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Elisabeth Jane Hetherington¹

F, b. 24 November 1844

Father

Hector Hetherington¹

Mother

Hannah Oldham¹

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

Elisabeth Jane Hetherington was born on 24 November 1844 in Ruthwell Parish, Plans, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Hector Hetherington and Hannah Oldham.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elisabeth Jane Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Peter's mother Janet (Hetherington), and cousin Elisabeth J. Hetherington (age 48, domestic housekeeper), Elisabeth Maxwell (age 22, general servant) and Fredrick Nicholson (age 22, ploughman).²

Citations

[S4645] O.P.R. Births - Elisabeth Jane Hetherington, Elisabeth Jane Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4600] 1901 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 4, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1901_428, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Elizabeth Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1875

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 Oct 1898

Mother

Margaret Muirman¹ b. c 1849

Last Edited

4 Nov 2010

Birth*

Elizabeth Hetherington was born circa 1875 in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Margaret Muirman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.¹

Citations

[S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #66,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326, High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Elizabeth Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1848

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Name Variation

Elizabeth Hetherington is also known as Elisabeth Hetherington.²

Birth*

She was born circa 1848 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elisabeth, children Frances & George, and granddaughter Elisabeth. Thomas was a farmer of 10 acres. Frances was described as a farmer's daughter. George's occupation was listed as an agricultural labourer. Elisabeth was a scholar.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of George John Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household with George were his sister Fanny (Frances, age 21, housekeeper), sister Janet (age 36, Fund Holder) & her son Peter (age 7, scholar), and a niece, Elizabeth (age 15, scholar). Fanny's declared age does not agree with her birth record, which is 1827, making her 34 years old. Also, according to Janet birth record, she is actually 40 years old. George's occupation was listed as Wood Merchant and farmer of 9 acres.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Frances Hetherington in Upper Mains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584,-3.346992; included in the household were her niece Elizabeth (age 23, described as unwell), her nephew Peter Georgeson (age 17, ploughman). Others include Thomas McDougald (age 46, ploughman), John Moffat (age 32, ploughman), Helen Hanton (age 38, dairymaid), Jane McEwen (age 16, general servant) and William Irving (age 14, farm servant). Frances's occupation was recorded as "Farmer of 237 acres employing 6 labourers".¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were his aunt Frances Hetherington, cousin Elizabeth Hetherington, mother Janet (Hetherington), Mary McKnight (age 16, general domestic servant), Mary McCoone (age 19, dairy maid), Andrew Waters (age 15, farm servant) and James Tinning (age 21, farm servant). Peter was listed as "Farmer of 230 Acres Arable, employing 2 Men, 2 Girls & 1 Boy" (although only four names are entered).⁴

Citations

[S4644] 1871 Scotland Census - Frances Hetherington, of Frances Hetherington Household #14,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 3, Line 3, Roll CSSCT1871_182, Year 1871, Upper Mains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4588] 1851 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 10, Line 5, Roll 745, Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4631] 1861 Scotland Census - George Hetherington, of George Hetherington Household #75, 1861, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSST1861_145, Page 14, Line 21, Enumeration District 1, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4603] 1881 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 5, Line 1, Roll CSSCT1881_321, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Esther Oldham Hetherington¹

F, b. 11 June 1846

Father

Hector Hetherington¹

Mother

Hannah Oldham¹

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

Esther Oldham Hetherington was born on 11 June 1846 in Ruthwell Parish, Plans, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Hector Hetherington and Hannah Oldham.¹

Citations

[S4645] O.P.R. Births - Elisabeth Jane Hetherington, Elisabeth Jane Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Frances Hetherington¹

F, b. 26 January 1827

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers¹ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Birth*

Frances Hetherington was born on 26 January 1827 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^2,1

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frances Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elizabeth, and children Janet, Hector, Grace, Frances and George. Thomas's occupation was a wood merchant; he was also a farmer.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frances Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elisabeth, children Frances & George, and granddaughter Elisabeth. Thomas was a farmer of 10 acres. Frances was described as a farmer's daughter. George's occupation was listed as an agricultural labourer. Elisabeth was a scholar.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frances Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of George John Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household with George were his sister Fanny (Frances, age 21, housekeeper), sister Janet (age 36, Fund Holder) & her son Peter (age 7, scholar), and a niece, Elizabeth (age 15, scholar). Fanny's declared age does not agree with her birth record, which is 1827, making her 34 years old. Also, according to Janet birth record, she is actually 40 years old. George's occupation was listed as Wood Merchant and farmer of 9 acres.⁴

Census HeadHousehold*

Frances Hetherington was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Upper Mains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584,-3.346992; included in the household were her niece Elizabeth (age 23, described as unwell), her nephew Peter Georgeson (age 17, ploughman). Others include Thomas McDougald (age 46, ploughman), John Moffat (age 32, ploughman), Helen Hanton (age 38, dairymaid), Jane McEwen (age 16, general servant) and William Irving (age 14, farm servant). Frances's occupation was recorded as "Farmer of 237 acres employing 6 labourers".⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were his aunt Frances Hetherington, cousin Elizabeth Hetherington, mother Janet (Hetherington), Mary McKnight (age 16, general domestic servant), Mary McCoone (age 19, dairy maid), Andrew Waters (age 15, farm servant) and James Tinning (age 21, farm servant). Peter was listed as "Farmer of 230 Acres Arable, employing 2 Men, 2 Girls & 1 Boy" (although only four names are entered).⁶

Citations

[S4588] 1851 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 10, Line 5, Roll 745, Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4592] O.P.R. Births - Frances Hetherington, Frances Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4589] 1841 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 4, Line 890, Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4631] 1861 Scotland Census - George Hetherington, of George Hetherington Household #75, 1861, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSST1861_145, Page 14, Line 21, Enumeration District 1, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4644] 1871 Scotland Census - Frances Hetherington, of Frances Hetherington Household #14,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 3, Line 3, Roll CSSCT1871_182, Year 1871, Upper Mains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4603] 1881 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 5, Line 1, Roll CSSCT1881_321, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Francis Irving Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1822, d. 18 February 1845

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848

Mother

Mary Irving¹ b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855

Last Edited

14 Nov 2010

Birth*

Francis Irving Hetherington was born circa 1822.¹

He was the son of John Hetherington and Mary Irving.¹

Death*

Francis Irving Hetherington died on 18 February 1845.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Lochmaben Churchyard, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.126379,-3.438778.
Inscription: In memory of / John Hetherington who died in Lochmaben / 12th August 1848 Age 61 years / Also Mary Irving his spouse / who died 6th September 1855 Age 63 years / Also Margaret Lindsay Hetherington / Their Daughter / Who died 15th April 1827 age 9 months / Also Francis Irving Hetherington their son / Who died 18th February 1845 age 23 years.¹

Citations

[S4679] Cemetery Marker: John Hetherington, John Hetherington Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton, read by Christeen Charlton.

George Irving Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1832

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848

Mother

Mary Irving¹ b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855

Last Edited

14 Nov 2010

Birth*

George Irving Hetherington was born circa 1832.¹

He was the son of John Hetherington and Mary Irving.¹

Citations

[S4643] Mary (Irving) Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 840/01 0020, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington.

George John Hetherington^1,2

M, b. 19 March 1829, d. 19 May 1868

Father

Thomas Hetherington² b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers³ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

15 Nov 2010

Birth*

George John Hetherington was born on 19 March 1829 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^1,3

He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.^2,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elizabeth, and children Janet, Hector, Grace, Frances and George. Thomas's occupation was a wood merchant; he was also a farmer.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elisabeth, children Frances & George, and granddaughter Elisabeth. Thomas was a farmer of 10 acres. Frances was described as a farmer's daughter. George's occupation was listed as an agricultural labourer. Elisabeth was a scholar.³

Marriage*

George John Hetherington married Helen Frood, daughter of William Frood.⁵

(Witness) Death

George John Hetherington witnessed the death of Elisabeth Carruthers on 17 October 1857 in Hope Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; she died at 1:30pm. Her son George was present when she died. Her death record was recorded 22 October 1857 at Clarencefield.⁶

(Witness) Death

George John Hetherington witnessed the death of Thomas Hetherington on 10 August 1858 in Hope Cottage, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; Thomas died at 6:00am. He was listed as a farmer and widower on his death form. Both his parents predeceased him. Cause of death was cancer of the neck. His son George was present when he died. The death was recorded 17 August 1858 at Clarencefield.²

Census HeadHousehold*

George John Hetherington was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household with George were his sister Fanny (Frances, age 21, housekeeper), sister Janet (age 36, Fund Holder) & her son Peter (age 7, scholar), and a niece, Elizabeth (age 15, scholar). Fanny's declared age does not agree with her birth record, which is 1827, making her 34 years old. Also, according to Janet birth record, she is actually 40 years old. George's occupation was listed as Wood Merchant and farmer of 9 acres.⁷

Death*

He died on 19 May 1868 in Parish of Ruthwell, Newfield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, at age 39; cause of death was suicide by strangulation. The death was recorded 30 May 1868 at Clarencefield. His tombstone inscription recorded that he died at Uppermains, Cummertrees.⁸

Burial*

He was buried after 1869 in Ruthwell Church & Cemetery, Kirklands Loaning Rd. & B725, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.000208,-3.407478.
Inscription: In Memory of / George John Hetherington / Who Died at Uppermaines, Cummertrees / 19 May 1868 / Aged 39 Years / Also Helen Mercer Frood / His Wife Who Died at Kirkstyle / On 10th January 1870 / Aged 34 Years.⁹

Tombstone, George John Hetherington (1829-1868) and his wife Helen Frood (1837-1870). Ruthwell Churchyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Joe Dougherty.

Family

Helen Frood b. circa 1837, d. 10 January 1870

Citations

[S4591] O.P.R. Births - George John Hetherington, George John Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4587] Thomas Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0015, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington.
[S4588] 1851 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 10, Line 5, Roll 745, Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4589] 1841 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 4, Line 890, Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4601] Helen Frood entry, Statutory Deaths - Helen Frood, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0003, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Helen Frood.
[S4590] Elisabeth Carruthers entry, Statutory Deaths - Elisabeth Carruthers, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0017, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Elisabeth Carruthers.
[S4631] 1861 Scotland Census - George Hetherington, of George Hetherington Household #75, 1861, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSST1861_145, Page 14, Line 21, Enumeration District 1, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4598] George John Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - George John Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0013, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - George John Hetherington.
[S4688] Cemetery Marker - George John Hetherington & Helen Frood, George John Hetherington & Helen Frood Tombstone inscription; Joe Dougherty, 2010.

George M. Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1891

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. c 1858

Mother

Helen Mundell¹ b. c 1858

Last Edited

5 Nov 2010

Birth*

George M. Hetherington was born circa 1891 in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Helen Mundell.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George M. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in 71 High Street, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland; included in the household were his wife Helen, their children Hector(age 12, scholar), George (age 9, scholar) & Mary (age 6, scholar), and Elizabeth Wilson (age 21, general domestic servant). Thomas's occupation was Chemist & Druggist.¹

Citations

[S4585] 1901 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #4,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 5, Page 1, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1901_152, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Grace Hetherington¹

F, b. 2 June 1825

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers¹ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Grace Hetherington was born on 2 June 1825 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^2,1

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Grace Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elizabeth, and children Janet, Hector, Grace, Frances and George. Thomas's occupation was a wood merchant; he was also a farmer.¹

Citations

[S4589] 1841 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 4, Line 890, Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4593] O.P.R. Births - Grace Hetherington, Grace Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Grace Hetherington¹

F, b. 1893, d. 1893

Father

Thompson Duncan Hetherington¹ b. 2 Oct 1862

Mother

Anne Welsh¹

Last Edited

15 Dec 2010

Death*

Grace Hetherington died in 1893.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1893.¹

She was the daughter of Thompson Duncan Hetherington and Anne Welsh.¹

Citations

[S4802] Correspondence with Joyce Daniels (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Hannah Hetherington¹

F, b. 1855

Father

William Carruthers Hetherington¹ d. 1890

Mother

Elizabeth A. McAlpin¹

Last Edited

8 Nov 2010

Birth*

Hannah Hetherington was born in 1855.¹

She was the daughter of William Carruthers Hetherington and Elizabeth A. McAlpin.¹

Citations

[S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton (Dumfries, Scotland). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Hector Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1816, d. 26 June 1885

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson² b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

4 Jan 2011

Birth*

Hector Hetherington was born circa 1816 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.^1,2

Marriage Bann*

Marriage banns for Hector Hetherington were published on 13 November 1842 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.³

Marriage*

He married Jane Johnstone, daughter of Adam Johnston and Mary Murray, on 25 November 1842 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^4,5,3

Occupation*

Hector Hetherington was a blacksmith.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.⁷

Marriage*

Hector Hetherington married Eliza M.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Hector Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.¹

(Witness) Death

Hector Hetherington witnessed the death of Joseph Hetherington on 21 June 1861 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; he died at 7:15AM, in the presence of his son, Hector. Death recorded 24 June 1861. His occupation was entered as formerly Blacksmith and lately Inspector of the Poor. He was a widower of Helen Nicholson.²

Census HeadHousehold

Hector Hetherington was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.⁸

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Clarencefield Village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; Hector and Eliza were living alone at this time. Hector was listed as a "Farmer of 7 acres", no longer a blacksmith.⁹

Death*

He died on 26 June 1885 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; his occupation was entered in the death record as Master Blacksmith. His son Joseph was the informant, and present when hector died. His death was recorded 2 July 1885 in Clarencefield.^10,11

Burial*

He was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.
Inscription: In memory of / Jean Johnstone / wife of Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield / 29th March 1858 aged 39 years / Also Margaret Hetherington their daughter / who died 24th march 1847 age 3 years / also Adam Johnstone their son / who died at Edinburgh 26th December 1870 age 23 years / also above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 26th June 1885 age 70 years / also Elizabeth Murray / wife of Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 5th August 1892 / also Mary daughter of above Hector Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 30th January 1914 / age 62 years / also above Joseph Hetherington / who died at Clarencefield 16th November 1916 age 60 years.⁵

Family 1

Jane Johnstone b. 1819, d. 29 March 1858

Children

Margaret Hetherington⁵ b. 1844, d. 24 Mar 1847
Helen Nicholson Hetherington⁷ b. 21 Mar 1845
Adam Johnstone Hetherington⁵ b. 15 Apr 1847, d. 26 Dec 1870
Margaret Hetherington¹² b. 14 Apr 1854

Family 2

Eliza M. b. circa 1826

Children

John Hetherington+¹ b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884
Eliza McIntosh¹ b. c 1850
Mary Hetherington¹ b. 15 Jun 1851, d. 30 Jan 1914
Joseph Hetherington+¹ b. c 1855, d. 16 Nov 1916
Thomas Hetherington+¹ b. c 1858
Henry Willison Hetherington⁸ b. c 1862
James Hetherington⁸ b. c 1864

Citations

[S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145, Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4573] Joseph Hetherington entry, Death Record - Joseph Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0006, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Joseph Hetherington.
[S4612] Hector Hetherington & Jean Johnston marriage, 25 November 1842, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
[S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton (Dumfries, Scotland). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington, Hector Hetherington Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.
[S4611] Jean Johnston entry, Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0004, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston.
[S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, of Joseph Hetherington Household #40,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649, Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4568] 1881 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 12, Line 19, Roll CSSCT 1881_326, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4567] Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
[S4579] Hector Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0005, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington.
[S4657] O.P.R. Births - Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Hector Hetherington¹

M, b. 1755, d. 9 January 1816

Father

Joseph Hetherington² b. 1733, d. 28 Jan 1790

Mother

Mary Richardson² b. 1733, d. 20 Jun 1798

Last Edited

12 Nov 2010

Name Variation

Hector Hetherington is also known as Hector Hetherton.³

Occupation*

He was a blacksmith.^1,4

Birth*

He was born in 1755 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.²

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Mary Richardson.²

Marriage*

Hector Hetherington married Janet Rae in 1777 in Scotland.^1,4,2

Death*

Hector Hetherington died on 9 January 1816 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.²

Family

Janet Rae b. 1753, d. 5 June 1828

Children

James Hetherington² b. 12 Aug 1777
Joseph Hetherington+¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
Thomas Hetherington+^5,4 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
Mary Hetherington+² b. 1791, d. 15 Aug 1860
Margaret Hetherington² b. 1797, d. 13 Aug 1860

Citations

[S4573] Joseph Hetherington entry, Death Record - Joseph Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0006, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Joseph Hetherington.
[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4663] O.P.R. Births - James Hetherington, James Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4587] Thomas Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0015, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington.
[S4586] O.P.R. Births - Thomas Hetherington, Thomas Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Hector Hetherington¹

M, b. 14 May 1823

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers¹ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

7 Nov 2010

Birth*

Hector Hetherington was born on 14 May 1823 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; his surname is misspelled Hetherton on the O.P.R. Births record.^2,1

He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Hector Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elizabeth, and children Janet, Hector, Grace, Frances and George. Thomas's occupation was a wood merchant; he was also a farmer.¹

Citations

[S4589] 1841 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 4, Line 890, Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4594] O.P.R. Births - Hector Hetherington, Hector Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Hector Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1882

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884

Mother

Annie Murdoch¹ b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Birth*

Hector Hetherington was born circa 1882 in Troqueer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Annie Murdoch.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Hector Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Annie Murdoch in Amisfield School House, Amisfield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.132177,-3.566256; living in the household were Annie's children, Jane (age 11, scholar), Hector (age 9, scholar), Helen (age 7, scholar), and William (age 2). A James F. Kilgour, age 24, was also living in the household as a lodger and teacher in the elementary school. Annie's occupation was recorded as "living on private means".¹

Citations

[S4641] 1891 Scotland Census - Annie Hetherington, of Robert McGeorge Household #34,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 14, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1891_398, Amisfield School House, Parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Hector Hetherington¹

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Marriage*

Hector Hetherington married Hannah Oldham.¹

Family

Hannah Oldham

Children

Elisabeth Jane Hetherington¹ b. 24 Nov 1844
Esther Oldham Hetherington¹ b. 11 Jun 1846
Thomas Hetherington¹ b. 16 Nov 1849

Citations

[S4645] O.P.R. Births - Elisabeth Jane Hetherington, Elisabeth Jane Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Hector J. W. Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1889

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. c 1858

Mother

Helen Mundell¹ b. c 1858

Last Edited

5 Nov 2010

Birth*

Hector J. W. Hetherington was born circa 1889 in Cowdenbeath, Fifeshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Helen Mundell.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Hector J. W. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in 22 High St., Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland; included in the household were his wife Helen, son Hector and Margaret Addison (age 15, general servant). Thomas's occupation was Chemist & Druggist.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Hector J. W. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in 71 High Street, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland; included in the household were his wife Helen, their children Hector(age 12, scholar), George (age 9, scholar) & Mary (age 6, scholar), and Elizabeth Wilson (age 21, general domestic servant). Thomas's occupation was Chemist & Druggist.²

Citations

[S4580] 1891 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #5,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 1, Line 18, Roll CSSCT 1891_144, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4585] 1901 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #4,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 5, Page 1, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1901_152, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1884

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884

Mother

Annie Murdoch¹ b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Birth*

Helen Hetherington was born circa 1884 in Troqueer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Annie Murdoch.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Annie Murdoch in Amisfield School House, Amisfield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.132177,-3.566256; living in the household were Annie's children, Jane (age 11, scholar), Hector (age 9, scholar), Helen (age 7, scholar), and William (age 2). A James F. Kilgour, age 24, was also living in the household as a lodger and teacher in the elementary school. Annie's occupation was recorded as "living on private means".¹

Citations

[S4641] 1891 Scotland Census - Annie Hetherington, of Robert McGeorge Household #34,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 14, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1891_398, Amisfield School House, Parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Hope Hetherington¹

F, b. 17 November 1817

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson¹ b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Helen Hope Hetherington was born on 17 November 1817 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

Helen Nicholson Hetherington¹

F, b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931

Father

Thomas Hetherington² b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 Oct 1898

Mother

Margaret Muirman² b. c 1849

Last Edited

15 Nov 2010

Name Variation

Helen Nicholson Hetherington is also known as Ellen Nicholson Hetherington.³

Name Variation

Helen Nicholson Hetherington is also known as Hellen Hetherington; this spelling appears in the 1871 census.⁴

Name Variation

Helen Nicholson Hetherington is also known as Nellie Nicholson Hetherington.²

Birth*

She was born on 5 November 1869 in Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; she was born at 5:15PM. The informant was her father, Thomas. Birth recorded 25 November 1869 at Moffat.^2,3

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Margaret Muirman.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Nicholson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John & Hellen (Nellie). Thomas's occupation was listed as Druggist. Non-family members in the household were John Nicholson, age 17, as Druggist's Assistant, and Margaret Simpson, age 16, domestic servant.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Nicholson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.⁵

Marriage*

Helen Nicholson Hetherington married Joseph Hetherington, son of Hector Hetherington and Eliza M., on 4 October 1894 in #4 Bath Place, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; after Banns according to the Church of Scotland. Joseph was listed as a blacksmith and widower. Joseph's residence was entered as Clarencefield, and Nellie as #4 Bath Place, Moffat, location of the wedding. Nellie was a spinster. The marriage was recorded 5 October, 1894, at Moffat.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Nicholson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Joseph's second wife, Nellie, and their son John. Joseph's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.⁶

Death*

Helen Nicholson Hetherington died on 18 June 1931 in Torwood, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397, at age 61.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.000208,-3.407478.
Inscription: In / Loving Memory of / Helen Nicholson / Hetherington / Widow of Joseph Hetherington / Died at Torwood, Clarencefield / 18 June 1931, Aged 61 Years / Also John, Their Son / Beloved Husband of / Agnes Mitchell / Died 15 Jan. 1959, Aged 63 Years / Also his wife / Agnes Hetherington / Died 26 Jany 1973, Aged 78 Years.¹

Tombstone, Helen (Nellie) Nicholson Hetherington (c. 1870-1931), her son John (c. 1896-1959) and his wife Agnes Mitchell (1895-1973), Ruthwell Cemetery, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Christeen Charlton.

Family

Joseph Hetherington b. circa 1855, d. 16 November 1916

Child

John Hetherington⁶ b. c 1896, d. 15 Jan 1959

Citations

[S4572] Cemetery Marker: Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington Cemetery Marker; Joe Dougherty.
[S4567] Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
[S4574] Statutory Births - Ellen N. Hetherington, County of Dumfries Statutory Births entry, Statutory Births Record Book Statutory Births 842/00 0054 (1869), scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4582] 1871 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #44,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 7, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #66,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326, High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4570] 1901 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 2, Line 4, Roll CSSCT 1901_434, Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Nicholson Hetherington^1,2

F, b. 21 March 1845

Father

Hector Hetherington² b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885

Mother

Jane Johnstone² b. 1819, d. 29 Mar 1858

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

Helen Nicholson Hetherington was born on 21 March 1845 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.¹

She was the daughter of Hector Hetherington and Jane Johnstone.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Nicholson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.²

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is circa 1845 in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.²

Citations

[S4657] O.P.R. Births - Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, of Joseph Hetherington Household #40,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649, Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Henrietta D. Hetherington^1,2

F, b. 1819

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848

Mother

Mary Irving¹ b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855

Last Edited

14 Nov 2010

Birth*

Henrietta D. Hetherington was born in 1819; the O.P.R. Birth record does not include birth date, only the year.³

She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Mary Irving.¹

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is circa 1822 in Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; this year is taken from the 1851 census.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Henrietta D. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Mary Irving in High Street, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Mary's daughters, Henrietta (age 29) and Janet (age 20), and Mary's brother George (age 72). Mary's occupation was listed as Spirit Dealer.¹

Citations

[S4642] 1851 Scotland Census - Mary (Irving) Hetherington, of Mary (Irving) Hetherington Household #6,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 19, Line 1, Roll 1154, Year 1851, High Street, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4643] Mary (Irving) Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 840/01 0020, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington.
[S4683] O.P.R. Births - Henrietta Hetherington, Henrietta Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Henry Duncan Hetherington¹

M, b. 1 September 1827, d. 17 October 1862

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson¹ b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

7 Nov 2010

Birth*

Henry Duncan Hetherington was born on 1 September 1827 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.¹

Marriage*

Henry Duncan Hetherington married Jessie Johnston Todd on 31 July 1855 in Newton Stewart, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

Census HeadHousehold*

Henry Duncan Hetherington was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Uxbridge Township, Ontario, Canada West; included in the household were Henry's wife Jessie (Johnston), and their three children, Henry J. (age 5), John T. (age 2), Douglas (age 1). Henry's occupation was listed as Druggist. The family religion was Church of Scotland.²

1861 Canada Census, household of Henry Duncan Hetherington, his wife Jessie (Johnston), and three children, Henry Joseph, John Todd and Douglas Murray. Uxbridge Township, Ontario.

Death*

He died on 17 October 1862 in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, at age 35.¹

Family

Jessie Johnston Todd b. 2 July 1837, d. 8 October 1877

Children

Henry Joseph Hetherington¹ b. 30 May 1856, d. 5 Oct 1927
John Todd Hetherington+¹ b. 15 Aug 1858, d. 26 Dec 1936
Douglas Murray Hetherington¹ b. 30 Dec 1860
Thompson Duncan Hetherington+¹ b. 2 Oct 1862

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4610] 1861 Canada Census - Henry D. Hetherington 98415, Household of Henry Duncan Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Roll C-1058-1059, Page 36, Uxbridge Township, Ontario, Canada West, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Henry Joseph Hetherington¹

M, b. 30 May 1856, d. 5 October 1927

Father

Henry Duncan Hetherington¹ b. 1 Sep 1827, d. 17 Oct 1862

Mother

Jessie Johnston Todd¹ b. 2 Jul 1837, d. 8 Oct 1877

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Henry Joseph Hetherington was born on 30 May 1856 in Newton Stewart, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Henry Duncan Hetherington and Jessie Johnston Todd.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Henry Joseph Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Henry Duncan Hetherington in Uxbridge Township, Ontario, Canada West; included in the household were Henry's wife Jessie (Johnston), and their three children, Henry J. (age 5), John T. (age 2), Douglas (age 1). Henry's occupation was listed as Druggist. The family religion was Church of Scotland.²

Death*

Henry Joseph Hetherington died on 5 October 1927 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A., at age 71.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4610] 1861 Canada Census - Henry D. Hetherington 98415, Household of Henry Duncan Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Roll C-1058-1059, Page 36, Uxbridge Township, Ontario, Canada West, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Henry Willison Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1862

Father

Hector Hetherington¹ b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885

Mother

Eliza M.¹ b. c 1826

Last Edited

3 Nov 2010

Birth*

Henry Willison Hetherington was born circa 1862 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Hector Hetherington and Eliza M.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Henry Willison Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.¹

Citations

[S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Irving Hetherington¹

M, b. 23 July 1809, d. 5 July 1875

Father

Richard Hetherington¹ b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865

Mother

Louisa Carruthers¹ b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849

Last Edited

8 Nov 2010

Birth*

Irving Hetherington was born on 23 July 1809 in Thwaite Farm, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.¹

Occupation*

Irving Hetherington was a Presbyterian minister between 1837 and 1847 in New South Wales, Australia.²

Occupation

He was a Presbyterian minister between 1847 and 1875 in Port Phillip District, Victoria, Australia.²

Death*

He died on 5 July 1875 at age 65.²

Citations

[S4620] O.P.R. Births - Irving Hetherington, Irving Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4630] Australian Dictionary of Biography, Online Edition (Bradshaw F. Maxwell), online http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonline.htm. Hereinafter cited as Australian Dictionary of Biography, Online Edition.

Isabel Hetherington¹

F, b. 1737

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. 1693

Mother

Isabel Bell¹ b. 1699

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Isabel Hetherington was born in 1737 in Alston, Cumberland County, England.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph Hetherington and Isabel Bell.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

Isabella Carruthers Hetherington¹

F, b. 15 September 1816, d. 1 September 1868

Father

Richard Hetherington¹ b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865

Mother

Louisa Carruthers¹ b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849

Last Edited

8 Nov 2010

Birth*

Isabella Carruthers Hetherington was born on 15 September 1816 in Thwaite, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^2,3,4,1

She was the daughter of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Isabella Carruthers Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Richard Hetherington in Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Richard's wife Louisa (Carruthers), and children Thomas, Isabella, Jessie, Richard, Dickson and Walter. Other members of the household included Mary Hastie (age 25, female servant), Jean Bell (age 20, female servant) and Sarah Bell (age 15, female servant).²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Isabella Carruthers Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Richard Hetherington in Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Richard's children Thomas, Isabella, and Dickson. Richard was listed as a farmer, 100 acres. His son Thomas was a sheep and cattle dealer. Isabella and Dickson were listed as farmer's daughters. There were six other members of the household: Ann Richardson (age 29, kitchen maid), Robert Glendinning (age 28, ploughman), James Glendinning (age 30, shepherd), William Kerr (age 26, cow dairyman), Francis Thomson (age 17, ploughman), Francis Davidson (age 15, stable boy).⁴

Death*

Isabella Carruthers Hetherington died on 1 September 1868 in Denbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, at age 51.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Dalton Cemetery, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Inscription: In Memory of / Louisa Carruthers, Wife of Richard / Hetherington who died at Denbie, 5th Septr. / 1849, Aged 67 years. / Also the above Richard Hetherington, / Who died at Searig, 29th Octr. 1865, aged 87 years. / And Isabella, their daughter, / Who died at Denbie, 1st Septr. 1868, aged 52 years. / Also Thomas, eldest son of Walter F. S. / Hetherington, and grandson of the above / Richard Hetherington, who died at Searig, / 13th May 1879, aged 18 years. / Also Thomas, son of the above Richard Hetherington, who died at Searig, 12 May 1885, aged 77 years. / Also Dickson Hetherington, daughter of / the above Richard Hetherington, who died at / Ferguslea, Dumfries, on the 1st of April 1904, / Aged 80 years. / Also Eileen Mary Irving Keys / Great granddaughter of the above / Louisa Carruthers and Richard Hetherington / Born at Bengalla, N.S.W. , 17th July 1891, / Died at Bonshaw Tower Kirtlebridge, / "She was a happy woman." / Also her husband John Straton-Ferrier / Flight Lieut. R.A.F.V.R. 1940-45 / Born at Edinburgh, 15th May 1886, / Died at Bonshaw Tower 12th May 1964.¹

Tombstone, Richard Hetherington and family. Dalton Cemetery, Dumfrieeshire, Scotland. Photo courtesy of Christeen Charlton.

Citations

[S4546] Cemetery Marker: Richard Hetherington, Richard Hetherington Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker.
[S4547] 1841 Scottish Census - Richard Hetherington, Household of Richard Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm unknown film, Dalton Parish, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4637] O.P.R. Births - Isabella Carruthers Hetherington, Isabella Carruthers Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4548] 1861 Scotland Census - Richard Hetherington, of Richard Hetherington Household #21,, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSSCT1861_142, Dalton Parish, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

James Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1864

Father

Hector Hetherington¹ b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885

Mother

Eliza M.¹ b. c 1826

Last Edited

3 Nov 2010

Birth*

James Hetherington was born circa 1864 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Hector Hetherington and Eliza M.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Hetherington in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).²

(Witness) Marriage

James Hetherington witnessed the marriage of Thomas Hetherington and Helen Mundell on 3 December 1886 in Parish of Moffat, Ashmount Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; After Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Thomas Hetherington, Druggist (Bachelor) and Helen Mundell, Domestic Servant (Spinster). Thomas's residence was in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Helen's was Dempster St., Greenock. Thomas's parents were listed as Hector Hetherington, Blacksmith (deceased) a,d Jean Hetherington M.S. Johnstone (deceased). Helen's parents were listed as George Mundell, Farm Labourer, and Mary Mundell, M.S. Duncan.Witnesses were James Hetherington (probably brother of Thomas) and Mary Mundell (Helen's mother / sister?). The marriage was registered 6th December 1886 at Moffat.^3,4

Citations

[S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, of John Hetherington Household #29,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332, Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4908] Thomas Hetherington & Helen Mundell marriage, in Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831: Page 9, Entry #18, Ancestry.ca, http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831.
[S4580] 1891 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #5,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 1, Line 18, Roll CSSCT 1891_144, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

James Hetherington¹

M, b. 12 August 1777

Father

Hector Hetherington¹ b. 1755, d. 9 Jan 1816

Mother

Janet Rae¹ b. 1753, d. 5 Jun 1828

Last Edited

12 Nov 2010

Name Variation

James Hetherington is also known as James Hetherton.²

Baptism*

He was baptized on 12 August 1777 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.²

He was the son of Hector Hetherington and Janet Rae.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4663] O.P.R. Births - James Hetherington, James Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

James Hetherington¹

M, b. 20 February 1825, d. 1910

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson¹ b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

James Hetherington was born on 20 February 1825 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.²

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.¹

Death*

James Hetherington died in 1910 in New York, New York, U.S.A..¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4658] O.P.R. Births - James Hetherington, James Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

James G. Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1855

Father

Matthew Hetherington¹ b. c 1820, d. 30 Oct 1865

Mother

Janet Graham¹ b. c 1822

Last Edited

8 Nov 2010

Birth*

James G. Hetherington was born circa 1855 in England.¹

He was the son of Matthew Hetherington and Janet Graham.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James G. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Matthew Hetherington in High Street, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Matthew's wife Janet (Graham), and children Thomas (age 17, Painter Glazier apprentice), Mary E. (age 15, scholar), Bridget J. (age 13, scholar), Margaret (age 9, scholar), Elisabeth (age 8, scholar), James G. (age 6, scholar) and Agnes (age 2). Matthew's occupation was listed as Painter Glazier Master.¹

Citations

[S4633] 1861 Scotland Census - Matthew Hetherington, of Matthew Hetherington Household #92, 1861, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSST1861_142, Page 15, Line 21, Enumeration District 2, Town of Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Jane Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1880

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884

Mother

Annie Murdoch¹ b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Jane Hetherington was born circa 1880 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Annie Murdoch.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jane Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Hetherington in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jane Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Annie Murdoch in Amisfield School House, Amisfield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.132177,-3.566256; living in the household were Annie's children, Jane (age 11, scholar), Hector (age 9, scholar), Helen (age 7, scholar), and William (age 2). A James F. Kilgour, age 24, was also living in the household as a lodger and teacher in the elementary school. Annie's occupation was recorded as "living on private means".²

Citations

[S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, of John Hetherington Household #29,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332, Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4641] 1891 Scotland Census - Annie Hetherington, of Robert McGeorge Household #34,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 14, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1891_398, Amisfield School House, Parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Janet Hetherington¹

F, b. 1777, d. before 1841

Last Edited

16 Nov 2010

Birth*

Janet Hetherington was born in 1777 in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584,-3.346992.¹

Marriage*

She married George Bell in 1798 in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584,-3.346992.¹

Death*

Janet Hetherington died before 1841; Janet is not listed in the 1841 census.²

Family

George Bell b. 1773

Children

Rachel Bell¹
Ellen Bell+¹ b. 2 Mar 1803, d. 17 Mar 1891
Benjamin Bell¹ b. 1 Jul 1804
Janet Bell¹ b. 15 Jun 1806
George Bell¹ b. 3 Jul 1813
Richard Bell+³ b. 2 Oct 1815, d. 9 Jun 1880
Charles Bell+¹ b. 21 Oct 1818, d. 8 Jul 1868

Citations

[S4557] Ancestry.ca - One World Tree - Janet Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/owt/person.aspx?pid=41302536. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - One World Tree.
[S4690] 1841 Scotland Census - George Bell, Household of George Bell,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 6, Page 2, Line 490, Year 1841, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4702] Richard Bell entry, Statutory Deaths - Richard Bell, Statutory Deaths 868/00 0006, District of Kells, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Richard Bell.

Janet Hetherington¹

F, b. 21 April 1821, d. 22 December 1904

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers¹ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

Janet Hetherington was born on 21 April 1821 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^2,1

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.¹

Marriage*

Janet Hetherington married Peter Georgeson.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household were his wife Elizabeth, and children Janet, Hector, Grace, Frances and George. Thomas's occupation was a wood merchant; he was also a farmer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of George John Hetherington in Hope Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452; included in the household with George were his sister Fanny (Frances, age 21, housekeeper), sister Janet (age 36, Fund Holder) & her son Peter (age 7, scholar), and a niece, Elizabeth (age 15, scholar). Fanny's declared age does not agree with her birth record, which is 1827, making her 34 years old. Also, according to Janet birth record, she is actually 40 years old. George's occupation was listed as Wood Merchant and farmer of 9 acres.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were his aunt Frances Hetherington, cousin Elizabeth Hetherington, mother Janet (Hetherington), Mary McKnight (age 16, general domestic servant), Mary McCoone (age 19, dairy maid), Andrew Waters (age 15, farm servant) and James Tinning (age 21, farm servant). Peter was listed as "Farmer of 230 Acres Arable, employing 2 Men, 2 Girls & 1 Boy" (although only four names are entered).⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were his mother Janet (Hetherington), James Rogerson (age 17, servant), Annie Richardson (age 17, dairy maid), Jane Henderson (age 16, general servant), William Shemmings (age 16, farm servant) and John Nicholson (age 32, farm labourer). Peter's occupation was listed as farmer.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Peter Georgeson in Parish of Cummertrees, Uppermains, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Peter's mother Janet (Hetherington), and cousin Elisabeth J. Hetherington (age 48, domestic housekeeper), Elisabeth Maxwell (age 22, general servant) and Fredrick Nicholson (age 22, ploughman).⁷

Death*

Janet Hetherington died on 22 December 1904 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, at age 83; cause of death was "senile decay". her death was recorded 22 December 1904 in Cummertrees. Her son Peter was the informant and present when she died. She was described as "Widow of Peter Georgeson, Sea Captain".³

Family

Peter Georgeson d. before 22 December 1904

Child

Peter Georgeson³ b. c 1855

Citations

[S4589] 1841 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #19,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 4, Line 890, Old Mill, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4595] O.P.R. Births - Janet Hetherington, Janet Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4599] Janet Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Janet Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 817/00 0017, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Janet Hetherington.
[S4631] 1861 Scotland Census - George Hetherington, of George Hetherington Household #75, 1861, Transcribed from microfilm Roll CSST1861_145, Page 14, Line 21, Enumeration District 1, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4603] 1881 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 5, Line 1, Roll CSSCT1881_321, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4602] 1891 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 5, Line 1, Roll CSSCT1891_391, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4600] 1901 Scotland Census - Peter Georgeson, of Peter Georgeson Household #16,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 4, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1901_428, Uppermains, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Janet Hetherington¹

F, b. 31 January 1820

Father

Richard Hetherington¹ b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865

Mother

Louisa Carruthers¹ b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Janet Hetherington was born on 31 January 1820 in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.¹

Citations

[S4596] O.P.R. Births - Janet Hetherington, Janet Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Janet Hetherington¹

F, b. 14 August 1832

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson¹ b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Janet Hetherington was born on 14 August 1832 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

Janet Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1831

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848

Mother

Mary Irving¹ b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855

Last Edited

10 Nov 2010

Birth*

Janet Hetherington was born circa 1831 in Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Mary Irving.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Janet Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Mary Irving in High Street, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Mary's daughters, Henrietta (age 29) and Janet (age 20), and Mary's brother George (age 72). Mary's occupation was listed as Spirit Dealer.¹

Citations

[S4642] 1851 Scotland Census - Mary (Irving) Hetherington, of Mary (Irving) Hetherington Household #6,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 19, Line 1, Roll 1154, Year 1851, High Street, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Janet Welsh Hetherington¹

F, b. 24 July 1900, d. November 1976

Father

Thompson Duncan Hetherington¹ b. 2 Oct 1862

Mother

Anne Welsh¹

Last Edited

15 Dec 2010

Birth*

Janet Welsh Hetherington was born on 24 July 1900.¹

She was the daughter of Thompson Duncan Hetherington and Anne Welsh.¹

Death*

Janet Welsh Hetherington died in November 1976 at age 76.¹

Citations

[S4802] Correspondence with Joyce Daniels (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Jean B. Hetherington¹

F, b. 23 February 1820

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858

Mother

Elisabeth Carruthers¹ b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Jean B. Hetherington was born on 23 February 1820 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.¹

Citations

[S4597] O.P.R. Births - Jean Hetherington, Jean Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.

Jean D. Hetherington¹

F, b. 1896, d. 18 August 1956

Father

John Todd Hetherington¹ b. 15 Aug 1858, d. 26 Dec 1936

Mother

Jane Charteris Welsh¹ b. 1859, d. 16 Dec 1950

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

Jean D. Hetherington was born in 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A..¹

She was the daughter of John Todd Hetherington and Jane Charteris Welsh.¹

Death*

Jean D. Hetherington died on 18 August 1956 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A..¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

Jessie Hetherington¹

F, b. circa 1821

Father

Richard Hetherington¹ b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865

Mother

Louisa Carruthers¹ b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849

Last Edited

20 Oct 2010

Birth*

Jessie Hetherington was born circa 1821 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jessie Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Richard Hetherington in Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Richard's wife Louisa (Carruthers), and children Thomas, Isabella, Jessie, Richard, Dickson and Walter. Other members of the household included Mary Hastie (age 25, female servant), Jean Bell (age 20, female servant) and Sarah Bell (age 15, female servant).¹

Citations

[S4547] 1841 Scottish Census - Richard Hetherington, Household of Richard Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm unknown film, Dalton Parish, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. 15 April 1849, d. 22 April 1884

Father

Hector Hetherington¹ b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885

Mother

Eliza M.¹ b. c 1826

Last Edited

11 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born on 15 April 1849 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^2,1

He was the son of Hector Hetherington and Eliza M.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Joseph's son Hector (age 35, blacksmith's son) & his wife Jean (Johnstone), son William (age 27, Journeyman Blacksmith), daughter Margaret (age 15, employed at home), Hector's children Helen (age 6, scholar), Adam (age 3, scholar) and John (age 1). Joseph's occupation was enetered as Inspector of Poor.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Joseph's son Hector, his wife Eliza, and their children, John, Mary, Eliza, Joseph and Thomas. Joseph's occupation was listed as Fund Holder. Hector was a blacksmith. All children, except for Thomas, were in school, each listed as 'scholar'.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Hector Hetherington in Clarencefield Westside, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397; included in the household were Hector's wife, Eliza, and children John (age 21, blacksmith), Joseph (age 15, blacksmith), Thomas (age 13), Henry Willison (age 9, scholar) and James (age 7, scholar). Hector's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.⁴

Marriage*

John Hetherington married Annie Murdoch.⁵

Occupation*

John Hetherington was a Master Blacksmith, as recorded on his death record.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).⁶

Death*

He died on 22 April 1884 in District of Troqueer, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Isle Steps, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, at age 35; cause of death was declared as syncope (loss of consciousness), "from appearance of dead body and history". John's brother, Thomas, was the informant, living at Bath Place, Moffat. The death was recorded 23 April 1884, at Maxwelltown. A report was filed on 3 May 1884 at Maxwelltown, stating that further investigation revealed that John died of "heart disease".⁵

Burial*

He was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.
Inscription: In memory of / John Hetherington / son of Hector Hetherington / who died at Isle Steps / 22nd April 1884 / Age 35 years / Also Annie Murdoch / wife of above John Hetherington / who died at Amisfield Tinwald / 4th November 1916 / Age 64 years.⁷

Family

Annie Murdoch b. circa 1852, d. 4 November 1916

Children

Adam Hetherington⁶ b. c 1875, d. 6 May 1953
Annie Hetherington⁶ b. c 1877
John Hetherington⁶ b. c 1879
Jane Hetherington⁶ b. c 1880
Hector Hetherington⁸ b. c 1882
Helen Hetherington⁸ b. c 1884
William C. Hetherington⁹ b. c 1889

Citations

[S4563] 1861 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 14, Line 8, Roll CSSCT 1861_145, Clarencefield Cottage, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4657] O.P.R. Births - Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4605] 1851 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, of Joseph Hetherington Household #40,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 8, Line 13, Roll 649, Clarencefield village, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4569] 1871 Scotland Census - Hector Hetherington, Household of Hector Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 1, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4608] John Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - John Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 882/00 0030, District of Troquer, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - John Hetherington.
[S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, of John Hetherington Household #29,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332, Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton (Dumfries, Scotland). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4641] 1891 Scotland Census - Annie Hetherington, of Robert McGeorge Household #34,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 14, Line 9, Roll CSSCT1891_398, Amisfield School House, Parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4639] 1901 Scotland Census - Adam Hetherington, of Adam Hetherington Household #18,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 2, Page 3, Line 13, Roll CSSCT1901_435, Amisfield Smith, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1896, d. 15 January 1959

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1855, d. 16 Nov 1916

Mother

Helen Nicholson Hetherington¹ b. 5 Nov 1869, d. 18 Jun 1931

Last Edited

3 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born circa 1896 in Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452.¹

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson Hetherington.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Joseph Hetherington in Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household were Joseph's second wife, Nellie, and their son John. Joseph's occupation was listed as a blacksmith.¹

Marriage*

John Hetherington married Agnes Mitchell.²

Death*

John Hetherington died on 15 January 1959.²

Burial*

He was buried in Ruthwell Churchyard, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.993316,-3.408452. In / Loving Memory of / Helen Nicholson / Hetherington / Widow of Joseph Hetherington / Died at Torwood, Clarencefield / 18 June 1931, Aged 61 Years / Also John, Their Son / Beloved Husband of / Agnes Mitchell / Died 15 Jan. 1959, Aged 63 Years / Also his wife / Agnes Hetherington / Died 26 Jany 1973, Aged 78 Years.²

Tombstone, Helen (Nellie) Nicholson Hetherington (c. 1870-1931), her son John (c. 1896-1959) and his wife Agnes Mitchell (1895-1973), Ruthwell Cemetery, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Family

Agnes Mitchell b. circa 1895, d. 26 January 1973

Citations

[S4570] 1901 Scotland Census - Joseph Hetherington, Household of Joseph Hetherington,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 1, Page 2, Line 4, Roll CSSCT 1901_434, Thistle Cote, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4572] Cemetery Marker: Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington Cemetery Marker; Joe Dougherty.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1868

Father

Thomas Hetherington¹ b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 Oct 1898

Mother

Margaret Muirman¹ b. c 1849

Last Edited

4 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born circa 1868 in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Margaret Muirman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John & Hellen (Nellie). Thomas's occupation was listed as Druggist. Non-family members in the household were John Nicholson, age 17, as Druggist's Assistant, and Margaret Simpson, age 16, domestic servant.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; included in the household with Thomas were his wife Margaret (Muirman), children John, Helen (Nellie), Margaret, Elizabeth & Thomas, and nephew Thomas (son of Hector Hetherington). Thomas's occupation was listed as chemist, his nephew as Druggist's Assistant. All children, except Thomas, were scholars (in school). Henrietta Hogg, age 21, was also listed in the household as a servant.¹

Citations

[S4581] 1881 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #66,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 5, Page 15, Line 1, Roll CSSCT 1881_326, High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S4582] 1871 Scotland Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #44,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 4, Page 7, Line 13, Roll CSSCT 1871_185, High St., Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. 1722

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. 1693

Mother

Isabel Bell¹ b. 1699

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born in 1722 in Alston, Cumberland County, England.¹

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Isabel Bell.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. 1760, d. 20 June 1836

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. 1733, d. 28 Jan 1790

Mother

Mary Richardson¹ b. 1733, d. 20 Jun 1798

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born in 1760.¹

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Mary Richardson.¹

Death*

John Hetherington died on 20 June 1836 in Tundergarth, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.

John Hetherington¹

M, b. 12 May 1820, d. 1846

Father

Joseph Hetherington¹ b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861

Mother

Helen Nicholson¹ b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851

Last Edited

7 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born on 12 May 1820 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.^2,1

He was the son of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.¹

Marriage*

John Hetherington married Agnes Wightman on 18 June 1844 in Glasters, Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.³

Biographical Note*

John was a druggist. Agnes was a widow in 1851.⁴

Will*

John Hetherington left a will on 17 November 1846.⁴

Death*

He died in 1846 in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

Family

Agnes Wightman b. circa 1828

Citations

[S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
[S4613] O.P.R. Births - John Hetherington, John Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address.
[S4624] John Hetherington & Agnes Wightman marriage, 28 June 1844, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, unknown repository address. Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
[S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton (Dumfries, Scotland). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

John Hetherington¹

M, b. circa 1879

Father

John Hetherington¹ b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884

Mother

Annie Murdoch¹ b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916

Last Edited

6 Nov 2010

Birth*

John Hetherington was born circa 1879 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of John Hetherington and Annie Murdoch.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Hetherington in Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; included in the household were John's wife Annie (Murdoch), their children Adam (age 6, scholar), Annie (age 4), John (age 2), Jane (age 1), and John's brother James (age 17, blacksmith apprentice). John's occupation was entered as Blacksmith, employs 1 boy (his brother).¹

Citations

[S4609] 1881 Scotland Census - John Hetherington, of John Hetherington Household #29,, Transcribed from microfilm Emumeration District 3, Page 7, Line 4, Roll cssct1881_332, Cargen Islesteps Smithy, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.