John Galt
M, #6033, b. 15 April 1829, d. 25 June 1910
John Galt was born on 15 April 1829 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Galt and Margaret McIntosh. John Galt was baptized on 25 April 1829 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Galt, head; Margret Galt, wife; John Galt, son; George Galt, son; David Galt, son; Margret Galt, daughter.3
He married Helen Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1854.4,2 John Galt was also known as John Gault.
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 57 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Gault, head; Hellen Gault, wife; Margret Gault, daughter; Hellen Gault, daughter; James Gault, son; Caithren McIntosh, servant.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Smith Galt's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 September 1863.6 John died on 25 June 1910 at 41 King Street, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland, at age 81.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Galt, head; Margret Galt, wife; John Galt, son; George Galt, son; David Galt, son; Margret Galt, daughter.3
He married Helen Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1854.4,2 John Galt was also known as John Gault.
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 57 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Gault, head; Hellen Gault, wife; Margret Gault, daughter; Hellen Gault, daughter; James Gault, son; Caithren McIntosh, servant.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Smith Galt's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 September 1863.6 John died on 25 June 1910 at 41 King Street, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland, at age 81.2
Children of John Galt and Helen Mair
- Margaret Galt b. 23 Jul 1855
- Helen Smith Galt b. 25 Sep 1857, d. 16 Sep 1863
- James Galt b. 10 Sep 1859
- Jessie Galt b. 7 Feb 1862
- William Galt b. 21 Feb 1865
- Helen Smith Galt b. 27 Nov 1867
- John Galt+ b. 13 Sep 1869, d. 10 Jul 1951
- Jane Ann Galt b. 11 Sep 1872
Citations
- [S4710] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Galt, male. Birth: 15 APR 1829. Christening: 25 APR 1829 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Galt. Mother: Margaret McIntosh."
- [S4702] Fiona Laws, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Fiona Laws of Auckland, New Zealand.
- [S8580] 1851, Scottish Census, "John Galt, son, unmarried, male, age 20, born in Banffshire Portknockie, whitefisher, resident at 44 Portknockie."
- [S4712] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Galt, male. Spouse: Helen Mair. Marriage: 21 OCT 1854, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8446] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Gault, head, married, male, age 30, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 57 Portknockie."
- [S6409] Helen Smith Galt, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Smith Galt (Single), died 1863, September Sixteenth 11h 30m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female, 6 years, Father: John Galt Fisherman, Mother: Helen Galt M.S. Mair, Cause of death: White Swelling, 8 months, No Regular Medical Attendant, Informant: John Galt, Father, present, Registered: 1863, Sept. 18th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."