Husband: James SILVER #3109
Born: 6 Jun 1780 in Standing Stones, Maryculter, Scotland, UK (see note 1)
Died: 2 Mar 1855 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 2)
Buried: in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 3)
Occupation: Farmer
Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 4)
Census: 1851 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 5)
Father: George SILVER #4794
Mother: Violet WILLIAMSON #1601
Wife: Jean MURRAY #3143
Born: 1786 in Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
Died: 17 May 1860 in Upper Wyndings, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
Buried: in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 6)
Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK
Census: 1851 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK
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Notes
M Child 1: James SILVER #3144 Born: 20 Jun 1810 in Links of Arduthie, Fetteresso, Kincardine, UK Died: 28 Mar 1882 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 7) Buried: in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 8) Occupation: Farmer Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1851 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1861 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 9) Census: 1881 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 10) Spouse: Elizabeth CONNON #3222 b. 23 Feb 1836 d. 14 Dec 1905 Married: 1 Jan 1878 in Elfhill, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK (see note 11)
M Child 2: William SILVER #3145 Born: 10 Apr 1812 in Grains, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 12) Died: 25 Oct 1879 in Whitings Farm, Horsham, Sussex, England, UK (see note 13) Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1871 in Whiting's Farm, Horsham, England, UK (see note 14) Spouse: Jean CONNON #5054 b. C1823 d. 27 Oct 1893 Married: 15 Jul 1851 in Ashford, Surrey, England, UK (see note 15)
F Child 3: Jean SILVER #3146 Born: 21 Jan 1815 in Grains, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 16) Died: 9 Sep 1895 in Carron House, Allardice Street, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK (see note 17) Census: 1851 in Cottonbrae, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 18) Census: 1881 in Allardyce St (Carron House Detached) (see note 19) Spouse: William MOWAT #4297 b. 13 Jun 1813 d. 11 May 1882 Married: 1 Dec 1839 in Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 20)
F Child 4: Henrietta SILVER #3225 Born: 28 Dec 1817 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK (see note 21) Died: 18 Nov 1868 in Auchinblae, Fourdon, Scotland, UK (see note 22) Spouse: William GORDON #3226 b. C1813
F Child 5: Mary SILVER #3148 Born: 8 Nov 1820 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 23) Died: 2 Jul 1900 in Stonehaven, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 24) Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1851 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1861 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1881 in Glenbervie, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 25) Spouse: Colin NAPIER #4896 b. C1830 d. ?
F Child 6: Violet SILVER #3149
Born: 17 Jan 1823 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 26)
Died: 7 Jun 1908 in 20 Loanhead Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (see note 27)
Census: 1861 in 58 Ship Row, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (see note 28)
Census: 1871 in 58 Ship Row, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (see note 29)
Census: 1881 in 1 Martins Lane, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (see note 30)
Census: 1891 in 23 Marywell St, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK (see note 31)
Spouse: William SNOWIE #3228 b. 24 May 1813 d. 26 Sep 1885
Married: 3 Nov 1844 in Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK (see note 32)
F Child 7: Helen SILVER #3150 Born: 16 Jul 1825 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 33) Died: 15 Nov 1895 in 9 Cameron Street, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK (see note 34) Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Census: 1851 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK Spouse: William McPHERSON #4291 b. 16 Jun 1832 d. 2 Jul 1895 Married: 4 Jun 1854 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK
M Child 8: John SILVER #3151
Born: 7 Dec 1828 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, UK (see note 35)
Died: 20 Mar 1901 in 4 Ann Street, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK (see note 36)
Occupation: Grocer
Census: 1841 in Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Scotland, UK
Census: 1891 in 4 Ann Street, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK
Spouse: Mary Ann BURGESS #4313 b. 6 Sep 1829 d. 23 Jan 1893
Married: 7 Dec 1855 in Montrose, Forfar, Scotland, UK (see note 37)
Event Notes Note (1) Maryculter OPR To George Silver of Standing Stones and Violet Williamson a son James 6/6/1780.
Note (2) 1855 deaths in the Parish of Fetteresso in the county of Kincardine
No 11
James Silver farmer
Male
74 years
When: 1855 March 2 11.30am
Where: Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso
Cause: Organic disease of the stomach several years as certified by Alexander Martin M.D. who saw deceased 1st March.
Residence: Standing Stones Parish of Maryculter for 47 years
Father: George Silver, farmer, deceased
Mother: Violet Silver, M.S. Williamson, deceased
Married to Jean Murray
Children: James (44), William (42), Jean (40), Henrietta (37), Mary (34), Violet (32), Helen (29), John (25).
Buried: Churchyard, Fetteresso
Informant: John Silver, youngest son
Note (3) Headstone from Kirktown of Fetteresso Kirkyard MI #401: 1855 to the Memory of JAMES SILVER farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 2 Mar 1855 aged 74 years also JEAN MURRAY his wife who died 17 May 1860 aged 74 years and also their eldest son JAMES SILVER - farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 28 Mar 1882 aged 71 years and his wife ELIZABETH CONNON who died 14 Dec 1905 aged 69 years.
Note (4) 1841 census for Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso: Note (5) 1851 census for Upper Windings, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire: Note (6) Headstone from Kirktown of Fetteresso Kirkyard MI #401: 1855 to the Memory of JAMES SILVER farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 2 Mar 1855 aged 74 years also JEAN MURRAY his wife who died 17 May 1860 aged 74 years and also their eldest son JAMES SILVER - farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 28 Mar 1882 aged 71 years and his wife ELIZABETH CONNON who died 14 Dec 1905 aged 69 years.
Note (7) 1882 Deaths in the District of Fetteresso in the County of Kincardine No 21 James Silver Farmer married to Elizabeth Connon 1882 March Twenty Eighth 5.10am at Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso Male 71 years Father: James Silver Farmer (deceased) Mother: Jane Silver M.S. Murray (deceased) Cause: Cabulus Visicoe? as certified by ? Skene M.D. Witness: John Silver Brother Anne? Street, Stonehaven
Note (8) Headstone from Kirktown of Fetteresso Kirkyard MI #401: 1855 to the Memory of JAMES SILVER farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 2 Mar 1855 aged 74 years also JEAN MURRAY his wife who died 17 May 1860 aged 74 years and also their eldest son JAMES SILVER - farmer - Upper Wyndings who died 28 Mar 1882 aged 71 years and his wife ELIZABETH CONNON who died 14 Dec 1905 aged 69 years.
Note (9) 1861 census for Upper Wyndings Farm, Fetteresso, Kincardineshire: Note (10) 1881 census for Upper Wyndings, Fetteresso, Kincardine Note (11) 1878 on the first day of january at Elfhill, Fetteresso after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Silver farmer (bachelor) aged 67 of Upper Wyndings. Father: James Silver farmer (deceased). Mother Jean Silver M.S. Murray (deceased) and Elisabeth Connon farmer's daughter (spinster) aged 42 of Elfhill. Father: Robert Connon farmer (deceased). Mother: Ann Connon M.S. Findlay (deceased). Witnesses: John Watt minister, William Brown, Wm Mowat.
Note (12) From Fetteresso OPR 15/04/1812 James Silver in Grains had William baptised. Witnesses William Murray and his wife Jean Charles both in Grains.
Note (13) From GRO copy of death cert: 1879 death in the sub-district of North Horsham in the County of Sussex No 238 Twenty fifth October 1879 Whitings Farm, Horsham William Silver Male 66 years Occupation: Farm Bailiff Cause: Cystic uramia. Witness: William Silver, son, present at death, Whitings Farm, Horsham Note (14) 1871 census for Whiting's Farm, Horsham, Sussex: Note (15) From GRO marriage cert: 1851 marriage solemnized at the Free Church in the Parish of Ashford in the county of Surrey No 34 July 15 William Silver 38, bachelor, steward, father's name: James Silver, farmer and Jane Connon, 28, spinster, father's name: Robert Connon Note (16) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver, labourer, Grains, had a daughter by his wife Jean Murray born 21/01/1815 and baptised 08/02/1815 named Jean. Witnesses William Murray senior and junior there.
Note (17) 1895 Deaths in the District of Fetteresso in the County of Kincardine No 54 Jane Mowat widow of William Mowat, Leather Merchant 1895 September Ninth 7.20am At Carron House, Allardice Street, Stonehaven F 80 years Father: James Silver Farmer (deceased) Mother: Jane Silver M.S. Murray (deceased) Cause: Cerebral Haemorrhage 10 days as certified by George Williamson Witness: James Mowat son (present) Carron Lodge, Stonehaven
Note (18) 1851 census for Cottonbrae, Cottonbrae, Fetteresso Note (19) 1881 census
Living at Allardyce St (Carron House Detached), Fetteresso
(Source: FHL Film 0203469 / GRO Ref Volume 258-1 / EnumDist 4 / Page 2)
William MOWAT Married / Head / Tanner & Leather Merchant 67 Male born : Fetteresso employing 36 Men 13 Boys & 11 Girls
Jane MOWAT Married / Wife 66 Female born : Fetteresso
Alexander Robert MOWAT Unmarried / Son / Leather Merchant Master 28 Male born : Fetteresso
James MOWAT Unmarried / Son / Leather Merchant Master 26 Male born : Fetteresso
Isabella Wood MOWAT Unmarried / Daughter 20 Female born : Stonehaven
Elizabeth SHAW Unmarried / General Domestic Servant 35 Female born : Stonehaven
Note (20) IGI record
Note (21) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver farmer in Upper Wyndings had a daughter by his wife Jean Murray born 28/12/1817 and baptised 12/01/1818 named Henrietta. Witness William Murray in Grains and James Dunbar in Upper Baulk, Esq.
Note (22) 1868 deaths in the Parish of Fourdon in the County of Kincardineshire No 25 Henrietta Gordon (widow of William Gordon, ploughman) 1868 November eighteenth 1.45pm Auchenblae, parish of Fordoun Female 51 years Father: James Silver Farmer (deceased) Mother: Jane Silver M.S. Murray (deceased) Cause: Typhoid Fever 9 weeks, bed sores, death by coma as certified by James Robertson surgeon Witness: John Gordon son (not present)
Note (23) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver farmer in Upper Wyndings had a daughter by his wife Jean Murray born 08/11/1820 and baptised 20/11/1820 named Mary. Witness Andrew Hampton there and William Murray in Grains.
Note (24) 1900 deaths in the District of Fetteresso in the County of Kincardine Mary Silver (single) Female, 82 years 1900 July 12, 7.15pm at Mills of Cowie, Stonehaven Father: James Silver, farmer, deceased Mother: Jane Silver, M.S. Murray, deceased Cause: General debility as certified by Wm Burnup Leslie, M.D., Stonehaven Witness: John Silver, brother, 4 Ann Street, Stonehaven.
Note (25) Dwelling: Census Place: Glenbervie, Kincardine, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203470 GRO Ref Volume 261 EnumDist 4 Page 10 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Mary SILVER U 60 F Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Retired Housekeeper Helen NAPIER U 23 M Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: General serv Domestic
Note (26) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver farmer in Upper Wyndings had a daughter by his wife Jean Murray born 17/01/1823 and baptised 01/03/1823 named Violet. Witness William Murray in Grains and Andrew Hampton in Upper Wyndings.
Note (27) From 1908 Death Certificate: Note (28) 1861 census for 58 Ship Row, St Nicholas, Aberdeen: Note (29) 1871 Census for 58 Ship Row, St Nicholas, Aberdeen: Note (30) from 1881 Census: Note (31) 1881 census for 1 Martins Lane, St Nicholas, Aberdeen: Note (32) Personal correspendence from Robert MacDonald (BK4064)
Note (33) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver farmer in Upper Wyndings had a daughter by his wife Jean Murray b 16/07/1825 and baptised. 05/08/1825 named Helen. Witnesses William Murray in Grains and William Lowrie in Upper Wyndings.
Note (34) 1895 Deaths in the District of Fetteresso in the County of Kincardine No 68 Helen MacPherson widow of William MacPherson
Note (35) From Fetteresso OPR James Silver farmer in Upper Wyndings had a son by wife Jean Murray b 03/10/1828 and baptised 20/10/1828 named John. Witnesses William Murray and Mrs Murray both in Grains.
Note (36) 1901 deaths in the district of Fetteresso, Kincardine. Note (37) 1855 Marriages in the Burgh of Montrose in the County of Forfar Registered by James May If you see a mistake or want to contribute some information or images email me
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