Helen Ironside

F, #259, b. 6 August 1827, d. 1 May 1910
Pedigree
'Mrs Cheyne of Fyvie'
Helen Cheyne, née Ironside (1827-1910)
     Helen was born at North Newmill, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 6 August 1827.1 She was baptized on 6 August 1827 at Newmill, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.2 She was the daughter of Robert Ironside and Isabella Ferguson.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Newmill, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Ironside, 50; Isabella Ironside, 40; Jean Ironside, 18; James Ironside, 15; Hellen Ironside, 13; Isabella Ironside, 10; George Ironside, 7; Susan Ironside, 7.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Newmill, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Ironside, head; Isobella Ironside, wife; William Ironside, son; Hellen Ironside, daughter; Isabella Hardy, granddaughter.4
She married John Cheyne at Manse of Methlick, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 5 April 1860.5,6 As of 5 April 1860, her married name was Helen Cheyne.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Cairnorrie, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Helen Cheyne, wife; William Cheyne, son.7

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Hellen Cheyne, wife; George Cheyne, son; William Cheyne, son; Ellen Cheyne, daughter; Sarah Cheyne, daughter; Jane Cheyne, daughter; Mary Ann Cheyne, daughter.8

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Helen Cheyne, wife; Mary Ann Cheyne, daughter; Charles J Leel, grandson.9

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Hellen Cheyne, wife; Mary Ann Cheyne, daughter; Mary Hellen Cheyne, granddaughter.10

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Helen Ironside or Cheyne, wife; Helen Cheyne, daughter; Mary H Cheyne, granddaughter.11
Helen died on 1 May 1910 at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 82.12,1 Her body was interred after 1 May 1910 at New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at New Pitsligo Parish Cemetery.1
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Cheyne (b. c1650)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Cheyne (b. c1650)

Children of Helen Ironside and John Cheyne

Citations

  1. [S490] Helen Cheyne (née Ironside) and John Cheyne, Monumental inscription, "In memory of HELEN IRONSIDE beloved wife of JOHN CHEYNE born at North Newmill, Methlic 6th August 1827 died at Balnamoon 1st May 1910. Also the above JOHN CHEYNE born at Stonefolds, Fyvie Aug 4th 1828 died at New Pitsligo April 8th 1918. Erected by the family."
  2. [S483] Jim Cheyne, Cheyne Family Genealogy Website, "Helen Ironside, b. 6 August 1827, d. 1 May 1910, #1425."
  3. [S713] 1841, Scottish Census, "Hellen Ironside, female, age 13, born in county, resident at Newmill."
  4. [S627] 1851, Scottish Census, "Hellen Ironside, daughter, unmarried, female, age 23, born in Methlic, Aberdeenshire, resident at Newmill."
  5. [S83] John Cheyne to Helen Ironside, 1860 Register of Marriages in the Parish of Methlick in the County of Aberdeen, "On the Fifth day of April 1860 at Manse of Methlick Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. John Cheyne, age 31, usual residence Stonefolds, Tyrie, Stonedyker, Bachelor, parents James Cheyne, Farmer and Isabel Cheyne maiden name Horn. Helen Ironside, age 32, usual residence Newmill of Balquhaindachy, Housekeeper, Spinster, parents Robert Ironside Farmer (deceased) and Isabel Fergusson or Ironside. James Whyte Minister of Methlick. William Ironside Witness. James Cheyne Witness. The above marriage was Registered by me at Methlick, on the Seventh day of April, 1860. James Stephen Registrar."
  6. [S186] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Cheyne, male. Spouse: Helen Ironside. Marriage: 05 APR 1860 Methlick, Aberdeen, Scotland."
  7. [S511] 1861, Scottish Census, "Helen Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 33, born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, stone dyker's wife, resident at Cairnorrie."
  8. [S28] 1871, Scottish Census, "Hellen Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 43, born in Methlic, Aberdeenshire, resident at Balnamoon."
  9. [S25] 1881, Scottish Census, "Helen Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 53, born in Methlic, Aberdeenshire, resident at Balnamoon."
  10. [S21] 1891, Scottish Census, "Hellen Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 62, born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, crofter's wife, resident at Balnamoon."
  11. [S17] 1901, Scottish Census, "Helen Ironside or Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 73, born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, dyker's wife, resident at Balnamoon."
  12. [S510] Helen Cheyne, Register of Deaths in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, "Helen Cheyne (Married to John Cheyne, Crofter), died 1910, May First 8h 0m A.M. at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo (Tyrie), Female, 82 years, Father: Robert Ironside Farmer (deceased), Mother: Isabella Ironside M.S. Ferguson (deceased), Cause of death: Atheroma with intermittent Cerebral Haemorrhages 10 Months, as certified by George S. Frail M.D., Informant: John Cheyne Widower (Present), Registered: 1910, May 2nd at New Pitsligo, Geo. Matthews Registrar."