Margaret Ann Simpson

F, #4599, b. 12 May 1866, d. 25 January 1959
Pedigree
     Margaret Ann Simpson was born on 12 May 1866 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Simpson and Catherine McIntosh. She married James Falconer at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1887.2,1 As of 21 September 1887, her married name was Margaret Ann Falconer.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter.3
She was the informant for George Falconer's birth at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 September 1898.4,5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.6

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife, James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.7

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.8,9
Margaret died on 25 January 1959 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 92.10,11 She was buried after 25 January 1959 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10

Children of Margaret Ann Simpson and James Falconer

Citations

  1. [S3360] John Falconer, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by John Falconer of Buckie, Moray, Scotland.
  2. [S9030] James Falconer to Margaret Ann Simpson, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1887, on the Twenty First day of September at Seafield Church, After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Falconer, Fisherman (Bachelor), 23 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Falconer, Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Anderson. Maggie Simpson, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), 21 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: Alexander Simpson, Fisherman, Mother: Catherine Simpson M.S McIntosh. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Falconer Witness. Geo. Runcie Witness. Registered: 1887, September 22nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  3. [S6856] 1891, Scottish Census, "Maggie Falconer, wife, married, female, age 23, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman's wife, employed, resident at 38 Portknockie."
  4. [S9113] George Falconer, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Falconer, 1898, September Eleventh 1h 0m A.M. at 185 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Falconer, Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Simpson, married 1887 September 21st in Seafield. Informant: Margaret Falconer, Mother. Registered: 1898, September 26th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S9714] 1901, Scottish Census, "Maggie Falconer, wife, married, female, age 33, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 185 Portknockie."
  7. [S6449] 1911, Scottish Census, "Margaret Falconer, wife, female, age 43, married, duration of marriage 24 years, children born alive 6, children still living 4, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 213 Portknockie."
  8. [S9433] 1921, Scottish Census, "Margaret Falconer, wife, age 55 years 8 months, female, married, born in Banff, Rathven, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 20 Harbour Place."
  9. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  10. [S9705] Margaret Ann Falconer née Simpson, Gravestone inscription data, "NM046616, Margaret Falconer (née Simpson), ? to 25 JAN 1959. Spouse's Name : James Falconer Fisherman. Headstone Ref : H239. Date of Death : 25 JAN 1959."
  11. [S9711] Margaret Ann Falconer née Simpson, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Rathven, Surname: Falconer. Forename: Margaret. Age at death: 92. Gender: Female. Year: 1959. Ref: 164/ 18. Registration District Name: Rathven.