Ann Smith
F, #5050, b. circa 1846
Ann Smith was born circa 1846 at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of George Smith and Margaret Flett. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Latin". She married John Findlay at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1870.1,2,3 As of 14 October 1870, her married name was Ann Findlay.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie A Findlay, daughter.4
She was the informant for William Findlay's birth at Shore Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 22 July 1875.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie Ann Findlay, daughter; Margaret Findlay, daughter; William Findlay, son; Isabella Findlay, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie A Findlay, daughter; Maggie Findlay, daughter; William Findlay, son; Isabella Findlay, daughter; Elizabeth Findlay, daughter; John Findlay, son; George Findlay, son; Ann Findlay, mother.7
She was the informant for Alexander Findlay's birth at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 May 1892.8,9
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; George Findlay, son; Alexander Findlay, son.10
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie A Findlay, daughter.4
She was the informant for William Findlay's birth at Shore Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 22 July 1875.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie Ann Findlay, daughter; Margaret Findlay, daughter; William Findlay, son; Isabella Findlay, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; Jessie A Findlay, daughter; Maggie Findlay, daughter; William Findlay, son; Isabella Findlay, daughter; Elizabeth Findlay, daughter; John Findlay, son; George Findlay, son; Ann Findlay, mother.7
She was the informant for Alexander Findlay's birth at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 May 1892.8,9
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Findlay, head; Ann Findlay, wife; George Findlay, son; Alexander Findlay, son.10
Children of Ann Smith and John Findlay
- Jessie Ann Findlay b. 19 Feb 1871
- Margaret Findlay b. 14 May 1873
- William Findlay+ b. 22 Jul 1875
- Isabella Findlay b. c 1877
- Elizabeth Findlay b. c 1883
- John Findlay b. c 1886
- George Findlay b. c 1890
- Alexander Findlay+ b. 27 May 1892
Citations
- [S4296] John Findlay to Ann Smith, Marriage entry, "1870 On the Fourteenth day of October At Cullen. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Findlay, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 24, usual residence Cullen, parents William Findlay Fisherman and Ann Findlay M.S. Farquhar. Ann Smith, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 23, usual residence Portessie, parents George Smith (Latin) Fisherman and Margaret Smith M.S. Flett. George Henderson Par. Minr. Cullen. William Runcie Witness. John Findlay Witness. Registered 1870 October 17th at Cullen, James Young Registrar."
- [S3926] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, “John Findlay, male. Spouse: Ann Smith. Marriage: 14 OCT 1870 Cullen, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S3925] Alexander Findlay, Register of Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "Alexander Findlay, 1892, May Twenty Seventh 7h 0m A.M. at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Male. Father: John Findlay, Fisherman. Mother: Ann Findlay M. S. Smith, married 1870 October 14th in Cullen. Informant: Ann Findlay, her + Mark, Mother, Geo Ross Registrar Witness. Registered: 1892, June 15th at Cullen, Geo Ross Registrar."
- [S5282] 1871, Scottish Census, "Ann Findlay, wife, married, female, age 22, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at Seatown, Cullen."
- [S4305] William Findlay, Register of Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "William Findlay, 1875, July Twenty Second 11h 0m A.M. at Shore Street, Fraserburgh, Male. Father: John Findlay, Fisherman (Domicil Cullen, Parish of Cullen). Mother: Ann Findlay M. S. Smith, married 1870 October 14th in Cullen. Informant: Ann Findlay, her x Mark, Mother, Tho: Lawrence Registrar Witness. Registered: 1875, August 10th at Fraserburgh, Tho: Lawrence Registrar. August 12th Transcribed At Cullen, JA, Jno Brown Assistant Registrar. Parish of Birth: Fraserburgh, No. 181."
- [S5281] 1881, Scottish Census, "Ann Findlay, wife, married, female, age 32, born in Cullen, Banffshire, resident at 109 Seatown, Cullen."
- [S5280] 1891, Scottish Census, "Ann Findlay, wife, married, female, age 42, born in Cullen, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident in Seatown, Cullen."
- [S3925] Alexander Findlay, Register of Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "Alexander Findlay, 1892, May Twenty Seventh 7h 0m A.M. at 109 Seatown, Cullen, Male. Father: John Findlay, Fisherman. Mother: Ann Findlay M.S. Smith, married 1870 October 14th in Cullen. Informant: Ann Findlay, her X mark, Mother, Geo Ross Registrar Witness. Registered: 1892, June 15th at Cullen, Geo Ross Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S5279] 1901, Scottish Census, "Ann Findlay, wife, married, female, age 52, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 109 Seatown, Cullen."