Descendants of William Middleton (1779 – 1839)
of Craigoshino, Glenesk, Edzell, Scotland
Compiled
by Iain B Middleton
27 March 2003
1. William Middleton #206 b. circa 1779, Birse, Aberdeenshire, Scotland,[1] (a possible son of Alexander
Middleton Snr. #100 and Mrs Alexander Middleton #102) occupation: Trader
(Merchant), Farmer, m. (1) 11 Dec 1813,
in Edzell, Angus, Scotland,[2] Mary Lindsay #958, b. circa 1792, d. 1817, buried: 1817, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland, m. (2) 5 Nov 1825, in Edzell, Angus, Scotland, Rebekah (Rebecca)
Dorward #961, b. circa 1805, c. 21 Nov 1805, Lethnot and Navar,
Angus, Scotland,[3] (daughter of Donald Dorward #970 and Janet Neilson #971) d. 1898,1 buried: Edzell, Angus, Scotland.
William died 1839, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, buried: Edzell, Angus,
Scotland. MFT says: “Glenesk Middletons:
(Craigoshino Family) William Middleton who used to trade over the hills into
Glenesk was known as Packie M. settled in the farm of Craigoshino, died in 1840
(80-90). But for the fact that his name was also William I would have believed
him a son of A. M. Senr. in Birkenhill. He married Rebecca Dorward, died 1898.”
Died age 60. (Note: Shown 2002 that William Middleton of Haughend, Glenesk, is
not a son of A. M. Snr.) William Middleton of Craigoshino was described as a
“Merchant in Dalscampyhy” Glenesk for the birth of his first 2 children. The
link to Birse is uncertain.
Mary: This may be the Mary Lindsay, daughter of David Lindsay c. 20 Dec
1790, Edzell. A David Lindsay m. Margaret Wyllie 5 Jul 1783 Edzell. This Mary
has a number of siblings. Mary probably died shortly after the birth of her
second child James in 1816.
Rebekah: Name spelt Rebekah for her christening and marriage record and
for some c. records of her children but Rebecca in others. 1841 census (35)
& 1861 census: (55) at Craigoshino (Craig’s Shino). 1881 census: Farmers
widow age 75 living at 3 Summer Bank Lane, Brechin. Also present in the house
were grand-daughters Rebecca Jeffrey (U 28) (Mrs Baxter on MFT) and Ann Law
Middleton (U 17), both factory workers born in Edzell. Note: Rebecca Dorward
had a 10th child, George Middleton, b. 1848-49 father unknown.
Children by Mary Lindsay:
2. i David
Middleton #959 b. 1814.
ii James Middleton #960 b. 1816, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland, c. 7 Apr 1818, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,3 d. 1833, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, buried: Edzell, Angus,
Scotland. MFT. Not shown. Died 1833 age
17 therefore born 1816.
Children by Rebekah (Rebecca)
Dorward:
3. iii Ann
Middleton #962.
iv Elizabeth Middleton #963 c. 24 Aug 1827, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland,3 d. yes.
1841 census: not found, not with mother. May have died young. 1881
census: not found. Age would be 53. Note: an Elizabeth Middleton m. George
Mitchell 3 Jun 1870, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, and they were living at Edzell
castle on census night 1881 but the age of 52 for this Elizabeth indicates that
she is probably the Elizabeth Middleton c. 17 Jul 1828, in Edzell, the daughter
of John Middleton and Isobel Kidd.
v John Middleton #964 c. 20 Apr 1829, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland,3 d. after
1841. 1841 census: (12) with
mother. 1881 census: not found in Britain.
4. vi Margaret
Middleton #965.
vii William Middleton #966 b. 17 Mar 1832,3 c. 16 Apr 1832, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,3 occupation: Teacher of Languages, d. 27 Nov 1907, Brechin, Angus,
Scotland.[4]
MFT says: “William Middleton M.A. suc. his brother in Falkirk Academy,
but having to resign he went to Brazil in business. Returned and taught pupils
Spanish in Brechin, died 1910.” Single, no issue. Died at 14 Bank Street,
Brechin (information supplied by Robin Kinloch). 1841 census: (9) with mother.
1881 census: (U 48) Retired Teacher. Boarder at 28 Abbotsford Place, Govan,
Lanark, Scotland.
5. viii Jean
Middleton #967 b. 25 Jun 1833.
6. ix Isobel
(Isabella) Middleton #968 b. 26 Jun 1835.
7. x Helen
Middleton #969 b. 28 Jun 1837.
8. xi Betsy
Middleton #1044 b. circa 1838-39.
2. David Middleton #959 b. 1814,[5] c. 8 Jul 1814, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,2 occupation: Inspector of Schools, and Elizabeth Duncan #1041, b. circa 1810-15, (daughter of John Duncan #1039 and Mrs John Duncan #1040) d. yes, m. 7 Aug 1864, in
Saint Ninians, Stirling, Scotland, Rhoda Stallon Allan #975, b. May 1832,3 c. 19 Aug 1832, Banchory-Ternan, Kincardine, Scotland,3 (daughter of David Allan #973 and Fanny Stallon #974) d. 2 Jun 1878,5 buried: Edzell, Angus, Scotland.5 David died 17 Jun 1878,5 buried: Edzell, Angus, Scotland.5 MFT says: “David Middleton [MA] L.L.D. H.M.I.S. son of Wm. M. by
former marriage. Received a Portrait in oils from a circle of friends and
admirers wh. is now in possession of his sister.” HM Senior Inspector of
Schools. Elizabeth: An Elisabeth Duncan m. 30 Dec 1837, in Edzell, James Gold.
In 1881 a James and Betsy Gold were living at Dryplaid Cottage, Fettercairn
(with a grandson William Gibb Gold (14) born in Edzell) and a James and
Elisabeth Gold were living at West Bridge End, Fettercairn. Both Betsy and
Elisabeth were age 73 but neither were born in Edzell.
Rhoda: Marriage also recorded 10 Aug 1864, Logie, Perth, Scotland. No
children identified.
Children by Elizabeth Duncan:
i David Middleton #1042 b. 24 Aug 1833, Edzell,
Angus, Scotland,[6] c. 16 Dec 1833, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland,3 occupation: Tailor,[7] m. 4 Jul 1856, in Montrose, Angus,
Scotland,3 Helen Leslie #1043, b. circa 1833-34, Montrose, Angus, Scotland,7 d. < Mar 1900.4 David died 6 Mar 1900, Stonehaven, Kincardine, Scotland.4 OPR: Illegitimate son of David Middleton & Elisabeth Duncan.
The sponsor at the christening was John Duncan father of Elisabeth. 1881
census: (M 47) Tailor, living at 31 Hill Street, Montrose. Death certificate
states: David Middleton, pauper of Montrose, formerly tailor, widower of Helen
Leslie, died at the combination Poor House, Stonehaven, aged 66, son of David
Middleton, schools inspector (deceased) and Elizabeth Middleton m.s. Duncan
(deceased).
Helen: Died before David. Date not determined.
3. Ann Middleton #962 c. 7 Sep 1826, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland,3 m. 11 Aug 1856, in Dunfermline, Fife,
Scotland,3 Hugh McDiarmid #977, b. 1830-31, Fortingall,
Perth, Scotland,7 occupation: Gamekeeper,7 d. yes. Ann died
after 1881. 1841 census: (14) with mother. 1881 census: (M 54) at home with husband.
Marriage and children determined from IGI and 1881 census only. Note: 1881
census records a John McDiarmid Gamekeeper of Auchlyne, Killin, Perth, (U 23)
b. Kenmore, Perth, Scotland and his sister Margaret McDiarmid (14) b.
Balquihidder - birth dates fit this family but birth places do not agree.
Hugh: 1881 Census: (M 50) Gamekeeper Dam Lodge Blairadam, Cleish,
Kinross, Scotland. Birth date and parents not determined.
Children:
i (Male) McDiarmid #978 b. 6 Mar 1858, Torryburn,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: not found.
ii Catharine Cameron McDiarmid #979 b. 15 Feb 1859, Torryburn,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: not found. May have married Peter McCallum, Stone Dresser
(not confirmed).
iii Hugh McDiarmid #980 b. circa 1862-63, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland, d.
yes. 1881 census: Assistant Gamekeeper
(U 18) at home with parents.
iv Rebecca McDiarmid #981 b. circa 1864-65, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census: Pupil
Teacher (U 16) at home with parents.
v Ann McDiarmid #982 b. circa 1867-68, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census:
Scolar (13) at home with parents.
4. Margaret Middleton #965 c. 3 Sep 1830, Edzell, Angus,
Scotland,3 occupation: Domestic Servant, and William
Jeffrey #1031, b. circa 1810-30, occupation: Tailor, d. yes, and
Unknown #1033, d. yes, m. 26 Jun 1874, in
Brechin, Angus, Scotland,3 William Ritchie #1035, b. circa 1840-41, Arbuthnott, Kincardine, Scotland,7 occupation: Miller Master, d. after 1881. Margaret died
after 1881. 1841 census: (10) with mother. 1881 census: (46) with husband
William Ritchie. Note age understated in 1881. Margaret’s first two daughters
living with their grandmother, Rebekah Dorward in 1881. William: Details from
death certificate of Rebecca Jaffrey.
William: 1881 census: (M 40) living at Milton, Glamis, Forfar, Scotland.
Children by William Jeffrey:
i Rebecca Jaffrey #1032 b. circa 1853, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,7 occupation: Factory worker., d. 11 Jan 1939, Brechin, Angus,
Scotland.[8]
MFT says: “Mrs Baxter, an illegitimate child, who gave me this
information Mar 1920. She returned as a widow from America about 1918.” 1881
census: (U 28) living with grandmother Rebekah (Dorward) Middleton at 3 Summer
Bank Lane, Brechin. Name given as Jeffrey. Married David Baxter, Stone
Mason at unknown date. Died at 50 Bridge Street, Brechin. Informant: cousin
William Jaffrey of 73 River Street, Brechin. Marriage record not found. No
children determined.
Children by Unknown:
ii Ann Law Middleton #1034 b. 10 Sep 1863, Edzell,
Angus, Scotland, occupation: Factory worker., d. after 1881.
1881 census: (U 17) at home with grandmother Rebekah (Dorward)
Middleton. Illegitimate.
Children by William Ritchie:
iii William Ritchie #1036 b. circa 1867-68, Kirkden, Forfar, Scotland,7 d. after 1881. 1881 census: Scholar, 13, at home with
parents.
iv Robert Ritchie #1037 b. circa 1870-71, Kirkden, Forfar, Scotland, d.
after 1881. 1881 census: Scholar, 10, at home with parents.
v Rhoda Middleton Ritchie #1038 b. 12 Oct 1874, Logie-Pert,
Angus, Scotland,[9] d. after 1881. 1881 census:
Scholar, 6, at home with parents.
5. Jean Middleton #967 b. 25 Jun 1833,3 c. 17 Jul 1833, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,3 m. 11 Dec 1852, in Brechin, Angus, Scotland,3 William Niddrie #996, b. 11 Apr 1830,3 c. 25 May 1830, Marykirk, Kincardine, Scotland,3 (son of Robert Niddrie #994 and Isobel Anderson #995) occupation: Gardener,7 d. after 1881.7 Jean died after 1881.7 1841 census: (8) with mother. 1881 census: (M 53) at home with
husband in Forfar. It is possible that Jean had other children between the date
of her marriage and the birth of Ann in 1870-71 but they have not been found.
Note: age of 53 in 1881 gives b. 1828! Age should be 47. Alternatively, this
may be Jean Middleton b. 1824 of Burnside, daughter of John Middleton and
Isobel Kidd who would be 57.
William: 1881 census: Gardener (M 50) Newford Park Cottages, Forfar,
Forfar. Birthplace given as Dun, Forfar!?
Children:
i Ann Niddrie #998 b. circa 1870-71, Brechin, Angus, Scotland,7 d. after 1881.7 1881 census: Scholar (10) at home with parents.
6. Isobel (Isabella) Middleton #968 b. 26 Jun 1835,3 c. 23 Jul 1835, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,3 m. 20 Sep 1866, in Saint Ninians, Stirling, Scotland,3 Thomas Sime #1001, b. 17 Aug 1843,3 c. 31 Aug 1843, Kingsbarns, Fife, Scotland,3 (son of James Sime #999 and Margaret Jamieson #1000) occupation: School Master,7 d. yes. Isobel died
yes. c. Isobel but name given as
Isabella in 1841 census, marriage record, and birth records for children.
Living at Park Place Stirling before marriage. Married at Park Place by Rev.
Robert Paisley, minister of St. Ninian’s. James Runciman & Jane R Hogg
witnesses. 1841 census: (6) with mother. 1881 census: (M 45) at home with
husband and children.
Thomas: Name spelt “Sim” in IGI b. & c. records. 1866 Residence: London Mill, Largo. 1881
census: (M 37) School Master living at Colinsburgh, Kilconquhar, Fife.
Occupation: Also Registrar of Births.
Children:
i M1 Sime #1008 b. 22 Nov 1867, Largo, Fife,
Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: this may be the Andrew Sime (14), boarder and scholar, living
with William and Janet Grant at 10 Caledonian Rd., Edinburgh St Cuthberts,
Edinburgh. Birthplace given as (N K), Fife, Scotland.
ii M2 Sime #1009 b. 16 Sep 1868, Largo, Fife,
Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: not found.
iii F1 Sime #1010 b. 7 Aug 1869, Kilconquhar,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: mot found.
iv James Middleton Sime #1011 b. 28 Jun 1870, Kilconquhar,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: not found.
v Thomas
Sime #1012 b. 23 Apr 1872, Kilconquhar,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: Scholar (8) at home with parents.
vi William Middleton Sime #1013 b. 4 Sep 1873, Kilconquhar,
Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes.
1881 census: Scholar (7) at home with parents.
vii Isabella Sime #1014 b. circa 1874-75, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census:
Scholar (6) at home with parents.
viii David Sime #1015 b. circa 1876-77, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census: (4)
at home with parents.
ix John Sime #1016 b. circa 1878-79, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland,3 d. yes. 1881 census: (2)
at home with parents.
7. Helen Middleton #969 b. 28 Jun 1837,3 c. 12 Jul 1837, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,3 m. 1 Jun 1874, in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland,3 John Hutton #1022, b. 12 Feb 1839, Dunfermline,
Fife, Scotland,3 (son of Laurence Hutton #1017 and Mary Beveridge #1018) occupation: painter,7 d. after 1881.7 Helen died after
1881. 1841 census: (4) with
mother. 1881 census: (M 40) at home with husband; correct age 43. John: 1881
census: Painter (M 38) 46 James St. Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
Children:
i Rebecca Middleton Hutton #1027 b. 11 Oct 1874, Dysart, Fife,
Scotland,9 d. yes.
1881 census: Scholar (6) at home with parents.
ii Helen Hutton #1028 b. circa 1876-77, Dysart, Fife, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census: (4)
at home with parents.
iii John Hutton #1029 b. circa 1878-79, Dysart, Fife, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census: (2)
at home with parents.
iv William Hutton #1030 b. circa Oct 1880,
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland,7 d. yes. 1881 census: (6 m) at home with parents.
8. Betsy Middleton #1044 b. circa 1838-39, Edzell, Angus, Scotland,[10] m. Unknown #1047, d. yes. Betsy died after 1863. 1841 census: (2) at
home with mother. Domestic servant at time of birth of David Dorward Middleton.
1881 census: not located. A possibility is Betsy Christie (M 43), wife of James
Christie Prac Gen MA MD Glasgow Univ Fellow Phycs & Surg Prof Hyg &
Public Health, 6 Bank Street, Govan Lanark, no children listed.
Children:
i David Dorward Middleton #1048 b. 22 Jun 1863, Marykirk,
Kincardine, Scotland,3 d. yes. Statutory Birth Entry in the Edzell
Register: b. at Luthermuir, Marykirk parish, “illegitimate” son of Betsy
Middleton, domestic servant, residence, Craigoshino, Edzell. There is a
corresponding entry in the Marykirk Statutory Register. IGI records birth in
Edzell and Marykirk. 1881 census: not found.
Allan, David........ 1
Allan, Rhoda Stallon....................... 1
Anderson, Isobel 3
Beveridge, Mary 3
Dorward, Donald 1
Dorward, Rebekah
(Rebecca)...... 1
Duncan, Elizabeth 1
Duncan, John..... 1
Duncan, Mrs John 1
Hutton, Helen...... 3
Hutton, John....... 3
Hutton, Laurence 3
Hutton, Rebecca
Middleton........ 3
Hutton, William..... 3
Jaffrey, Rebecca. 2
Jamieson, Margaret....................... 3
Jeffrey, William.... 2
Leslie, Helen....... 2
Lindsay, Mary.... 1
McDiarmid, (Male) 2
McDiarmid, Ann.. 2
McDiarmid, Catharine
Cameron........ 2
McDiarmid, Hugh 2
McDiarmid, Rebecca......... 2
Middleton, Alexander
Snr. 1
Middleton, Ann 1, 2
Middleton, Ann Law....................... 2
Middleton, Betsy 1, 3
Middleton, David. 1, 2
Middleton, David
Dorwood........ 4
Middleton, Elizabeth....................... 1
Middleton, Helen. 1, 3
Middleton, Isobel
(Isabella).... 1, 3
Middleton, James 1
Middleton, Jean 1, 3
Middleton, John.. 1
Middleton, Margaret................... 1, 2
Middleton, Mrs
Alexander...... 1
Middleton, William 1
Neilson, Janet..... 1
Niddrie, Ann....... 3
Niddrie, Robert... 3
Niddrie, William... 3
Ritchie, Rhoda
Middleton........ 3
Ritchie, Robert.... 2
Ritchie, William.... 2
Sime, David........ 3
Sime, F1............. 3
Sime, Isabella..... 3
Sime, James....... 3
Sime, James Middleton........ 3
Sime, John.......... 3
Sime, M1............ 3
Sime, M2............ 3
Sime, Thomas..... 3
Sime, William
Middleton........ 3
Stallon, Fanny.... 1
Unknown........ 2, 3
[1] MFT (Middleton Family Tree) Compiled by Alexander (Sandy) Middleton 1858-1942 #106
[2] IGI & MFT
[3] IGI
[4] Death Certificate
[5] Monumental Inscription
[6] Old Parish Records (OPR) per Robin Kinloch
[7] 1881 Census
[8] Robin Kinloch
[9] IGI & 1881 Census
[10] John Middleton (Leawood, Kansas, USA)