Jane Kennan

jobowls · Post by **jobowls** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:27 am

Try as I might I cannot find my Great Grandmas Date of Birth, she gave birth to my Grandma in the poor house in KKBD Scotland in 1890 have even got a record of the governors name, but have spoken to the Archives in Dumfries shire but they couldn't find her and as there were so many of the same name in Kirkcudbright area it is difficult to go onto the family line would appreciate any help you could give me. Regards Jo-an

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:26 pm

Hi Jo-an

What was your Grandma's name - if you could then find her in the 1891 cencus and if she was with her mum then that would give you an idea of a place and approx year of birth for your great grandma.

Susan.

Post by **SarahND** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:10 pm

Hi Jo-an,
Welcome to Talking Scot! [talkingscot]

As Susan said, if you know your grandmother's birth name, she should presumably be with her mother in 1891. Or, if not, do you know the name of your great grandmother? If you give us more details, someone on the forum may be able to find her on the census and go from there.

All the best,
Sarah

jobowls · Post by **jobowls** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:02 pm

My Grandmas name was mabel Anna have tried to find her in the 91 census (she was born in 1890 in the Workhouse in KKBD) My Great Grandma was called Jane but they didn't list how old she was when she had my grandma, and as there are a few jane Kennans about not quite sure which one it was. Many thanks for your thoughts and Ideas on this. in the 1901 census my grandma lived with a family called wallace, and did wondermy great grandmas had been mary jane Kennan cos there was one born in Borgue who worked for a wallace family in glasgow who were also born in Borgue. Trying to make had or tail of it seems like a bit of a coincidence, does this make sense Regards Jo-an

Post by **AndrewP** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:25 pm

Hi Jo-an,

All I can tell you so far is where they were not on the night of the 1891 census - Kircudbright Combination Poorhouse. The poorhouse had the governor and his family, plus 26 "patients". None are likely candidates for mis-spelled Mabel Anna or Jane Kennan.

All the best,

AndrewP

jobowls · Post by **jobowls** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:45 pm

Many thanks Andrew, brick wall and head spring to mind but will keep hanging in there regards Jo-an

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:22 pm

Hi Jo,
Could you please help out with these questions? Ta.
I'm dearly hoping that all the events occurred in Scotland...
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1. When & where did your GM Mabel Anna KENNAN marry?

2. What is her mother's name on the MC? Is she as deceased?

3. Have you found a DC for your G-GM Jane?

4. What are the 1901 census details that shows your GM Mabel Anna with a WALLACE family?

5. What census year was Borgue born Mary Jane KENNAN with a WALLACE family. Details?
--
Jack...
...who's computer woes continue...but a replacement now being built...

Post by **AndrewP** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:38 pm

Jack wrote:4. What are the 1901 census details that shows your GM Mabel Anna with a WALLACE family?

Hi Jo & Jack,

1901 census
The Home, Girthon, Kirkcudbrightshire
Michael Wallace 45, head, ploughman, Wigtownshire, Glenluce
Jane Wallace 42, wife, ploughman's wife, Kirkcudbrightshire, Buittle
Elizabeth Jane Wallace 12, daur, scholar, Kirkcudbrightshire, Balmaclellan
William Wallace 10, son, scholar, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbright
Michael Wallace 8, son, scholar, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbright
Robert Wallace 6, son, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbright
Fanny Wallace 5, daur, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbright
David Wallace 3, son, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kirkcudbright
Annie Kennan 11, niece, Kirkcudbrightshire, Anwoth

[Jo] Have you other information that shows this Annie to be your Mabel-Anna?

All the best,

AndrewP

nelmit · Post by **nelmit** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:44 pm

Is this the other census? -

1881 -

Dwelling: 101 Gt Western Rd
Census Place: Barony, Lanark, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203662 GRO Ref Volume 644-9 EnumDist 59 Page 8
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
William DAVIDSON M 29 M Keith, Banff, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Bank Teller
Mary C. DAVIDSON M 29 F Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Rel: Wife
Occ: Wife
Alexander DAVIDSON 4 M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Rel: Son
John W. DAVIDSON 2 M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Rel: Son
Mary G. DAVIDSON 8 m F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Ann DAVIDSON M 58 F Keith, Banff, Scotland
Rel: Mother
Grace WALLACE W 60 F Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Rel: Mother In Law
Mary Jane KENNAN U 17 F Boyne, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Rel: Serv
Occ: General Servant

Regards,
Annette

jobowls · Post by **jobowls** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:40 am

Grandma Mabel Annie Kennan was Married to John McSkimming 1911 in Twyholm Her mothers name on MC is Jane Kennan and this 81 census was in glasgow for mary Jane, My uncle who believe it or not is still alive tells me she was brought up with the wallaces and she was born in the workhouse at kkbd She also had a son James (My Great Grandma this is) James Kennan,born 1884 however it says mother unknown on his marriage certificate, The only Jane Kennan I can find in district has a jannet Kennan listed as her mother but believe it was spelt as Janet, Hope you can unravel all this Regards Jo-an

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