1886 -
Generation: 1
1. | Lizzie Booth Farquhar was born in Q1 1886 in London, Rotherhithe (daughter of James Farquhar and Ann Robertson). Other Events:
- Census: 1891, Stave Yard, Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, London
- Census: 1901, Surrey Lock, Surrey Commercial Docks, London SE
- Residence: 13 Mar 1910, London, Camberwell, 98 Rosemary Road
Lizzie married William Albert McCulloch on 13 Mar 1910 in London, Camberwell, St Lukes. William (son of John McCulloch) was born in C1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Living
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Generation: 2
2. | James Farquhar was born in C 1848 (son of Alexander Farquhar and Margaret Burns); died on 11 Feb 1927 in 58 West Road, Shoeburyness. Other Events:
- Census: 1851, Ferry Road, Carolina Port Flat, Dundee
- Census: 1861, Tindals Wynd
- Occupation: 1870; Seaman Mate, MS
- Residence: 1870, Castle Lane, Dundee
- Occupation: 1901; Deputy Dock Master
Notes:
The Surrey Commercial Dock Company staff ledger dating from 1860-1908 (held Museum of London Docklands) is too fragile to photocopy. Therefore, I will provide the main details below:
Page 1 of record
James Farquhar
D.O.B. : 02/09/1848
Entered service: 01/12/1884
Date of appointment: 1884
Life Insurance
Name of Office: Provident Clerks
No. of Policy: 34341
Amount insured for: ¹150
Included in superannuation scheme by boards order 03/07/1890
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Rank: Assistant Dock master
Salary or wages on appointment: ¹150 per annum
Provided with [or allowance towards]: House, clothes and coals
Major salary increases/promotions
1886/89: salary was ¹180
1895: salary was ¹230
1901: salary was ¹260
1908 (June) : salary was ¹300
Graded 2nd Class Dock master: 01/07/1911
James married Ann Robertson on 23 May 1870 in Paradise Road, St Clements, Dundee. Ann (daughter of James Robertson and Agnes Adam) was born in PROB 9 Sep 1850 in Scotland, Fife, Markinch; died in Q3 1906 in St Olave. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Ann Robertson was born in PROB 9 Sep 1850 in Scotland, Fife, Markinch (daughter of James Robertson and Agnes Adam); died in Q3 1906 in St Olave. Other Events:
- Census: 1851, Scotland, Newburgh, Clinton Street
- Census: 1861, Scotland, Newburgh, Clinton Street
- Census: 1871, 32 Tindals Wynd, Dundee
- Census: 1881, 20 Silwood Street, Rotherhithe, Surrey
Children:
- Agnes Adams Farquhar was born on 6 Jul 1871 in 36 Castle Lane, Dundee; died on 28 Oct 1931 in Wanganui, Lascelles Avenue, Harton, South Shields.
- Margaret Burns Farquhar was born on 10 Mar 1873 in Dundee; died on 8 Oct 1874 in 30 Castle Lane, Dundee.
- Isabel Robertson Farquhar was born in C 1875 in Dundee, Angus; died in Q2 1950 in Bromley.
- James R Farquhar was born in C 1878 in Dundee, Angus.
- Maggie Bowman Farquhar was born in C 1880 in Rotherhithe, Surrey, England.
- Annie Robertson Farquhar was born in 1881 Q4 in London, Rotherhithe; St Olave.
- George Robertson Nicol Farquhar was born in C 1885 in London, Rotherhithe; died on 4 May 1949 in Erith and District Hospital.
- 1. Lizzie Booth Farquhar was born in Q1 1886 in London, Rotherhithe.
- Alfred Tomlin Farquhar was born in C 1887 in London, Rotherhithe; died in Q1 1945.
- William C Farquhar was born in C 26 Mar 1891 in London, Rotherhithe; died on 30 Jan 1959 in 117 Braidwood Road, Catford, London SE 6.
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Generation: 3
5. | Margaret Burns was born in C 1829 in Dundee (daughter of George Burns and Margaret Bowman); died on 13 Sep 1920 in 24 Mains Loan, Dundee. Other Events:
- Census: 1851, Ferry Road, Carolina Port Flat, Dundee
- Census: 1861, Tindals Wynd
- Occupation: 1870; Power Loom Weaver
- Census: 1871, 32 Tindals Wynd, Dundee
- Census: 1881, 21 Nelson Street, Dundee
- Census: 1891, 7 Middle Street, Dundee
- Census: 1901, 7 Middle Street, Dundee
Children:
- 2. James Farquhar was born in C 1848; died on 11 Feb 1927 in 58 West Road, Shoeburyness.
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6. | James Robertson was born about 1822 (son of George Robertson and Ann Frazer); died on 22 Apr 1894 in Fife, Markinch. Other Events:
- Occupation: Railway Inspector (Ret'd)
- Occupation: Railway surfaceman
- Census: 1861, Scotland, Newburgh, Clinton Street
- Census: 1881, Fife, Markinch
- Census: 1891, Coaltown of Balgonie, Markinch
James married Agnes Adam on 13 Nov 1847 in Fife, Markinch. Agnes (daughter of George Adam and Agnes Brown) was born on 13 Sep 1827 in Fife, Markinch; died on 26 Jan 1860 in Fife, Newburgh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Agnes Adam was born on 13 Sep 1827 in Fife, Markinch (daughter of George Adam and Agnes Brown); died on 26 Jan 1860 in Fife, Newburgh. Other Events:
- Baptism: 30 Sep 1827, Fife, Markinch
- Census: 1841, Thornton, Markinch, Fife
Children:
- Agnes Robertson was born on 6 Feb 1848 in Fife, Markinch; died on 29 Dec 1904 in Fife, Markinch.
- 3. Ann Robertson was born in PROB 9 Sep 1850 in Scotland, Fife, Markinch; died in Q3 1906 in St Olave.
- George Robertson was born on 6 Apr 1851 in Fife, Newburgh; died on 1 July 1919 in Johannesburg, SA; was buried in Half plot no 4368 C,D,E at Brixton Cemetery, Johnnesburg.
- John Robertson was born on 28 Nov 1852 in Fife, Newburgh.
- Isabel Robertson was born on 16 Oct 1856 in Fife, Newburgh; died on 23 Sep 1916 in Combination Poorhouse, Thornton, Markinch.
- James Robertson was born on 3 Oct 1858 in Fife, Newburgh; died on 6 Apr 1860 in Fife, Markinch.
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Generation: 4
15. | Agnes Brown was born on 21 Sep 1803 in Fife, Dysart (daughter of Will Brown and Agnes Farmer); died on 11 Oct 1889 in Coaltown, Markinch, Fife. Other Events:
- Baptism: 25 Sep 1803, Fife, Dysart
- Census: 1861, Fife, Markinch, Balgonie Square
- Census: 1871, Fife, Markinch, Coalton
- Census: 1881, Fife, Markinch, Coalton
Children:
- 7. Agnes Adam was born on 13 Sep 1827 in Fife, Markinch; died on 26 Jan 1860 in Fife, Newburgh.
- John Adam was born on 7 Sep 1829 in Fife, Markinch.
- William Adam was born on 21 Apr 1832 in Fife, Markinch; died on 22 Sep 1905 in Fife, Buckhaven.
- Isabella Adam was born on 11 Nov 1835 in Fife, Markinch.
- Cecilia Adam was born in C 1839 in Fife.
- ? Adam was born in Mar 1841 in Fife.
- George Adam was born on 21 Jun 1843 in Fife, Markinch.
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