Blackie Branch

Dedication:

This page is dedicated to William Denholm Blackie (1921-1998) who helped spark my interest in the genealogy.  The information that Uncle Bill researched and left for his family is remarkable.  If only he was alive today to see how the Internet has made genealogy in to a much simpler hobby and allowed us to connect with other Blackie Researchers and expand the Blackie Branch of the Family Tree.  

Blackie Researchers:

There are several people researching the Blackie family and all of them so far are descendants of Walter Blackie (1781-1856) & Margaret Wallace (1795-1870).  Walter and Margaret had 8 children: Margaret (1822-1825), Walter (1824-1874), Isabella [Paton] (1826-1904), Andrew (1828-1904), John Chamberlain (1831-1850), George (1834-1912), William Denholm (1837-1926) and Francis (1840-1922).  Here is a list of Blackie researchers and their lines back to Walter & Margaret Blackie:

If you would like to be included in the above list please contact Denny at: denny647@gmail.com

Walter Blackie & Margaret Wallace:

Walter Blackie was born on August 22, 1781 to Francis & Margaret (nee Darling) Blackie in Scotland and was baptized August 23, 1781 in Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland.BB1-1,001  

Margaret Wallace was born in about 1795 to Andrew and Margaret (nee Purves) Wallace.BB1-4,002-X  In the 1851 & 1861 Censuses Margaret's birthplace is listed as Earlston, Berwickshire.005,007

Walter and Margaret "were married in the church of Kelso on the 23rd of November 1821 by Rev. Mr. Lundie.  The marriage was witnessed by Robt.Elliot, Hermitage, Kelso and Adam Yale, Kelso.".BB1-2,003

The 1841 Scotland Census listed Walter Blackie (age 50) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), George (age 7), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months). Walter's occupation is listed as a gardner.004

The 1851 Scotland Census listed Walter Blackie (age 69 - Gardner) as living at Spylaw in the parish of Kelso Landward with his family: Margaret (age 56), Andrew (age 22 - Agricultural Servant), George (age 17 - Agricultural Servant), William (age 14 - Scholar), Francis (age 10 - Scholar), and Francis Whitlaw (age 4) as a nephew.005

Walter Blackie passed away September 8, 1856 at Spylaw "Walter Blackie, gardener died age 75; married, and the son of Francis Blackie, joiner and Margaret Blackie (maiden surname not known to the informant) William Blackie, son".BB1-3,006-SP

The 1861 Scotland Census listed Margaret Blackie (age 65) as living in Kelso at address 10 Shedden Park Road with Francis Whitelaw (age 14).007

Margaret Blackie passed away June 21, 1870 at Dry Grange Toll Bar in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.BB1-4,008-SP

The Children of Walter & Margaret Blackie:

Margaret (1822-1825)

Margaret Blackie was born on June 11, 1822 and baptized on July 14, 1822 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.101 

Margaret Blackie passed away on November 12, 1825.UNSOURCED

Walter (1824-1874)

Walter Blackie was born on August 4, 1824 and baptized on August 29, 1824 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.111-R 

1841 Scotland Census listed Walter (age 15) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), George (age 7), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months).004

1851 Scotland Census listed Walter Blackie (age 30 Ag. Lab.) as living in Jedburgh with the Gladson Family.112

Walter Blackie married Mary Anderson on May 20, 1853 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.113

1861 Scotland Census listed Walter (age 36) as living in the parish of Jedburgh with his family: Mary (age 29), Helen (age 5) and Walter (age 1) .114

1871 Scotland Census listed Walter (age 46) as living in the parish of Melrose with his family: Mary (age 39), Ellen (age 15), Walter (age 11) , Margaret (age 6) and John A (age 2).115

Walter died on August 19, 1874 and is buried in Huntly Road Cemetery, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.116

Walter's wife Mary died on February 25, 1900 and is buried in Huntly Road Cemetery, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.117

Isabella [Paton] (1826-1904)

Isabella Blackie was born on December 13, 1826 and baptized on January 21, 1827 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.121 

1841 Scotland Census listed Isabella (age 14) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with her family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), George (age 7), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months).004

Isabella Blackie married George Paton on October 19, 1949 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.122

Travel? 1851 or 1861 Census?

1871 Census of Canada listed Isabella Paton (age 45) as living in Ontario with her family: George (age 44), James (age 21 - born Scotland), Margaret (age 19 - born United States), John (age 17 - born United States), George (age 15 - born Ontario), Elizabeth (age 13 - born United States), Jane (age 10 - born Ontario), Frank (age 8 - born Ontario), Henry (age 5 - born Ontario), Grace (age 2 - born Ontario), and Mary (age 6 months - born Ontario).125-R

1881 Census of Canada listed Isaballa Patton (age 54) as living in Ontario with her family: George (age 53), Jane W (age 20), France W (age 18), Harry M (age 15) and Grace (age 12).126-R

1891 Census of Canada listed Isabella Paton (age 65) as living in Ontario with her family: George (age 64), Grace (age 22), May Alexander (age 12 granddaughter), and Georgie Alexander (age 9 grandson).127-R

George Death

1900 US Census listed Isabell Paton (age 73 - Widowed) in Los Angeles, California with her granddaughter Margaret Stewart (age 6).128-R

Isabella Paton (wid George) was listed in the 1901 Los Angeles City Directory at address 128 S Workman.129-R

Death

Andrew (1828-1904)

Andrew Blackie was born on November 14, 1828 and baptized on December 28, 1828 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.131 

1841 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 12) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), John (age 10), George (age 7), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months).004

1851 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 22 - Agricultural Servant) as living at Spylaw in the parish of Kelso Landward with his family: Walter (age 69 - Gardner), Margaret (age 56), George (age 17 - Agricultural Servant), William (age 14 - Scholar), Francis (age 10 - Scholar), and his cousin Francis Whitlaw (age 4).005

On April 16, 1858 Andrew Blackie married Jane Tait in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.132

1861 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 31 - Domestic Coachman) as living in the parish of Hawick with his family: Jane (age 26) and Isabella D (age 10 months).133

1871 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 41- Coachman & Forrstean) as living in the parish of Fodderty with his family: Jane (age 56 - should be 36), Jane Tarl (age 4), and Elizabeth Ann (age 6 months).134

1881 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 51 - Farmer) as living in Fodderty,135.1 with his wife Jane (age 46)135.2, and their children: Jane (age 14), Elizabeth (age 10), Mary Ann (age 8) and Andrewina (age 5).135

1891 Scotland Census listed Andrew (age 61 - Farmer) as living in the parish of Fodderty with his family: Jane (age 57), Jane (age 24), Elizabeth (age 20), Mary Ann (age 18), and Andrewina (age 15).136

1901 Census

Death

John Chamberlain (1831-1850)

John Chamberlain Blackie was born on June 15, 1831 and baptized on July 17, 1831 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.141 

1841 Scotland Census listed John (age 10) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), George (age 7), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months).004

John Chamberlain Blackie passed away on June 19, 1850.UNSOURCED

George (1834-1912)

George Blackie was born on October 6, 1833 and baptized on October 27, 1833 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.151 

1841 Scotland Census listed George (age 7) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), William (age 4), and Francis (age 8 months).004

1851 Scotland Census listed George (age 17 - Agricultural Servant) as living at Spylaw in the parish of Kelso Landward with his family: Walter (age 69 - Gardner), Margaret (age 56), Andrew (age 22 - Agricultural Servant), William (age 14 - Scholar), Francis (age 10 - Scholar), and his cousin Francis Whitlaw (age 4).005

Travel and 1860/1870 Census?

1880 US Census listed George (age 46) as living in Castroville, Monterey, California with his family: S. J. (age 24), William (age 5), Mary (age 3), and Ida (age 1).  Also listed is John Streeter (age 44 - Laborer) and M. Caudill (age 18 - Cook).154-R

1900 US Census listed George (age 66) as living in Castroville, Monterey, California with his family: Sarah J (age 44), William A {Manley} (age 25), Ida (age 21), George (age 19), Grace (age 18), Ellen (age 16), Elizabeth (age 13), Earnest C Richards (age 2 grandson), and Llyod A Richards (age 3 months grandson).155-R  The two grandsons listed are the sons of oldest daughter Mary.  Mary (age 23) is listed a living with her husband Ernest (age 26) with his family; this is on the same page of the census.155-R

George appears to have been enumerated twice in the 1910 US Census: 1) George (age 75) as living in Redwood, Santa Clara, California with his family: Sarah J (age 53) and Ellen (age 26).156.1-R and 2) George (age 75) as living in Castroville, Monterey, California with his family: Sarah (age 53), William A (age 34), George (age 28) and Nellie (age 25).156.2-R

December 17, 1912 George died in Monterey, California at the age of 78;157,157-R his passing is front page news in the Salinas Daily Index on December 18, 1912: "Another Pioneer Called To Death - George Blackie Succumbs To Infirmities At His Home Near Salinas";158-R a followup article is published December 20, 1912: "Blackie's Remains Are Laid at Rest".159  George is buried in Garden of Memories (I.O.O.F. Cemetery) in Salinas, Montrerey, California.159 

William Denholm (1837-1926)

Margaret Scott Hervey was born in about 1828 to James Hervey & Janet Scott.210-R

William Denholm Blackie was born February 25, 1837 and baptized on April 24, 1837 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.202

1841 Scotland Census lists Margart Hervey as living in the parish of Jedburgh with her family: James (age 40; Shoe Maker), Janet (age 30), Helen (age 15), Betsy (age 14), Henry Stewart (age 12), John A R (age 5), and Isabella I (age 4).203

1841 Scotland Census lists William (age 4) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), George (age 7), and Francis (age 8 months).004

1851 Scotland Census lists Margaret Harvey (age 21; Dressmaker) as living in Edinburgh with Jennet Stewart (age 21) & Alexander Stewart (age 1);204 it is possible they are related as Margret's brother's middle name is Stewart.

1851 Scotland Census listed William (age 14 - Scholar) as living at Spylaw in the parish of Kelso Landward with his family: Walter (age 69 - Gardner), Margaret (age 56), Andrew (age 22 - Agricultural Servant), George (age 17 - Agricultural Servant), Francis (age 10 - Scholar), and his cousin Francis Whitlaw (age 4).005

On November 30, 1855 William Denholm Blackie married Margaret Scott Harvey in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.205

1861 Scotland Census listed William (age 24) as living in the parish of Ayr with his family: Margaret (age 31), Janet (age 4), Walter (age 2) and Isabella (age 1).206

1871 Scotland Census listed William (age 34) with his family: Margaret (age 41), Walter (age 12), James H (age 4) and Ellen H (age 10 months).207-R

1881 Scotland Census listed William (age 44 - Coachman) as living in the parish of Scoonie at address Montrave Coachmans House with his family: Margaret (age 51), Walter (age 22), James (age 14), and Nelly (age 10); a William C Finlay (age 23) is also listed.208  William's future wife Janet M Inglis is also listed in the 1881 Scotland Census as living in the parish of Scoonie at address Montrave House.220

1891 Scotland Census listed William D (age 54) as living in the parish of Scoonie with his family: Margaret (age 62) and Ellen H (age 20); three others Walter Bryson (age 18), Alexander Taylor (age 18), and Thomas T Brenes (age 19) are also listed.209

William's spouse Margaret passed away February 7, 1894.210-R

On January 12, 1899 William Denholm Blackie married Janet Newton Inglis in Saint Andrew, Edinburgh, Scotland.211-R Janet Newton Inglis was born on September 10, 1860.212

1901 Scotland Census listed William D (age 64) with Janet (age 40); a Robert Inglis (age 16) is listed as a visitor. 213

1911 Scotland Census listed William D (age 74) with his wife Janet (age 50) as living on High Street in the parish of Largo, Fife.  The census also has the following information: Rooms with one or more windows: 6; Duration of Marriage: 12; Children born Alive: None; Personal occupation: Retired Coachman; and Birthplace: Roxburgh Kelso (for William) and Edinburgh Musselburgh (for Janet).214-R

Wm D Blackie is listed in the 1920 Validation Roles.215-R

1921 Census will not be available until 2021.

William Denholm Blackie passed away on July 14, 1926.216-SP

William Denholm Blackie and his first wife Margaret are buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow along with children that died: Margaret (age 1 year 2 months in 1863), Janet (age 6 years 11 month in 1864), Isabella (age 5 years 3 months in 1865),  Margaret (9 months in 1866) and an unnamed female (infant in 1856).217

William's spouse Janet passed away December 29, 1926.218-SP

In 1927 an obituary was published for William Blackie in the Fife News Almanac.219  (obtain a copy as only have index listing)

Information on some of William's Children can be found below.

Information on some of William's descendants can be seen on the Fleming Branch.

Information on William's son Walter can be seen on the Peebles Branch.

Francis (1840-1922)

Francis Blackie was born on October 4, 1840 and baptized in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland; his mother was listed as Margaret Welsh.161 

1841 Scotland Census lists Francis (age 8 months) as living in the parish of Roxburgh with his family: Walter (age 50), Margaret (age 40), Walter (age 15), Isabella (age 14), Andrew (age 12), John (age 10), George (age 7), and William (age 4).004

1851 Scotland Census listed Francis (age 10 Scholar) as living at Spylaw in the parish of Kelso Landward with his family: Walter (age 69 - Gardner), Margaret (age 56), Andrew (age 22 - Agricultural Servant), George (age 17 - Agricultural Servant), William (age 14 - Scholar), and his cousin Francis Whitlaw (age 4).005

1861 Census in England?

On June 10, 1862 Francis Blackie arrived in New York from Liverpool, England.163

1870 US Census listed Frances (age 29) as living in Castroville, Monterey, California with: John Copelan (age 18) and Robert Morris (age 50);164-R his future wife Nancy Jane Mullis (age 14) is listed on the same page of the census as living with her family.164-R

Francis Blackie married (Nancy) Jane Mullis on October 5, 1874 in Monterey, California.165,165-R

1880 US Census listed Frank (age 39) as living in Castroville, Monterey, California with his family: J (age 24), Frank (age 5) and Walter (age 2). 166-R

Francis Blackie is listed in several voter registrations including: 1882172, 1892173, 1896174 in Monterey, California.

1900 US Census lists Francis (age 59) as living in Alisal, Monterey, California with his family: Nancy J (age 44), Frank (age 24), Walter J (age 22), Sarah M (age 16), William J (age 13) and Jennie I (age 4).167-R

1910 US Census lists Francis (age 69) as living in Salinas Ward 4, Monterey, California with his daughter Jennie (age 14) and a housekeeper Sarah Dauglas (age 37).168-R

1920 US Census lists Francis (age 79) as living in Salinas, Monterey, California with his daughter Jeanie Stirlery (age 24) and her family: Robert L Stirlery (age 25), and Mary Stirlery (age 1).169-R

Francis Blackie died on May 23, 1922 in Salinas, California;170,170-R and is buried in Garden of Memories in Salinas, Montrerey, California.171

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The Children of William Denholm Blackie

Unnamed Female (1856-1856)

Unnamed Blackie was born (and died?) on February 29, 1856 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland;300 and is buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow.217

Janet (1857-1864)

Janet Blackie was born March 20, 1857 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.302 

1861 Scotland Census listed Janet (age 4) as living in the parish of Ayr with her family: William (age 24), Margaret (age 31), Walter (age 2) and Isabella (age 1).206

Janet Blackie died February 20, 1864 and is buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow.217,309-SP

Walter (1858-1939)

Information on Walter can be found on the Peebles Branch.

1861 Scotland Census listed Walter (age 2) as living in the parish of Ayr with his family: William (age 24), Margaret (age 31), Janet (age 4) and Isabella (age 1).206

Isabella Harvey (1860-1865)

Isabella Harvey Blackie was born March 14, 1860 in Roxburghshire, Scotland.304

1861 Scotland Census listed Isabella (age 1) as living in the parish of Ayr with her family: William (age 24), Margaret (age 31), Janet (age 4), and Walter (age 2).206

Isabella Blackie died July 3, 1865 and is buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow.217,309-SP

Margaret (1862-1863)

Margaret Blackie was born June 30, 1862 in Ayr, Scotland.306

Margaret Blackie died September 5, 1863 and is buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow.217,309-SP

Margaret Scott Hervey (Wallace) (1865-1866)

Margaret Scott Hervey Blackie was born July 9, 1865 in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.308

Margaret Scott Wallace Blackie died May 3, 1866 and is buried in Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow.217,309-SP

James Hervey (1867-1924)  [[Most of the research on James courtesy of his granddaughter Joyce Given]] 

 Image: James Hervey Blackie at Livery Stables, 12 Church Lane, Edinburgh.

James was born March 11, 1867 in Glasgow, Scotland.310  

1871 Scotland Census listed James H (age 4) with his family: William (age 34), Margaret (age 41), Walter (age 12) and Ellen H (age 10 months).207-R

1881 Scotland Census listed James (age 14) as living in the parish of Scoonie at address Montrave Coachmans House with his family: William (age 44 - Coachman), Margaret (age 51), Walter (age 22), and Nelly (age 10); a William C Finlay (age 23) is also listed.208

He married Sarah Alice Dickens on November 10, 1890 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland;311-SP Sarah was born August 26, 1864.JG-JHB  Together they had 8 children: Sarah Margaret (1891-1983), William Matthew (1893-1983), James (1895-1990), Walter (1897-1931), Alice (1899-1974), Charles D (1902-1909), Emma D (1904-1909), and Edward Armstrong (1908-1910).  

1891 England Census lists James H. (age 24 - Coachman in the employ of A.E Orr Ewing an East India Merchant) and his wife Sarah A (age 26) as living at West Chester Rd Lodge House in Towcester, England.312-R

1901 Scotland Census lists James H. Blackie (age 34 - Livery Stable Keeper) as living at 13 India Street in Edinburgh with his family: Sarah A (age 36), Sarah M (age 9), Wm M (age 7), James (age 5), Walter (age 3) and Alice (age 1).313-R

The Blackie Family: James (Farmhand), Mrs Blackie, Sarah M (age 15), Wm M (age 13), James (age 11), Walter (age 9), Alice (age 7), Chas D (age 4) and Emma D (age 2) emigrated to Canada on the S. S. Athenia which departed from Glasgow, Scotland on March 9, 1907;314-R and arrived at St. John, New Brunswick on March 21, 1907,315-R then settled in Toronto, Ontario.JG-JHB

1911 Canada Census listed James H Blackie (age 44) as living in Toronto, Ontario with his family: Sarah (age 46), William (age 18), James (age 16), Walter (age 13) and Alice (age 11).316-R

1921 Canada Census listed James Hervey Blackie (age 54) as living in Toronto, Ontario at 55 Dunfield Avenue with his family: Sarah (age 56), James (age 26) and Alice (age 21).317-R

James Harvey Blackie died February 15, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario318-R a death notice was published in the Toronto Daily Star on February 16, 1924319-R and he was and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario on February 19, 1924.320-R

Sarah died June 24, 1947 in Toronto, Ontario.JG-JHB

Ellen Harvey (1870-1958)

Ellen (aka Nelly) H Blackie was born May 29, 1870 in Glasgow, Scotland.330  

1871 Scotland Census listed Ellen H (age 10 months) with her family: William (age 34), Margaret (age 41), Walter (age 12), and James H (age 4).207-R

1881 Scotland Census listed Nelly (age 10) as living in the parish of Scoonie at address Montrave Coachmans House with her family: William (age 44 - Coachman), Margaret (age 51), Walter (age 22), and James (age 14); a William C Finlay (age 23) is also listed.208

1891 Scotland Census listed Ellen H (age 20) as living in the parish of Scoonie with her parents: William D (age 54) and Margaret (age 62); three others Walter Bryson (age 18), Alexander Taylor (age 18), and Thomas T Brenes (age 19) are also listed.209

She married Fredrick Grant on January 2, 1899;331-SP Fredrick was born in about 1871 in England.  Together they had 2 children: Henry (1900-1949) and William (1904-1971).  

1901 Scotland Census listed Ellen Grant (age 30) as living in Perthshire with her family: Frederick (age 29 - Coachman Domestic) and Henry (age 1).333

Fredrick died October 15, 1952 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.336-SP

Ellen Hervey Grant died February 22, 1958 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.337-SP

Notes:

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FC - https://www.freecen.org.uk

FG- https://www.findagrave.com

FS - https://www.familysearch.org

SP - https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

R - Record