Isabella Fraser

F, #10091, b. 19 September 1854, d. 25 March 1930
Pedigree
     Isabella Fraser was born on 19 September 1854 at Parish of King Edward, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Francis Fraser and Isabel Carle. She married William Riddoch at Fishrie Green, New Byth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 19 June 1875.2,3,4 As of 19 June 1875, her married name was Isabella Riddoch.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 19 School Lane, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Elisabeth Riddoch, daughter; Isabella Riddoch, daughter; Jane Riddoch, daughter; Maggie L Riddoch, daughter.5

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Buchan Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Isabella Riddoch, daughter; Jeannie Riddoch, daughter; Annie Riddoch, daughter; Katie Riddoch, daughter.6

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 28 Hill Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Jeannie Riddoch, daughter; Annie Riddoch, daughter; Katie Riddoch, daughter.7
Isabella Riddoch was found on a passenger list for 13 May 1910 of the passenger ship 'Empress of Ireland'. Those recorded in the passenger list were: Isabella Riddoch, Catherine Riddoch, William Riddoch, Isabella L Riddoch.8
She was listed as head of household's mother-in-law in the 1921 census at 1200 12th Avenue East, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Those recorded in the household were: Mitchell James, head; Mitchell Jennie, wife; Mitchell James Riddoch, son; Mitchell Jean Ann, daughter; Riddoch Isabel, mother-in-law; Pirie Alexander, brother-in-law; Pirie Isabel, niece.9
Isabella died on 25 March 1930 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 75.10,11 She was buried after 25 March 1930 at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.11

Children of Isabella Fraser and William Riddoch

Citations

  1. [S9680] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Isabella Fraser, female. Birth: 19 SEP 1854 King Edward, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Francis Fraser. Mother: Isabel Carl."
  2. [S9684] William Riddoch to Isabella Fraser, Marriage entry, "1875 on the Nineteenth day of June at Fishrie Green, New Byth, King Edward. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. William Riddoch, Farm Servant (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence Deuchries, Parish of Alvah, parents Alexander Riddoch Engineer and Jane Pirie, Domestic Servant. Isabella Fraser, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Nether Brae, New Byth, King Edward, parents Francis Fraser Farmer and Isabella Fraser M.S. Carle. John Falconer, Minister New Byth. William Gavin Witness. John Fraser Witness. Registered 1875 June 19 at Fishrie Green, New Byth district, A.J. Ross Registrar."
  3. [S9678] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Riddoch, male. Spouse: Isabella Fraser. Marriage: 19 JUN 1875, King Edward, Aberdeen, Scotland."
  4. [S9654] William Riddoch, Isabella Fraser, Surname: Riddoch. Forename: William. Spouse Surname: Fraser. Spouse Forename: Isabella. Year: 1875. Ref: 210/2 9. Registration District Name: New Byth.
  5. [S9663] 1881, Scottish Census, "Isabella Riddoch, wife, married, female, age 25, born in New Bythe, Aberdeenshire, resident at 19 School Lane, Banff."
  6. [S9660] 1891, Scottish Census, "Isabella Riddoch, wife, married, female, age 35, born in Aberdeenshire, resident in Buchan Street, Macduff."
  7. [S9657] 1901, Scottish Census, "Isabella Riddoch, wife, married, female, age 46, born in King Edward, Aberdeenshire, resident at 28 Hill Street, Aberdeen."
  8. [S9676] Ship's passenger list,1910, Empress of Ireland, No. of S.S. Contract Ticket: 121139, Name of Passenger: Isabella L Riddoch, female, age 53 years, Married, Single or Widowed: married, Have you ever been in Canada before? No, Do you intend to permanently reside in Canada? Yes, Are you able to Read? Yes, Are you able to Write? Yes, Country of Birth: Scotland, Race of People: Scottish, Destination Post Office: Vancouver, Province: BC, What was your Occupation in Country from which you came: Housewife, What is your intended Occupation in Canada? Housewife, Have you ever worked as farmer, farm labourer, etc? -, Religious Denomination: Presbyterian.
  9. [S9667] 1921, Canadian Census, "Riddoch Isabel, resident at 1200 12th Ave E, mother-in-law, female, widow, age 65, birth place: Scotland, father's birth place: Scotland, mother's birth place: Scotland, year immigrated: 1907, year naturalized: - , nationality: Canada, race or tribe: Scotch, speaks English: yes, speaks French: no, language: - , religion: Presbyterian, can read: yes, can write: yes, months at school: - , occupation: none."
  10. [S9681] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Isabella Fraser Riddoch, female. Age: 74. Death: 25 Mar 1930 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Marital Status: Widowed. Father's Name: Frances Fraser. Mother's Name: Isabel Carroll."
  11. [S9682] William Riddoch and Isabella Fraser, Monumental inscription, "Night Watchman, B.C. Electric Railway, WILLIAM RIDDOCH 1851/52 - 1914 Died in the line of Duty
    and his wife ISABELLA FRASER 1854 - 1930
    Remembered by his Colleagues and many Descendants."