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CRAWFORDS OF BEITH, AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND
This is a list of CRAWFORD families who lived in Beith. It is a work in progress extracted from the IGI, OPR, Beith Church records, gravestones at the Beith and Head Street Church cemeteries and the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, and 1891 Census records. Unless otherwise noted, all children were christened or born in Beith and couples were married there. Arrangement is alphabetical by father's name, then approximately chronologically by wedding date. Women as head of households are listed at the end The list was started by Meg Nixon of El Cerrito, California (#200) and was added to, and computerised by her distant "cousin" Sheila Crawford Byrne (# 126). Please send questions, additions and corrections to: Sheila C. Byrne at silebyrne@usadatanet.net
1. Alexander Crawford b 26 Oct 1777 and Margaret Loudon married 21 Jan 1804. Alexander is the son of Robert Crawford and Janet Cunningham (see # 165). On the baptismal records of his children Alexander is listed as a labourer in Newton and Whang. In 1841 Alexander was 65 years old and a widower. He was living with his 76 year old mother Janet Crawford on Whang Street and working as a reeler. Also living there was his 56 year old sister Margaret, and his children: Margaret age 31, Agnes age 25, both working as Q sewers; and Robert age 20 who was working as a weaver. In 1851 Alexander was 75 and working as a coal vendor and living with his daughter, Margaret and her husband, John Brown. Margaret was 38 and working as a muslin sewer. John was a 42 year old labourer from Dalry. Their children David 4, Elizabeth 4 and Margaret were also living with them. Janet c. 11 Nov 1804 married Fulton Cunningham abt 1824 Margaret b, 1825 John b. 1826 Alexander b. 1828 Fulton b. 1830 Janet b. 1832 Elizabeth b. 1834 Agnes b. 1837 Mary b. 1840 Elizabeth c. 01 Nov 1807 Margaret c. 09 Dec 1810 married John Brown 31 Jan 1831. Agnes c. 21 Feb 1816 Robert c. 21 Feb 1819
2 Alexander Crawford b. 1846 and Janet Kirkwood Jamieson married 01 Sept 1871. In 1861 Alexander was 14, working as a lapper and living with his widowed mother, Janet Crawford (see # 258) and 17 year old brother Robert. Before he was married in 1871 Alexander was 24, working as a miner and still living with his mother Janet Crawford at 112 Whang Street. In 1881 Alexander was living on Townhead St. in a house with 2 rooms with windows. He was working as an iron miner. His wife Janet was dead and his sons, William and Hugh were living with him, as was his 74 year old mother. By 1891, the 44 year old Alexander was remarried to the former Mary Graham ( b. 1850 in Kilbarchan). They were living on Townhead St. in a house with 2 rooms and windows. His mother was no longer living with them. He was working as a general labourer. His two elder sons were also living with him. William was 18 and working as an apprentice cabinet maker and Hugh was 16 and working as an apprentice wood turner. Also living with them was Mary's son Robert Graham, age 4 ( born in Johnstone) and Alexander and Mary's daughter, Janet Crawford, age 2. William c. 08 Aug 1872 Hugh c. 31 Oct 1874 Robert Graham b. 1887 Jane b. 1889
3 Alexander Crawford b. 1852 d. 24 Sept 1931 and Isabella Houston ( b. 1853 in New Brunswick, America d. 22 Aug 1928) In 1881 he was working as a blacksmith. Alexander is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham (see # 128). In 1891 they were living in a place with 3 rooms with windows on Laigh Road. Alexander was working as a blacksmith. Besides their six children they also have a boarder living with them, 32 year old George Houston who might be related to Isabella and might be working with their son John, since they are both clerks in cabinet factories. George Houston was also born in Houston. Alexander and Isabella are buried in Lair E94A Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, " Erected by Alexander and Isabella Crawford in living memory of their daughter Jenny, wife of R.W. Peters who died 31 Dec 1910 in her 26th year. Isabel Houston died 22 Aug 1928 age 76 years, wife of the said Alexander Crawford who died 24 Sep 1931 aged 79 years.. Their son James Houston M.C.R.V.S. died 12 Dec 1929 and is interred at Newmarket. Jesus is tenderly calling us home". The headstone on Lair E94B reads " Also their elder son John Crawford M.R.C.V.S. killed in motor accident at Middleburg, S. Africa 1st Feb 1938 Helen Mary Hilda / Leeper widow of the above who died 8 Feb 1958/ Their daughter Annie Edgar / Crawford died 27 Oct 1967 in her 86th year". The headstone on the Lair E94C reads, " Also their grandson Alexander John Lieut. R.N. killed in flying accident 16 Feb 1947 in his 26th year, dearly beloved son of John Crawford and Helen Leeper his wife". John b. 1877 In 1891 working as clerk in cabinet factory Annie b. 1878 Maggie b. 1880 Isabella b. 1882 Janet b. 1885 James b. 1887
2.Allan Campbell Crawford b. 18 Apr 1828 d. 3 May 1894 and Elizabeth Orr ( b. 27 Sept 1839 d. 30 Jun 1905 in Australia). Allan is the son of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop ( see # 78). He lived at the home of his mother until he was at least 32.
3.Andrew Crawford - wife unknown . On baptismal record of his son, he lived in Rysum in Dalry. William b. 08 Nov c. 11 Nov 1716
4.Andrew Crawford and Marrion Black lived on Whang Street according to the baptismal records of their children. Marion c. 05 Nov 1769 James c. 23 Sept 1771 Robert c. 22 Jun 1773 John c. 07 Jan 1776 married Elizabeth Stevenson in 1801 (see # 119). Marion c. 28 Feb 1779. Might be # 264
5.Andrew Crawford and Margaret Faulds married 23 May 1790. Lived on Head Street according to the baptismal records of their children. Jean c. 10 Aug 1790 Ann c. 11 Mar 1792
6.Andrew Crawford and Mary Skeoch married 05 April 1800
7.Andrew Mitchal Crafourd and Mary Crafourd married 04 Dec 1827. According to the baptismal records of his children, Andrew was a weaver. (Might be # 267) Janet c. 28 Sept 1828 Margaret c. 24 Apr 1831 Andrew c. 19 Apr 1833
8.Andrew Crawford b. 1811 and Jean Anderson (b. 1816) married 29 May 1830. Andrew was the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Stevenson (see # 119) . On all the baptismal records of his children his occupation was listed as merchant. In 1841 Andrew was 30 years old and living on Whang Street next door to Robert and Agnes Rodger. Also living with Andrew were Jane 25, John 7, James 5, Ann 3, and William. Jean Steven, a 20 year old servant and William Lee?, a 25 year old minister were also living there. In 1851 Jane was a 42 year old widow listing no occupation and still living on Whang Street in a house next to Andrew's Aunt Marion Crawford (see # 264) and two houses away from Andrew's siblings, Elizabeth, Hugh and Marion (see #59). Living with Jane were her children James 15, Margaret A. 13, William 11 and Eliza 8. Kerr Ann c. 03 Apr 1831 John c. 25 Nov 1832 Elizabeth c. 15 Jun 1834 James Anderson c. 28 Feb 1836 Ann Kerr c. 19 Dec 1837 (known as Margaret Ann ?) William c. 03 Nov 1839 Elizabeth Stevenson c. 24 Nov 1842
9.Andrew Crawford and Agnes Cunningham married 31 Aug 1857. Andrew is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham (see # 128) Jessie 28 Nov 1858 John 28 Oct 1857 Margaret 24 Mar 1861, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey John 21 Oct 1863, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey Agnes 9 Dec 1865, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey Andrew 18 May 1868, Johnstone, Paisley Abbey
10.Andrew Crawford b. 1833 in Old Crummock and Margaret (b. 1832 Old Crummock). In 1871 Andrew was a farmer and he and Margaret were living alone. The location of where they were living is unreadable. In 1881 they were living on Shotts Road in a house with one room and a window with their daughter Margaret. Andrew was working as an agricultural labourer. In 1891 Andrew and Margaret were living with Margaret's brother Jack (age 64) at Jack's farm at Shotts where Andrew is an ag. lab. Also living there are their daughter, 17 year old Margaret and Jack's 21 year old niece, Marion Jack. The girls were working as dairymaids. Margaret 13 Nov 1873
11.Andrew Crawford and Jeanie Jamieson. The headstone on Lair E95 at Beith Cemetery reads, " Erected by Andrew Crawford in memory of his daughter Agnes Cunningham who died 13 July 1918 aged 24. Also his dear wife Jeanie Jamieson who died aged 89. Also his son William who died 25 April 1958 aged 56 beloved husband of Elizabeth Beck." The headstone on Lair E90 reads, " In loving memory of Agnes C. Crawford who died 13 July 1918 aged 24 years. A token of esteem from her shopmates." Agnes Cunningham b. 1894 d. 13 July 1918 William b. 1902 d. 25 Apr 1958
12.Andrew Crawford b. 1896 d. 13 Sept 1979 and Janet Blair. The headstone on Lair G42 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of our dear beloved son Hugh M.H. Blair who died 7 Oct 1942 aged 12 1/2 years. Hugh Clachan who died 24 Oct 1946 in his 4th year. Also Thomas Blair who died 8th Dec 1964 aged 80. Also his beloved wife Elizabeth Monaghan who died 28th Dec 1973 aged 85 years. Andrew Crawford died 13th Sept 1979 aged 83 beloved husband of Janet Blair. Sadly missed." Hugh M.H. Blair b. 1930 d. 07 Oct 1942
13.Andrew Crawford b. 1904 d. 30 Oct 1967 and Jeanie Herbertson. The headstone on Lair E23 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of Andrew Crawford who died 30 Oct 1967 aged 63 years, beloved husband of Jeanie Herbertson, At rest."
16Archibald Crawford and Amelia Love Amelia 30 May 1865
17. Boston Crawford and Janet Fulton married 28 April 1810
18. Carrick Crawford b. 1900 d. 19 Apr 1970 and Jeanie Ferguson (b 1902 d. 30 Apr 1974). The headstone at Lair F18 at Beith Cemetery reads, "In loving memory of Carrick Crawford died 19 April 1970 aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Jeanie Ferguson died 30 April 1974 72 years."
19.Charles Crawford b. 1873 d. 05 Nov 1948 and Margaret Barr ( b. 1873 d. 27 Dec 1954). The headstone at Lair G94 at Beith Cemetery reads, " In loving memory of Charles Crawford died 5 Nov 1948 aged 75 years. Also his wife Margaret Barr died 27th Dec 1954 aged 81 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Erected by their daughter Katie." Katie
20.David Crawford b. 1843 and Isabella White (b. 1844 in Barhead, Renfrewshire) married 30 Aug 1861. David was the son of Robert Crawford ( # 173) and Elizabeth Pollock. In 1861 he was living with them and working as a block printer. In 1871 David was still not living with Isabella. His mother was widowed by 1871, but he is not living with her either. Isabella is still listed as married on the 1871 Census and living on New Street, but had no occupation. Her four young children are living with her. In 1881 Isabella was a widow living at 6 Caldervale in New Monkland. She was 37 years old and had no occupation. Living with her were her children, Robert 20, William 18, Elizabeth 14, Maggie 11, and John 8. Also boarding with them was William Wallace age 5 born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. Robert b. 13 Oct 1860. In 1881 working as a fireman. William b. 2 Jun 1862 New Monkland and Caldervale. In 1881 working as a painter. Mary b. 30 Jun 1864 New Monkland and Caldervale. Not living at home in 1871 or 1881. Elizabeth Pollack b. 2 Nov 1866 New Monkland. In 1881 working as a dressmaker. Margaret Lee b. 13 Jun 1869 John b. 25 Aug 1872 Caldervale and New Monkland.
21Dugald Crawford and Flora McAlpine married 22 Nov 1811. In 1812 Dugald was a labourer in town, in 1816 he was a labourer in Gateside and in 1818, a labourer in Haglehead. In 1822 and 1825 he lived in Trehoune. Agnes c. 20 Sep 1812 Janet c. 14 Jul 1816 Harriot Patrick c. 23 Apr 1818 and 20 June 1819 John c. 03 Mar 1822 Mary c. 24 Apr 1825
22 Duncan Crawford b. 1835 Kilmonnel, Argyll and Ellen (Helen) Robertson (b. 1835 in Kilmonell, Argyll) married 12 Jun 1857. In 1861 living on Eglinton Street and working as ag. lab. Lived next to William and Jane Crawford ( see # 236). In 1881 at 15 Kersland Road, Dalry, Duncan and Helen (45) with children: John (22) ironstone miner; Duncan (20) ironstone miner; Neil R. (14) ironstone miner; Ronald (12) scholar; David (9); and Barbara (2). John 04 Feb 1859 Duncan 01 Mar 1861 Daniel 03 May 1863, Kilbirnie Neil R. 1867, Dalry Ronald 1869, Dalry David 28 Jun 1871, Kilbirnie Barbara 1879, Dalry
23.E.S. Crawford and J. Cunningham Kay married 09 Mar 1871
24. Gavin Crawford no wife listed Andrew c. 03 May 1685
25. Gavin Crawford and Janet Love married 01 Mar 1789 John 10 Apr 1790 Robert 01 Apr 1792
26. Gavin Crawford b. 1781 and Margaret Alexander married 07 Oct 1808. Gavin is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Smith (see # 118). On the 1810, 1812, 1814 baptismal records of his children, Gavin's occupation is listed as cooper in town. In 1817 he is listed as a weaver in Buns Wynd and in 1819 as a weaver in Backburn. Rebeka Montgomerie 16 Sep 1810 James Alexander 12 Jul 1812 Margaret Smith Nov 1814 John 09 Feb 1817 Jean 27 Jun 1819
27. Gavin Crawford b. 1826 and Marion Strathern ( b. 1830 Paisley Abbey) married 23 Sep 1848. Gavin is the son of Margaret Crawford ( see # 261). Between the time of their son Robert's birth in 1850 and the 1851 Census, they moved from Beith to Paisley. They lived at 2 Willmeadow Street, Paisley in 1851. He was a shoemaker employing 2 men. His brother and sister John ( b. 1829) and Janet (b. 1840), both born in Beith, were living with Gavin, Marion and Robert in Paisley. In 1861 Gavin was 35 and Marion 31. She lists her birthplace as Dalry. He was a shoemaker employing 9 men and 1 boy. Living with them at 13 Hight Street, Paisley were Robert 11, Marion 9, Gavin 7, Bryce 4, John 2 and a servant Janet Kerr 18 from Luss, Dunbartonshire. In 1881 Gavin was living at Kilmalcolm in Renfrewshire and still making boots and shoes. His sons Robert, John and James were living with him. Robert was a 31 year old shipbroker. John was 22 and James was 17 and they were both in the shoemaking business. Robert 1850 Marion 1852, Paisley Gavin 1854, Paisley Bryce 1 May 1855, High Church, Paisley Bryce 11 Feb 1857, High Church, Paisley John 14 Mar 1859, High Church, Paisley James 14 Nov 1861, High Church Paisley James Jan 1862, Glasgow, Lanark David 22 Mar 1864, High Church, Paisley David 1866, Paisley Margaret 22 Jul 1869, High Church, Paisley Margaret 1870, Paisley
28.Gavin Crawford b. 1841 and Jane Fleming ( b. 1844 d. 31 Oct 1877) married 30 Aug 1867 at the Evangelical Union Church. Gavin is the son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 126). Jane is the daughter of John Fleming, handloom weaver and Janet Fulton. Jane and her father, John Fleming are buried in Lair C21B in Beith Cemetery. The inscription on their headstone reads, " In memory of John Fleming who died 25 Oct 1886 aged 76 years. Also his daughter Jeannie wife of Gavin Crawford who died 31 Oct 1877 age 33 year." On the 30 Aug 1867 record of their marriage, Jane gives her address as Buns Wynd in Beith. Gavin gives his address as 45 Hospital Street, Gorbals, Glasgow and his occupation as boiler maker. On Sep 23, 1880 Gavin was married to Elizabeth Wyllie ( b. 1855 Ayr) at The Free Church, 80 Green St., Newton, Ayrshire. Her parents were Andrew Wyllie, builder and Elizabeth Turner. On the wedding certificate Gavin lists his occupation as a timekeeper and Elizabeth lists hers as domestic servant. In 1881 the family was living at 85 Lambhill Street, Govan, Lanarkshire and Gavin was still working as a timekeeper. Living with Gavin and Elizabeth are his children, John 13, Jane 11, Janet 9 and Margaret 5. There are also two lodgers living with the family, Isaac McCrunib and Quinton Young, both 23, unmarried, born in Ayr and listing their occupation as iron moulders. In 1891 Gavin is 50 and Elizabeth is 35. They are both still living at 85 Lambhill Street in Govan. Gavin is working as a " bolt and nut maker timekeeper". Living with them are children, John 23, Jeanie 21, Margaret 15, Andrew 9, Agnes 5 and Gavin 3. John c. 03 Oct 1867, Beith. In 1881 working as apprentice moulder. In 1891 working as an iron turner. Jane c. 23 Aug 1869, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark. In 1891 working as a fishing tackle maker Janet c. 19 May 1871, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark. Not at home in 1891 Robert F. c. 02 Jan 1874, Govan, Lanark. In 1881 he was living at View Park House, Beith with his Uncle Robert Fleming (53), joiner b. Beith and his Aunt Mary (28) b. Shotts, Lanark, and boarders: Margaret b. 1876, Glasgow. In 1891 working as a domestic servant. Andrew b. 1882, Govan Agnes b. 1886, Govan Gavin b. 09 Feb 1888, Govan
29.George Crawford and Jessie Stewart married 09 Mar 1850
30. George Crawford b. 1828 d. May 1870 ( buried Jun 03) and Margaret Young ( b. 1825 d. 1899) married 19 Jul 1851. In 1871 George was working as beamer and they were living in Buns Wynd. Possible son of Johnston Crawford and Stevenson (see # 152). In 1881 Margaret is a 50 year old widow living at 41 Buns Wynd with her children Mary, John, Maggie, George and Annie. Boarding there also is Annie Crawford, born in Beith and in 1881 she was 28 and working as a beamer at the Barrmill Thread works. The headstone at Lair B32A at Beith Cemetery reads, "Erected by Margaret Young -----y of her husband -----e Crawford ----st May 1870 ---ears. And of their son ---n Crawford --2nd April 1883 aged 26 years. Also of their daughter Annie Stevenson who died 02 Mar 1895 in her 6th year --- ---- above Margaret Young died ----mber 1899 / ag--years. Their daughter Mary died 10 Dec 1921 age 67 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev XIV 13." The headstone on Lair B32B reads, " Also the son-in-law Jo-- Young husband of Margaret Crawford who died -- Jan 1923 in his 64th year. Also the above Margaret Crawford died --No 1933 aged 72 years." Robert 1853 - 1907. In 1871 working as flax dresser (see # 184). Mary 1854 d. 10 Dec 1921. In 1871 & 1881 working as a winder at Barrmill Thread Works. John 15 Jun 1856 d. 22 Apr 1883. In 1871 & 1881 working as a chair maker Margaret 01 Jun 1861 d. Nov 1933, age 72 years. In 1881 working as a dressmaker. Married John Young who died Jan 1923, age 84 or 64 years. George 22 Oct 1863. In 1881 working as a baker. Ann Stevenson 20 Apr 1866 d. Mar 1885 ( may have been bap. 1869 May 16)
31 Hew Crawford and Agnes Fulton married 1676
32. Heugh Crauford and Jannet Kerr married 14 Apr 1683
33 Heugh Crauford and Jean Barkley married 19 Jan 1684
34 Heugh Crawfurd and Anna Gillies married 17 Nov 1693
35 Hew Crafurd and Martha Patrick married 16 Apr 1675
36 Hew Craufurd and Agnes Fultown married 23 May 1676
37 Hewgh Craford and Jannat Smith married 17 Dec 1659
39 Hugh Crawfourd and Janett Caldwell married 26 Aug 1669
39 Hugh Crawfurd and Elspeth Fladger married 27 Jul 1677
40 Hugh Crawford in Littleachingree Mary c. 31 Jul 1715
41 Hugh Crawford and Janet Watson married 25 Dec 1718
42 Hugh Crawford and Jean Mackie married 1722
43 Hugh Crawford, merchant in Beith James, (natural son) c. 11 Mar 1722 Hugh c. 20 Mar 1726 Samuel c. 01 Sep 1728 Elizabeth c. Mar 1731 David c. 28 Jan 1733 Robert c. 12 Jun 1733 James c. 27 Feb 1736 Elizabeth c. 07 Aug 1738 Un-named child b. 1738 John c. 14 Nov 1740 William c. 29 Oct 1742
44 Hugh Crawford and Elizabeth Huy married 29 May 1725
30.Hugh Crawford, mason in Beith. Might be the same as # 47 John c. 18 Dec 1726 Robert c. 02 Mar 1729 Margaret c. 09 Mar 1731 John c. 29 Apr 1733 Hugh c. Feb 1736
31.Hugh Crawford of Border Jean (natural daughter) c. 18 Sep 1741
47. Hugh Crawford, mason in Whang. Might be the same as # 45. Archibald c. 26 Nov 1738 James c. 01 Oct 1742 Andrew c. 11 May 1746
48. Hugh Crafurd and Agnes Waker married 13 Jun 1743.
49.Hugh Crawford and Janet Stevenson. They lived in Whang. Jean 03 Feb 1769 Margaret 02 Jun 1771 Janet 26 Oct 1777 Hugh 26 Sep 1779 James 05 Aug 1781 Margaret 31 Aug 1783 Margaret 29 Jan 1786
50.Hugh Crawford and Margaret Kerr 09 Dec 1787
51.Hugh Crawford and Margaret Smith Hugh 18 Mar 1792
52.Hugh Crawford and Janet Fulton married 04 Nov 1792
53.Hugh Crawford and Elizabeth Wilson married 01 Dec 1792. Hugh was a shoemaker in Newton. Robert c. 02 Jan 1794 Elizabeth c. 15 Nov 1795 Isabel c. 31 Dec 1797 John c. 07 Jul 1799
54.Hugh Crawford and Janet Crawford. Hugh was a manufacturer in town. Might be the same as # 57. Hugh (natural son ) b. 15 Jul 1801 c. 07 Feb 1802
55.Hugh Crawford and Elizabeth Swan married 07 Apr 1802
56.Hugh Crawford and Jean Kerr married 19 Jun 1818 Margaret 16 May 1819, Lochwinnock Agnes 28 Jan 1821, Lochwinnock James 09 Mar 1823 , Lochwinnock Janet 30 Oct 1825, Lochwinnock Jean 18 May 1828, Lochwinnock Margaret 29 May 1831, Lochwinnock Mary 19 May 1833, Lochwinnock
57. Hugh Crawford b. 1781 d. 1845. In 1841 he was 60 years old living on Whang Street and working as a thread manufacturer. Might be the same as # 54. Living with him were his sister Janet Clark 60 years old, and his grandsons, Hugh Crawford 15 years old (see # 62) and James Crawford age 14 (see # 88). Hugh and James were the sons of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop (see # 78). The headstone at Lair C117D at Beith Cemetery reads, " In memory of his only brother and two sisters / Jean Crawford died 1834 aged 66. Hugh Crawford of Balgray Muir and Muirston died 1845 aged 66 years / Mrs. Janet Crawford or Clark died 1850 aged 72 years / buried in Relief Churchyard / Also his children Jessie Crawford or Broun / died 6th Ap. 1900 / Margaret Dunlop Crawford died 11 Oct 1821 'Them also which sleep will God bring with Him' 1st Thess. IV".
58. Hugh Crawford b. 1811 and Ann (b. 1811). In 1841 Hugh was a weaver and living on Buns Wynd. Ann was a hand sewer. David 1832 Ann 1834 Janet 1836 Thomas 1838
59. Hugh Crawford b. 1814 d. 27 Dec 1885 and Margaret Gibson married 19 Sep 1836. Hugh was the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Stevenson (see # 119). Margaret was the daughter of William Gibson, a grocer in Beith. At the time of her marriage her father was deceased. On his wedding record in 1836 Hugh lists his occupation as merchant. By 1851 Hugh was a 37 year old merchant, but Margaret was dead. He was living at his sister Elizabeth Crawford's (see # 249) house on Whang Street. In 1851 Elizabeth was 44, unmarried and listed as head of household. Also living there was Elizabeth and Hugh's sister, Marion Kerr (b. 1812) and Hugh's children, John age 12 and Margaret age 10, as well as Janet Stevenson, a servant. In 1851 Marion Kerr is listed as a 39 year old married annuitant. Marion had married Daniel Kerr on 24 Apr 1837. They had donated 11 shillings to the poor at the time of their marriage, a large donation. Daniel was the son of Robert Kerr of Kerrsland, Dalry. Marion and Daniel had a daughter, Elizabeth on 10 May 1838, but the child died on 06 Sep 1839. In 1861 Hugh was no longer living with his sister Elizabeth. On 31 Jul 1855 he married Barbara Snodgrass. In 1861 Elizabeth was still living with her sister Marion and Hugh's eldest son, John who was a 22 year old draper, and the 48 year old unmarried cousin Janet Stevenson who was still working as a domestic servant. In 1871 Elizabeth was living by herself on Kirkstyle and working as a draper (see # 163). In 1861, Hugh and Barbara were living on New Street. Hugh was a master draper. His 12 year old "son-in-law", William Gibson (b. Ireland) (see # 265) was living with them as well as their children James 4, and Hugh 2 months. The headstone at Lair C112a in Beith Cemetery where Hugh is buried reads , " In memory of James Dunlop Snodgrass Crawford died 31st Mar 1876, 19 yr 7 months / Hugh William Crawford died 1 Aug 1865 age 4 1/2 yrs / Hugh Crawford 27 Dec 1885 72 yrs / Barbara Snodgrass wife of Hugh Crawford 11 May 1895 76 yrs ." The headstone on C112b reads, " In loving memory of John Crawford 29 Jan 1893 and his children Hugh, William, James, and John who died in infancy / Margaret Dale his wife 14 Jul 1909 / also their son Hugh William Crawford M.B.CH.B. 17 Feb 1913 & was interred at Houden, East Yorkshire John and Margaret were children of Hugh and Margaret John 08 Jul 1838. In 1861 living with his Aunt Elizabeth and working as a Draper. He married Margaret Dale in 1867 (see # 143). Margaret 07 Jun 1840 James and Hugh William were children of Hugh and Barbara James Dunlop Snodgrass 31 Aug 1856 d. 31 Mar 1876 Hugh William 11 Feb 1861 d. Aug 1865
60. Hugh Crawford and Marion Fleming. On the 1840 birth record of son Hugh, father Hugh lists his occupation as merchant. Hugh (natural son) b. 20 Sep 1840 and c. 10 Dec 1848
61.Hugh Crawford and Margaret Love. In 1845 Hugh was working as a labourer and living at Broadstone according to Ann's birth record. Ann c. 22 Jun 1845
62. Hugh Crawford b. 09 Dec 1821 d. 07 May 1880, buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Church, Beith and Mimi Lucardio (b. 1836 Rotterdam, Holland). Hugh was the son of James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop ( see # 78). On the 1841 Census he was a 15 year old living with his grandfather Hugh (see # 57). In 1851 he had a house of his own on Whang Street and was a 29 year old Justice of the Peace and the proprietor of the flax mill employing 200 workers. His unemployed brother, Alan C. Crawford who was 22 years old was living with him. About 1855 Hugh married Theresa Forrester who died sometime before 1861 since on the 1861 Census Hugh is listed as a widower living with 4 year old James F. (see # 85). Hugh was living at Crummock House and his flax spinning works employed 250 workers. Living with him were his 46 year old Aunt-in-law Agnes Edger. Hugh and Mimi must have married later than 1861. In 1871, Hugh was working as Justice of Peace, landowner and flax spinner employing 600 workers. Their house had 14 rooms with windows. Living with Hugh and Mimi were their children James 14, Pieter 8, Hew 7, Agatha 5, Margaret 4, and Dignus 1, and three servants, Jane McClure 27, nursery servant, Catherine Folfer 21, housemaid and Matha H. Gemmell 18, cook from Largs. James Forrester c. 17 Apr 1856 (Theresa Forrester was his mother) d. 11 Jul 1872 buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith reinterred 01 Feb 1888 Pieter Johannes Lucardie 22 Aug 1862 d. 22 Apr 1937, buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith Hew 01 Feb 1864 Agatha Van Der Vliet 26 Aug 1865 Margaret Dunlop 26 Feb 1867 Allan Campbell 1868, d. 14 May 1869, buried Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith Dignus Martinus 23 Jan 1870 d. 28 May 1878, buried Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith. Allan Campbell 01 Aug 1871 Un-named child 14 Dec 1872 James Forrester 21 Nov 1873
63. Hugh Crawford and Margaret Crawford married 31 Jan 1859. Margaret might be the daughter of James Crawford and Mary Andrew and the sister of James Crawford (see # 77 and 85). The daughters Mary Ann and Catherine were living with their grandparents James and Mary in 1871 ( also see # 196). Mary Ann 31 Mar 1859 Catherine Andrew 12 Feb 1861, Kilwinning, Ayr. ( see # 85).
64. Hugh Crawford b. 1866 and Maggie ( b. 1867). In 1891 they lived in a place with two rooms with windows on New Street. Hugh was working as a woodcarver. Hugh is the son of John Crawford and Elizabeth Jamieson (see # 141). John b. 1880
65. Hugh Crawford b. 1851 and Janet Anderson ( b. 1854) married 30 Aug 1872. In 1881 they were living on Townhead Street in a place with two rooms with windows. Hugh was working as a joiner. Besides their four children, two boarders were living with them, 20 yr.old John Mackie, cabinet maker from Muthill, Perthshire and 22 yr.old Andrew Peddie, a wood turner from Mauchline. Hugh might be the son of John Crawford and Janet Rodger (see # 126). Agnes Graham 01 Oct 1872 John 02 Dec 1874 Hugh b. 1879 James b. 1881
66. Hugh Crawford b. 1881 d. 07 Aug 1968 and Maggie Paton Brodie ( b. 1885 d. 29 Mar 1911) and Margaret Aitken ( b. 1882 d. 06 Jan 1966). The headstone at Lair E98 in Beith Cemetery reads, " Erected by Hugh Crawford in loving memory of his wife Maggie Paton Brodie who died 29 Mar 1911 aged 26 years. His wife Margaret Aitken who died 06 Jan 1966 age 84 years. The above Hugh Crawford who died 07 Aug 1968 aged 86 years. They will be done."
67. James Crawfurd and Janett Peacock married 07 May 1670
68. James Crawford in Highgate James c. 13 Nov 1701
69. James Crawford in Borland Hill John c. 23 Jun 1707
70. James Crawfurd and Mary Thomson married 21 Apr 1724
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72. James Crawford in Meikle Highgate Daniel c. 21 Feb 1725 Sara James c. Jun 1728 Janet c. 18 Oct 1730
73. James Crawford in Beith Mary c. 27 May 1733
74. James Crawford, carrier in Beith Mary c. 24 Feb 1737
75. James Crawford in Beith Agnes c. 05 Aug 1750
76. James Crawford and Florence Boyd James 02 Jan 1756 Janet 18 May 1759 John 28 Oct 1764
77. James Crawford b. 1798 in Dalry. In 1871 he was a 73 year old unmarried farmer of 50 acres arable and 50 acres moss living in Newhouse in a house with two rooms with windows. Also living there were three servants: 58 year old Jean Kerr, 56 year old Mary Kerr and 40 year old Peter Montgomery. There might be a connection with John Crawford and wife Mary Kerr (see # 142).
78. James Crawford b. 1801 in Craigie d. 1874 and Mary Andrew ( b. 1803 in Tarbolton d. 26 Oct 1887 at Newton of Beltrees) married 24 Dec 1824 Kirkmichael, Ayrshire. On 1841 Census and the 1845 birth record of their son Robert, James and Mary are listed as farmers at Langbarr. Living with them were their children James 14, Thomas 13, Jane 11, Margaret 4, and John 2. In 1851 they had an 80 acre farm employing 1 man. Their son James was no longer living with them, but Robert had been born by then. In 1871 they were living at Sidehead and farming 30 acres of arable land and 30 acres of moss. Living with them were their 29 year old son George and grand-daughters 12 year old Mary Ann and 10 year old Catherine. These are the daughters of Margaret Crawford (see # 64). Catherine was born in Kilwinning. Also living there was a 14 year old servant born in Irvine, Jeannie Syme. In 1881 Mary was a 76 year old widow / annuitant. She was living with her son George in Largs. At that time George was a 39 year old farmer married to 30 year old Hanna. Hanna was from Dunlop. Also living with them were George and Hanna's one year old daughter, Mary Andrew who was b. in Largs. James and Mary are buried in Lair B79 in Beith Cemetery ( also see # 64 , 85, 196, & 199). James b. 1827, Kirkmichael. Married Janet Gall in 1849 (see # 85). Thomas b. 1827, Kirkmichael. In 1851 working as farmer's son. Not at home in 1871 Jane / Jean c. 04 Aug 1829, Kirkmichael. Not at home in 1871. Agnes c. 29 Apr. 1831, Monkton (died before 1841?). Mary c. 15 Oct 1833, Monkton d. 02 Feb 1883, Ashcraig, Largs. Margaret c. 26 Aug 1836, Monkton. In 1859 married Hugh Crawford (see # 64) John Andrew b, 1839, Monkton. Not at home in 1871. George b. 1842. In 1871 working as ploughman on father's farm Robert b. 01 Feb 1845 d. 12 Aug 1871
78. James Crawford b. 1781 d. 1845 and Margaret Dunlop ( b. 1799 d. 01 Dec 1867), buried in Lair # 102 Head Street Churchyard, Beith, married 05 Mar 1821 (see # 79). James was a thread manufacturer. On 1836 baptismal record of their son, William, their residence was listed in Barr (see # 57). Margaret was widowed by 1851 and living on Whang Street. Also living with her in 1851 were her children James 24, an unmarried thread manufacturer, Jane 19 and Margaret 10. Also living with them was a 23 year old servant, Mary Good from Saltcoats. In 1861 Margaret was living in a house on Eglinton Street ( in 1861 the former Whang Street was called Eglinton Street), with her 32 year old unmarried son Allan who did not have an occupation. They had two servants living with them, 48 year old Christina Peacock and 19 year old Elizabeth Hamilton who was from Pittenween, Lanarkshire. This house was two away from where John Crawford and Janet Rodgers lived (see # 88). James and Margaret are buried in Lair C117A in Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, "Erected in memory of James Crawford, Esq. of North Barr and Barrmill, born 1781, died 1845 aged 64 years. Margaret Dunlop his spouse born 1799 died 1867 aged 68 years buried in Relief Churchyard and their children Janet Crawford died 1826 aged 2 years. I am the Resurrection and the Life/ John XI 25th." Lair C117B reads, " Margaret Dunlop Crawford born 1838 died in infancy. Margaret Dunlop Crawford born 1839 died in infancy. Robert Crawford died 1866 Petersburg VA USA aged 32 years. William Crawford drowned in 1866 Petersburg, VA USA aged 30 years. John Crawford died 1869 Rocheport MO USA aged 46 years. Hugh Crawford died 1880 aged 59 years. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John XI 25th." Lair 117 C reads, " Jane Crawford died 1885 aged 53 years buried here. James Crawford born 13 August 1826 died 8 July 1887 aged 60 years. Allan Campbell Crawford born 22 April 1828 died 3rd May 1894 aged 66 years. Jessie Crawford widow of James Crawford of Mains Hamilton born 17th December 1829 died 7th February 1912 aged 82 years. Who so ever liveth and believeth in me/ Shall never die." Hugh c. 09 Dec 1821. In 1841 was a 15 year old living with his 60 year old grandfather, Hugh Crawford ( b. 1781) on Whang Street who was a thread manufacturer. In 1851 he had his own residence on Whang Street. He was a 29 year old, unmarried, Justice of the Peace and the proprietor of the flax mill employing 200 workers. His brother Alan C. Crawford , 22 years old, and had no occupation, was living with Hugh in 1841. Hugh married Theresa Forrester in 1856 and Married Mimi Lucardio about 1861 (see # 62). John c. 05 Nov 1823. Not living with parents in 1841 or thereafter. Died in 1869 in Rocheport MO, USA Janet c. 25 Dec 1824 d. 1826
James c. 03 Aug 1826. In 1851 at 24 yrs old he was living at home with his widowed mother and working as a thread manufacturer. In 1857 he married Jessie Meikle (see # 88). Margaret 29 Sep 1827. Died in infancy. Allan Campbell c. 18 Apr 1828. Living with his brother Hugh in 1851 (see # 62) and back living with his mother in 1861. The headstone at Lair C108 in Beith Cemetery reads, " Erected by Elizabeth Orr in the memory of her husband Allan Campbell Crawford born 22 Apr 1828 died 3rd May 1894. The above Elizabeth Orr born 27th Sep 1839 died 30th Jun 1905 and is interred in the Kew Cemetery Melbourne, Victoria, Australia." (see # 4) Janet c. 13 Dec 1829 also ch. On 6 Dec 1830 in Beith and in Neilson, Renfrew 15 Sep 1833. Not living at home in 1841. Jane c. 25 Dec 1831 d. 1885 Robert 06 Oct 1833. Not living at home in 1841 or after. Died in 1866 in Petersburg, VA, USA. William 03 Jan 1836. Not living at home in 1841 or after. Died in 1866 in Petersburg, VA, USA Margaret Dunlop 10 Dec 1837 d. 25 Jan 1838 ( another child given the same name b. 1838 and d. 10 Jan 1839) Margaret Dunlop 28 Jun 1840. In 1881 she was living alone in the house on Whang Street ( formerly Eglinton Street) . The house had 9 rooms with windows. She was "living on the interest money". Living with her was a servant, 24 year old Isabella Johnson from Stromness, Orkney.
79. James Crawford and Margaret Dunlop. James was a wright in the Hall of Caldwell in 1829. Margaret c. 25 Oct 1829 Jean c. 24 Apr 1831
80.James Crawford b. 1819 in Kinghorn, Fifeshire. In 1861 James was a 42 year old widower working as an ironstone miner and living on Main Street with his 6 children. Charlotte b. 1845, Kinghorn, Fife John S. b. 1848, Dunfermline, Fife. In 1861 working in ironstone mine. Ellen b. 1851 James b. 1853 William b. 1856 Ann b. 1859
81.James Crawford b. 1823 and Martha Boswell ( b. 1822, Ireland d 07 Feb 1864) married 26 Feb 1844. In 1861 they were living on Lockroad and he was working as a cotton weaver. Living at home were their children James 14, Hugh 11, Jane 8, and John 6. In 1871 he was a 48 year old widower living on Laighroad and working as a cotton weaver. Hugh , Jane and John were still living at home. The children were not baptised at the Beith Church. James b. 1847 Hugh b. 1851. In 1871 working as a fuller in a mill. Jane b. 1853. In 1871 working as a paperer at cabinet works. John b. 1855. In 1871 working as a 'sentcher' (stretcher?) in mill.
82.James Crawford b. 1830. On 1851 Census was a baker / servant.
83.James Crawford and Janet Stevenson married 10 Dec 1853 Jean 26 May 1857 John 15 Sep 1859 Hugh 12 May 1864
84.James Crawford b. 1827 Dalry and d. 23 Apr 1877 and Margaret McGown (Patrick) ( b. 1828, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Renfrewshire, d. 12 Aug 1897) married 17 Jul 1852. Both are buried in Lair # 69 Head Street Churchyard. James is the son of John Crawford and Margaret Cunningham Nairn (see # 128). In 1871 working as a tinsmith and living in a house on Main Street with one room with a window. By 1881 Margaret is a widow living on Townhead Street. Her children Margaret, John, Elizabeth, Agnes and Jemima are all living with her as is her 3 year old grandson, James Crawford. Margaret 26 Apr 1856. In 1871 working in flax mill and in 1881 was a sandpaperer. John 20 May 1858. In 1871 he was living at grandfather's house and working as a tinsmith (see # 128). In 1881 living with mother and still a tinsmith. Janet 16 Aug 1860. In 1871 and 1881 living at grandfather's house (see # 128) Mary Ann 31 May 1861. Not living at home in 1871. Elizabeth 26 May 1862. Not living at home in 1871 (dead?). Elizabeth 18 Aug 1863. In 1881 a linen thread worker. Jemima 13 May 1869. In 1881 scholar. Agnes White 09 Jan 1871, Irvine, Ayr. Not at home in 1881. Margaret 05 Sep 1872, Irvine, Ayr. Not at home in 1881 (There are 2 daughters named Margaret ?)
85.James Crawford b. 1826 Kirkmicheal (Straiton), d. Sep 1911 and Janet Gall (b. 1829 Cambuslang, Paisley, Lanarkshire , d. 21 Apr 1890) married 02 Nov 1849. James is the son of James Crawford and Mary Andrew (see # 77). James lived at Morrishill Toll and was an enginekeeper. In 1851 James and Janet and newborn Jane were living there. James' occupation on 1861 Census is illegible, but his family was living on Eglinton Street. In 1871 he was a 45 year old innkeeper, living on Whang Street (formerly called Eglinton). His 14 year old brother, Robert was living with them. Robert was born in Beith. On the 1861 Census Janet listed her birthplace as Paisley and on the 1871 Census it was listed as Cambuslang. In 1881 the Inn has 10 rooms with windows. Living with James and Janet are their children, James 31, Isabella 27, Agnes 20, Margaret 18, William 16, Robert 13, and Catherine 10. Alexander Wilson, a 19 year old servant is also living there. James and Janet are buried in Lair B79C in Beith Cemetery. The headstone reads, " In memory of Janet Gall wife of James Crawford, Innkeeper who died 21 Apr 1880 in her 61 year. Also the above James Crawford who died 28 Sep 1911 in his 87 year. Also their grandson James who died at Anderson Hotel 20 Feb 192-, -- 9 1/2 years, elder son of Robert and Agnes Crawford and the above Robert Crawford who died 28 Jan 1937 in his 69 year and his wife Agnes C. Todd who died 28 Jan 1851 in her 75 year. Also William Crawford son of the above James Crawford and Janet Gall who died 12 Mar 1940 in his 7-th year. Robert, youngest son of James Crawford, farmer Sidehead 12 1871 26 years. James Crawford farmer, Sidehead 01 Jan 1874 74 years, his daughter Mary Crawford died at Ashcraig, Largs 02 Feb 1883 50 years. His wife Mary Andrew died at Newton of Beltrees 26 Oct 1887 84 years." James c. 05 Mar 1850. 1871 and 1881 working as clerk at the Inn. Jane c. 27 Dec 1852. 1871 working as pupil teacher. Not at home in 1881. Isabella c. 05 Jun 1853. Not at home in 1861, but is there in 1871 & 1881. Thomas c. 24 Dec 1854. Not at home in 1871 or 1881. Mary Andrew c. 31 Jan 1857 (also see # 63, #77 and # 196) At home in 1871 but not there in 1881. Jessie c. 30 Jan 1859. Not at home in 1861 but there in 1871 and absent in 1881. Agnes c. 04 Nov 1860. At home in 1871. At home in 1881 working as a teacher. Margaret c. 01 Aug 1862. In 1871 she is living with her grandmother, Jean Hatrick at Morrishill Toll. In 1881 she is living at home, working as a dressmaker. William c. 12 Oct 1864 d. 12 Mar 1940. At home in 1871 and 1881. In 1881 working as a clerk for the railroad. Robert c. 18 Mar 1869. Not at home in 1871 but there in 1881. Married Agnes C. Todd (see # 185) Catherine Andrew c. 10 May 1871 (see # 63)
[Info. On headstone in Beith Cemetery. James Gall / Tollkeeper, Lochwinnock / 10 Feb 1866, 88 years / his wife / Isabella Hatrick / 12 March 1866, 86 years / their sons / William 08 Jan 1868, 38 years / James 08 Mar 1883, 57 years / Janie Gall wife of / James Crawford / Innkeeper / 21 Apr 1890, 61 years / also of the above James Crawford / Sep 1911, 8- years / also their grandson James / who died at ---) 1871 Census at Morrishill Toll, Jean Hatrick, unm. 86, Tollkeeper. b. Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, James Dunlop, grandson, widower, 24, baker and Margaret Crawford, grandaughter 8 years. (see # 196).]
86.James Crawford and Jean Gilmour married 04 Sep 1852. James was a labourer at the Glengarnock Ironworks at the time of his marriage.
87.James Crawford and Janet Walker James b. 1853 John b. 1854
88.James Crawford b. 1826 d. 08 Jul 1887 and Jessie Meikle ( b. 17 Dec 1829 d. < |