Agnes Turner John McLellan
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Post by ellenavon » Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:41 pm
Hello David
The names John Turner and Janet Marshall caught my eye.
I have recently done some research for a friend's mother for her 80th burthday, and John and Janet above, married 31 Jan 1801 at Shotts are her ancestors.
The line is from John and Janet's daughter Agnes, born 1807/20, who married John McLellan in 1840 at Bathgate. John was a distiller and the couple moved to Strathblane in the late 1840's, where John eventually became a part owner of Glengoyne Distillery. Agnes died (I believe either in childbirth or shortly after) between April 1850 and the 1851 census, leaving John to bring up their daughter and 5 sons.
If you are interested in sharing any info, just get in touch.
Kind Regards
Ellen.
- Source Notes
- also: http://www.talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7245
The disappearing Archibald McLellan
Postby ellenavon » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:04 pm
Hello everyone. I have been "off the boards" for a few months, having taken (very!) early retirement/redundancy, and have been setting up own business. Phew - harder work than working! But delighted to have some time for my hobby again now.
I have been researching a friend's tree, as a present for his mother's 80th birthday on Hogmanay. Have done well on it, and found it just as engrossing to do someone else's as one's own. But would like to try to tie up some loose ends before handing it over to the family, and could use some help with one line. (Had some help with these McLellans some months ago - thanks!)
Will try to keep this succinct!
The birthday girl's great grandfather John McLellan 1807-1867 did really well for himself, being born the son of a boatman in the parish of Cambuskenneth Abbey, and becoming a distiller's clerk, then going on manage and then to own at least part of Glengoyne Distillery in Strathblane, along with George Connell. I have a copy of his will.
My real challenge is his eldest son, Archibald, who is the birthday girl's great uncle.
On John McLellan's death in 1867, Archibald took over the running of Glengoyne Distillery, and inherited the part owned by John McLellan.
I have him on the 1871 census, living at Burnfoot, Strathblane, the family home, as head of the household with his brothers Alexander, Peter, Richard (the direct line ancestor) and a servant girl. (Mother died shortly after birth of Richard)
In 1876, George Connell and Archibald sold Glengoyne Distillery to Langs.
And Archibald promptly disappeared off the face of the earth! I can find no record of him anywhere after 1876. Not on the 1881, no marraige in Scotland or death. I have been in touch with Glengoyne Distillery, and they were very pleasant and helpful, but had no relevant information.
I believe that he and possibly both Peter and Alexander, his brothers, must have emigrated - but to where, and when????
Archibald's details are:
Archibald Glen McLellan, ch. 30 April 1842, Bathgate, Linlithgow.
brothers
Alexander Campbell McLellan, b.26 Sept 1845, Bathgate
Peter McLellan, ch. 27 August 1848, Balfron, Strathblane
Richard McLellan, ch 24 April 1850, Balfron. I have him all through his life to his early death in 1902.
I do have ancestry sub, but am at a bit of a loss as to how to go about tracing him on the emigration/passenger records. Have given it a tentative shot, with no success, so any suggestions as to where/how to look would be gratefully received. Or even direct answers would be wonderful at this late stage - normally like to find things for myself, but her birthday is in 3 weeks!!
Many thanks for sticking with the long story.
Ellen.
- also: http://www.talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7245
- Source/Citation References (7)
- Family: John McLellan & Agnes Turner
- Individual: Agnes Turner
- Individual: John McLellan
- Individual: Richard McLellan
- Individual: Peter McLellan
- Marriage / Union: John McLellan & Agnes Turner
- Occupation: distiller John McLellan