Richard Marshall
Richard was born in December 1812 in
Shotts and his baptism took place there on December 6th, 1812.
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- Birth Notes
- 06/12/1812 MARSHALL RICHARD JAMES MARSHALL/ELISABETH HAMILTON FR453 (FR453) M SHOTTS /LANARK 655/00 0020 0166
Richard's father was
James Marshall and his mother was
Elizabeth Hamilton. His paternal grandparents were
James Marshall and
Margaret Mitchell; his maternal grandparents were
John Hamilton and
Elizabeth Fleming. He had three brothers and three sisters, named
James,
John,
Thomas,
Elizabeth,
Margaret and
Agness. He died at the age of 85 in 1897 in
Closeburn.
- Death Notes
- MARSHALL
RICHARD
84
1897
816/ 19
Closeburn
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Occupation Details
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From 1841 to 1851 Richard's occupation was Farmer 90 Acres Emp 2 Labs in agriculture for Peatpots farm.
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- Occupation Notes
- inherited £1000 from his uncle John Marshall
His sons also were entitled to a sum of £100 "should any of the sons of James, John or Richard appear to have abilities and inclination to follow out any of the learned professions"
From 1881 to 1891 his occupation was retired farmer in agriculture.
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Whereabouts
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Richard lived in
Mull from 1881.
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