James Chalmers

#36, (3 January 1922 - 9 March 2001)
Pedigree
Jim Chalmers
(1987)
Father*John Chalmers1,2,3,4 b. 13 Jul 1889, d. 27 Jan 1963
Mother*Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp1,2,5,4 b. 16 Jan 1890, d. 18 Oct 1983
RelationshipFather of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
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AFN* Record number at FamilySearch.com is G2H3-Z34. 
Birth*3 Jan 1922 James Chalmers was born at 293b Links Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.1,2,4 
Residence
(Resident)		3 Jan 1922 John Chalmers, Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp and James Chalmers lived at 293b Links Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.1 
Birth Reg16 Jan 1922 His birth was registered by John Chalmers, his father, in Kirkcaldy.1 
Baptism27 Feb 1922 James Chalmers was baptised at Pathhead East Church, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.6 
Occupation21 May 1937 He was apprenticed with Kirkcaldy & District Trustee Savings Bank, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.7 
Misc
(Witness)		 He, Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp, John Chalmers, George Taylor and Euphemia Funkie Sharp helped Robert Sharp and Rachel Inglis Ness celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary.
Milit-Beg*Aug 1941 James Chalmers enlisted into RAF, stationed initially at Leuchars (Fife), then at Holmsley South (Hampshire.)7 
Military*1942  He attended the Code & Cypher School at Oxford.7 
MilitaryDec 1942  He was posted overseas, as Sergeant, arriving in Bombay (modern Mumbai), and continuing on posting to Air Headquarters Bengal at Barrackpore (to the North of Calcutta).7 
Military  Jim applied for a commission and was promoted to Pilot Officer (subsequently to Flying Officer at Rangoon, then to Flight Lieutenant in charge of section.)7 
Milit-End* He was de-mobilised at RAF Uxbridge, Uxbridge, London, England.7 
Occupation1946 He returned to the Savings Bank in Kirkcaldy in 1946, rising through Counter Clerk to Chief Clerk.7 
Occupation20 Feb 1954 He was a bank agent.2  
Residence*20 Feb 1954 He lived at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.2 
Marriage*20 Feb 1954 He married Elizabeth McNicoll Martin, daughter of John Martin and Johanna Kerr Todd, at St John's Parish Church, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Frederick Angus Simpson.2,8,9,4,10
Ordination*28 Nov 1954 James Chalmers was ordained as an Elder of the Church of Scotland at Pathhead Parish Church, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.11 
Occupation*3 Jan 1955 He was a bank manager.8  
Residence*3 Jan 1955 James Chalmers and Elizabeth McNicoll Martin lived at 41 Viceroy Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.8 
Occupation1958 He was promoted to Manager at the branch in Anstruther, Fife, Scotland. 
Employment*bt 1962 - 1972  James Chalmers was employed at the branches in Dunnikier Road (Kirkcaldy), Methil, and Glenrothes, and at Head Office in Kirk Wynd (Kirkcaldy), before moving to the Sinclairtown Branch.7 
Residence28 Jan 1963 He lived at 17 Kennedy Crescent, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.3 
Death Reg
(Informant)		28 Jan 1963 He registered the death of John Chalmers, his father, in Kirkcaldy.3 
Residence2 Feb 1976 James Chalmers lived at Savings Bank House, 130 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.12 
Death Reg
(Informant)		2 Feb 1976 He registered the death of George Taylor, his uncle, in Kirkcaldy.12 
Residence18 Oct 1976 James Chalmers lived at Savings Bank House, 130 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.13 
Death Reg
(Informant)		18 Oct 1976 He registered the death of Euphemia Funkie Taylor, his aunt, in Kirkcaldy.13 
Occupation8 Jul 1977 James Chalmers was a bank manager.9,10  
Retirement*20 Jan 1982 He retired after 10 years as manager of the Sinclairtown Branch.7 
Residence18 Oct 1983 He lived at Savings Bank House, 130 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.5 
Death Reg
(Informant)		18 Oct 1983 He registered the death of Rachel Forrester Inglis Chalmers, his mother, in Cupar.5,14 
Cremation
(Witness)		7 Mar 2001 James Chalmers was present at the cremation of Barbara Fraser Leith at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.15,11,7 
Occupationb 8 Mar 2001 James Chalmers was a bank manager (rtd.)4  
Residenceb 9 Mar 2001 He lived at 39 Rutherford Court, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.4 
Death*9 Mar 2001 He died at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, aged 79. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth.4,10 
Death Reg12 Mar 2001 His death was registered by Elizabeth McNicoll Chalmers, his wife, in Kirkcaldy.4 
Cremation*14 Mar 2001 James Chalmers was cremated after a memorial service at Pathhead Parish Church at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.16 
Ashes The ashes of James Chalmers were scattered in the garden at Pathhead Parish Church, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. No memorial marker was placed.16 
Last Edited10 Mar 2025

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1922: Kirkcaldy (442),60. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1954: Kirkcaldy (421),41. Cert/transcript held
  3. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1963: Kirkcaldy (442),75. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 2001: Kirkcaldy (421),200. Cert/transcript held
  5. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1983: Cupar (417),219. Cert/transcript held
  6. [S66] Other Document : Annotation by minister on original Birth certificate showing baptism.
  7. [S99] Personal knowledge : J Chalmers.
  8. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1955: Kirkcaldy (421),13. Cert/transcript held
  9. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1977: Kirkcaldy (421),215. Cert/transcript held
  10. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 2012: Kirkcaldy (421),764. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S99] Personal knowledge : Mrs EM Chalmers.
  12. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1976: Kirkcaldy (421),71. Cert/transcript held
  13. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1976: Kirkcaldy (421),571. Cert/transcript held
  14. [S76] Memorial Stone : Dysart Cemetery.
  15. [S99] Personal knowledge : Mrs PE Collins.
  16. [S99] Personal knowledge : T Collins.