Jane Cheyne

F, #264, b. 4 June 1866, d. 2 October 1941
     Jane was born at Cairnorrie, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 4 June 1866.1,2 She was the daughter of John Cheyne and Helen Ironside.
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.3
Jane Cheyne was probably known as "Jeanie."
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1901 census at School House, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.4

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1911 census at Balnamoon, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Cheyne, head; Jane Cheyne, daughter.5
She was the informant for, and present at, John Cheyne's death at 144 High Street, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 8 April 1918.6,7 Jane died on 2 October 1941 at 5 Church Crescent, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 75.2

Citations

  1. [S195] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Jane Cheyne, female. Birth: 04 Jun 1866 Methlick, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: John Cheyne. Mother: Helen Ironside."
  2. [S483] Jim Cheyne, Cheyne Family Genealogy Website, "Jane Cheyne, b. 4 June 1866, d. 2 October 1941, #1430."
  3. [S28] 1871, Scottish Census, "Jane Cheyne, daughter, female, age 4, born in Methlic, Aberdeenshire, resident at Balnamoon."
  4. [S768] 1901, Scottish Census, In the household of Alexander Center, Headmaster of Longside Public School: "Jane Cheyne, servant, single, aged 34, born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, general servant (domestic), resident at School House."
  5. [S3458] 1911, Scottish Census, "Jane Cheyne, daughter, female, age 44, single, crofter's daughter working on croft, worker, born in Aberdeenshire, Methlick, resident at Balnamoon."
  6. [S78] John Cheyne, Register of Deaths in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen, "John Cheyne, Retired Crofter (Widower of Helen Ironside), died 1918, April Eighth 6h 30m A.M. at 144 High Street, New Pitsligo (Tyrie), Male, 89 years, Father: James Cheyne Farmer (deceased), Mother: Isabella Cheyne M.S. Horne (deceased), Cause of death: Cerebral apoplexy 1 Day, as certified by George S. Frail M.D., Informant: Jane Cheyne Daughter (Present), Registered: 1918, April 9th at New Pitsligo, Geo. Matthews Registrar."
  7. [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."