HELP WITH DEATH CERT.....

[ELLEN 44]

Hi all could someone please help me i have the death cert for my g-g-g-granddad it says.Robert Anderson widower of Agnes Anderson (when and were die) 14/05/1887 59,Church Street Portglasgow.(informant) Robert Anderson (son).also got death cert for Agnes Anderson it says Agnes Anderson widow of Robert Anderson (when and were died) 19/11/1887 pollokshaw.(informant) John her grandson.How can this be when it says Robert Anderson was a widower on his death cert do you think i have the wrong ones it been puzzling me for a long time and i was hoping someone from TS could put some light to it many thanks from Ellen

[AndrewP]

Hi Ellen,

Two possibilities to offer (no proof for either):

1) The term "widower" was a mistake.
2) They were living apart and denying one-another's existence.

All the best,

AndrewP

[ELLEN 44]

Thanks Andrewp i will just keep looking for a marriage for them hopfully i will find something thanks again from Ellen

[nelmit]

Thanks Andrewp i will just keep looking for a marriage for them hopfully i will find something thanks again from Ellen

Hello Ellen,

I think Andrew's first guess will probably be correct.

I don't think you will find a marriage for them in Scotland as their children were all born in Ireland.

Kind regards,
Annette M

[nelmit]

Thanks Andrewp i will just keep looking for a marriage for them hopfully i will find something thanks again from Ellen

Hello Ellen,

I think Andrew's first guess will probably be correct.

I don't think you will find a marriage for them in Scotland as their children were all born in Ireland.

Kind regards,
Annette M

Hello Ellen,

Here is who I think is the Robert Anderson who died in 1887 from the 1881 census -

Dwelling: 15 Bouverie Street H Birkmyres Land
Census Place: Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203586 GRO Ref Volume 574 EnumDist 4 Page 4
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Robert ANDERSON M 60 M Ireland
Rel: Head
Occ: Rope Work Labourer
Agnes ANDERSON M 60 F Ireland
Rel: Wife
Martha ANDERSON M 38 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Bessie ANDERSON U 25 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Steam Loom Weaver
John MC GHEE M 38 M Ireland
Rel: Son In Law
Occ: Master Tailor
Robert Chas. MC GHEE U 16 M Ireland
Rel: Grd Son
Occ: Machiner Tenter
John MC GHEE U 14 M Ireland
Rel: Grd Son
Occ: Scholar
Agnes MC GHEE U 4 F Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Rel: G Daur
David MC GHEE 2 M Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Rel: G Son

This is the address given at his death so I would think there is a strong chance that this is his son Robert -

Dwelling: 59 Church Street
Census Place: Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203586 GRO Ref Volume 574 EnumDist 13 Page 12
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Robert ANDERSON M 32 M Ireland
Rel: Head
Occ: Iron Fitter
Fanny ANDERSON M 40 F Ireland
Rel: Wife
Robert ANDERSON 11 M Pt Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Mary Ann ANDERSON 8 F Pt Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Rel: Daug
Occ: Scholar
Fanny ANDERSON 1 F Pt Glasgow, Renfrew, Scotland
Rel: Daug

A quick search for the birth of his grandson John gives -

JOHN MAGEE
Male

Event(s):
Birth: 07 JUN 1867 0565, Coleraine, Londonderry, Ireland

Parents:
Father: JOHN MAGEE Family
Mother: MARTHA JANE ANDERSON

Hopefully this is your family and you now have a starting point in Ireland.

I can't help there but hopefully others will.

Kind regards,
Annette M