Viola Harwell Sim
F, #236, b. 14 October 1886, d. 1 November 1954
Viola Harwell Sim was born on 14 October 1886 at 21 Mid Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Sim and Margaret Jane McDonald. She married William Watson Cheyne at 35a Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 9 August 1916.2 As of 9 August 1916, her married name was Viola Harwell Cheyne.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at Knock Croft, Stuartfield, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Cheyne, head; Viola Cheyne, wife; Viola Cheyne, daughter.3
Viola died on 1 November 1954 at Knock Croft, Stuartfield, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 68.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at Knock Croft, Stuartfield, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Cheyne, head; Viola Cheyne, wife; Viola Cheyne, daughter.3
Viola died on 1 November 1954 at Knock Croft, Stuartfield, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 68.4
Child of Viola Harwell Sim and William Watson Cheyne
- Viola Watson Cheyne+ b. 1920, d. 1997
Citations
- [S2251] Viola Harwell Sim, Register of Births in the Parish of Fraserburgh in the County of Aberdeen, "Viola Harwell Sim, 1886, October Fourteenth 9h 20m A.M. at 21 Mid Street, Fraserburgh, Female. Father: George Sim, draper. Mother: Margaret Jane Sim M. S. McDonald, married 1884 November 19th at Aberdeen. Informant: G Sim, Father (Present). Registered: 1886 November 4th at Fraserburgh, Wm. Pressley, Asst. Registrar."
- [S634] William Watson Cheyne, Viola Harwell Sim, "1916 on the Ninth day of August at 35a Union Street, Aberdeen. By declaration in the presence of Cummine John Cheyne, Elmbank, Grattan Place, Fraserburgh and Robina Mabel Morrison, 5 Mackie Place, Peterhead. William Watson Cheyne, Farmer (Driver - Scottish Horse Brigade - A.S.C.) (Bachelor), age 29, usual residence Elmbank, Grattan Place, Fraserburgh. Presently stationed at Allford, Lincoln. Parents William Cheyne, Draper (Master) (dec) and Margaret Cheyne M.S. Watson (dec) sic. Viola Harwell Sim, Shop assistant (Spinster), age 29, usual residence 10 Maiden Street, Peterhead. Parents George Sim Draper (Master) (dec) and Margaret Jane Sim M.S. McDonald (dec). Warrant of Sherriff substitute of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, dated 9th August 1916. Registered 1916 August 9th at Aberdeen, W A Ellis Assistant Registrar JP Regr."
- [S9413] 1921, Scottish Census, "Viola Cheyne, wife, age 34 years 8 months, female, married, born in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, personal occupation: House Duties, resident at Knock Croft."
- [S5902] Viola Harwell Cheyne née Sim, Register of Deaths in the District of Old Deer in the County of Aberdeen, "Viola Harwell Cheyne, (Married to William Watson Cheyne), Farmer, died 1954, November First 7h 30m A.M. at Knock Croft, Old Deer, Female, 68 years. Father: George Sim, Draper (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Jane Sim M.S. McDonald (Deceased). Cause of death: Coronary Thrombosis, 1 month 12 days, As Cert. by Andrew Dickson M.B. Ch.B. Informant: William W Cheyne, Widower, Present. Registered: 1954, November 1st at Old Deer, Helen G. Horne, Registrar."