DOIG | Peter | Blacksmith & Wheelwright | 1831: Peter Doig, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born 1831 Glasgow. Peter married Ann Moir in 1854, Manchester, England. He was a blacksmith in Glasgow; far northern areas of South Australia; and Wagin, Western Australia. Peter died 1922, in Subiaco, Westen Australia. He is listed in the Wejelwrights Index and also in the Blacksmiths of Scotland and Australia. Contact Robyn by |
| | DON | James | Blacksmith | 1824: James Don,blacksmith, born 1 Aug 1824 in Farnell, Angus, Scotland. Parents: Hercules Don & Ann Wales. James first married Mary McAndrew (cir 1825-1860) 3 Jul 1847 Edzel, they had 5 children. Next married Ann Dakers (1830-1909) 14 Dec 1861 Stracathro, they had 4 children. James was Blacksmith of Stracathro and Balrownie between 1841-1905. Died 12 Feb 1905 Mill of Balrownie Smithy. To share information contact Jacqui by. |
| | DONALDSON | Thomas | Blacksmith-Journeyman | 1820: Thomas Donaldson, journeyman blacksmith. Born about 1820, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 31yrs; living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire; with wife Margaret 31yrs. Children: Alexander 6yrs, Isabella 4yrs, Margaret 1yr infant. |
| | DOWNS | William | Blacksmith | 1835: William Downs, blacksmith. Born about 1835, Old Monkland, Lanark. . The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 16yrs, living at 53, House al Gartsherrie School with parents William 44yrs & Margaret 40yrs. Siblings: Andrew 12yrs, Alexander 9yrs, James 6yrs, Robert 4yrs. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 16-20. |
| | DUNCAN | John | Blacksmith | 1830: John Duncan, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Kirknewton. . The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs, lodging at 31 Hornock Row with Euphemia Shields 42yrs,widow & family. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 6-10. |
| | DUNN | John | Blacksmith | 1811: John Dunn, blacksmith. Born about 1811, Langlone, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 40yrs, living at 48, Gartsherrie Pit Row; with wife Margaret 36yrs born Stirlingshire . Children: Thomas 9yrs, John 7yrs, Samuel 4yrs, James 2yrs, Margaret 1month infant. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 11-15. |
| | FALCONER | Alexander | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1831: Alexander Falconer, blacksmith. Born about 1831, INV Ardorsier. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 20yrs, Luthrie, Creich-FIF. Lodges with Janet Arnot (no relationship known). |
| | FERGUSON | John | Blacksmith | 1774: John Ferguson, blacksmith, born cira 1774,Glasgow,Lanarkshire(LKS). Died: ca.1840,Glasgow. He was a blacksmith in Camlachie, Glasgow at the birth of his first son. Wife: Judith Holm(e)s born ca.1774,Great Yarmouth,Norfolk,England. John founded a minor dynasty of 'metal workers'; blacksmiths to boilermakers to marine engineers. | | | FERGUSON | John | Blacksmith | 1806: John Ferguson, blacksmith, born 1806,Glasgow,Lanarkshire(LKS). Died 1866, Greenock, Renfrewshire(RFW). Initially, a blacksmith before 1837 and then a boilermaker; both whilst in Washington Street, Anderston, Glasgow. Wife: Christina Selkirk,1814-1890. |
| | FERRIER | Henry Bow | Blacksmith | 1811: Henry Bow Ferrier, blacksmith. Born 1811 in Liberton, Monington, Midlothian, Scotland. Died 1879 in Leith, Scotland. Henry married Martha Fairgrieve in Duddingston in 1834. See the URL attached which shows him living in Leadwork Lane Duddingston in 1842. He moved around Scotland on a regular basis. In 1871 he was working on ‘5 Dhuhearlach Lighthouse Works’ and living on Iona. Contact Tim by |
| | FORDYCE | George | Blacksmith | 1769: George Forsyce, blacksmith. Born 13 January 1769 ABD - Auchterless. Died: 09 May 1848 ABD - Cuminestown, Monquhitter. The 1841 Scottish census lists him as 72 years, at Balthain, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire with wife Christian nee Clarke, born about 1774, ABD – Turriff anad died 02 April 1837, ABD Monquhitter. |
| | FORSYTH | Robert | Blacksmith | 1848: Robert Forsyth, blacksmith. Born about 1848 in Cockenzie, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. He married Mary McAlpine about 1876 and they were living in PrestonPans in 1881. Listed in 1891 Scottish census as a blacksmith. If you can share information on him it would help me a lot. Contact great grandson David by |
| | GRANT | James | Blacksmith | 1880: James Grant, blacksmith Sometime in the ?early 1880's he moved from Glenshee,Perthsire, Scotland to New Zealand. Wife: Nancy Crombie, married in Wyndham NZ, 1876. They moved to Temuka approx 1887. He has been listed in the Gladstone and Geraldine electoral rolls as a Blacksmith living in Temuka with his own business, which included (at different times) his brother William,(Carriage Builder) son Peter (Blacksmith)and other son David (Coach Builder).He was then listed as Blacksmith in Herataunga St,Hastings in 1908,1911 & 1914 in the Hawkes Bay Elctoral roll. They all were listed at some point in the Stones directories also. See also Blacksmiths of New Zealand and Cartwights Indexes. Anyone wanting to contact me about these relations is most welcome. Contact Vicki by. |
| | GRANT | Peter | Blacksmith | 1877: Peter Grant, blacksmith, born New Zealand after 1876. See Blacksmiths of Scotland and New Zealand for his parents James Grant & Nancy nee Crombie. See Cartwrights Index for brother David & Uncle William. Contact Vicki by. |
| | GRAY | William | Blacksmith | 1814: William Gray, master blacksmith, employs 1 Man. Born about 1814, Ayrshire Monkton. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs; living in Stane, Cambusnethan,Lanarkshire; with wife Isabella 32yrs. Children: Charles 10yrs, Jean 6yrs, Grace 1yr infant. |
| | HAMILTON | William | Blacksmith | 1853: William Hamilton, blacksmith. Born about 1853, Douglas,Lanarkshire. The 1891 Scottish census lists him as ?38yrs, at Main Street, Hamilton, Scotland; with wife Catherine 36yrs born ?Carnnath,Lanarkshire. Children: Susan. M. 15yrs; William.M. Hamilton ?13yrs; Robert.M.Hamilton 7yrs. See census 1891. |
| | HENDERSON | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1833: Samuel Henderson, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1833, Bothwell, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 18yrs; lodging with Robert Salmon 64yrs & family. |
| | HISLOP | Adam | Blacksmith-Journeyman | 1814: Adam Hislop, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1814, Dumfriesshire Sanquhar. |
| | HUME | James | Blacksmith | 1814: James Hume, blacksmith. Born about 1814, The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs, Living at 104 Bridge Stables; with wife Janet 30yrs. Children: James 9yrs, William 7yrs, Janet 4yrs, Thomas 2yrs. |
| | HUME | Robert Percy | Blacksmith | 1918: Robert Percy Hume, blacksmith [my uncle]. Born 1918 Dumbarton,Scotland. Learned his trade in Dumbarton.Married Annie McQuade 1959 Dumbarton.Died 1989 Dumbarton. Contact Joe by. |
| | JARVIE | Walter Joseph | Blacksmith | 1902: Walter Joseph (Wally) Jarvie, blacksmith. Born 22nd May 1902, Craigmarloch, Kilsyth, Scotland. Walter was one of seven children of Archibald & Agnes Brechin Myles. Wally's father was Loch Master Canal Overseer at Craigmarloch on the Forth & Clyde Canal. When Wally completed his Blacksmith's apprenticeship he worked in the coal mines. The money was good but the prolonged miners' strike made him decide to emigrate to WA on the Orcades arriving Fremantle in 1924. After a brief spell of work in Dumbleyung and Calingiri, Wally settled in Miling. He set up a blacksmith's shop in a galvanised iron shed adjacent to the local store. When the Midland Railway Company split up nearly 40,000 acres into farming blocks, Wally acquired one in May 1928. He sold his blacksmith shop premises to the Bank of New South Wales and cleared his 1,500 acre farm block which he worked until his retirement. Wally died in Mandurah in 1996 only a few days after his wife Hilda Lillian nee Dennis. They had been married 65 years. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Scotland. Contact Diane by |
| | JEFFREY | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Jeffrey, blacksmith, born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1809. Wife:Agnes Porter, married 1839 at Dumbarton,Scotland. Died 1875 Dumbarton. If you have information to share please contact his great-great grandson Joe by. |
| | JENNINGS | John | Blacksmith | 1900s: John Jennings, blacksmith, is listed as deceased husband of one of my relatives. His trade is listed as Blacksmith. His widow was Jessie (first husband Thomas Johnston, maiden name was Mowat. As far as I can tell they lived in Leith. She died in 1930. I have been unable to find anything else about him so far. If you have any information to share please contact Sue by. |
| | JOHNSTONE | George | Blacksmith(Master) | 1840: George Johnstone, master blacksmith. Born 4th September 1840 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. George died aged 42yrs on 29th November 1882, in Methven, New Zealand. Wife: Janet Cameron Scott born 6th March 1843 in Redgorton, Perthshire, Scotland. Married: 7th December 1866 in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch . Janet died aged 59urs on 8th June 1902, in Christchurch NZ. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia & NZ and in Blacksmiths of Scotland. Contact Ian by |
| | LACEDON | John | Blacksmith-Journeyman | 1816: John Lacedon, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1816, Cambusnethan,Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 35yrs, living in Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire; with wife Agnes 34yrs. Children: Mary 12yrs, William 5yrs, Thomas 3yrs. |
| | LAWRIE | Robert | Blacksmith | 1830: Robert Lawrie blacksmith. Born about 1830 St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Died 1909. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for his father, master blacksmith Thomas Lawire and family. 1871 Census he was living at 30 Mill's Green, St Boswells, Roxburghshire; in 1881 at The Green Blacksmiths House, St Boswells, Roxburghshire. His wife was Margaret Little. Contact Virginia by |
| | LAWRIE (LOURIE) | John or James | Blacksmith | 1841: John (or James) Lourie – blacksmith deceased. The 1841 Scottish census shows his wife Janet 27yrs, a widow living at 4 Stonecraigs Row, Cambusnethan, Lanark. Children: Marion 10yrs, John 7yrs, Helen 4yrs, James 3yrs, Betsey 7 months infant. Judging by the infants age he died within the past 12 month. |
| | LAWRIE (LOURIE) | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1782: Thomas Lawrie (Lourie), master blacksmith. Born about 1782 Bowden, Roxburghshire. Scotland. The 1841 Scottish census lists Thomas as 55yrs; at St Boswells Green, St Boswells, Roxburghshire, with wife Christian 40yrs. Children: Helen 15yrs; Elizabeth 15yrs; Jane 13yrs; Robert 11yrs; James 9yrs; Thomas 7yrs; Catherine 5yrs; Ann 2yrs. Also present James Scott 20yrs (journeyman blacksmith). In 1851 Thomas as 69yrs, living at St Boswells Green, St Boswells, Roxburghshire; with wife Christy Hill (1780 -1877). Others listed: Robert 21yrs; Catherine 15yrs; Ann 11yrs; Agnes 8yrs. Plus Alex Learmonth 32yrs (blacksmith journeyman). Contact Virginia by |
| | LEARMONTH | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1819: Alex Learmonth, blacksmith. Born about 1819, St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists Alex as 32yrs, a blacksmith journeyman with master blacksmith Thomas Lawrie (Lourie) and family; living at St Boswells Green, St Boswells, Roxburghshire. |
| | LEITCH | David | Blacksmith | 1794: David Leitch, blacksmith, was born in Glenluce Scotland about 1794 he followed the trade of Blacksmith as his father Thomas Leitch did before him, having a Smithy in Glenluce, he died in Inch Parish on the 22nd October 1878 I beleive he was about 83 years old. His wife was Agnes Bell Born in Glenluce in 1803 she died in Glenluce 30th Jan 1876 age 73 years. Contact Alan by. |
| | LEITCH | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1790's: Thomas Leitch, blacksmith, had a Smithy in Glenluce which was carried on by his son David Leitch (born abt.1794). Contact Alan by. |
| | LOCKIE | James | Blacksmith | 1818: James Lockie, blacksmith. Born about 1818, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 33yrs, See Blacksmiths of Scotland for son Thomas 6yrs. Father-in-law James Brownlee & other family members. |
| | MAIR | Robert | Blacksmith | 1813: Robert Mair, blacksmith. Born about 1813, Lanarkshire, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 38yrs, living at 26 South Row with wife Jean 40yrs. Sons: James 15yrs & Charles 12yrs. See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 37, pages 16-20. I have no other information |
| | MANNERS | John | Blacksmith,Wheelwright,Tool Maker | 1842: John Manners, blacksmith, wheelwright, Agricultural implement maker. Born 1842 Greenock, Scotland. Emigrated to Australia 1857. First listed 1868 as Blacksmith, Wheelwright, Agricultural Implement Maker, Taree, New South Wales. 1894 moved to Sydney, continued business in Sussex St. John died 1909. John is listed in the Blacksmiths of Scotland, Blacksmiths of Australia and Tool Makers Index Contact Shirley by |
| | McAFFER | Neil | Blacksmith | 1822: Neil McAffer, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1822, Island of Islay. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 29 yrs, wife Isabella 40yrs. Daughter Janet 6 months infant. |
| | McCARLIE | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1821: Alexander McCarlie, blacksmith, born 10 Aug 1821 in Scotland. Worked: at Balmesh Farm, in the Parish of Old Luce, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Died: 06 Jan 1898 at Dunskey Home Farm,Portpatrick, Wigtownshire. Married 06 Dec 1867 to Agnes Graham at Balmesh. Contact Betty by. |
| | McCONNELL | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1860: Alexander McConnell, blacksmith, born circa1860 in Dumfries, Scotland. Wife: Janet McKie married on Nov 28, 1876. No other information at this time. |
| | McCUAIG | Donald | Blacksmith | 1760's: Donald McCuaig. Not a blacksmith but liked to tell tales about them. Wife: Margaret McArthur - Lived in "Glenastin" which may be a variant of the present day Glenegedale, one of the principle villages of Kildalton, Islay, Argyll in the 1760's. Contact by. |
| | McDOUGAL | Allan | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1807: Allan McDougal, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1807, Argyleshire Cuam. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as wife Janet 44yrs. Children: John 15yrs, Catharine 14yrs, Janet 12yrs, Mary Ann 10yrs, Alexander 7yrs. |
| | McGOWON | John | Blacksmith | 1830: John Mcgowon, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1830, Glasgow. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs, born Glasgow; lodging with blacksmith Henry Adams & family. |
| | McKELL | Donald | Blacksmith | 1941: Donald McKell, blacksmith, [husband of cousin] born 1941,Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire,Scotland. Married Maria Fotheringham,1971, Helensburgh.Still living in Helensburgh. Contact Joe by. |
| | McKERRELL | Archibald | Blacksmith | 1934: Archibald McKerrell, blacksmith, born in Scotland in 1934. Wife: Christina Stewart Gibb, married in 1954 at Cambuslang, Scotland. Possibly still alive 2008. If you have information to share please contact Joe by. |
| | MOIR | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1832: Alexander Moir, blacksmith. 1832? - 1907. Scotland. No other information available. |
| | MOIR | Duncan | Blacksmith | 1826: Duncan Moir, blacksmith. Born about 1826, Stirling, Larbert. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 25yrs, a lodger at 13 South Row with family of Peter McLaren (pig iron Furnace worker). See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 37, pages 11-15. I have no other information. |
| | MORRISON | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1846: Alexander Morrison, blacksmith. Born about 1846, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. See the 1881 and 1891 Scottish census for Stonehaven, for Alexander and his wife Jessie. He was my great grandfather, and I would like to find more information about him! Contact Anne by |
| | MUIRHEAD | Gavin | Blacksmith-Apprentice | 1835: Gavin Muirhead, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1835, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 16yrs, living in Stane, Cambusnethan,Lanarkshire; with mother Janet 47yrs, widow and brother John 18yrs(apprentice Engineer). |
| | NOBLE | Walter | Blacksmith | 1827: Walter Noble, blacksmith. Born about 1927, Carstairs. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 24yrs, lodging with Matthew Reid (blacksmith) & family. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 16-20. |
| | PETTIGREW | James | Blacksmith | 1819: James Pettigrew, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1819, ?Cambusnethan, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 32yrs, wife Isabella 30yrs. Children: Gavin 5yrs, Mary 4yrs, David 2yrs, Jane 3 weeks infant. |
| | RALSTON | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1832: Thomas Ralston, blacksmith. Born about 1832, Lanarkshire Old Monkland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 19yrs; lodging at 15, Hornock Row with Thomas Neilson & family. ld Monkland, ED 39, pages 1-5. |
| | REID | Matthew | Blacksmith | 1801: Matthew Reid, blacksmith. Born about 1801, Shotts, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs, living at 50 , Hollinhirst; with wife Janet 31yrs. Children: Sarah 11yrs, Ann 10yrs, Janet 8yrs, John 6yrs, Alexander 3yrs , Elizabeth 7months infant. House servant: Jane Hogg 20yrs. Lodgers: Walter Noble 24yrs (blacksmith). Walter Alexander 18yrs, John Noble 17yrs. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 16-20. |
| | ROBERTSON | Hugh | Blacksmith | 1824: Hugh Robertson, blacksmith. Born about 1824, Lanark, Lanark, Scotland. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 27yrs, living at the Collector's House, Cambusnethan, Lanark; with wife Marion 22yrs born Cambusnethan, Lanark. Sons: James 2yrs & John 1yr. |
| | ROSS | James | Blacksmith | 1835: James Ross, blacksmith. Born about 1835 Perthshire, Scotland. James was the son of George Ross, (also a blacksmith) and Margaret Cameron, James worked on; and in 1859 emigrated to Souh Africa on a goverment aided programme and landed in Table Bay in December of that year. While in South Africa he had 3 children and returned to Scotland cica 1868. He appears in the 1881 Census. Contact Robert by |
| | RUSSELL | James | Blacksmith | 18021: James Russell, blacksmith. Born about 1802, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 49yrs, at Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire; with wife Jean 44yrs born Edinburghshire West Calder. Sons: William 21yrs (blacksmith), James 10yrs, John 8yrs. Daughter: Elizabeth Russell 15yrs.Visitor: Jean Haddow 7yrs. |
| | RUSSELL | Robert | Blacksmith | 1804: Robert Russell, blacksmith Journeyman. Born about 1804, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 47yrs, wife Christina 42yrs. Lodger: Hugh Baird 32yrs, store manager. |
| | RUSSELL | Robert | Blacksmith | 1812: Robert Russell, blacksmith. Born about 1812 in Scotland. The family travelled from Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland, arriving Port Adelaide 13th September 1857, on the ship "Henry Moore" Robert aged 45yrs with wife Janet aged 45yrs and sons William 20yrs (blacksmith); John 17yrs (blacksmith); Robert 13yrs (blacksmith). Found on www dot theshipslist dot com No other information found |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Russell, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Cambusnethan,Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 21yrs. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for parents James 49yrs & Jean 44yr. Brothers: James 10yrs, John 8yrs. Sister: Elizabeth Russell 15yrs. Visitor: Jean Haddow 7yrs. To share information contact Judith by |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1800: William Russell, blacksmith. Born about 1800, Lanark Carluke. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 51yrs, wife Helen 51yrs born Lanark Carluke. Children: William 17yrs, John 15yrs, Robert 13yrs, James 10yrs, Francis 7yrs. |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1791: William Russell, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1791, Lanarkshire Cambusnethan. The Scottish census 1851 lists him as 60yrs, wife Janet 58yrs. Son: Robert 35yrs. Mother-in-law: Christina Agnew 82yrs, widow. |
| | SCOTT | George | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1825: George Scott, blacksmith journeyman. Born about1826, Cambusnethan, Lanark. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 26yrs; with parents George 52yrs & Christine 53yrs (farmers of several acres) and brother Robert 13yrs. Servants: Peter Russel 24yrs, Thomas Jack 23yrs, William Brown 19yrs. |
| | SCOTT | James | Blacksmith | 1821: James Scott, blacksmith. Born about 1821, St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland. The 1841 Scottish census lists James as 20yrs,a blacksmith journeyman with master blacksmith Thomas Lawrie (Lourie) and family; living at St Boswells Green, St Boswells, Roxburghshire. |
| | SHANKS | George | Blacksmith | 1869: George Shanks, blacksmith. Born: 24th May 1869, in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland. The 1891 census shows him ages 21yrs, a blacksmith journeyman, boarding with Alexander Pendergest & family in Robert’s Wynd, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Wife: Agnes Waugh, married 1892 in Falkirk. The 1901 census lists him as 31yrs, blacksmith, living at 34 High Station Road, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Agnes 28yrs. Children: Annie. L. 7yrs; Alexr 5yrs; John.W. 4yrs; Maggie.W. 1yr infant. Neice: Lizzie.B.Waugh 16yrs. To share information contact Mark by |
| | SHARP | Nathaniel | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1814: Nathaniel Sharp, blacksmith. Born about 1814, ClackmannanTillicoultry . The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 37yrs, living at Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland with wife Agnes 34yrs born Lanark, Shotts. Children: George 2yrs & James 1yr. |
| | SKELLY | Charles | Blacksmith & Boiler Maker | 1821: Charles Skelly, blacksmith. OPR Marriage record shows Charles Skelly Smith in Port Glasgow & Ann Leggat residing there. Charles son John (1) born in Port Glasgow was also a Blacksmith - Boiler Maker as shown on the 1841 Scotland Census. Charles is also listed in the Boiler Makers Index. John Skelly (1) (born 1822)is also in many editions of Pigot's Directory. Of John Skelly's sons, John (2) (born 1853) also became a boiler maker and Alexander (born 1861 - my great Grandfather is shown as a Marine Engineer on the 1881 Scotland Census). I believe that John's (2) son Thomas also became a Boiler Maker Journeyman. Fast forward - my nephew Jaysun O'Scalleigh is a blacksmith on Salt Spring Island, North Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Contact Aandeg by. |
| | SMALE | Henry | Blacksmith | 1806: Henry Smale, blacksmith. Born about1806 in Devon. See census 1841: Henry 35yrs, living at Navy Row, Plymouth, Devon, England with wife Betsy 35yrs (born in Devon). Children: Mary 12yrs, Sarah 10yrs, George 6yrs, Caroline 4yrs. |
| | SMALE | William | Blacksmith | 1791 William Smale, blacksmith first in Plymouth, the in Kent. Born about 1791 in Plymouth. See 1841 census: William 50yrs living at Navy Row, Plymouth. Wife: Ann 40yrs. Children: William 20yrs, JHH 14yrs (my great great grandfather); Mathew 12yrs, Phillipa 9yrs, Joseph 7yrs and Jane Hancock, stepdaughter aged 27yrs. See 1851 census: family are living at 13 Charlton Tce, Woolwich, Kent. Listed in both Devon and Kent Blacksmiths Indexes. See Shipwrights Index for sons Matthew & Joseph. Contact Jenny by. |
| | SMEATON | David | Blacksmith | David Smeaton, blacksmith. At 84 John Street, Glasgow. More information welcome. Can Megg contact by. |
| | SMITH | Archibald | Blacksmith | 1827: Archibald Smith, blacksmith. Born about 1827, Fifeshire Leven. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 24yrs living at Stane, Cambusnethan, Lanark with his mother Helen 58yrs,widow and sister Margaret 21yrs. Lodger: Alexander Foster ,16yrs (iron founder). |
| | STEWART | Lockhart | Blacksmith | 1766: Lockhart Stewart , blacksmith. Born about 1766, Cambusnethan. Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 65yrs, Living at Burnbrae; with wife Weir 65yrs. Son: William 23yrs (see iron founders index). Grandsons: John Ferguson 13yr, Henry Ferguson 11yrs. Grandaughters: Marion Ferguson 8yrs & Jane Shaw 9yrs. Lodger: John Deveen 30yrs. |
| | THOMSON | James | Blacksmith | 1830: James Thomson , blacksmith. Born about 1830. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as |
| | THOMSON | Robert | Blacksmith | 21yrs, at Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline FIF; with wife Mary. Has George Arnot as a lodger ( relationship not known). |
| | WALKER | John | Blacksmith | 1829: John Walker, blacksmith. Born about 1829, Stirling Falkirk. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 22yrs, living at 53 Herriot Row; with wife Mary 20yrs. Others listed are William Muirhead (head fo family) 22yrs. Elizabeth Muirhead 22yrs (sister), Joseph Muirhead 10yrs(brother) , Samuel 8yrs(brother). Maybe Mary’s maiden name was Muirhead??? See 1851 census, Old Monkland, ED 40, pages 11-15. |
| | WALLACE | John | Blacksmith | 1805: John Wallace, master blacksmith. Born about 1805, Scotland. The 1841 Scottish census lists John as 36yrs, living at Hunter Street, Dundee with wife Magdalene (nee Burns) 40yrs. Children: Martha 12yrs; Margaret 8yrs; Robert 3yrs; Agnes 2yrs. John and Magdalene Burns married n 1836, and emigrated to New Zealand in 1842. Occupation listed as blacksmith on ship’s record. Seeking any information on his family in Scotland. Listed in Blacksmiths of Scotland and New Zealand. Contact Brenda by |
| | WHITE | Unkown | Blacksmith | 1851: Mr. White first name unknown. Was deceased before the 1851 Scottish census which shows his widow Grace 40yrs, at Kirkton Village Burntisland. Born: FIF Kinghorn. Son: William 14yrs born Kinghorn. |
| | WILSON | John | Blacksmith | 1806: John Wilson, blacksmith. Born about 1806, Edinburgh. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 45yrs, living at 14, Sunnyside Square with wife Mary 45yrs born Edinburgh. Son Andrew 16yrs, smith assistant. Servant: Helen McLure 9yrs. Old Monkland, ED 39, pages 1-5. |
| | WILSON | William (Jnr) | Blacksmith-Apprentice | 1837: William Willson (Jnr),apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1837, Shotts, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 14yrs, living in Stane, Cambusnethan,Lanarkshire. See blacksmiths of Scotland Index for parents William 40yrs & Margaret 39yrs plus siblings. |
| | YOUNG | David Watson | Blacksmith | 1867: David Watson Young, blacksmith. Born at 29 Tait's Lane, Hawkhill, Dundee, 21 May 1867. Married Mary Ann Henry at 13 Westfirld Lane, the bride's residence. Lived at various Dundee addresses. Entered in Dundee Directory, 1898-99, as a Laundryman. Managed the Pearl Steam Laundry. Family emigrated to New Zealand in 1912. Lived at Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland and owned a laundry there. About 1918 went to Te Aroha and returned to blacksmithing. Worked for D. McL Wallace(?). Contact Noel by. |
| | YOUNG | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Young, blacksmith. Born about 1823, Carluke, Lanarkshire. The 1851 Scottish census lists him as 28yrs, living at Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland; with wife Helen 31yrs born Carluke Lanarkshire. Children: Helen 8yrs, Robert 6yrs, Catharine 3yrs, Matthew.M. 6 months infant. |
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