Lindsays in Cortachy and Clova

[Capn Pugwash]

I am trying to trace my Lindsay ancestors, and have come to a standstill at the moment. My great great grandfather was Daniel Lindsay, born in 1825 in Cortachy, Angus. He married Jean Douglas (b 1835) of Aberlemno in 1855 in Forfar, though they do not seem to have remained together, He died in Forfar in 1885.
Daniel's father was David Lindsay, a shepherd, and his mother was Isabel(la) Eggo, both I think from Cortachy or the Clova area. This is where I come unstuck, as there is no shortage of Lindsay's in the area on ScotlandsPeople.
I would welcome any thoughts on this. I am hoping to visit the area next week on holiday, and while it is mainly for pleasure, it would be nice if I could progress my research a bit.

[nelmit]

I am trying to trace my Lindsay ancestors, and have come to a standstill at the moment. My great great grandfather was Daniel Lindsay, born in 1825 in Cortachy, Angus. He married Jean Douglas (b 1835) of Aberlemno in 1855 in Forfar, though they do not seem to have remained together, He died in Forfar in 1885.
Daniel's father was David Lindsay, a shepherd, and his mother was Isabel(la) Eggo, both I think from Cortachy or the Clova area. This is where I come unstuck, as there is no shortage of Lindsay's in the area on ScotlandsPeople.
I would welcome any thoughts on this. I am hoping to visit the area next week on holiday, and while it is mainly for pleasure, it would be nice if I could progress my research a bit.

Here's an interesting household in 1841 from FREECEN-

Piece: SCT1841/278 Place: Cortachy & Clova -Angus Enumeration District: 4
Civil Parish: Cortachy & Clova Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: Cortachy
Folio: 4 Page: 5
Address: Craigrood


Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
EGGO Thomas M 50 Pauper Angus
EGGO Mary F 33 Angus
EGGO Charlotte F 2 Angus
LINDSAY David M 73 Pauper Angus

Regards,
Annette

[Capn Pugwash]

Thanks Annette,

As you say, an interesting one. I am doing my best to continue the occupational tendency in that household. However, I suspect that that David Lindsay was born a bit too early. I did find an 1841 census entry in the Records Office (but not on the website) which had a David Lindsay and wife Isabel in Kirriemuir parish which would place their dates of birth about 1795.
Trouble is, Lindsays and Eggos keep turning up in various combinations throughout the area.
Regards,

Keith

[nelmit]

It might not be cheap but have you tried a sideways step?

In 1841 Daniel is living with his Uncles John and James and Aunt Ann. In the same household in 1851 he is still there with James and his sisters Ann and Margaret (Duncan). The three siblings are all still living together in 1861. You may not be able to pinpoint David but from his siblings info you could hopefully find out who his parents were.

I'd be surprised if they weren't the children of David Lindsay and Jean Lindsay.

1. MARGARET LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 19 SEP 1779 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

2. JEAN LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 08 APR 1781 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

3. JOHN LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 30 JUN 1780 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

4. GEORGE LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 18 OCT 1784 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

5. JAMES LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 17 FEB 1782 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

6. JAMES LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 17 SEP 1785 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

7. ANN LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 24 JUL 1786 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

8. DAVID LINDSAY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 27 JAN 1791 Cortachy And Clova, Angus, Scotland

Regards,
Annette

[Capn Pugwash]

Thank you very much for this, Annette. I'll certainly follow up.
I have meanwhile found a David Lindsay, born Feb 1793 in Cortachy and Clova, whose parents were Daniel Lindsay and Elizabeth Davidson. Wonder if the naming of son Daniel might be a lead.
Regards,

Keith