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deaths 1856
revised 25 July 2005 

Go to: Glenbucket ¥  Monymusk ¥ Strathdon ¥ Tarland-Migvie ¥


240: Strathdoncomplete
(LDS film 025641; parishes 195-249)

1    Shaw, Ann (single)
1856 January 10 3h 0m AM Castletown, Corgarff, Strathdon
F: 18 years
parents: William Shaw, labourer and Margaret Shaw ms McHardy
cause: (supposed) epilepsy. No medical attendant
buried: Corgarff, Strathdon. Certified by John Stewart, carpenter
informant: William Shaw, father
1856 January 15th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

2    Spence, Mary (married)
1856 January 13 12h 30m AM Howmuir, Strathdon
F: 56 years
parents: William Spence, farmer (deceased) and Sophia Spence ms Don (deceased)
cause: Bronchitis 6 days. Certified by Alexander Robb physician (saw deceased January 12)
buried: Kildrummy Churchyard, certified by William McIntosh
informant: James Spence, brother
1856 January 19th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

3    Cran, Peter (single)
M: 2 ½ years
1856 January 20 4h 0m PM Farmton, Strathdon
parents: James Cran, farmer and Christina Cran, ms Cran
cause: Typhus 10 days, certified Alexr Cran surgeon (saw deceased January 19)
buried: Essie parish of Rhynie, certified by John Ross, kirk officer
informant: James Cran, father
1856 January 24 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

4    Farquharson, Jane (widow)
1856 February 12 2h PM Altnakiest, Corgarff, Strathdon
F: 95 years
parents: John Farquharson, farmer (deceased) and Jane Farquharson ms Gordon
no medical attendant
buried: Churchyard, Corgarff, Strathdon. Certified by John Stewart, carpenter
informant: Wm. Tait, son in law
1856 February 16th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

5    Farquharson (alias) Simpson, Elizabeth (widow)
1856 March 5 10h 30m PM Roadside, Corgarff, Strathdon
F: 88 years
parents: John McHardy, farmer (deceased) and Janet McHardy ms Stewart (deceased)
no medical attendant
buried: Churchyard, Corgarff, Strathdon. Certified by Robert Durward, carpenter
informant: Robert Durward her nephew
1856 March 10 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

6    Couper, Mary (single)
1856 March 25 2h PM Cummertown, Strathdon
F: 42
parents: John Couper, farmer (deceased) and Jane Couper ms Callam
no medical attendant
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon. Certified by Alexander Smith, gravedigger
informant: Geo Couper, brother (present)
1856 March 29 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

7    Fraser, John (single) Grocer's Assistant
1856 April 9th 11h 30m AM Forbes Cottage, Strathdon
M: 29 years
parents: Alexander Fraser, labourer and Ann Barron ms Bremner
cause: Consumption 12 months. Not certified
buried: Churchyard of Towie, certified George Coutts, kirk officer
informant: James Barron, occupier
1856 April 14th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

8   Tod, James (single) Meal Miller's Assistant
1856 April 25 4h 15m PM Wester Chappelton, Strathdon
M: 18 years
parents: William Tod, farmer (deceased) and Helen Tod ms Clark
cause: Consumption 23 months
buried: Churchyard of Tarland, certified Thomas Thompson, gravedigger
informant: [illegible - perhaps (something) Esson, occupier?]
1856 April 29 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

9    Summers, John (widower)
1856 May 4th 3h AM Howmoor of Glenkindie, Strathdon
M: 58 years
parents: [blank]
cause: Consumption for years. Certified J.D. Clark, surgeon
buried: Kildrummy Churchyard, certified by William McIntosh
informant: J.D. Clark, surgeon. Brother in law
1856 May 8 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

10    Grassick, James Agricultural Labourer (married)
1856 May 8 6h 30m AM Foggymill, Strathdon
M: 73 years
parents: James Grassick, crofter (deceased) and Ann Grassick ms Webster (deceased)
cause: Dropsy, 2 months. No medical attendant.
buried: Churchyard of Migvie, parish of Tarland, as certified by John Grassick his son
informant: John Grassick, son, Heughhead
1856 May 13th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

11    Couper, Jane (widow)
1856 May 19 3h AM Cummerton, Strathdon
F: 86 years
parents: John Callam, farmer (deceased) and Ann Callam ms Moir (deceased)
cause: [blank]
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified by John Callam, carpenter
informant: George Couper, son
1856 May 21 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

12   Stewart, Elizabeth (married)
1856 June 2 4h PM Ledmacaie, Strathdon
F: 56 years
parents: James Milne, farmer (deceased) and Christian McLachlan (deceased)
cause: Disease of the heart 6 months. Certified by Alexr Robb MB (saw deceased 30 May)
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified by Alexr Smith, gravedigger
informant: William Stuart, husband
1856 June 7th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

13   Stewart, Catherine (widow)
1856 June 14 10h PM Belneden, Strathdon
F: 73 years
parents: George Muil, farmer (deceased) and Isabella Muil (ms Walker)
cause: Dropsy 2 weeks. No regular medical attendant
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified by Alexr Smith, gravedigger
informant: James Dunbar, son in law
1856 June 20 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

14   Milne, Forbes (single)
1856 June 14 9h AM Parkvilla, Strathdon
M: 10 months
parents: Charles Milne, shoemaker and Janet Milne ms Dawson
no medical attendant
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified by Alexr Smith, gravedigger
informant: Charles Milne, father
1856 June 20 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

15   Watson, John (single) Tailor
1856 June 26 6h AM Rhinmoir, Strathdon
M: 25 years
parents: Alexander Watson, labourer and Isobel May ms McPherson
cause: Caries (?) of vertibraie 3 years. Certified Alexr Robb Physician & Surgeon (saw 12 Jan)
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified by Alexr Smith, gravedigger
informant: Alexr May, father in law
1856 June 30 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

16   Farquharson, Benjamin (widower) Farmer
1856 July 2 6h AM Inchmore, Corgarff, Strathdon
M: 94 years
parents: Andrew Farquharson, farmer (deceased) and Janet Ferris (deceased)
cause: Scrofula, several years. No regular medical attendant
buried: Churchyard of Corgarff, Strathdon. Certified John Stewart, carpenter
informant: William Farquharson his X mark son (present). A.G. Anderson, registrar, witness
1856 July 7th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

17   William, James (married) Griever or overseer
1856 August 14 8h 30m PM Glenkindie
M: 56 years
parents: Alexander William, weaver (deceased) and Mary William ms Stachen (sp?) (deceased)
cause: Exhaustion following constipation of bowels. 1 week, cert Alexander Robb MB (saw deceased Aug 14)
buried: Churchyard of Towie, certified George Coutts, kirk officer
informant: James William, son (present)
1856 August 21st at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

18   Spence, Thomas (married) Farrier
1856 Sept 13 12h 30m AM Bellabeg, Strathdon
M: 50 years
parents: William Spence, labourer (deceased) and Sophia Spence ms Don (deceased)
cause: Illius(?) or Illiac(?) passion. Several days. Certified John D Clark surgeon (saw 14th Dec)
buried: Churchyard of Glenbucket, certified John Kellas, gravedigger
informant: Alxr Spence, nephew (present)
1856 September 15 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

19   Stewart, John (single) Blacksmith
1856 Sept 12 [?]h 50M AM Parkstyle
M: 23 years
parents: Alexander Stewart, carpenter and Mary Stewart ms Coutts
cause: Duodenitis (from surgery) 3 days. Cert. Alexr Robb physician & surgeon (saw 12 Sep)
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified Alexander Smith, gravedigger
informant: Alexander Stewart, father (present)
1856 September 15 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

20   Dawson, James (married) Agricultural labourer
1856 October 9 12h 30m PM Craigenour, Strathdon
M: 63 years
parents: James Dawson, merchant (deceased) and Isobel Morries (sp?) ms Don (deceased)
cause: disease of the bowels, several days. Cert. John D. Clark, surgeon (saw 9 Oct)
buried: Churchyard of Glenbucket. Certified James Kellas, gravedigger
informant: Alxr Brown, Beltine (not present)
1856 October 11 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

21  Cumming, Donald (married) Farmer
1856 Nov 5 1h 0m PM Cockbridge, Corgarff, Strathdon
M: 72 years
parents: James Cumming, farmer and Ann Cumming ms Farquharson [note: doesn't say dec'd]
cause: disease of heart & arteries, with mortification of left lower extremity 3 mo.
Certified James Reid surgeon, (saw Oct 16)
buried: Churchyard Corgarff, Strathdon. Certified Andrew Farquharson
informant: Donald Cumming, son (present)
1856 November 12 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

22   Spence, Ann (single)
1856 Nov 13 9h 0m PM Howmuirs, Strathdon
F: 21 years
parents: John Spence, farmer and Ann Spence ms Glennie
cause: Tuberculosis, abt one year. Certified Alexr Robb Physician & Surgeon (saw Nov 15/13?)
buried: Churchyard of Glenbucket, certified John Kellas church officer
informant: John Spence, father (present)
1856 November 20 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

23    McHardy, Susan (married)
1856 Nov 25 5h 0m AM Corrybreck, Strathdon
F: 54 years
parents: George Watt, weaver and Helen Barron
cause: Fibris(?) 6 weeks. Certified Alexr Robb Physician (saw Nov 24)
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified George McHardy, husband
informant: George McHardy, husband (present)
1856 November 29 at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

24    Grassick, Charles (single)
1856 December 9th 1h 0m PM Foggymill, Strathdon
M: 20 years
parents: James Grassick, labourer (deceased) and Ann Grassick ms Clark
cause: [blank]
buried: Churchyard of Migvie, certified by James Grassick, brother
informant: James Grassick, brother (present)
1856 December 13th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

25    McRobert, Barbara (married)
1856 Dec 17 8h 0m AM Loinmoir, Strathdon
F: 77 years
parents: William McRobert, farmer (deceased) and Elizabeth McRobert ms McIntyre (deceased)
cause: dropsy, 6 months. No regular medical attendant
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, certified Alexr Smith, gravedigger
informant: Alxr Stewart, son (present)
1856 December 22nd at Strathdon (in margin: one A.G. A.). A.G. Anderson, registrar

26    McRobie, Ann Glennie
1856 Dec 27 8h 0m AM Howmuirs, Strathdon
F: 6 weeks
parents: Wm. McRobie, farmer and Ann Spence (deceased)
cause: (supposed) atrophy. (No medical attendant)
buried: Churchyard of Towie, as certified William McRobie, father
informant: William McRobie, father (present)
1856 December 28th at Strathdon. A.G. Anderson, registrar

200: Glenbucketpartial

1    Forbes, Janet Farmer's (widow)
1856 February 10th 4h 40m AM Auchavaich, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
F: 52 years
parents: William Gauld, farmer (deceased) and Hellen Gauld ms Michie (deceased)
No medical attendant. 1 year
buried: Churchyard, Glenbucket. Certified James Kellas, gravedigger
informant: George Gauld, brother (present), Auchavaich, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
1856 February 14th at Glenbucket. William Reid, registrar

2    Allanach, Robert (married) Crofter
1856 March 6 6h 30m AM Upperton, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
M: 65 years
parents: John Allanach, crofter (deceased) and Sophia Allanach ms McHardy (deceased)
cause: consumption, no medical attendant. 4 years.
buried: Churchyard, Glenbucket. Certified James Kellas, gravedigger
informant: Alxr. Allanach, son (present) Upperton, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
1856 March 10 at Glenbucket. William Reid, registrar

3    McKenzie, Margaret (single) Domestic Servant
1856 April 5th 2h AM Belnaboth, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
F: 74 years
parents: John McKenzie, farmer (deceased) and Janet McKenzie ms Thain (deceased)
cause: unknown, died suddenly. Not certified.
buried: Churchyard, Glenbucket. Certified James Kellas, gravedigger
informant: John Young, son, Belnaboth, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
1856 April 9th at Glenbucket. William Reid, registrar

4    Dawson, Ann (married)
1856 July 11th 0h 30m PM Easterbucket, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
F: 32 years
parents: James Rannie, farmer (deceased) and Janet Rannie ms Fraser (deceased)
cause: Phthisis Relmonalis(?). 2 years, certified Alexr Robb physician & surgeon
(saw deceased July 8)
buried: Churchyard, Glenbucket. Certified James Kellas, gravedigger
informant: John Dawson, widower (present)
1856 July 15th at Glenbucket. William Reid, registrar

5    Davidson, — (female) (single) [in margin: "one W.R."]
1856 August 18th 10h 30m AM Ballachdhuie, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
F: 30 hours
parents: James Davidson, farmer & elder and Helen Cordiner name Helen Davidson
cause: [blank]
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon, as certified by James Davidson, father
informant: James Davidson, father (present)
1856 August 22nd at Glenbucket. William Reid, registrar

224: Monymuskpartial

8    Grassie, Henry (single)
1856 Aug 20 6h AM Grant Lodge, Monymusk
M: 1 month
parents: John Grassie, shoemaker and Isabella Grassie ms Downie
not certified
buried: Churchyard of Kennay, certified John Grassie father of deceased
informant: John Grassie, father (present)
1856 August 21 at Monymusk. Alxr Ogilvier(?), registrar

242: Tarlandpartial

8    Grassie, ?
1856 April 13 6h 0m AM Old Samiel, parish of Tarland Migvie
M: 13 hrs
parents: Elisabeth Grassie and [blank]
buried: Churchyard of Strathdon
informant: Margaret Grassie her X mark, grandmother (present)
John Reid, Registrar, witness
1856 April 18th at Tarland. John Reid, registrar