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Rev Robert Davidson,UFC, Porteree Isle of Skye.

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Angus

Angus Report 4 Jun 2015 18:40

Hi, I am looking for any information about Robert Davidson and his wife Isabella 39years who appear in the 1901 Census as 41 and 39 years respectively. Living in the manse.An internet article shows that in 1908 he was member of the golf club. But i am at a loss to where he went after that.

Gee

Gee Report 4 Jun 2015 18:45


Name:Robert Sheil Davidson

Age in 1911:49

Estimated Birth Year:abt 1862

Relation to Head:Head

Gender:Male

Birth Place:
Shankey, Northumberland, England

Civil Parish:Bedlington

County/Island:Northumberland

Country:England

Street address:Troyan Street Stakeford

Marital Status:Married

Occupation:Colliery Labourer

Registration district:Morpeth

Registration District Number:564

Sub-registration district:Bedlington
ED, institution, or vessel:15
Piece:31029


Robert Sheil Davidson 49
Isabella Davidson 51

Angus

Angus Report 4 Jun 2015 18:48

Thanks for the ultra quick reply, i should have said Robert was born in Glasgow

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jun 2015 18:58

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Name: Robert Davidson
Spouse's Name: Isabella Russel
Event Date: 18 Oct 1881
Event Place: Caledonia Road United Presbyterian,Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M19088-1 , System Origin: Scotland-ODM , GS Film number: 889479

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jun 2015 19:01

Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms,
birth:
28 February 1862
HIGH CHURCH, GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
James Davidson
mother:
Charlotte Straiton


Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

birth:
22 July 1862
HIGH CHURCH, GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
John Davidson
mother:
Helen Glen


Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
birth:
11 September 1862
HIGH CHURCH, GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
Robert Davidson
mother:
Jessie Dunbar


Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
birth:
26 February 1862
BRIDGETON, GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
Robert Davidson
mother:
Janet Thomson

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jun 2015 19:03

Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
birth:
26 April 1862
OLD MONKLAND, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
Charles Davidson
mother:
Margaret Paton


Robert Davidson
Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
birth:
18 July 1862
GOVAN, LANARK, SCOTLAND
father:
Edward Davidson
mother:
Ann Pattison

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jun 2015 19:10

The July and August 1909 monthly medals were won by Rev Robert Davidson.

The annual meeting was held in the reading room in February 1911. The treasurer and secretary submitted his annual report. From the report the club the club seemed to be in a sound way financially. Officers for the year were appointed as follows; Hon. Presidents, Sir John Dewar, Bart and Sheriff Campbell, Portree; president, Mr A Gillanders; vice-president, Hon Clifford Kitson; captain, Mr A M Murchison; vice-captain, Mr J A Cameron; secretary and treasurer, Mr J J Maclean; committee - Rev Robert Davidson, A D Mudie, W J Robertson, R Kemp, A Ross and J Lees.

Portree Golf Club, Isle of Skye. - Golf's Missing Links


www.golfsmissinglinks.co.uk/.../254-portree-golf-club-isle-of-skye

Portree Golf Club, Isle of Skye. ... The July and August 1909 monthly medals were won by Rev Robert Davidson. The annual meeting was held in the reading room in ...


AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jun 2015 19:12

1990 Robert Davidson MA BD DD FRSE (University of Glasgow)


List of Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church ...


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Moderators_of_the_General_Assembly...


List of Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is a ... (Isle of Skye)) 1976 ... (1560-1908) were compiled by the late Rev Dr Robert W ...
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Angus

Angus Report 4 Jun 2015 20:52

Thanks Ann, The Golf Club info links in with what i have so far, however i think his mother was a Catherine Watson. I should have put more info on the original thread

Andrew

Andrew Report 4 Jun 2015 21:37

He is still the Minister in Portree in 1911 census.

Andy

alviegal

alviegal Report 4 Jun 2015 22:53

1901 for ref.


1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
U F C Manse, Kiltarglen Road, Portree, Invernessshire, Scotland

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Household Members
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Robert Davidson Head Married Male 41 1860 Minister Adam Memorial Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Transcription
Isabella J M Davidson Wife Married Female 39 1862 - Portree, Invernessshire, Scotland
Transcription
Margaret Matheson Sister-In-Law Single Female 36 1865 Living On Own Means Portree, Invernessshire, Scotland
Transcription
Catherine McLeod Servant Single Female 24 1877 Servant (Domestic) Invernessshire, Scotland
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Christina McKenzie Servant Single Female 23 1878 Servant (Domestic) Invernessshire, Scotland

Gee

Gee Report 5 Jun 2015 08:55


Name:Robert Davidson

Gender:Male

Birth Date:20 Jan 1860

Birth Place:High Church,Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland

Father:Joseph Davidson

Mother:Catherine Watson

FHL Film Number:6035516


The above for reference, you say you think his mother was Catherine Watson?

Gritty

Gritty Report 5 Jun 2015 09:40

Aberdeen Journal - Saturday 01 July 1911

CALL TO A PORTREE MINISTER

THE REV. R DAVIDSON FOR WIGTOWNSHIRE
On Thursday a special meeting of the United Presbytery of Skye was held to moderate in a call to the Rev Robert Davidson, Adam Memorial United Free Church, Portree, from the St. John's congregation, Whithorn, Wigtownshire. Mr. Davidson, having expressed his willingness to accept the call, the moderator placed it in his hands.
Mr. Davidson has laboured in Portree for 23 years, and has been noted for his attention to the poor of all denominations when in sickness and trouble. His departure is regretted by all classes of the community.

Gritty

Gritty Report 5 Jun 2015 10:16

Wife's death:

1924 DAVIDSON ISABELLA J MART
Other surnames:MATHESON
Female
Age: 60
District: LASSWADE
County: MIDLOTHIAN
Ref: 691/00 0049

Gritty

Gritty Report 5 Jun 2015 10:42

On ScotlandsPeople:

EDINBURGH SHERIFF COURT INVENTORIES

ISABELLA JOHANNA MARTIN DAVIDSON:

DAVIDSON ISABELLA JOHANNA:

OR MARTIN WIFE OF REV. ROBERT DAVIDSON, M.A., 154 CRAIGLEA DRIVE, EDINBURGH, D. 09/04/1924 AT NEW SAUGHTONHALL, POLTON, INTESTATE
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England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Name: Isabella Johanna Martin Davidson
Probate Date: 7 Oct 1925
Death Date: 9 Apr 1924
Death Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
Registry: London, England

So in 1924 the Rev. Robert Davidson was living at Craiglea Drive, Edinburgh

Gee

Gee Report 5 Jun 2015 11:19

He died in 1944



Name:Reverend Robert Davidson of 154 Craig-lea Drive

Probate Date:31 Aug 1944

Death Date:9 Jun 1944

Death Place:Edinburgh, Scotland

Registry:Llandudno

Confirmation of Isabel Ritchie Davidson - spinster

Gee

Gee Report 5 Jun 2015 11:54

This looks like the person mentioned in Robert's probate



Name:Ishbel Ritchie Davidson of Craiglea Duns Road

Probate Date:16 Mar 1965

Death Date:17 Jan 1965

Death Place:Berwick, Scotland

Registry:London, England

Conformation of George Lovat Fraser Henry. writer to the signat

Angus

Angus Report 5 Jun 2015 18:32

Many thanks to all the contibutions to this thread, your help is much appreciated.