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92. James CAVERS

1OPR, Castleton.
"Henry Cavers Carter in Castleton and Violet Turnbull his wife had a son born Feb 23d baptized by Rev A Barton April 12th 1833. Named James."

2Gravestone Transcript.
"Castleton -
In memory of James Cavers died at Newcastleton 7th April 1903 aged 70 years. Jane Corbett his wife died at Newcastleton 7th April 1901 aged 71 years. Their two children who died in infancy. Also Thomas Jackson uncle of the above Jane Corbett died at Newcastleton 5th March 1890 aged 85 years."


Jane CORBETT

1OPR, m_CaversJames_CorbettJane_1856CastletonROX.jpg.
"Castleton Kirk Session Minutes
James Cavers in this Parish and Jane Corbett in the Parish of Cavers were proclaimed for Marriage in the parish Church here on March the 30th and April the 5th and no objection being offered were married by the Revd Mr McColl of Cavers parish on the 11th of April 1856."

2Statutory Register Scotland, m_CaversJames_CorbettJane_1856CaversROX.jpg.
Witnesses William Kyle and Elizabeth Corbett.

3Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1901.
Age 71.


332. Thomas CAVERS

1Statutory Register Scotland.


94. Beatrix CAVERS

1OPR, Castleton.
"Henry Cavers Carter Castleton and Violet Turnbull his wife had a daughter born May 10th baptized by Rev A Barton June 8th 1837 named Beatrix."
b_CaversBeatrix1837Castleton.jpg.

2England and Wales Index to BMD, Luton 1871 3b 271.
Age 33
Full date from gravestone.


334. Esther CAVERS

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1861.
Age 1.


97. Elizabeth CAVERS

1OPR, Castleton.
"Henry Cavers Carter in Castleton and Violet Turnbull his wife had a daughter born August 17th baptized by Rev A Barton Sept 29th 1844 named Betty."
b_ElliotHelen_CaversBetty1844Castleton.jpg.

2Statutory Index Scotland, Melrose, Roxburgh 1926 799/1 48.
Age 82
Surnames Cavens (should be Cavers) and Riddell.


James RIDDELL

1Statutory Register Scotland, m1867castleton5.jpg.
Witnesses Walter Turnbull and Beatrice Cavers.

2Statutory Index Scotland, Melrose, Roxburgh 1913 799/1 34.
Age 79.


335. James Adam RIDDELL

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1868 784/ 44.
Full date from IGI.


Margaret Andrin HOBKIRK

1Statutory Index Scotland, Melrose, Roxburgh 1903 799/1 15.

2Statutory Index Scotland, Yarrow 1872 779/ 12.
Full date from IGI.

3Statutory Index Scotland, Crichton, Midlothian 1951 681/ 6.
Age 73
Surnames Hobkirk and Riddell.


338. Elizabeth Jane RIDDELL

1Statutory Register Scotland, Sprouston 1880/1.


339. Margaret RIDDELL

1Statutory Register Scotland, Morebattle 1882/19.


100. Agnes KYLE

1Statutory Register Scotland, Castleton 1882.
Age 55
Surnames Kyle and Mitchelhill
Mother's maiden surname Cavers
Informant her son William Mitchelhill.


Andrew MITCHELHILL

1OPR, m_MitchellhillAndrew_KyleAgnes_1857CastletonROX.jpg.
"Andw Mitchelhill, Servant, Redheugh & Agnes Kyle both of this Parish were proclaimed for Marriage in the Parish Church here on the 25th of Jany & 1st of Feby 1857 and married by the Revd David MacKay Feby 6th 1857."

2Statutory Register Scotland, Castleton 1857 784 3.

3OPR, Castleton FR123 784 10 117.
Parents Thomas Mitchelhill and Janet Thomson.

4Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1878 784 31.
Recorded in the index as Andrw Mitchelhill.

5Gravestone Transcript, Castleton 436.
"In Memory of Thomas Mitchelhill who died at Newcastleton 16th April 1840 aged 80 years and Janet Thompson his spouse who died at Newcastleton 14th January 1847 aged 70 years. John Mitchelhill their son who died at Newcastleton May 31st 1830 aged 17 years. James their son died 12th Novr. 1859 aged 50 years. Andrew Mitchelhill their son who died at Newcastleton 28th Sepr. 1878 aged 60 years. Agnes Kyle his wife who died at Newcastleton 4th Sepr. 1882 aged 55 years. Janet Mitchelhill daughter of the above Andrew Mitchelhill who died at Newcastleton 18th March 1877 aged 11 years. Sgt. Willie Mitchelhill grandson of the above wounded in action 6th Oct. died on the 20th Dec. 1918 aged 20 years. Interred in Etaples Cemetery. France. Isabella Bell mother of the above and wife of William Mitchelhill died at Newcastleton 15th January 1935 aged 77 years. William Mitchelhill dearly loved husband of the above died 6th December 1938 aged 79 years."


101. John KYLE

1Gravestone Transcript, Ettleton.
"In memory of John Kyle who died at Newcastleton July 17th 1909 aged 79 years. Mary Armstrong his wife who died 16th Feby 1931 aged 94 years. John Armstrong Kyle their son who died at Hermitage Cottage Feby 6th 1881 aged 9 years and 10 months. Agnes Kyle their daughter who died at Hermitage Cottage April 28th 1882 aged 14 years. Janet Kyle their daughter who died at Newcastleton March 22nd 1908 aged 47 years. Robina Kyle their daughter who died 17th Novr 1952 aged 87 years."


345. William KYLE

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1929 784 14.
Age 66.

2Confirmation of Estate.
"1929 KYLE William, Shepherd, Hermitage Cottage, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, died 22 June 1929 at Newcastleton, intestate. Confirmation Jedburgh, 25 July, to Janet Glendinning or Kyle, Hermitage Cottage aforesaid, the relict. Value of Estate, £196: 4: 3."

3Gravestone Transcript, Ettleton 300.
"In loving memory of William Kyle who died at Hermitage Cottage June 22nd 1929 aged 66 years. Janet Kyle his wife who died 11th May 1961 aged 81 years."


Janet GLENDINNING

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1902 784/00 0004.

2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1880 784/00 0016.

3Statutory Index Scotland, Galashiels 1961 775/164.
Age 81.


346. Robina KYLE

1Statutory Index Scotland, Galashiels 1952.
Age 87.
Death registered in Galashiels, but Confirmation of Estate says died Newcastleton.

2Confirmation of Estate.
"1952 KYLE Robina, 6 Doncaster Street, Newcastleton, died 17 November 1952 at Newcastleton, testate. Confirmation Jedburgh, 9 December, to Janet Kyle, 3 South Hermitage Street, Newcastleton, Executor. Will dated 27 August 1948 recorded Jedburgh 9 December 1952. Value of Estate, £150:11: 9."


Mary GLENDINNING

1OPR.
"Langholm OPR
1838 Feb 7 Mary & Margt twins of Adam Glendining & Margt Robson his spouse."


350. Mary GLENDINNING

1Statutory Register Scotland, b_GlendinningMargaret&Mary_twins_1867CastletonROX.jpg.
b_GlendinningMargaret&Mary_twins_1867CastletonROX_RCE.jpg
names father as Thomas Kyle.

2Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1867 784/00 0031.


105. Jane KYLE

1Statutory Index Scotland.
Age 51.


Matthew MURRAY

1Statutory Register Scotland, m1866castleton6.jpg.
Witnesses William Kyle and Walter Murray.


111. Mary KYLE

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1923 784 15.
Age 70
Mother's maiden surname Cavers.

2Confirmation of Estate.
"1923 KYLE Mary, Langholm Street, Newcastleton, died 19 September 1923 at Newcastleton, testate. Confirmation Jedburgh, 16 November, to Robina Agnes Kyle or McFaden, Netherraw, Newcastleton, Executrix. Will dated 12 April 1917 recorded Jedburgh 16 November 1923. Value of Estate, £241:12: 7."


355. Robina Agnes KYLE

1Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1948 784 3.
Age 67
Surnames Kyle and McFadden.


David Kerr MCFADDEN

1Statutory Register Scotland, m1919castleton3.jpg.

2England and Wales Index to BMD, Carlisle Q4 1884 10b 520.
Name David Kerr MacFaden
Mother's maiden surname Kerr.

3Statutory Index Scotland, Castleton 1961 784 4.
Age 76
Name indexed as David Kerr MacFaden.

4Gravestone Transcript, Ettleton.
"In loving memory of David K McFadden died at Flatt Cottage 30th March 1961 aged 76 years. Robina Agnes Kyle wife of David K McFadden who died at Thistlesyke 20th Feb 1948 aged 67 years."


James FUMERTON

1Gravestone.
"James Fumerton died Apr. 11, 1871 aged 41 yrs
his wife Jane Cavers died Nov. 18, 1936 aged 95 yrs
Margaret J Fumerton died Aug. 18, 1866 aged 7 mons
William J Fumerton died Dec. 29, 1919 aged 56 yrs
James H Fumerton died Feb. 6, 1925 aged 61 yrs."


114. Henry CAVERS

1Newspaper Obituary, Almonte Gazette 26 Oct 1923.
"Henry Cavers
After an illness of but a few days, Mr Henry Cavers passed away on Wednesday, Oct 10, at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs John Cavers, Carleton Place, the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr Cavers was born in Beckwith in 1847, a son of the late Thomas Cavers. When a young man he married Miss Jennie Young, of Almonte, and they made their home in Ramsay, near the railway track on the 9th line. Here, Mrs Cavers passed away some twelve years ago, and some time later Mr Cavers sold his farm and went to Carleton Place to reside. One daughter, Mrs William Duff, survives, her home being in Saskatchewan. Six brothers and four sisters also survive – Thomas in Ramsay, James in Carleton Place, William in Pakenham, Edward P., in Manitoba, Peter in Detroit and Alexander on the homestead in Beckwith, Mrs J. Fumerton and Miss Christena, in Beckwith, Mrs A.R. McRorie in Saskatchewan, and Mrs Margaret Lester in Ottawa. In politics Mr Cavers was a Liberal in religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church. He was a man of few words but staunch principle and an excellent neighbour. He was ever ready and willing to assist those who needed his help and he always did it cheerfully and well. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae and W.A. Dobson. The pallbearers were Messrs Robert and Andrew Young, Peter and Angus Sutherland of Almonte. Peter McDonald and Gavin Dunlop, Carleton Place. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket."

2Gravestone.
"In loving memory of Jean Young wife of Henry Cavers born 1846 died 1910
Henry Cavers born 1845 died 1923."


Jean E YOUNG

1Newspaper Obituary, Almonte Gazette 25 Nov 1910.
"Mrs H. Cavers
After a considerable period of suffering from heart and other organic trouble, Mrs Henry Cavers passed away on Monday, 21st inst., in her 65th year. The deceased Jean Young, was a daughter of the late Peter Young, was born in Ramsay township and had spent her whole life in this neighbourhood. After her marriage to Mr Cavers about thirty years ago, she lived for a time on the twelfth line, but they later moved to the ninth line, just at the railway crossing, where they have since resided. One daughter, Jean, now Mrs Duff, who is out in the west, was born to them. There were eleven in her father's family, eight of whom are still living. These are Mrs Angus Sutherland, Mrs John McFarlane, Mr A.E., Toronto, and Messrs Peter, John, Steen, Robert and Andrew in Almonte, Mr Wm Young and Mrs McCarter died a few years ago. The funeral on Wednesday to the eighth line was largely attended. The pallbearers were neighbours -- Messrs Thos Arthur, S.J. Lowry, And. Houston, J.A. Devine, R. Ford and J. Matthews. Rev Mr. Daly of St John's church, of which Mrs Cavers was a consistent and regular attendant until physical ailment prevented her, conducted the services."