William Ness

#226, (4 June 1860 - December 1928)
Father*William Ness1,2,3,4 b. c 1820, d. 1 Jun 1883
Mother*Rachel Inglis1,3,5,4 b. 1824, d. 6 Mar 1889
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
ChartsDescendent Chart for William Ness
Birth*4 Jun 1860 William Ness was born at Sinclairtown, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.6,1,3,4 
Birth Reg23 Jun 1860 His birth was registered by Elizabeth Kilgour, his aunt, in Dysart.6 
Census 1881
(Family)
3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated William Ness as being son of William Ness, Head of the household at 2-4 St Clair Street, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. This address was the St Clair Tavern. Others resident include Rachel Inglis, Rachel Inglis Ness and Isabella Ness.1 
Occupation3 Apr 1881 William Ness was a cabinet maker.1  
Death
(Witness)
1 Jun 1883 He was present at the death ofWilliam Ness at 4 St Clair Street, Sinclairtown, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.2,4 
Death Reg
(Informant)
1 Jun 1883 He registered the death of William Ness, his father, in Dysart.2 
Occupation7 Dec 1888 William Ness was a cabinet maker (journeyman.)3  
Residence*7 Dec 1888 He lived at Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.3 
Marriage*7 Dec 1888 He married Elizabeth Nicolson, daughter of Hugh Cunningham Nicolson and Ann Hutchison, at 38 Rosslyn Street, Gallatown, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. The marriage was solemnised by Rev M.M Macneith.3,7,4 
Occupation*10 Jan 1889 William Ness was a cabinet maker (journeyman.)7  
Birth Reg
(Informant)
22 Jan 1889 He registered the birth of Annie Hutchison Ness, his daughter, in Dysart.7 
Death
(Witness)
6 Mar 1889 William Ness was present at the death ofRachel Inglis at 14 Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.5,4 
Death Reg
(Informant)
8 Mar 1889 He registered the death of Rachel Ness, his mother, in Dysart.5 
Occupation18 Jul 1911 William Ness was a cabinet maker (journeyman.)8  
Death*Dec 1928 He died, aged 68. He was survived by his wife, Eliza.4 
Memorial* A gravestone to the memory of William Ness is located at Lair 98, Pathhead Feuars' Burial Ground, Mid Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.4 

Family

Eliza Nicolson (14 Dec 1859 - 26 Sep 1931)
Child
Last Edited8 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. [S42] Census UK : 1881: 426,10,11 sch:65.Cert/transcript held
  2. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1883: Dysart (426),108. Cert/transcript held
  3. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1888: Dysart (426),57. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S76] Memorial Stone : Kirkcaldy, Pathhead West Cemetery.
  5. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1889: Dysart (426),29. Cert/transcript held
  6. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1860: Dysart (426),139. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1889: Dysart (426),18. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1911: Dysart (426),55. Cert/transcript held