James Flett
M, #8579, b. before 30 November 1817
James Flett was born before 30 November 1817 at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was baptized on 30 November 1817 at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Flett and Margaret Smith. His family was known by the tee-name of "Wallace". James Flett was a fishcurer. He married Catharine Pirie at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 February 1860.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Flett, head; Catherine Flett, wife; Walter Jas Flett, son; Alexander Flett, son; Margaret Flett, daughter; William D Flett, son; Catherine Flett, daughter; Margaret Flett, mother; Isabella Taylor, servant.4
He was the informant for, and present at, Catharine Flett's death at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 January 1868.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Flett, head; Catherine Flett, wife; Walter Jas Flett, son; Alexander Flett, son; Margaret Flett, daughter; William D Flett, son; Catherine Flett, daughter; Margaret Flett, mother; Isabella Taylor, servant.4
He was the informant for, and present at, Catharine Flett's death at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 January 1868.5
Children of James Flett
- Walter James Flett b. c 1851
- Alexander Flett b. c 1854
Children of James Flett and Catharine Pirie
- Margaret Pirie b. 20 Oct 1855
- William Pirie b. 9 Apr 1858
- Catherine Flett b. 4 Jun 1860
- Isabella Flett b. 23 Jan 1863
- Ann Flett b. 28 Feb 1865
- Mary Flett b. 25 Dec 1867
Citations
- [S8742] James Flett, Baptism extracts, "30 NOVEMBER 1817 ALEXR. FLETT in Findochty had by his wife MARGARET SMITH a Son baptized and named JAMES. Witnesses James Smith and James Flett there. [Vol.1 p.272a]"
- [S8741] James Flett to Catharine Pirie, Marriage entry, "On the Second day of February 1860 At Findochty. Marriage (After Banns) was solemnized between us according to the forms of the Free Church of Scotland. James Flett, age 42, residence Findochty, Fish Curer (Bachelor), parents Alexander Flett Fisherman (deceased) and Margaret Flett Maiden Name Smith. Cathrine Pirie, age 30, residence Findochty, -, parents Alexander Pirie Cooper and Isabella Pirie Maiden Name Campbell. Robert Shanks Minister. William Downie Witness. Alexr Pirie Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Rathven, on the 4th day of February, 1860 Geo Coull Registrar."
- [S7489] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Flett, male. Spouse: Cathrine Pirie. Marriage: 2 FEB 1860, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8745] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Flett, head, married, male, age 43, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fish curer, resident in Village of Findochty."
- [S7509] Catharine Flett née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Catharine Flett, Married to James Flett, Fishcurer, died 1868, January Third 9h 45m A.M. at Findochty, Female, 38 years, Father: Alexander Pirie, Cooper, Mother: Isabella Pirie M.S. Campbell, Cause of death: Peritonitis, six days, As cert. by James Wilson L.F.P.S.G., Informant: James Flett, Husband (Present), Registered: 1868, January 6th at Rathven, John Russell Registrar."