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Genealogy and Family History of

TRUDY FRASER

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Canadian Ocean Arrivals, Form 30A (1919–1924)

John Fraser Jessie Fraser Isabella G. Fraser

The SS Metagame was built by the Barclay Curle & Company of Glasgow, in yard No 511. A passenger vessel, her propulsion was steam, launched Thursday, 19 November 1914; tonnage 12,420 grt, length 500.4 feet; and breadth 64.2 feet.13 She was able to accommodate 1,654 passengers, sailing at 16 knots.

3. Jessie Reid, daughter of James Innes Reid and Jessie Gordon was born at 1:30pm on

26 December 1875 at 97 Wales Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Jessie’s father, a Master Seaman with the British Merchant Service was her birth informant registering the event on 31 December 1875 at Aberdeen Registration District Office.14

13 “ClydeBuilt,” database, Shipping Times (http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=4286 :

accessed 30 April 2012); citing for S.S. Metagama 14 Scotland, “Statutory Births, 1855–2009,” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk

: accessed 23 April 2012), entry for Jessie Reid, born 26 December 1875; citing registration number

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“Be Triast,” Be Faithful

Merchant Seamen were seafarers on merchant vessels—ships that transport cargo or passengers

6. James Innes Reid, son of Alexander Innes (Master Merchant Seaman) and Helen Reid was born about 1836/1838 in Banffshire, Scotland.63 Information about his birth was based on the 1841 enumeration with his parents in Gamrie Parish, Banffshire.64

James was definite about two things: his identity and seamanship.

(1) James persistently recorded his father in vital statistics as Alexander Reid, except in his uncontrollable 1841 enumeration at age 3. After 1851 he eventually used his mother’s maiden name as his surname identity, never conforming to conventional usage of surname practices or patronymics. This is what James obviously wanted, although his personal reasons are unknown. His father’s surname Innes became a middle or unhyphened surname. So James became—James Innes Reid. Nevertheless:

63 Search both Gamrie and MacDuff parish birth/baptismal records for Alexander (c1834) and James Innes

(c1836) on microfilm FHL 990994 from Family History Library on 26 June and 24 July, nothing found. 64 1841 census of Scotland, Banffshire, Gamrie Civil Parish, p. 20, entry for James Innes (age 3), residing

with Alexander Innes (age 25) household; database, “1841 Scottish Census,” FindMyPast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 11 May 2012), address Church Street, Gamrie; citing piece 155, folio 4; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.com : accessed 11 May 2012), citing census image 1841, 155/0A, 012/00, 019; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

INNES

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James’ mariner career which needs to be completed in both Scotland and London. It’s complicated and time consuming. His second love was Mary Ann Ross whom he married on 6 March 1863 at 4 Trinity Street, Aberdeen, after Banns according to the Established Church of Scotland. James Innes Reid was a bachelor and Seaman (Merchant Services), age 27, residing at 37 Frederick Street, Aberdeen, son of Alexander Reid “sic” [Innes], Seaman (Mate‒Merchant Services) and Helen Reid née Reid. Mary Ann Ross, spinster and Dressmaker, age 19, was residing at 15 Carmelite Lane, Aberdeen. She was the daughter of William Ross, Hay‒Dealer and Elspet Ross née Webster. The newlyweds were married by Thomas Dewar, Minister of South Parish Aberdeen, before William Ross and William Davidson. Registration of the marriage was in the District of St. Nicholas, Burgh of Aberdeen.68

The couple had a daughter, Elspet Reid born 1:00am on 9 January 1864, at 11 Renny’s

Wynd, Aberdeen. James was the informant and registered his daughter’s birth on 31 January 1864.69 Unfortunately, Mary died eleven days after giving birth on 20 January 1864, at the same residence from puerperal fever [a bacterial infection contracted during childbirth]. James, Seaman‒Mate, informed the registrar of his wife’s death on the 21 January 1864.70 Then, tragedy struck again. Ten weeks into life, baby Elspet died of enteritis on 20 March 1864 at 15 Carmelite Lane, St. Nicholas Parish, Aberdeen City.71 She was most likely cared for by her maternal grandparents.

Two years after the death of his first family, James married Jessie Gordon on 9 July

1866, at his home of 1 Short Loanings, Gilcomston, Aberdeen, after Banns according to the forms of the ‘Congregational Churches’, Aberdeen. James now a widower, and Seaman Mate, age 28, resided at 1 Short Loanings, Gilcomston, Aberdeen, son of Alexander Reid “sic” [Innes], Seaman and Helen Reid née Reid. Jessie age 23, spinster and Domestic Servant, resided at Eden Cottage, Mount Street, Aberdeen parents were George Gordon, Flax‒Dresser and Helen Gordon née Bremnar—the only individual of the four parents who was deceased. John Duncan, Minister of the Album

68 Scotland, “Statutory Marriages, 1855-2009,” database and digital images, ScotlandsPeople

(http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 25 April 2012), entry for James Innes-Reid‒Mary Ann Ross, married 6 March 1863; citing registration number 168/01, 0058, page 29, number 58; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

69 Scotland, “Statutory Births, 1855–2009,” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 May 2012), entry for Elspet Reid, born 9 January 1864, citing registration number 168/01, 0086, page 29, number 86; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

70 Scotland, “Statutory Deaths, 1855–2009,” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 January 2012), entry for Mary Ann Reid née Ross (age 20), dying 25 April 1864; citing registration number 168/01, 0105, page 35, number 105; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

71 Scotland, “Statutory Deaths, 1855–2009,” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 May 2012), entry for Elspet Reid (age10 weeks), dying 20 March 1864; citing registration number 168/01, 0441, page 147, number 441; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

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10. Benjamin Ririe (sometimes spelt Reerie, Ryrie, Rorie), son of Benjamin Ririe and Mary Urquhart, was born 14 October 1808, Backhill of Whitecross, Aberdeenshire; and baptized 22 October 1808 at Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire in presence of Thomas Urquhart and Jonathan Cummin.136

Banns for the couple were first read to the congregation and published on the 25 October 1835. For the second and third times, Banns of marriage were read to the congregation and published with no objection in the parish church. Benjamin (from the parish of Chapel of Garioch) married Mary MacKenzie on 1 November 1835, Daviot Parish, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.137

136 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Births/Christenings (1553–1854),” database,

ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 April 2012), entry for Benjamin Ririe, baptism 22 October 1808, p. 65, Chapel of Garioch Parish; citing OPR Births 179/00/0010/0135, National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

137 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Banns/Marriages (1553–1854),” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 April 2012), entry for Benjamin Ririe–Mary McKenzie, married 1 November 1835, p.357 (88); citing Daviot (Aberdeen) Parish, nr. 187/00/0020/0174, National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

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Banns of Marriage

[1 November 1835]

Banns were also announced and published in the Chapel of Garioch, the parish where Benjamin resided before marriage:138

The above church entry reads:

Reerie &

MacKenzie

Benjamin Reerie in this Parish, and Mary MacKenzie in the Parish of Daviot were contracted, and after regular publications of their Banns were married on the 31st of October.

11. Mary McKenzie, daughter of Alexander McKenzie and Barbara Bruce, was born about 1816, Aberdeenshire. Only one census—1841, tells us of her possible birth place—Aberdeenshire. Further research into the McKenzie family would be an asset. She died before 1851 enumeration, Daviot Parish, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

138 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Marriages (1553–1854),” digital images, ScotlandsPeople

(http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 28 April 2012), entry for Benjamin Ririe–Mary McKenzie, married 31 October 1835; citing Chapel of Garioch (Aberdeenshire) Parish, nr. 179/00/0020/0270, unpaginated; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

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Banff and MacDuff [showing only MacDuff] Great Reform Act Plans and Reports, 1832169

2012 Google map of MacDuff

169 “Banff and MacDuff,” from “Great Reformed Act Plans and Reports, 1832,” available at National

Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/towns/reform/view/?id=2569 : accessed 13 May 2012).

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14. George Gordon, son of Charles

Gordon and Isabella Thomson, was born in Aberdeen City; and baptized on 19 June 1815 by Rev. Mr. [Robert] Doig Minister [of Trinity Church, St. Nicholas Parish, Aberdeen] in the presence of James Murray, Clerk and William Cowie, Sadler.170

Six months before their marriage, George Gordon and Helen Brebmer “sic” were both living at Causewayend 41, Aberdeen West, but in separate households. George was found enumerated on page 9, Helen on page 8. Helen is presumed living with her mother the “Widow Bremmer” age 50 and an unidentified George Bremmer who was about ten years older than Helen. He was a flax dresser. In “Widow Bremmer’s” household were Helen and George siblings? Or the soon-to-be married couple? This is unclear. Enumerated on 6 June 1841, the Scottish census states all Bremmer’s in “Widow Bremmer’s household were born in Aberdeenshire.171

170 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Births/Baptisms (1553–1854),” database,

ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 2 July 2012), entry for George Gordon, baptized 19 June 1815; page 209 “Supplement to the 1815”; citing Aberdeen (Aberdeenshire) Parish, nr. 168/0A/0110/0211; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

171 1841 census of Scotland, Aberdeen County, Aberdeen West Civil Parish, E.D. 1, p. 8, entry for Helen Bremmer (age 20), living with mother, “Widow Bremmer” household (age 50), address Causewayend 41; digital

GORDON

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Map showing adjacent streets: Hutcheon to that of Causewayend

Aberdeenshire Parish Map172

George at age 26, married Helen on 31 December 1841 at North Church Aberdeen. Helen was reported as the daughter of the late James Brebner/Bremner, flax dresser (Aberdeen). George had the same occupation. Witnesses for the marriage were David Valentine and James Kenn.173

image, “1841 Census Records,” ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 May 2012); citing General Records Office register no. 1841, 168/0A, 019/00, 007; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

172 “Aberdeenshire Parish Map,” Scotland’s Family (http://www.scotlandsfamily.com/parish-map-aberdeen.htm : accessed 2 July 2012).

—Aberdeen Map: National Library of Scotland, Town Plans / Views, 1580–1769; Plan of the Cities of Aberdeen, 1828 (http://maps.nls.uk/towns/detail.cfm?id=303 : accessed 3 July 2012).

173 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Marriages (1553–1854),” database, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 April 2012), entry for George Gordon–Helen Brebner, married 31 December 1841; citing Aberdeen (Aberdeen) Parish, page 151 (76), nr. 168/0A/0300/0154; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

St. Clements

Causewayend

One of two different ecclesiastical marriage records for George and Helen

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Margaret Innes née Barron died of old age and debility on 25 May 1864 at 9:30pm at her home 4 Church Lane, MacDuff. She was 82. Her parents were recorded as Alexander Barron (Flesher [Butcher]) and Elizabeth Marr. Both predeceased her. Margaret’s daughter, Isabella (now Anderson) was present at her death registering the event on 31 May 1864 in Banff.283

Banff and MacDuff [showing only MacDuff] Great Reform Act Plans and Reports, 1832284

Research should continue on the Innes family in the Gamrie and MacDuff Parish records. Isabella Wilson was the daughter of Isabella Innes and John Wilson. Isabella’s birth/baptismal record and her parents’ marriage record should be found. Jane Ann McCallum parents are unknown. It is suggested to find her birth/baptismal record and her parents’ marriage.

July 1864; citing registration number 147/01, 0025, page 18, number 25; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

283 Scotland, “Statutory Deaths, 1855–2009,” digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 13 May 2012), entry for Margaret Innes née Barron, dying 25 May 1864; citing registration number 147/01, 0062, page 21, number 62; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.

284 “Banff and MacDuff,” from “Great Reformed Act Plans and Reports, 1832,” available at National Library of Scotland (http://maps.nls.uk/towns/reform/view/?id=2569 : accessed 13 May 2012).

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Bruce &

Milne February 14

[1773]

Alexander Bruce in the parish of New Deer & Jean Milne In this parish gave in their Names in order for marriage, consigned Pledges for Performance & Abstinence, & being Regularly proclaimed were married. [Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeenshire]

i. Barbara Bruce, daughter of Alexander Bruce (Crofter) and Jean/Jane Milne was born about 1786 in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. She married Alexander McKenzie in 1811, Old Meldrum Parish, Aberdeenshire. For further information see Generation 5, number 23, page 89.

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Banffshire, Scotland before William Gerard and James Marshall, both in MacDuff.366 For further information see Generation 5, number 27, page 104.

ii. James Laurence, son of James Laurence and Helen Davidson was born on 31 August 1786 in MacDuff; and baptized on 7 September 1786 in the Gamrie and MacDuff Parish, Banffshire, Scotland before William Thomson and George Duff, both in MacDuff.367

Nothing more is known about this family; further research needs to be compiled.

56. Robert Gordon, son of unknown, was possibly born about 1750’s in Aberdeenshire,

Scotland. He was residing at Hardgate, Aberdeen Town when he married Ann Gordon on 12 May 1771 at Fetteresso Parish, Stonehaven, 15.5 miles south of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire signed by Robert Wylie, Elder. The certificate of marriage was given to a pastor and written into the Old Machar marriage church registers.368

12th [May 1771]

Robert Gordon wright in Hardgate produced a certificate of his purpose of marriage

with Ann Gordon in the parish of Fetteresso signed by Robert Wylie Elder. Whereupon being

orderly proclaimed they were married

Gordon &

Gordon

366 Gamrie Parish (Banffshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, 1672-1853, page 176, entry for Isobel

Laurence, baptized 14 August 1784; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh; citing FHL microfilm 990825. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Lyn’s Notes: witnesses William Gerard and James Marshall, both in MacDuff.]

367 Gamrie Parish (Banffshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, 1672-1853, page 189, entry for James Laurence, baptized 7 September 1786; National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh; citing FHL microfilm 990825. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Lyn’s Notes: witnesses William Thomson and George Duff, both in MacDuff.]

368 Scotland, “Search Old Parish Registers (OPR) Banns/Marriages (1553–1854),” database, ScotlandsPeople (http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 1 July 2012), entry for Robert Gordon–Ann Gordon, married 12 May 1771, Old Machar Parish, page 78 (155); citing OPR Marriages 168/0B, 0070, 0315, National Records of Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh.