Disappointment? – Not really!

    

The Fotheringham Family have several gravestones in Crosshill Churchyard in Baillieston

but unfortunately, the particular branch I was searching for, although they had

a fairly substantial stone marking their lair, about 80% of the inscription had worn away.

Luckily, the names of the couple responsible for erecting the stone were clear!

Despite a few visits at varying times of the day, hoping that the inscription might become

clearer with the sun at a different angle, nothing worked.

After some ‘manipulation’ a few more details emerged.

The first lines presumably reads “In Memory of their Children”,

and the first name looked like Elizabeth with possibly another name following.

John Fotheringham and Jane Watt married at Falkirk on the 17^th November 1865.

Jane’s place of birth on all subsequent Census Returns is listed as Falkirk.

They were not known to have a daughter named Elizabeth – no Elizabeth appeared on any

Census Returns between 1871 – 1901. A check on Scotland’s People revealed that they did have a daughter – Elizabeth Robb Fotheringham, born December 1879 and sadly died

aged 11 months on the 13^th November 1880.

The next name has completely worn away, all that is now legible is

‘died  .. 2 ….. years’

Here, the inscription becomes slightly clearer and appears to read:

Also of … Brother

Henry Fotheringham

Died 27^th May …? Aged 40? Years

Prior to finding a brother for John Fotheringham, his parentage was uncertain, but Henry’s

Death Certificate confirmed that they were John Fotheringham,  Baker and Sarah Jane McKie,

both deceased. The informant on his Death Certificate was his brother-in-law Andrew Robb,

so this added another sibling - John and Henry Fotheringham had a sister.

A quick search on the IGI found the marriage of Andrew Robb and Elizabeth Fotheringham

on 6^th June 1867 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Henry died 27^th May 1883 at Canning Place in Glasgow, but that his usual residence

was Montreal, Canada, he was a Book-Keeper and that he was married to

Rachel Matilda Swail.

It is unknown exactly when Henry went to Canada as no further research has been carried out,

but the couple had at least one son – Frederick Henry Fotheringham.

The following marriage in Quebec shows that this son married Beatrice Mac Stiven and that

his father’s full name was Henry Shiels McKie Fotheringham.

‘John Fotheringham

Died 6^th …… years’

A death notice in the Glasgow Herald newspaper matched the legible details.

John Fotheringham died on 6^th February 1909 at the family home, Crosshill Villa.

The next name was again illegible but the date of death appeared to be the 9^th ……

Jane Fotheringham’s Death Certificate reveals that she died

on the 9^th June 1910 aged 71 years.

The sixth name appeared to be

‘Their son John

Died 4^th April 1927 aged … years’

Further research on John revealed that he died 4^th April 1927 age 59 years

and was the husband of Elizabeth Findlay.

John and Elizabeth were married in 1918 when he was 51 and Elizabeth was 52.

Elizabeth was the daughter of James Findlay, a Farmer and Jane McKie.

The last name on the inscription is that of their son

George Watt Fotheringham, who died 28^th September 1933 age 69 years.

His Death Certificate states his occupation as Railway Goods Yard Labourer,

residing at 4 Ellismuir Road, Baillieston.

George had never married.

In an attempt to trace the whole of George, Henry and Elizabeth’s family,

a search was carried out on the IGI (www.familysearch.org)

By entering their parents’ names, it appears there were 11 children born to John Fotheringham

and Sarah (Jane) Mackie/McGhie/McKee/McKie all in Old Monkland.

Andrew Fotheringham, born 1^st October 1819, Christened 1^st October 1819

John (1) Fotheringham, born 17^th November 1822, Christened 22^nd December 1822

John (2) Fotheringham, born 29^th July 1824, Christened 22^nd August 1824

James Fotheringham, born c1827*

Anne (1) Fotheringham, born 11th October 1831, Christened 23^rd October 1831

Anne (2) Fotheringham, born 28th October 1832, Christened 11^th November 1832

Elizabeth Fotheringham, born 29^th June 1835, Christened 5^th July 1835

John (3) Fotheringham, born 17th July 1838, Christened 30^th July 1838

William Fotheringham, born 25th December 1840, Christened 10^th January 1841

Henry Fotheringham, born 11^th December 1842, Christened 1^st January 1843

Jean Fotheringham, born 24^th August 1845, Christened 7^th September 1845

*James Fotheringham (born 1827) does not appear on the IGI listings – he was added

to the above ‘list’ when his Death Certificate was found naming his parents and that he

was the husband of Elizabeth Strachan.

The family proved difficult to find on the 1841 Census.

1851, Living at Bargeddie, Old Monkland

John Fotheringham, Head, age 59, Pensioner, Regt of Foot, born Clackmannan

Sarah Fotheringham, Head, age 50, Grocer, born Ireland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Daughter, age 15, Scholar, born Old Monkland

John Fotheringham, Son, age 13, Coalminer/Drawer, born Old Monkland

Henry Fotheringham, Son, age 9, Scholar born Old Monkland

1861, Living at Rhins, Old Monkland (Rhinds)

Sarah Fotheringham, Head, age 60, Grocer, born Ireland

John Fotheringham, Son, age 21, Engine Keeper, born Old Monkland

Henry Fotheringham, Son, age 18, Grain Merchant, born Old Monkland

*Thomas Gallacher, Grandson/Visitor, age 9, born Old Monkland

*It is unknown which of the Fotheringham sisters married a Gallacher.

As the main subject of this research was John Fotheringham Junior, it was he and

his family who were located on subsequent Census Returns.

1871, Living at Swinton, Old Monkland Western

John Fotheringham, Head, age 30, Wine & Spirit Merchant, born Lanarkshire

Jane Fotheringham, Wife, age 31, born Falkirk

John Fotheringham, Son, age 3, born Rhinds, Baillieston

George Fotheringham, Son, age 1, born Rhinds, Baillieston

The IGI listed the marriage of John and Jane Watt at Falkirk

on 17^th November 1865 and some of their children:

John Fotheringham, born 14^th July 1867, Old Monkland

George Watt Fotheringham, born 3^rd August 1869, Old Monkland

Janet Hendry Fotheringham, born 30^th December 1871, Old Monkland

Jane Fotheringham, born 11 April 1874, Old Monkland

Rachel Isabella Fotheringham, born 25^th March 1881, Old Monkland

1881, Living at Swinton, Old Monkland Western

John Fotheringham, Head, age 40, Spirit Merchant, born Old Monkland

Jane Fotheringham, Wife, age 41, born Falkirk

John Fotheringham, Son, age 13, Scholar, born Baillieston

George W. Fotheringham, Son, age 11, Scholar, born Baillieston

Janet Fotheringham, Daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Baillieston

Jane Fotheringham, Daughter, age 6, Scholar born Baillieston

Henry Fotheringham, Son, age 4, Scholar, born Baillieston

Baby (Rachel I.) Fotheringham, Daughter, age 1 month, born Baillieston

1891, Living at Crosshill Villa, Baillieston, Old Monkland Western

John Fotheringham, Head, age 50, Grocer & Spirit Merchant, born Old Monkland

Jane Fotheringham, Wife, age 51, born Falkirk

John Fotheringham, Son, age 23, Grocer’s Assistant, born Baillieston

George W. Fotheringham, Son, age 21, Commission Agent’s Clerk, born Baillieston

Janet Fotheringham, Daughter, age 19, Grocer’s Assistant, born Baillieston

Jane Fotheringham, Daughter, age 16, Milliner’s Assistant, Baillieston

Rachel I. Fotheringham, Daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Baillieston

Missing from the 1891 Census (apart from the elder children) is son Henry.

(Henry is listed on the family stone, died 1882 aged 5 years 7 months)

1901, Living at Crosshill Villa, Baillieston, Old Monkland Western

John Fotheringham, Head, age 60, Grocer & Spirit Merchant, born Old Monkland

Jane Fotheringham, Wife, age 61, born Falkirk

John Fotheringham, Son, age 33, Grocer’s Assistant, born Baillieston

George W. Fotheringham, Son, age 32, Broker’s Clerk, born Baillieston

Janet H. Fotheringham, Daughter, age 29, Grocer’s Assistant, born  Baillieston

Jane Fotheringham, Daughter, age 26, born Baillieston

Rachel I. Fotheringham, Daughter, age 19, born Baillieston

Elder sons John and George’s whereabouts after 1871 have not been researched.

Daughter Janet H. (Hendry) Fotheringham married James Caldwell, a Slater

who was living at Russell Place in Baillieston on 16^th December 1903.

The couple were both aged 31 and the marriage took place at the Cockburn Hotel, Glasgow.

Janet and her husband are listed on the Caldwell Family stone also in Crosshill Churchyard.

Daughter Jane Fotheringham married Thomas McKnight, a Coal Miner (born Ireland)

who was living at Woods Place in Baillieston on 21^st March 1907.

The couple were both 32 and the marriage took place at 35 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow.

Jane and her husband are listed on their own stone/wall plaque which sits in the row

behind her parents’ stone in Crosshill Churchyard.

Referring back to James Fotheringham the ‘unlisted’ brother of John Fotheringham

who’s Death Certificate linked him without doubt to the family …..

A marriage was found on the IGI of James Fotheringham, Miner and Elizabeth Strachan

in July 1847, Baillieston.

Also found were some of their children:

John Fotheringham, born 7^th January 1855, Lesmahagow

Thomas Strachan Fotheringham, born 18^th August 1857, Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, born 21^st August 1859, Old Monkland

Andrew Fotheringham, born 28^th February 1863, Old Monkland

Jessie Strachan Fotheringham, born 13^th May 1866, Shettleston

However, it appears that they had a further 4 children as on son John’s Birth Certificate

in 1855, Elizabeth is listed as having 4 children – 2 boys, both still living and 2 girls, both still living.

These births would have been between 1847 – 1854

1851, Living at Dykehead,  Old Monkland

James Fotheringham, Head, age 24, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Wife, age 24, born Old Monkland

Mary Fotheringham, Daughter, age 2, born Old Monkland

Sarah Fotheringham, Daughter, age 9 months, born Old Monkland

1861, Living at ‘Supple House’ (?), Old Monkland Western

James Fotheringham, Head, age 34, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Wife, age 34, born Old Monkland

Sarah Fotheringham, Daughter, age 10, born Old Monkland

James Fotheringham, Son, age 8, Scholar, born Old Monkland

John Fotheringham, Son, age 6, Scholar, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Daughter, age 1, born Old Monkland

1871, Living at Swinton, Old Monkland Western

James Fotheringham, Head, age 44, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Wife, age 44, born Old Monkland

James Fotheringham, Son, age 18, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Daughter, age 12, Scholar, born Old Monkland

Andrew Fotheringham, Son, age 8, Scholar, born Old Monkland

Jessie Fotheringham, Daughter, age 5, born Old Monkland

1881, Living at Hunter’s Land, Old Monkland Western

James Fotheringham, Head, age 55, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Wife, age 55, born Old Monkland

Andrew Fotheringham, Son, age 18, Coal Miner, born Old Monkland

James Fotheringham died on 24^th March 1891 at Crosshill aged 63 years

1891, Living at Reid’s Row, Baillieston

Elizabeth Fotheringham, Head, age 64, born Baillieston

Andrew Fotheringham, Son, age 25, Coal Miner, born Baillieston

*Andrew Fotheringham, Grand-son, age 1, born c1890, Baillieston

*Andrew Fotheringham was the illegitimate child of Jessie Fotheringham, Domestic Servant.

He was born at Crosshill, Baillieston on 19^th April 1889.

By 1901, Elizabeth Strachan had probably died (no research has been carried out to find

her death), but son Andrew was listed on the 1901 Census as follows:

1901, Living at Dyke Street, Baillieston

Andrew Fotheringham, Head, age 38, Coal Miner, born Baillieston

Maggie Fotheringham, Wife, age 31, born Rothes, Morayshire

James Fotheringham, Son, age 6, Scholar, Baillieston

John Fotheringham, Son, age 4, Scholar, born Baillieston

William Fotheringham, Son, age 2, born Baillieston

Andrew Fotheringham, on, age 1, born Baillieston

*Andrew Fotheringham, Adopted Son, age 11, Scholar, born Baillieston

*Adopted son Andrew would appear to be the same Andrew listed as

Grandson/Visitor on the 1891 Census.

Andrew Fotheringham (Senior), Coal Miner, age 28, of Crosshill, Baillieston,

Married Maggie Fraser, Domestic Servant, age 24 of Cathcart,

on 17^th November 1893 at Baillieston.

Andrew was found dead at No. 3 Pit, Bredisholm Colliery on 5^th August 1910 aged 47 years.

The certifying Doctor reported that on inspection of the dead body, he found that death was

attributable to an accident at the Pit and was due to fractured ribs, fractured right femur,

fractured right arm and injuries to lungs.

The informant of his death was his cousin John Fotheringham (of Crosshill Villa, Baillieston),

but John was obviously not familiar with his widow and informed the Registrar that her name

was Elizabeth Clydesdale, when it should have been Margaret (or Maggie) Fraser.

The Scottish Mining website has transcribed a short report about his death, it reads:

“1910, August 5^th, Bredisholm Pit No. 3, Lanarkshire, United Collieries

Andrew Fotheringham, age 54, Miner

Falls of Side

When working under some top coal which is said to have been supported by a prop, the top coal suddenly fell away and killed him and injured his son who was working with him.”

http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/Indexes/1910deaths.html

Andrew and Margaret Fotheringham also have a stone in Crosshill Churchyard.

The inscription reads:

“In loving memory of our dear father Andrew Fotheringham

Died 5^th August 1910

Also our dear mother Margaret Fotheringham died 16^th April 1949”

The Churchyard Lair Plan below shows the locations of the Fotheringham stones.

Lair 118 – John Fotheringham, Jane Watt & Family

Lair 54 – Jane Fotheringham & Thomas McKnight

Lair 93 – Andrew Fotheringham & Margaret (or Maggie) Fraser

Lairs 15 & 83 Janet Fotheringham (Caldwell Family)

The above ‘plan’ was drawn c2005 and maps out the lairs.

It was created by cross-referencing existing stones and various references

sourced  from existing documentation about the Churchyard.

The yellow boxes indicate that these lairs have a stone whether still standing,

fallen, legible or illegible.

Crosshill Church, established c1833, lay empty from the 1970’s when it was replaced by

St. Andrew’s Church and over the next 30 years became almost derelict.

The building is now a private residence.

So …… if you come across a gravestone with very little of the inscription still legible,

don’t be too disappointed, bear in mind that with time and patience

the story will unfold – eventually!

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The King of Bo'ness.

The above impressive monument in Bo’ness Cemetery commemorates

John Anderson, known in his day as the

‘King of Bo’ness’.

It was erected by his trustees and unveiled on Saturday 24^th December 1904

by Mr. William Thomson of Seamore.

The four family members are listed together on one face:

His sister Margaret on another:

John himself on another panel:

It is quite clearly stated that the family were buried in the Bo’ness Lower Churchyard

which unfortunately is not in a very good state of repair,

however, the Anderson Family’s stone was located.

Here are deposited the mortal remains of John Anderson, Teacher, Bo’ness

Who died 29^th January 1818 in the 55^th year of his age.

Also the mortal remains of Jean Paterson his spouse

Who died 20th January 1856 in the 88^th year of her age.

Our mother, active, cheerful and constantly occupied, sought pleasure nowhere

And found happiness and content everywhere.

Margaret Anderson, Cloth Merchant, eldest daughter of the above

Who died 16^th April 1862 in the 65^th year of her age, her body is here interred

Active in her habit, kindly in her disposition she was a sister highly to be prize

From experience a brother can well say so.

Also John Anderson, Merchant and Banker, Borrowstouness

Only son of the above John Anderson and Jean Paterson his spouse

Who died 14^th April 1870 in the 78^th year of his age.

The 1841 Census shows the family living at South Street, Bo’ness:

Jean Anderson, age 70, Cloth Merchant, born Bo’ness

John Anderson, age 45, Grocer, born Bo’ness

Margaret Anderson, age 40, Cloth Merchant, born Bo’ness

The 1851 Census shows the family still living at South Street, Bo’ness:

Jean Anderson, Head, age 82, House Proprietor, born Bo’ness

John Anderson, Son, age 56, Ship Owner, born Bo’ness

Margaret Anderson, Daughter, age 53, Post Mistress, born Bo’ness

Brother and Sister John and Margaret were still resident at South Street in 1861:

John Anderson, Head, age 66, General Merchant, born Bo’ness

Margaret Anderson, Sister, age 63, Cloth Merchant, born Bo’ness

According to his Death Certificate, John Anderson died at South Street

after suffering from Paralysis for 3 months.

The marriage of the parents and the births of John and Margaret are not found

on the IGI, (they may be on Scotland's People) but the fact that Margaret was listed as

‘eldest’ daughter on both the gravestone and the memorial indicated that perhaps

there had been another daughter. There was no sign of another family member on

any census, so by downloading John’s will, further details were found.

John Anderson and Jean Paterson did indeed have another daughter

born/baptised on the 2^nd October 1808 in Bo’ness who they named Agnes.

Agnes subsequently married Robert Whyte at Bo'ness on 30^th September 1840.

Presumably the couple moved to London directly after their marriage, living there for at least

the next thirty years as the following Census Returns show:

1841, Living at Bishopsgate Street Without, East London:

Robert Whyte, age 30, Hardwareman

Agnes Whyte, age 30

Ann Whyte, age 30

1851, Living at No. 22 Houndsditch, St. Botolph, East London:

Robert Whyte, Head, age 40, Hardwareman, born Scotland

Agnes Whyte, Wife, age 42, born Scotland

Annie Whyte, Sister, age 42, born Scotland

Jeanie Whyte, Daughter, age 7, born City of London

Agnes Whyte, Daughter, age 5, born City of London

Robert Whyte, Son, age 3, born City of London

1861, Living at 126 Lee Park, Christchurch, Kent

Robert Whyte, Head, age 50, Colonial Merchant, born Scotland

Agnes Whyte, Wife, age 52, born Scotland

Annie Whyte, Sister, age 52, born Scotland

Jeanie Whyte, Daughter, age 17, Scholar, born London, Middlesex

Agnes Whyte, Daughter, age 15, Scholar, born London, Middlesex

Robert Whyte, Son, age 13, Scholar, born London, Middlesex

Also living with them were a nephew and niece

James Sneddon, Nephew, age 8, Scholar, born Savannah, Georgia, United States

Annie Sneddon, Niece, age 6, Scholar, born Savannah, Georgia, United States

(No research has been carried out to confirm how these children were

related but they must have been from a sister of Robert Whyte)

Robert Whyte age 59 years, of 20 Lee Park, Blackheath,

late of 21 Duke Street, Aldgate, London, died 7^th December 1869

and was buried 14^th December 1869 at Norwood Cemetery,

Norwood Road, Lambeth, London.

1871, Living at 20 Lee Park, Christchurch, West Kent

Robert Whyte, Head, age 23, General Merchant, born London, Middlesex

Agnes Whyte, Mother, age 62, born Scotland

Annie Whyte, Aunt, age 62, born Scotland

Annie H. Sneddon, Cousin, age 16, Scholar, born Savannah, United States

Robert and Agnes Whyte’s second daughter Agnes married Thomas Ferguson

during the 1860’s, somewhere other than Scotland as there are no marriages

contained in Scotland’s People Index between 1855 - 1871.

In 1871, they are listed as living at Old Deer, Aberdeenshire as follows:

Thomas Ferguson, Head, age 42, Farmer of 287 Acres, born Old Deer, Aberdeen

Agnes Ferguson (nee Whyte), age 25, Wife, born London, England

Robert Ferguson, Son, age 2, born Old Deer, Aberdeen

William Ferguson, Son, age 8 months, born Old Deer, Aberdeen

Agnes’ mother is with the Ferguson Family in 1881

Living at  46 Don Street, Old Machar, Aberdeen

Thomas Ferguson, Head, age 52, Insurance & General Accountant, born Old Deer, Aberdeen

Agnes Ferguson (nee Whyte), age 35, Wife, born England

Robert Ferguson, Son, age 12, Scholar, born Aberdeen

William Ferguson, Son, age 10, Scholar, born Aberdeen

Agnes E. Ferguson, Daughter, age 8, Scholar, born Aberdeen

James Ferguson, Son, age 6, Scholar, born Aberdeen

Thomas Ferguson, Son, age 3, born Aberdeen

Agnes Whyte, Mother(-in-law), age 72, Annuitant, born Bo’ness, Linlithgowshire

Note that Thomas has changed occupations!

1891, still living at 46 Don Street, Old Machar, Aberdeen

Thomas Ferguson, Head, age 62, Accountant & Insurance Agent, born Old Deer, Aberdeen

Agnes Ferguson (nee Whyte), age 45, Wife, born England

Robert Ferguson, Son, age 22, Student of Medicine, born Aberdeen

Agnes Whyte, Mother-in-law, age 82, Annuitant, born Bo’ness, Linlithgowshire

Agnes Whyte (nee Anderson) widow of Robert Whyte

Died at 46 Don Street, Aberdeen on the 13^th of April 1892 aged 83 years

Her cause of death was attributed to Senile Changes,

Thomas Ferguson, her son-in-law was the informant.

She was the last member of the Anderson Family of Bo’ness.

Referring back to the Will of John Anderson, he stipulated “We direct that the
Monument or Grave Stones in the Parish Church Yard of Borrowstouness
that (…?) where are deposited the mortal remains of John Anderson, Teacher
and Jean Paterson his wife our father and mother and their children,
and that of James Paterson our Maternal Grandfather and Margaret Muir

his spouse and their children shall in all time coming be kept in good repair,
be painted yearly and the stones and inscription thereon when injured or
worn out be  (renewed?) and that the Grave Stone in the Easter Meeting House
burying ground of Borrowstouness erected in memory of Margaret Anderson
our Aunt shall be in like manner, attended to yearly and the Dyke and Door
of said Burying Place shall be kept in proper repair or repaired when necessary ….”
"And In reference to the grave stones of our relations shall also apply to the stone
at the south west corner of Borrowstouness Parish Churchyard that marks where are
deposited the remains of Henry Paterson, our mother’s Uncle …..”

The gravestones of his grandparents his aunt and uncle to which he refers to

have not been found.

Bo'ness Lower Churchyard

Amongst many other requests, his Trustees were instructed to:

Pay his sister Agnes £500 annually.

Pay his cousins James Paterson, Merchant in Bo’ness

and his sister Anne Paterson £16 annually.

Established a fund named The Anderson Bequest “for sincere intention and being that the

same shall give great Relief to parties residing in the town and Parish of Borrowstouness

from their Poor Rates and also to assist respectable young people with a small sum of

money on their setting out in the world”.

Also, Bo'ness Academy was established with the name Anderson Academy.

The school was opened as Bo'ness Anderson Academy Higher Grade Public School in 1893.

Previously it was an infant school. Classes up to 3rd year of secondary were taught.

John’s sister Margaret had also left a will in which she bequeaths her entire estate to her brother.

She left a total of two thousand, one hundred and thirty six pounds,

 Twelve shillings and eleven pence ha’penny, which in 2005, would have the

same spending worth of just over ninety two thousand pounds.

(Calculated by using the National Archives ‘Currency Converter’ (Old money to new)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/default0.asp#mid

Again by using the above ‘Currency Calculator’ the sum left by John Anderson was

Three thousand, eight hundred and seven pounds, eleven shillings and four pence

which would have the same spending worth of just over

one hundred and seventy four thousand pounds.

John Anderson was a Merchant, a Ship Owner (of three whaling ships),

the first chairman of Bo’ness Gas Company, and later in life

a Bank Agent for the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Hardly surprising that he was thought of as the

‘King of Bo’ness’!

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