Alec Hetherington1

M, #98422, b. circa 1891
FatherJohn Todd Hetherington1 b. 15 Aug 1858, d. 26 Dec 1936
MotherJane Charteris Welsh1 b. 1859, d. 16 Dec 1950
Last Edited6 Nov 2010
Birth*Alec Hetherington was born circa 1891 in Illinois, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of John Todd Hetherington and Jane Charteris Welsh.1 

Citations

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

Alec Todd Hetherington1

M, #98420, b. 13 July 1890, d. 6 January 1939
FatherJohn Todd Hetherington1 b. 15 Aug 1858, d. 26 Dec 1936
MotherJane Charteris Welsh1 b. 1859, d. 16 Dec 1950
Last Edited6 Nov 2010
Birth*Alec Todd Hetherington was born on 13 July 1890 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of John Todd Hetherington and Jane Charteris Welsh.1 
Death*Alec Todd Hetherington died on 6 January 1939, at age 48, in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan, U.S.A..1 

Citations

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

Ann Hetherington1

F, #98403, b. 1726
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. 1693
MotherIsabel Bell1 b. 1699
Last Edited6 Nov 2010
Birth*Ann Hetherington was born in 1726 in Alston, Cumberland County, England.1 
She was the daughter of Joseph Hetherington and Isabel Bell.1 

Citations

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

Ann Hetherington1

F, #98411, b. 19 April 1813
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson1 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited24 Aug 2023
Birth*Ann Hetherington was born on 19 April 1813 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. "Ann Daughter to Joseph Hetherington and Hellen Nicholson in Clarencefield born Aperille 19th 1813."2,1 
She was the daughter of Joseph Hetherington and Helen Nicholson.1 

Citations

  1. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
  2. [S18393] Ann Hetherington Birth Record, Page 175 of 190, Old Parish Registers Births 846 / Clarencefield, Ruthwell Parish, Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland. Hereinafter cited as Old Parish Registers Births 846 / Clarencefield, Ruthwell Parish.

Annie Hetherington1

F, #98432, b. circa 1877
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884
MotherAnnie Murdoch1 b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916
Last Edited6 Nov 2010
Birth*Annie Hetherington was born circa 1877 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.1 
She was the daughter of John Hetherington and Annie Murdoch.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdAnnie 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Bessy Hetherington1

F, #98464, b. 1853
FatherWilliam Carruthers Hetherington1 d. 1890
MotherElizabeth A. McAlpin1
Last Edited8 Nov 2010
Birth*Bessy Hetherington was born in 1853.1 
She was the daughter of William Carruthers Hetherington and Elizabeth A. McAlpin.1 

Citations

  1. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Bridget J. Hetherington1

F, #98474, b. circa 1848
FatherMatthew Hetherington1 b. c 1820, d. 30 Oct 1865
MotherJanet Graham1 b. c 1822
Last Edited8 Nov 2010
Birth*Bridget J. Hetherington was born circa 1848 in Stanwix, Cumberland County, England.2,1 
She was the daughter of Matthew Hetherington and Janet Graham.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdBridget J. Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Matthew Hetherington in Stanwix, Carlisle, Cumberland County, England. Included in the household were his wife Janet (Graham), children Thomas (age 7), Mary (age 5), Bridget (age 3), Mary Carruthers (age 11, house servant) and Ann Ingoldsby (age 18, house servant). Matthew's occupation was entered as "House Painter, Master, employing 1 apprentice".2
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdBridget J. 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4634] 1851 England Census - Matthew Hetherington, of Matthew Hetherington Household #154, 1851, Transcribed from microfilm, Class HO107, Piece 2431, Folio 25, Page 42, Roll 87111. Enumeration District 1, Stanwix, Cumberland, England. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Craig Duncan Hetherington1

M, #98377, b. 19 March 1829
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers1 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited6 Nov 2010
Birth*Craig Duncan Hetherington was born on 19 March 1829 in Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.1 
He was the son of Thomas Hetherington and Elisabeth Carruthers.1 

Citations

  1. [S4591] O.P.R. Births - George John Hetherington, George John Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.

Dickson Hetherington1

F, #98296, b. 1824, d. 1 April 1904
FatherRichard Hetherington1 b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865
MotherLouisa Carruthers1 b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849
Last Edited9 Aug 2018
Birth*Dickson Hetherington was born in 1824 in Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Dickson never married.2,1,3 
She was the daughter of Richard Hetherington and Louisa Carruthers.1 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdDickson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Richard Hetherington, as a daughter, 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).4 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdDickson 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).2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdDickson Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Thomas Hetherington in Searigg Farm, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Included in the household was his sister Dickson. His occupation was listed as "farmer 150 acres all arable employing 4 men 3 girls". The numbers of people shown here do not match the list of actual names. Dickson was listed as a "house keeper domestic". In addition, there was Anderson Creighton (age 18, an agricultural labourer), David Warwick (age 16, driver of cattle), Jane Dalziel (age 21, dairy maid), Hellen Dumbar (age 18, cook), Hellen Milbaurne (age 20, housemaid).5 
Census HeadHousehold*Dickson Hetherington was head of the household in the census of 1891 in Hetland Cottage, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Included in the household was Helen Melbourne (age 29, domestic servant). On the transcription of this census return Dickson's given name was spelled 'Dichson'.6 
Census HeadHouseholdShe was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Louisa Villa, Carrutherstown, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The only other member of Dickson's household was Janet A. Harkness (age 23, general servant, domestic). The transcription of this return has Dickson's given name spelled ' Dixina'.7 
Death*She died on 1 April 1904, in Ferguslea, Maxwelltown, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; she died 2:30PM, a result of a cerebral haemorrhage for 7 days. Her death record shows that her usual residence was Carrutherston, Dalton.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Dalton Cemetery, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.0525,-3.38871.
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

  1. [S4546] Cemetery Marker: Richard Hetherington. Richard Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker.
  2. [S4548] 1861 Scotland Census - Richard Hetherington, of Richard Hetherington Household #21, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll CSSCT1861_142. Dalton Parish. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4576] Dickson Hetherington entry, Death Record - Dickson Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 882/00 0032, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Dickson Hetherington.
  4. [S4547] 1841 Scottish Census - Richard Hetherington, Household of Richard Hetherington, Transcribed from microfilm, unknown film. Dalton Parish. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4550] 1881 Scottish Census - Thomas Hetherington, of Thomas Hetherington Household #21, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll CSSCT1881_321. Searigg Farm, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [S4552] 1891 Scottish Census - Dickson Hetherington, of Dickson Hetherington Household #36, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll CSSCT1891_391. Hetland Cottage, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [S4553] 1901 Scottish Census - Dickson Hetherington, of Dickson Hetherington Household #37, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll CSSCT1901_428. Louisa Villa, Carrutherstown, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Douglas Murray Hetherington1

M, #98424, b. 30 December 1860
FatherHenry Duncan Hetherington1 b. 1 Sep 1827, d. 17 Oct 1862
MotherJessie Johnston Todd1 b. 2 Jul 1837, d. 8 Oct 1877
Last Edited7 Nov 2010
Birth*Douglas Murray Hetherington was born on 30 December 1860 in Canada.1,2 
He was the son of Henry Duncan Hetherington and Jessie Johnston Todd.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdDouglas Murray 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

Citations

  1. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Duncan Charteris Hetherington1

M, #98665, b. 8 August 1895, d. 7 August 1974
FatherThompson Duncan Hetherington1 b. 2 Oct 1862
MotherAnne Welsh1
Last Edited15 Dec 2010
Birth*Duncan Charteris Hetherington was born on 8 August 1895.1 
He was the son of Thompson Duncan Hetherington and Anne Welsh.1 
Death*Duncan Charteris Hetherington died on 7 August 1974, at age 78.1 

Citations

  1. [S4802] Correspondence with Joyce Daniels, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Elisabeth Hetherington1

F, #98478, b. circa 1853
FatherMatthew Hetherington1 b. c 1820, d. 30 Oct 1865
MotherJanet Graham1 b. c 1822
Last Edited8 Nov 2010
Birth*Elisabeth Hetherington was born circa 1853 in England.1 
She was the daughter of Matthew Hetherington and Janet Graham.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElisabeth 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Elisabeth Jane Hetherington1

F, #98493, b. 24 November 1844
FatherHector Hetherington1
MotherHannah Oldham1
Last Edited11 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 HeadHouseholdElisabeth 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

  1. [S4645] O.P.R. Births - Elisabeth Jane Hetherington, Elisabeth Jane Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Elizabeth Hetherington1

F, #98365, b. circa 1875
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 Oct 1898
MotherMargaret Muirman1 b. c 1849
Last Edited4 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 HeadHouseholdElizabeth 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Elizabeth Hetherington1

F, #98490, b. circa 1848
Last Edited10 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 HeadHouseholdShe 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 HeadHouseholdElizabeth 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 HeadHouseholdElizabeth 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 HeadHouseholdElizabeth 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Esther Oldham Hetherington1

F, #98494, b. 11 June 1846
FatherHector Hetherington1
MotherHannah Oldham1
Last Edited11 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

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

Frances Hetherington1

F, #98373, b. 26 January 1827
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers1 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited10 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 HeadHouseholdFrances 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 HeadHouseholdFrances 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 HeadHouseholdFrances 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 HeadHouseholdShe 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4592] O.P.R. Births - Frances Hetherington, Frances Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  3. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Francis Irving Hetherington1

M, #98554, b. circa 1822, d. 18 February 1845
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848
MotherMary Irving1 b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855
Last Edited14 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

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

George Irving Hetherington1

M, #98556, b. circa 1832
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848
MotherMary Irving1 b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855
Last Edited14 Nov 2010
Birth*George Irving Hetherington was born circa 1832.1 
He was the son of John Hetherington and Mary Irving.1 

Citations

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

George John Hetherington1,2

M, #98371, b. 19 March 1829, d. 19 May 1868
FatherThomas Hetherington2 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers3 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited15 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 HeadHouseholdGeorge 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 HeadHouseholdGeorge 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) DeathGeorge 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) DeathGeorge 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, at age 39, in Parish of Ruthwell, Newfield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; 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: George John Hetherington and Helen Frood

Citations

  1. [S4591] O.P.R. Births - George John Hetherington, George John Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  2. [S4587] Thomas Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0015, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Thomas Hetherington.
  3. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [S4601] Helen Frood entry, Statutory Deaths - Helen Frood, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0003, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Helen Frood.
  6. [S4590] Elisabeth Carruthers entry, Statutory Deaths - Elisabeth Carruthers, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0017, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Elisabeth Carruthers.
  7. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  8. [S4598] George John Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - George John Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0013, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - George John Hetherington.
  9. [S4688] Cemetery Marker - George John Hetherington & Helen Frood. George John Hetherington & Helen Frood, Tombstone inscription; Joe Dougherty, 2010.

George M. Hetherington1

M, #98368, b. circa 1891
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. c 1858, d. 22 Jan 1930
MotherHelen Mundell1 b. c 1858
Last Edited5 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 HeadHouseholdGeorge 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Grace Hetherington1

F, #98376, b. 2 June 1825
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers1 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited6 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 HeadHouseholdGrace 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4593] O.P.R. Births - Grace Hetherington, Grace Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.

Grace Hetherington1

F, #98664, b. 1893, d. 1893
FatherThompson Duncan Hetherington1 b. 2 Oct 1862
MotherAnne Welsh1
Last Edited15 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

  1. [S4802] Correspondence with Joyce Daniels, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Hannah Hetherington1

F, #98465, b. 1855
FatherWilliam Carruthers Hetherington1 d. 1890
MotherElizabeth A. McAlpin1
Last Edited8 Nov 2010
Birth*Hannah Hetherington was born in 1855.1 
She was the daughter of William Carruthers Hetherington and Elizabeth A. McAlpin.1 

Citations

  1. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Hector Hetherington1

M, #98335, b. circa 1816, d. 26 June 1885
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson2 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited30 Mar 2016
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 
(First) Marriage*He married first 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 HeadHouseholdHe 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 
(Second) Marriage*Hector Hetherington married second Eliza M. Muir.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHector 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) DeathHector 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 HeadHouseholdHector 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 

Children of Hector Hetherington and Jane Johnstone

Children of Hector Hetherington and Eliza M. Muir

Citations

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4573] Joseph Hetherington entry, Death Record - Joseph Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0006, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Joseph Hetherington.
  3. [S4612] O.P.R. Marriages - Hector Hetherington & Jean Johnston, Hector Hetherington & Jean Johnston marriage, 25 November 1842, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Dryfesdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  4. [S4556] Correspondence with Christeen Charlton, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
  5. [S4604] Cemetery Marker: Hector Hetherington. Hector Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Christeen Charlton.
  6. [S4611] Jean Johnston entry, Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0004, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Jean Johnston.
  7. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  8. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  9. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  10. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  11. [S4579] Hector Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 846/00 0005, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Hector Hetherington.
  12. [S4657] O.P.R. Births - Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  13. [S11073] Statutory Deaths, District of Stirling, County of Stirling, Scotland, Thomas Hetherington entry. 1930: 490/00 0037. Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths, Stirling, Scotland.

Hector Hetherington1

M, #98356, b. 1755, d. 9 January 1816
FatherJoseph Hetherington2 b. 1733, d. 28 Jan 1790
MotherMary Richardson2 b. 1733, d. 20 Jun 1798
Last Edited12 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 

Children of Hector Hetherington and Janet Rae

Citations

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

Hector Hetherington1

M, #98375, b. 14 May 1823
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers1 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited7 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 HeadHouseholdHector 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4594] O.P.R. Births - Hector Hetherington, Hector Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.

Hector Hetherington1

F, #98481, b. circa 1882
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884
MotherAnnie Murdoch1 b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916
Last Edited10 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 HeadHouseholdHector 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Hector Hetherington1

M, #98491
Last Edited10 Nov 2010
Marriage*Hector Hetherington married Hannah Oldham.1 

Children of Hector Hetherington and Hannah Oldham

Citations

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

Hector J. W. Hetherington1

M, #98367, b. circa 1889
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. c 1858, d. 22 Jan 1930
MotherHelen Mundell1 b. c 1858
Last Edited5 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 HeadHouseholdHector 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 HeadHouseholdHector 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Hetherington1

F, #98482, b. circa 1884
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884
MotherAnnie Murdoch1 b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916
Last Edited10 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 HeadHouseholdHelen 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Hope Hetherington1

F, #98412, b. 17 November 1817
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson1 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited6 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

  1. [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, #98348, b. 5 November 1869, d. 18 June 1931
FatherThomas Hetherington2 b. 7 May 1828, d. 2 Oct 1898
MotherMargaret Muirman2 b. c 1849
Last Edited2 Oct 2021
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 HeadHouseholdHelen 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 HeadHouseholdHelen 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 Jane Johnstone, 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 HeadHouseholdHelen 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, at age 61, in Torwood, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397.1 
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.

Child of Helen Nicholson Hetherington and Joseph Hetherington

Citations

  1. [S4572] Cemetery Marker: Helen Nicholson Hetherington. Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Cemetery Marker; Joe Dougherty.
  2. [S4567] Marriage: Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington, Joseph Hetherington & Nellie N. Hetherington marriage, 1894, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Scotlands People, Statutory Marriages 842/00 0011.
  3. [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,.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Helen Nicholson Hetherington1,2

F, #98395, b. 21 March 1845
FatherHector Hetherington2 b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885
MotherJane Johnstone2 b. 1819, d. 29 Mar 1858
Last Edited10 Sep 2023
Birth*Helen Nicholson Hetherington was born on 21 March 1845 in Parish of Ruthwell, Clarencefield, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.005998,-3.423397. "Date of Birth: 1845 21 March. Daughter: Helen Nicholson, Father: Hector Hetherington, Mother: Jane Johnstone, Residence: Clarencefield."1 
She was the daughter of Hector Hetherington and Jane Johnstone.2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHelen 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 DateAn alternate recorded birth date is circa 1845 in Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.2 

Citations

  1. [S4657] O.P.R. Births - Helen Nicholson Hetherington, Helen Nicholson Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Henrietta D. Hetherington1,2

F, #98487, b. 1819
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. c 1787, d. 12 Aug 1848
MotherMary Irving1 b. c 1793, d. 6 Sep 1855
Last Edited14 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 DateAn alternate recorded birth date is circa 1822 in Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. This year is taken from the 1851 census.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHenrietta 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4643] Mary (Irving) Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 840/01 0020, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Mary (Irving) Hetherington.
  3. [S4683] O.P.R. Births - Henrietta Hetherington, Henrietta Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Parish of Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.

Henry Duncan Hetherington1

M, #98415, b. 1 September 1827, d. 17 October 1862
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson1 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited7 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, at age 35, in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada.1 

Children of Henry Duncan Hetherington and Jessie Johnston Todd

Citations

  1. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Henry Joseph Hetherington1

M, #98417, b. 30 May 1856, d. 5 October 1927
FatherHenry Duncan Hetherington1 b. 1 Sep 1827, d. 17 Oct 1862
MotherJessie Johnston Todd1 b. 2 Jul 1837, d. 8 Oct 1877
Last Edited6 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 HeadHouseholdHenry 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, at age 71, in Pasadena, California, U.S.A..1 

Citations

  1. [S4606] Miller Family Tree - Hetherington, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/13394367/person/88903562. Hereinafter cited as Miller Family Tree - Hetherington.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Henry Willison Hetherington1

M, #98346, b. circa 1862
FatherHector Hetherington1 b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885
MotherEliza M. Muir1 b. c 1826
Last Edited3 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. Muir.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHenry 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Irving Hetherington1

M, #98443, b. 23 July 1809, d. 5 July 1875
FatherRichard Hetherington1 b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865
MotherLouisa Carruthers1 b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849
Last Edited8 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 
OccupationHe 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

  1. [S4620] O.P.R. Births - Irving Hetherington, Irving Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  2. [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, #98406, b. 1737
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. 1693
MotherIsabel Bell1 b. 1699
Last Edited6 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

  1. [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, #98292, b. 15 September 1816, d. 1 September 1868
FatherRichard Hetherington1 b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865
MotherLouisa Carruthers1 b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849
Last Edited9 Aug 2018
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 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdIsabella Carruthers Hetherington was enumerated on the census of 1841 in the household of Richard Hetherington, as a daughter, 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 HeadHouseholdIsabella 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, at age 51, in Denbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 
Burial*She was buried in Dalton Cemetery, Dalton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.0525,-3.38871.
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

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

James Hetherington1

M, #98347, b. circa 1864
FatherHector Hetherington1 b. c 1816, d. 26 Jun 1885
MotherEliza M. Muir1 b. c 1826
Last Edited3 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. Muir.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdJames 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 HeadHouseholdJames 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) MarriageJames 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4908] Thomas Hetherington & Helen Mundell marriage, in Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831: Page 9, Entry #18, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

James Hetherington1

M, #98408, b. 12 August 1777
FatherHector Hetherington1 b. 1755, d. 9 Jan 1816
MotherJanet Rae1 b. 1753, d. 5 Jun 1828
Last Edited12 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

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

James Hetherington1

M, #98414, b. 20 February 1825, d. 1910
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson1 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited11 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

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

James G. Hetherington1

M, #98476, b. circa 1855
FatherMatthew Hetherington1 b. c 1820, d. 30 Oct 1865
MotherJanet Graham1 b. c 1822
Last Edited8 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 HeadHouseholdJames 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Jane Hetherington1

F, #98434, b. circa 1880
FatherJohn Hetherington1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 22 Apr 1884
MotherAnnie Murdoch1 b. c 1852, d. 4 Nov 1916
Last Edited6 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 HeadHouseholdJane 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 HeadHouseholdJane 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

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Janet Hetherington1

F, #98306, b. 1777, d. before 1841
Last Edited16 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 

Children of Janet Hetherington and George Bell

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  3. [S4702] Richard Bell entry, Statutory Deaths - Richard Bell, Statutory Deaths 868/00 0006, District of Kells, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Richard Bell.

Janet Hetherington1

F, #98374, b. 21 April 1821, d. 22 December 1904
FatherThomas Hetherington1 b. Jan 1787, d. 10 Aug 1858
MotherElisabeth Carruthers1 b. c 1790, d. 17 Oct 1857
Last Edited11 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 HeadHouseholdJanet 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 HeadHouseholdJanet 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 HeadHouseholdJanet 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 HeadHouseholdJanet 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 HeadHouseholdJanet 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, at age 83, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland; 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 

Child of Janet Hetherington and Peter Georgeson

Citations

  1. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  2. [S4595] O.P.R. Births - Janet Hetherington, Janet Hetherington entry, Old Parish Records, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, scotlandspeople.gov.uk,.
  3. [S4599] Janet Hetherington entry, Statutory Deaths - Janet Hetherington, Statutory Deaths 817/00 0017, Parish of Ruthwell, Scotlands People, scotlandspeople.gov.uk, . Hereinafter cited as Statutory Deaths - Janet Hetherington.
  4. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  5. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  6. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
  7. [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 (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Janet Hetherington1

F, #98380, b. 31 January 1820
FatherRichard Hetherington1 b. 1 May 1778, d. 29 Oct 1865
MotherLouisa Carruthers1 b. 21 Jan 1782, d. 5 Sep 1849
Last Edited6 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

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

Janet Hetherington1

F, #98426, b. 14 August 1832
FatherJoseph Hetherington1 b. c 1781, d. 21 Jun 1861
MotherHelen Nicholson1 b. 18 Mar 1791, d. b 1851
Last Edited6 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

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