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| | ADAMS | Henry | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1851: Henry Adams, blacksmith Journeyman. Census 1851 lists him as 37yrs, born Fife Dunfermline. Wife: Jane 36yrs born England. Children: Henry 15yrs, Agnes 13yrs, Mary 7yrs, Jane 3yrs, Margaret 1yr infant. Lodger: John Mcgowon 21yrs (blacksmith). |
| | AIKENAN | Archibald | Blacksmith | 1851: Archibald Aikenan, blacksmith journeyman. Born Mid Lothian Currie . Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 25yrs, wife Barbra 25yrs. Daughter Isabella 2 months infant. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1851: David Arnot 46yrs,Shore, Burntisland FIF. Born:FIF Burntisland. Widower. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1851: David Arnot 31yrs, 8 William Street,Milton LKS. Born: ELN---. Wife: Jane 32yrs born ANS Montrose. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith - Master | 1851: David Arnot 77yrs, Rars Close,High Street,Falkirk-STI. Born: MLN Edinburgh. Wife: Elizabeth 77yrs born Falkirk. Parents of David 37yrs. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1851: David Arnot 37yrs, Rars Close,High Street,Falkirk-STI. With parents David 77yrs & Elizabeth. |
| | ARNOT | David | Blacksmith | 1851: David Arnot 50yrs, Baxters Wynd,Falkirk STI. Born: MLN Edinburgh. Wife: Margaret 33yrs born Falkirk. |
| | ARNOT | William | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1851: William Arnot 21yrs, Croftanrigh No.9, Canongate MLN. Born:ANS Dundee. Lodges with W. Rowan. |
| | ARNOTT | John | Blacksmith | 1851: John Arnott 9yrs, 29 Grove Street,St.George. Born: STI Falkirk. Wife: Catherine 32yrs born Falkirk. |
| | BLACK | John | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1883: John Black 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, 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, 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. |
| | BROWNLEE/BROUNLEE | James | Blacksmith | 1851: James Brounlee, blacksmith journeyman. Born Shotts, Lanarkshire. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 51yrs, wife Agnes 51yrs |
| | BROWNLEE | James | Blacksmith | 1851: James Brownlee 71yrs, blacksmith. Born: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. 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. |
| | CAMPBELL | George | Blacksmith | 1842: George Campbell, born 1842, Aberdeen, Scotland. Died: 9th May 1904, Auckland, New Zealand. Wife: Christina Fraser. Emigrated to New Zealand 25 May 1864. They had several children, too many to list here. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia & New Zealand. See the Brownsmiths Index for son George(Jnr) who was a brass moulder. To share further some very interesting ancestral information contact Cynthia by. |
| | 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. Whites History, Gazeteer & Directory of Norfolk. Chedgrave. |
| | DON | James | Blacksmith | 1824: James Don, 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. |
| | FALCONER | Alexander | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1851: Alexander Falconer 20yrs, Luthrie, Creich-FIF. Born: INV Ardorsier. Lodges with Janet Arnot (no relationship known). |
| | FERGUSON | John | Blacksmith | 1774: John Ferguson, 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, 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. |
| | FORDYCE | George | Blacksmith | 1841: George Forsyce 72 years, Balthain, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire. Born: 13 January 1769 ABD - Auchterless. Died: 09 May 1848 ABD - Cuminestown, Monquhitter. Wife: Christian Clarke, born about 1774, ABD - Turriff. Died 02 April 1837, ABD Monquhitter. |
| | GRANT | James | Blacksmith | 1880: James Grant. 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, 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. |
| | HAMILTON | William | Blacksmith | 1891: William Hamilton, ?38yrs,Main Street,Hamilton,Scotland. Born: Douglas,Lanarkshire. Wife: Catherine 36yrs born ?Carnnath,Lanarkshire. Children: Susan.M. 15yrs, William.M. Hamilton ?13yrs, Robert.M.Hamilton 7yrs. See census 1891. |
| | HENDERSON | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1851: Samuel Henderson, apprentice blacksmith. Born Bothwell, Lanarkshire. Aged 18yrs. Lodges with Robert Salmon 64yrs & family. |
| | HISLOP | Adam | Blacksmith-Journeyman | 1851: Adam Hislop, blacksmith journeyman. Born Dumfriesshire Sanquhar. Living at 104 Bridge Stables; aged 37yrs, wife Janet 30yrs. Children: James 9yrs, William 7yrs, Janet 4yrs, Thomas 2yrs. |
| | HUME | James | Blacksmith | 1931: James Hume [my cousin] born 1931 Bonhill, Dunbartonshire,Scotland.Learned his trade in Dennystown forge,Dumbarton. Married Margaret McGlashan in 1956 at Dumbarton. Died 1991 England. Contact Joe by. |
| | HUME | Robert Percy | Blacksmith | 1918: Robert Percy Hume [my uncle] born 1918 Dumbarton,Scotland. Learned his trade in Dumbarton.M arried Annie McQuade in 1959 at Dumbarton.Died 1989 Dumbarton. Contact Joe by. |
| | JEFFREY | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Jeffrey, 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 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 |
| | LEITCH | David | Blacksmith | 1794: David Leitch 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.
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| | LEITCH | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1790's: Thomas Leitch had a Smithy in Glenluce which was carried on by his son David Leitch (born abt.1794). Contact Alan by. |
| | LOCKIE | James | Blacksmith | 1851: James Lockie 33yrs, blacksmith. Born: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for son Thomas 6yrs. Father-in-law James Brownlee & other family members. |
| | LOURIE | John or James | Blacksmith | 1841: Census shows his wife Janet 27yrs, a widow living at 4 Sronecraigs 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. |
| | McAFFER | Neil | Blacksmith | 1851: Neil McAffer, blacksmith journeyman. Born Island of Islay. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 29 yrs, wife Isabella 40yrs. Daughter Janet 6 months infant. |
| | McCARLIE | Alexander | Blacksmith | 1821: Alexander McCarlie, 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, 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 | 1851: Allan McDougal, blacksmith journeyman. Born Argyleshire Cuam. Aged 39yrs, wife Janet 44yrs. Children: John 15yrs, Catharine 14yrs, Janet 12yrs, Mary Ann 10yrs, Alexander 7yrs. |
| | McGOWON | John | Blacksmith | 1851: John Mcgowon, blacksmith apprentice. Census 1851 lists his as 21yrs, born Glasgow. Lodging with blacksmith Henry Adams & family. |
| | McKELL | Donald | Blacksmith | 1941: Donald McKell [husband of cousin] born 1941,Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire,Scotland. Married Maria Fotheringham,1971, Helensburgh.Still living in Helensburgh.
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| | McKERRELL | Archibald | Blacksmith | 1934: Archibald McKerrell, 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, 1832? - 1907. Scotland. No other information available. |
| | PETTIGREW | James | Blacksmith | 1851: James Pettigrew, blacksmith journeyman. Born ? Cambusnethan, Scotland. Scotland. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 32yrs, wife Isabella 30yrs. Children: Gavin 5yrs, Mary 4yrs, David 2yrs, Jane 3 weeks infant. |
| | ROBERTSON | Hugh | Blacksmith | 1851: Hugh Robertson, 27yrs, Blacksmith Journeyman living at the Collector's House, Cambusnethan, Lanark. Born: Lanark, Lanark, Scotland. Wife: Marion 22yrs born Cambusnethan, Lanark. Sons: James 2yrs & John 1yr. |
| | RUSSELL | James | Blacksmith | 1851: James Russell 49yrs, blacksmith. Born: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. 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 | 1851: Robert Russell, blacksmith Journeyman. Born Lanarksh Cambusnethan. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 47yrs, wife Christina 42yrs. Lodger: Hugh Baird 32yrs,s tore manager. |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1851: William Russell 21yrs, blacksmith. Born: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. See Blacksmiths of Scotland for parents James 49yrs & Jean 44yr. Brothers: James 10yrs, John 8yrs. Sister: Elizabeth Russell 15yrs. Visitor: Jean Haddow 7yrs. |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1851: William Russell, blacksmith. Census 1851 lists as 51yrs, born Lanark Carluke. Wife: Helen 51yrs born Lanark Carluke. Children: William 17yrs, John 15yrs, Robert 13yrs, James 10yrs, Francis 7yrs. |
| | RUSSELL | William | Blacksmith | 1851: William Russell, blacksmith journeyman. Born Lanarkshire Cambusnethan. Scottish Census 1851 lists him as 60yrs, wife Janet 58yrs. Son: Robert 35yrs. Mother-in-law: Christina Agnew 82yrs, widow. |
| | SCOTT | George | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1851: George Scott, blacksmith journeyman. Born Cambusnethan, Lanark. Aged 26yrs. With parents George 52yrs & Christine 53yrs (farmers of several acres) . Brother Robert 13yrs. Servants: Peter Russel 24yrs, Thomas Jack 23yrs, William Brown 19yrs. |
| | SHARP | Nathaniel | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1851: Nathaniel Sharp, 37yrs, Blacksmith Journeyman living at Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. Born: ClackmannanTillicoultry . Wife: Agnes 34yrs born Lanark, Shotts. Children: George 2yrs & James 1yr. |
| | SKELLY | Charles | Blacksmith & Boiler Maker | 1821: Charles Skelly. 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. |
| | SMEATON | David | Blacksmith | David Smeaton, 84 John Street, Glasgow. More information welcome. Can Megg contact by. |
| | STEWART | Lockhart | Blacksmith | 1851: Lockhart Stewart , blacksmith. Born: Cambusnethan. Lanarkshire. Living at Burnbrae. Aged 65yrs, 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 | 1851: James Thomson 21yrs, Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline FIF. Wife: Mary. Has George Arnot as a lodger (no relationship known). |
| | THOMSON | Robert | Blacksmith | 1824: Robert Thomson. OPR for Barony (Glasgow)has the following record: Thomson: Robert Thomson, blacksmith, in Calton and Mary Shields residing there. Banns were read on 6th June 1824 and the marriage took place on 25 June 1824. Marriage performed by Rev. Jas Turnbull. For further information contact GGG-grandson Iain by. |
| | WHITE | Unkown | Blacksmith | 1851: Mr. White first name unknown. Was deceased before census 1851 which shows his widow Grace 40yrs, at Kirkton Village Burntisland. Born: FIF Kinghorn. Son: William 14yrs born Kinghorn. |
| | YOUNG | David Watson | Blacksmith | 1867: David Watson Young, 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 | 1851: John Young, 28yrs, Blacksmith living at Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland. Born: Carluke, Lanarkshire. Wife: Helen 31yrs born Carluke Lanarkshire. Children: Helen 8yrs, Robert 6yrs, Catharine 3yrs, Matthew.M. 6 months infant. |
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