9. Jane DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
Baptised as Jean.2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 83
Informant her son Henry Cavers.
1Gravestone.
"In memory of John Cavers who died at Newcastleton 1st April, 1846 aged 77. Jane Douglas his wife who died 24th June, 1855 aged 83. Beatrice their daughter who died at Gross Isle, North America 3rd August, 1834 aged 28. James their son who died at Ramsay, North America 13th December, 1841 aged 31. Jane their daughter who died 10th July, 1841 aged 24. Mary their daughter and wife of Adam Pringle died at Newcastleton Townhead Toll Bar 30th Augt 1872 aged 58 years. Adam Pringle died 12th October 1884 aged 66 years."
23. Beatrice CAVERS
1OPR, Castleton.
b_CaversChristian1801Beatrix1803Castleton.jpg.
25. James CAVERS
1OPR, Castleton.
b_CaversRobina+James1806-07Castleton.jpg.
27. Mary CAVERS
1OPR, Castleton.
b_CaversMary1812Castleton.jpg.
1OPR, Castleton.
"Adam Pringle in the Parish of Bewcastle and Mary Cavers of this Parish were proclaimed for marriage in Castleton Church once on the 10th and twice on the 17th and married by Rev A Barton on December 23d 1844."
same page as
m_RobsonWilliamDouglasMargaret1844Castleton.jpg.2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1884.
Age 66.3Gravestone.
"In memory of John Cavers who died at Newcastleton 1st April, 1846 aged 77. Jane Douglas his wife who died 24th June, 1855 aged 83. Beatrice their daughter who died at Gross Isle, North America 3rd August, 1834 aged 28. James their son who died at Ramsay, North America 13th December, 1841 aged 31. Jane their daughter who died 10th July, 1841 aged 24. Mary their daughter and wife of Adam Pringle died at Newcastleton Townhead Toll Bar 30th Augt 1872 aged 58 years. Adam Pringle died 12th October 1884 aged 66 years."
10. Helen DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
"May 14th 1775 parents James Douglas Christian Scott child Hellen abode."
1OPR, Hobkirk.
"1768 Augt 21 James Laidlaw in Wester---shiell had a Child baptized his name William."
31. Douglas LAIDLAW
1OPR, Hobkirk.
"1799 Dec 20 William Laidlaw in Kirknow had a Child Baptized, his name Douglas."
37. Joanna LAIDLAW
1OPR, Hobkirk.
"1812 Augt 6 William Laidlaw Tenant at Weensmuir had a Daughter born on the 15th July & baptised on the 6th Augt 1812 her name Joan."
11. John DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
b_DouglasJohn1778Walter1780Castleton.jpg.2Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In memory of John Douglas, joiner, who died at Castleton 8 Jany 1838 in the 60th year of his age. Elizabeth Beattie his wife who died 23 March 1858 in the 80th year of her age. And of their children Janet Douglas died 23rd April 1815 aged 2 years William Douglas died 20th July 1823 age 12 years."
1OPR, Langholm.
"1779 Mar 2 Elizabeth Daughter Lawful to William Beaty Baker in Langholm & Helen Little his Spouse Born ult 26."2Statutory Register Scotland.
Age 79
Informant her daughter Christina Hall.3Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 7 Apr 1858.
"Death Elizabeth Douglas, late post mistress, Newcastleton at Newcastleton on 23 March 1858."
41. James DOUGLAS
1Newspaper, Montrose Review 19 Nov 1858.
"Contribution to Montrose Museum fossil shells and other geological specimens from the Mountain limestone, Liddesdale, Roxburghshire - James douglas, Esq., Roan, Newcastleton."2OPR, Castleton.
"Oct 12 1806 parents John Douglas and Betty Beattie, child James born Edinburgh."
Residence entered as Edinburgh
b_DouglasJames1806Castleton.jpg also
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b_Douglas1804-1815Castleton_print.jpg.3Statutory Register Scotland, Castleton 1882 784 42.
Age 76.4Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 20 Dec 1882.
"At Roan, Liddesdale, on the 13th inst., James Douglas, farmer, aged 76 years."5Confirmation of Estate.
"1883 DOUGLAS, James. 24 January.- Confirmation of James Douglas, Farmer, Roan, Newcastleton, who died 13 December 1882, at Roan, testate, granted at Jedburgh, to Robert McGeorge, Writer, Langholm, William Little of Whithaugh, Newcastleton, and John Brown, Teacher, Newcastleton, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 20 February 1878, and Codicils, dated 25 February 1880, and 22 August 1882, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Roxburgh, 24 January 1883. Value of Estate, £4,888, 18s. 11d."6Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In Memory of Charlotte Glendinning wife of James Douglas who died at Roan 1st May 1857 in the 47th year of her age. Also of James Douglas, Farmer, who died at Roan 13th Decr. 1882 in the 77th year of his age. Also of Elizabeth Douglas Second wife of the above James Douglas who died 2nd June 1887 aged 67 years."
1Statutory Register Scotland, St Andrew Edin 1863/685-5/157.
2Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 13 Jun 1863.
"At 8 Duke Street, Edinburgh, on the 12th inst., by the Rev John Stuart, of St Andrew's Church, Mr James Douglas Roan, Newcastleton, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Walter Douglas, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. (no cards)."3Statutory Register Scotland, d1887newington475.gif.
Age 67
Informant Mowbray Douglas her nephew.4Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 4 Jun 1887.
"At 22 South Morningside Drive, on 2d instant, Elizabeth Douglas, widow of the late James Douglas, Roan, Castleton, Liddesdale, aged 67. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation."5Confirmation of Estate.
"1887 DOUGLAS, Elizabeth. 22 September.- Confirmation of Elizabeth Douglas, sometime residing at 33 East Claremont Street, thereafter at 22 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, widow of James Douglas, Farmer, Roan, Newcastleton, who died 2 June 1887, at Edinburgh, testate, granted at Edinburgh, to Robert McGeorge, Writer, Langholm, and John Brown, Teacher, Newcastleton, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 20 February 1878, and Codicil, dated 24 August 1882, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 21 September 1887. Value of Estate, £2,710, 12s."
1OPR, Castleton.
"Septr 25 1808 parents John Douglas and Betty Beattie, child Kirsten born Village of Castleton."
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birth recorded as Kirsten.2Statutory Register Scotland, Langholm 1879 839 44.
Age 70
She died at Market Place, Langholm. Informant James D Glendinning her nephew.3Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 4 Jun 1879.
"Death At Market Place here, on the 25th ult., at the house of her brother-in-law, Archibald Glendinning, Christina Douglas, widow of the late George Hall, cattle dealer, Newcastleton, in her 71st year."
1OPR, Castleton.
"George Hall and Christian Douglas of this Parish were proclaimed three times on the 18th and married by Rev A Barton on the -blank - May 1851."
actual date of marriage left blank but Scotland Select Marriages says 18th
m_HallGeorgeDouglasChristian1851Castleton.jpg.2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1872 784 2.
Age 82
Mother's maiden name not in index.3Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 7 Feb 1872.
"Death at Newcastleton on 23 January 1872, aged 82 George Hall."4Confirmation of Estate.
31 Oct 1872 George Hall Cattle Dealer of Castleton Jedburgh Sheriff Court SC62/44/53
"1877 HALL, George, 14 February. - Corrective Inventory of George Hall, Cattle Dealer, Village of Newcastleton, Parish of Castleton, County of Roxburgh, who died 23 January 1872, at Newcastleton, testate, given up at Jedburgh, by Helen Hall, 4 Shaftesbury Villas, Hornsey Rise, Parish of Saint Mary's, Islington, County of Middlesex, Executrix nominated in Will or Deed, dated 16 September 1867, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Roxburgh, 31 October 1872. Original Confirmation granted 31 October 1872, and Additional Inventory recorded 23 April 1873. Corrective Value of Estate, £115, 6s.
23 Apr 1873 George Hall Cattle Dealer in Newcastleton Jedburgh Sheriff Court SC62/44/54."
43. William DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
"Nov 8 1810 parents John Douglas and Betty Beattie, child William born Village of Castleton."
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44. Jessie DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
"Jan 22 1813 parents John Douglas and Betty Beattie, child Jessie Deceased born Village of Castleton."
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Jessie noted as deceased in OPR.
12. Walter DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
b_DouglasJohn1778Walter1780Castleton.jpg.2Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 18 May 1850.
"Death At 25 York Place, on the 17th inst. Mr Douglas, of Douglas' Hotel."3Newspaper, Scotsman 9 Feb 1825.
"DOUGLAS'S HOTEL No 1, St Andrew's Square, (Formerly the London Hotel)
Walter Douglas (late Master of the New Club) begs to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that he has taken possesion of the above premises, with the house immediately next it ......."4Newspaper, Edinburgh Evening Courant 14 May 1832.
"DOUGLAS HOTEL
Walter Douglas returns his grateful thanks to the Nobility and Gentry who have patronised his hotel, and begs to inform them that he has now removed to that spendid property, lately occupied as the Royal Bank of Scotland, St Andrew's Square. The extensive alterations it has undergone for that purpose, connected with his other arrangements, will enable him to open it in a style of comfort and elegance which he trusts will merit a continuation of the distinguished patronage he has been honoured with since he commenced business. Hot and Cold Baths.
34 and 35, St Andrew's Square, Edinburgh,
April 28, 1832."
1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1864.
Age not recorded.
52. Harriet DOUGLAS
1England and Wales Index to BMD, Newton Abbot, Devon Q2 1877 5b 115.
Age 67.2Confirmation of Estate.
"1877 ROSS Harriet Douglas or. 22 May - Confirmation of Harriet Douglas or Ross, residing sometime at Rock Villa, Murrayfield, near Edinburgh, afterwards at 9 Magdala Crescent there, widow of Daniel Ross, who resided at Rock Villa aforesaid, who died 4 April 1877, at Torquay, testate, granted at Edinburgh, to James Douglas, Sheep Farmer, Roan, County of Roxburgh, and James Lewis, Grocer and Wine Merchant, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 20 March 1871, and recorded with other Writs in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 17 May 1877. Value of Estate, £16,581, 19s."
1Newspaper Announcement, Edinburgh Evening Courant 9 Jun 1832.
"Married, at Edinburgh, on the 7th inst., by the reverend Dr Brunton, Mr D Ross, gunmaker, to Harriet, eldest daughter of Mr Walter Douglas, 35, St Andrew's Square."2Statutory Index Scotland, St George Edinburgh 1871 685/1 135.
Age 76.3Confirmation of Estate.
"13 Feb 1871 ROSS Daniel residing in Murrayfield near Edinburgh Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills SC70/4/131
13 Feb 1871 ROSS Daniel of Rockvilla, Murrayfield Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories SC70/1/151."4Gravestone.
"Daniel Ross died 30 January 1871 aged 77 years Harriet Douglas his wife died 4 April 1877 aged 67 years."
1Statutory Index Scotland, Midlothian 1867.
Age 51
middle name not listed in record, but place and age agree.
1Statutory Index Scotland, Newington 1870.
Age 53.
1Statutory Register Scotland, d1887newington475.gif.
Age 67
Informant Mowbray Douglas her nephew.2Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 4 Jun 1887.
"At 22 South Morningside Drive, on 2d instant, Elizabeth Douglas, widow of the late James Douglas, Roan, Castleton, Liddesdale, aged 67. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation."3Confirmation of Estate.
"1887 DOUGLAS, Elizabeth. 22 September.- Confirmation of Elizabeth Douglas, sometime residing at 33 East Claremont Street, thereafter at 22 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, widow of James Douglas, Farmer, Roan, Newcastleton, who died 2 June 1887, at Edinburgh, testate, granted at Edinburgh, to Robert McGeorge, Writer, Langholm, and John Brown, Teacher, Newcastleton, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 20 February 1878, and Codicil, dated 24 August 1882, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 21 September 1887. Value of Estate, £2,710, 12s."
1Newspaper, Montrose Review 19 Nov 1858.
"Contribution to Montrose Museum fossil shells and other geological specimens from the Mountain limestone, Liddesdale, Roxburghshire - James douglas, Esq., Roan, Newcastleton."2Statutory Register Scotland, St Andrew Edin 1863/685-5/157.
3Newspaper Announcement, Scotsman 13 Jun 1863.
"At 8 Duke Street, Edinburgh, on the 12th inst., by the Rev John Stuart, of St Andrew's Church, Mr James Douglas Roan, Newcastleton, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Walter Douglas, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. (no cards)."4OPR, Castleton.
"Oct 12 1806 parents John Douglas and Betty Beattie, child James born Edinburgh."
Residence entered as Edinburgh
b_DouglasJames1806Castleton.jpg also
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b_Douglas1804-1815Castleton_print.jpg.5Statutory Register Scotland, Castleton 1882 784 42.
Age 76.6Newspaper Announcement, Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser 20 Dec 1882.
"At Roan, Liddesdale, on the 13th inst., James Douglas, farmer, aged 76 years."7Confirmation of Estate.
"1883 DOUGLAS, James. 24 January.- Confirmation of James Douglas, Farmer, Roan, Newcastleton, who died 13 December 1882, at Roan, testate, granted at Jedburgh, to Robert McGeorge, Writer, Langholm, William Little of Whithaugh, Newcastleton, and John Brown, Teacher, Newcastleton, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 20 February 1878, and Codicils, dated 25 February 1880, and 22 August 1882, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Roxburgh, 24 January 1883. Value of Estate, £4,888, 18s. 11d."8Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In Memory of Charlotte Glendinning wife of James Douglas who died at Roan 1st May 1857 in the 47th year of her age. Also of James Douglas, Farmer, who died at Roan 13th Decr. 1882 in the 77th year of his age. Also of Elizabeth Douglas Second wife of the above James Douglas who died 2nd June 1887 aged 67 years."
1Statutory Index Scotland, Midlothian 1855.
Age 27.
13. Violet DOUGLAS
1OPR, Castleton.
"July 1 1788 parents James Douglas, Christian Scott. Name Violet. Place Greenna."2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1856 784 15.
Age 69
Mother's maiden surname Scott.
1OPR, Castleton.
"Sept 14 1779 Parents Thomas Hardy and Esther Armstrong. Name William. Place Hartsgrass."
Surname written as Hardy.2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1861 784 37.
Age 81
Mother's maiden surname Armstrong.3Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In memory of William Hardie who died at Burnmouth School 18th April, 1861 aged 81. Violet Douglas his wife who died at Burnmouth School 10th November, 1856 aged 69. Esther Hardie their daughter who died 3rd July, 1823 aged 11 months. Christian Hardie who died 10th April, 1825 aged 5. Also Christian Hardie their daughter who died at Upper Burnmouth 25th July, 1854 aged 28. Walter Hardie their son who died at Newcastleton 23rd Octr 1882 aged 65 years.
Reverse. In memory of John Hardie who died at Newcastleton March 23rd 1891 aged 75 years. Mary Fleming wife of John Hardie who died at Newcastleton Octr 4th 1850 aged 28 years."
59. Thomas HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
61. John HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
b_HardieJohn1815Castleton.jpg.2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1891 784 9.
Age 75
Mother's maiden surname Douglas.3Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In memory of John Hardie who died at Newcastleton March 23rd 1891 aged 75 years. Mary Fleming wife of John Hardie who died at Newcastleton Octr 4th 1850 aged 28 years."
On reverse of parent's stone.
62. Walter HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
b_HardieWalter1817Castleton.jpg.2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1882 784 38.
Age 65
Mother's maiden surname Douglas.
63. Christian HARDIE
1OPR, b_HardieChristian1819Castleton.jpg.
OPR for baptism notes that she died, so entry must have been made after 1825.
65. Esther HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
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66. Christian HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
"William Hardie, Labourer, Brighouse and Violet Douglas his wife had a Daughter born March 26th 1826 named Christian."
b_HardieChristian1826Castleton.jpg.
70. Matthew HARDIE
1OPR, Castleton.
"William Hardie, Labourer, Brighouse and Violet Douglas his wife had a son born April 1st baptized by the Rev A Barton April 14th 1834 named Matthew."
b_HardieMatthew1834Castleton.jpg.
14. James ELLIOT
1OPR, Castleton 25/06/1770 10 157.
Parent Ninian Elliot.2Statutory Register Scotland, Teviothead 1855 809 4.
Age 85
Mother's maiden surname Douglas
Informant his son James Elliot.
1OPR, m_ElliotJames_GrieveJanet_1798CaversROX.jpg.
"1798 Feby 4 Proclm James Elliot & Janet Grieve."
72. Elizabeth ELLIOT
1OPR, b_ElliotNinian&siblings1799-1809_CastletonROX.jpg.
Ninian, Elizabeth, Janet and Jean children of James Elliot & Janet Grieve
(parish record does not specify if date is birth or baptism).2Statutory Register Scotland, d_ElliotJames85_1855TeviotheadROX_p1.jpg.
Date of death on father's death record.
74. John ELLIOT
1Statutory Register Scotland, d_ElliotJames85_1855TeviotheadROX_p1.jpg.
Date of death on father's death record.
76. John ELLIOT
1OPR, Castleton 784 10 85.
Parents James Elliot and Jannet Grieve.
78. William ELLIOT
1OPR, b_ElliotWilliam_1816CastletonROX.jpg.
"Augt 6 1816 parents James Elliot &Jannet Grieve name William Place of Nativity Sundhope."
15. Mary ELLIOT
1OPR, Castleton 08/03/1772 784 10 158.
Parents Ninian Elliot/Jenet Douglass.
1Gravestone Transcript, Castleton.
"In memory of William Glendinning, shepherd, who died at Newcastleton 2nd February, 1840 aged 82. Mary Elliot his wife who died at Willowbog, 19th May 1836 aged 64. Adam their son died at Tweedenhead 30th April 1868 aged 65 years. Margaret Robson his wife died 25th Octr. 1863 aged 58 years. John Glendinning their son died at Westshiels 11th Sept. 1907 aged 65 years."
1OPR, Castleton.
"Birth Novr 5th 1810 Parents William Glendinning and Mary Elliot, son William, residence Cleuchhead."
b_GlendinningWilliam1810Castleton.jpg.2Gravestone.
"In memory of William Glendinning, shepherd, who died at Newcastleton 10th August, 1837 aged 26."
1OPR, Castleton.
"William Glendinning Shepherd in Willowbog in the Parish of Falstone, and Judith Armstrong in Castleton were proclaimed for marriage in Castleton Church once on the 11th twice on the 18th and married by the Rev A Barton on the 24th December 1836."
m_GlendinningWilliamArmstrongJudith1836Castleton.jpg.
17. Ninian ELLIOT
1OPR, Castleton 04/08/1776 784 10 11.
Parents Ninian Elliot/Jennet Douglas.2Gravestone Transcript, Castleton 351.
"In memory of Ninian Elliot who died at Newcastleton 26th Novr 1847 aged 71 years. Margaret Nichol his wife died 2nd Feby 1863 aged 83 years. James their son died June 13th 1898 aged 83 years. Janet their daughter died Feby 13th 1901 aged 82 years. Margaret their granddaughter died Jany 1894."
86. Helen ELLIOT
1OPR, Castleton.