M(a)cWhinnies of Musselburgh

[Wilson]

Any information about the McWhinnies of Musselburgh would be appreciated particularly Jean, Hugh and George.

[AndrewP]

What era are you seeking to find them in? Remember, this website is concerned with the departed, not the living for reasons of their privacy.

All the best,

AndrewP

[Wilson]

I am searching for those living in the first decade of the last century.

[AndrewP]

Have you found them in the 1901 census? The 1911 census should be available next year.

All the best,

AndrewP

[Wilson]

Hello Andrew
I very much appreciate your help. Can't seem to locate them in the 1901 census. But I am not really positive of 'Uncle Jock's' real first name. I remember visiting them in Musselburgh as a young lad. I believe their children were Hugh, George and perhaps Dan although something tells me he changed his first name. There could have been a daughter as well.
I am trying to link them to the family of Daniel Wilson, who was my maternal great grandfather, living in Glassiebarns, Craigluscar, Dunfermline, Fife. I believe one of his children married into the MacWhinnie family. I am almost positive that we called her Aunty Jean but Daniel did not have a daughter by that name. However, there was a Jane.
The next census should reveal much for me. Do you know when it is expected next year?

Kindest regards
John

[SarahND]

Hello John,

I am almost positive that we called her Aunty Jean but Daniel did not have a daughter by that name. However, there was a Jane.

Jean and Jane are often interchangeable, so no need to bang your head!

Concerning the 1911 census, Scotland's People has the following:

In line with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, the 1911 census will be available in Spring 2011, once the 100-year closure period has elapsed.

Not sure the exact date of release, but perhaps someone will come along who has a better idea of it.

All the best,
Sarah

[Hibee]

My money's on 31 March 2011.

Hibee

[AndrewP]

Do you know when it is expected next year?

The census date was midnight between 2nd and 3rd April 1911. It depends how they interpret the 100 year rule - either at the beginning of 2011 or at the start of April 2011. We are all waiting on this event.

All the best,

AndrewP