Agnes Craig, cant locate her birth

[Kathy]

Would anyone care to take on a challange?

I have 11 children for Samuel Gibson Craig & Jane McFie (Jean McFee).

The children were born between years 1848 - 1868, I have been able to find birth records for all of the children except one, my G Grandmother, Agnes Craig.

Starting from the eldest, I have births in (1) Abbey, (2) Johnstone, (6) Greenock, (1) Kilbarchan.

The estimate of birth is 1853, and going by the census, in 1851 the family lived William Street Abbey, Paisley, then 1861 Arthur Street Greenock.

I have checked all female births for RFW between 1852 & 1854, there are 20 on SP but not Agnes. Between 1855 & 1858 I have viewed all 6 finds, but again not the correct Agnes.

I can accept that all births were not recorded prior to 1855, I just find it strange that the family would record all but 1 birth of 11 children.

Any help would be appreciated.

Kathy

[sheilajim]

Hi Kathy

Maybe you know this, but there is a submission on Family Search for Agnes Craig, born 1854, Johnstone, Renfrew. Parents Samuel Craig. Jane or Jean McFie.

Regards

[paddyscar]

Nothing concrete Kathy, just a couple of thoughts.

Is there enough time between the births of the children immediately preceding and following Agnes' birth, or could Agnes have been the child of one of Samuel or Jean's brothers or sisters?

Could Agnes have been her second name, used to distinguish her from a grandmother or aunt living with them who had the same first name?

Did Agnes marry and if so, does she name Jean and Samuel as her parents?

I agree it does seem very odd that she's the only one you can't locate.

Frances

[trish1]

Hi Kathy

I have a family from Paisley - married 1820 - had about 6 children before they came to Australia in 1833 - all except one appear to have been baptised - that just had to be my direct descendant. I have spent quite a few pounds on SP to no avail. So although it seems strange, it can happen.

Meanwhile, if I have the right family, the next child William Craig was born 15 Feb 1855. His birth certificate should list previous children born to the couple & may give a slightly better age for Agnes than is on the census. It would presumably also verify that Agnes did belong to the family.

Trish

[momat]

Does this Help?

Birth/Christening, British Isles
Father: Samuel Craig, Mother: Jane Mcfee
Exact Spelling: Off


International Genealogical Index / British Isles - 12


1. MARY CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: 13 MAY 1868 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
2. JEAN CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: 03 OCT 1859 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
3. SAMUEL GIBSON CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 23 AUG 1848 Abbey (Paisley), Renfrew, Scotland
4. Samuel Gibson Craig - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 30 OCT 1848 Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
5. Samuel Gibson Craig - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 23 AUG 1848
6. ALEXANDER WILSON CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 20 OCT 1857 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
7. ALEXANDER WILSON CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 15 JAN 1862 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
8. WILLIAM CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 15 FEB 1855 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
9. ROBERT CRAIG - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 03 DEC 1865 Middle Or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
10. Agnes Craig - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: 1854 Johnstone, Renfrew, Scotland
11. Samuel Gibson Craig - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 23 AUG 1848 Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
12. Jessie Craig - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: About 1864 Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland
It't the only one without a full date ?

And some more on the Parents.

Samuel Gibson Craige
Male Family

Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
16 MAY 1824 Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Death:
Burial:

Parents:
Father: John Craige Family
Mother: Jean Dickson

Marriages:
Spouse: Jean Mcfie Family
Marriage:
27 FEB 1849 Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

[Kathy]

Thanks Sheila, I had seen the family search entry, I have contact with the submitter.

Trish, I have only been able to find reference to Agnes by that name, it would have made searching easier if I had a second Christian name.

Jane (Jean) & Samuel are her parents, she names them as such at the time of her marriage in 1873.

Momet, spending on SP is sending me broke, especially with the exchange rate, I topped up another 60 credits this morning.

I did go back to look at the birth entry for William 1855, there are 3 boys and 1 girl living, and I know Agnes is the eldest girl.

Maureen, you did go to a lot of bother, thank you, I had all of that information, including Jessie’s birth date 28th Nov 1863.

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Kathy