Elizabeth Stephen

F, #677, b. 3 September 1844, d. 16 January 1895
Pedigree
     Elizabeth Stephen was born on 3 September 1844 at Parish of Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Robert Stephen and Elizabeth Duthie. She married William Buchan at Seatown Shore of Cairnbulg, Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 3 February 1876.2 As of 3 February 1876, her married name was Elizabeth Buchan.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 21 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Buchan, head; Elisabeth Buchan, wife; William Buchan, son; James Buchan, son; Mary Buchan, daughter; Elisabeth Buchan, daughter; Catherine Buchan, daughter; Alexander Buchan, son; Elsie Buchan, daughter; Joan Buchan, daughter.3

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 15 Almanythie Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Buchan, head; Elizabeth Buchan, wife; William Buchan, son; James Buchan, son; Mary Buchan, daughter; Catherine Buchan, daughter; Alexander Buchan, son; James Duthie, nephew; Elizabeth Ritchie, servant, Elizabeth Buchan, daughter; Joanna Buchan, daughter.4
Elizabeth died on 16 January 1895 at 12 Auldmanythie Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 50.5

Children of Elizabeth Stephen and William Buchan

Citations

  1. [S9902] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Elizabeth Stephen, female. Birth: 3 SEP 1844 Rathen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Robert Stephen. Mother: Elizabeth Duthie."
  2. [S101] William Buchan to Elizabeth Stephen, Marriage entry, "1876, on the Third day of February at Seatown Shore of Cairnbulg. After Banns According to the Forms of the Congregational Churches. William Buchan Fisherman Widower, age 41, usual residence No:21, Shore Street, Inverallochy, Rathen, parents William Buchan Fisherman (Deceased) and Anne Buchan M.S. Buchan (Deceased). Elizabeth Stephen, X Her Mark, Fisherwoman/Spinster, John Stephen Witness, Charles Ritchie Witness, age 30, usual residence No:24 Shore Street, Inverallochy, Rathen, parents Robert Stephen Fisherman and Elizabeth Stephen M.S. Duthie (Deceased). James Hill, Congregational Minister, Charles Duthie Witness, Alexr Stephen Witness. Registered 1876 February Fifth at Rathen, William Watt Registrar."
  3. [S639] 1881, Scottish Census, "Elisabeth Buchan, wife, married, female, age 37, born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, resident at 21 Shore Street."
  4. [S641] 1891, Scottish Census, "Elizabeth Buchan, wife, married, female, age 47, born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 15 Almanythie Road."
  5. [S9901] Elizabeth Buchan née Stephen, Register of Deaths in the District of Peterhead in the County of Aberdeen, "Elizabeth Buchan, Married to William Buchan, Fisherman, died 1895, January Sixteenth 11h P.M. at 12 Auldmanythie Road, Peterhead, Female, 48 years. Father: Robert Stephen Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Betsy Stephen M.S. Duthie (deceased). Cause of death: Cancer of Womb, As Certified by James Middleton M.B. & C.M. Informant: William Buchan, Son and Occupier (Present). Registered: 1895, January 17th at Peterhead, Jno. Paterson, Assistant Registrar. AR."