Margaret Pirie
F, #4533, b. 21 March 1827, d. 4 August 1916
Margaret Pirie was born on 21 March 1827 at Northfield, Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Pirie and Janet Taylor. She married James Cheyne at Teuchar, Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 8 April 1849.2 As of 8 April 1849, her married name was Margaret Cheyne.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margt Cheyne, wife; George Cheyne, son.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; Margaret Cheyne, daughter; Janet Cheyne, daughter; James Cheyne, son; Peter Cheyne, son.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Teuchar, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; Peter Cheyne, son; William Cheyne, son; Mary Cheyne, daughter; Henry Cheyne, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; James Cheyne, son; Mary Cheyne, daughter; Christina Cheyne, daughter; Mary Cheyne, granddaughter.6
Margaret Pirie died on 4 August 1916 at Greeness, Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 89.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margt Cheyne, wife; George Cheyne, son.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; Margaret Cheyne, daughter; Janet Cheyne, daughter; James Cheyne, son; Peter Cheyne, son.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Teuchar, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; Peter Cheyne, son; William Cheyne, son; Mary Cheyne, daughter; Henry Cheyne, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Greeness, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Cheyne, head; Margaret Cheyne, wife; James Cheyne, son; Mary Cheyne, daughter; Christina Cheyne, daughter; Mary Cheyne, granddaughter.6
Margaret Pirie died on 4 August 1916 at Greeness, Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 89.2
Children of Margaret Pirie and James Cheyne
- George Cheyne b. 27 Jul 1850
- Margaret Cheyne b. 7 Jun 1852
- Janet Cheyne b. 16 May 1854
- James Cheyne+ b. 24 Nov 1856
- Peter Cheyne b. 17 Sep 1858
- John Cheyne b. 27 Apr 1861, d. 28 Dec 1867
- William Cheyne b. 7 Mar 1863
- Mary Cheyne b. 9 Jul 1865, d. 31 Jul 1938
- Henry Cheyne b. 22 Jun 1867, d. 17 Jan 1953
- Christina Cheyne b. 31 May 1871
Citations
- [S6480] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Pirie, female. Birth: 21 MAR 1827 Monquhitter, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Peter Pirie."
- [S483] Jim Cheyne, Cheyne Family Genealogy Website, "Margaret Pirie, b. 21 March 1827, d. 4 August 1916, #1387."
- [S6466] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margt Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 24, born in Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, resident at Greeness."
- [S6462] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 34, born in Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, resident in Greenness."
- [S6460] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margaret Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 44, born in Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, crofter's wife, resident in Touchar."
- [S6459] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret Cheyne, wife, married, female, age 54, born in Monquhitter, Aberdeen, farmer's wife, resident at Greeness, Monquhitter."