John Muir Aitken

ID No.369, (13 October 1869 - 15 June 1930)
John Muir Aitken
Father*Thomas Aitken1,2,3,4,5 b. c 1837, d. 11 Sep 1914
Mother*Jane Muir1,4,5 b. c 1837, d. 5 Dec 1874
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
Appears
on charts:
Descendent Chart for George Aitken
Residence
(Resident)
13 Oct 1869 Thomas Aitken, Jane Muir and John Muir Aitken lived at Brunstane (Brunstain) Mills, Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Birth*13 Oct 1869 He was born in Brunstane (Brunstain) Mills, Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2,3,4,6,7,8,5,9 
Birth Reg29 Oct 1869 His birth was registered by Thomas Aitken, his father, in Duddingston.1 
Census 1881
(Family)
3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as being son of Thomas Aitken, Head of the household at Mill Cottage, Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland. Others resident include Agnes Gregory Haig, Thomas Aitken, Mary Jane Aitken and William Aitken.2 
Occupation*3 Apr 1881 John Muir Aitken was a scholar.2  
Census 1891
(Family)
5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as being son of Thomas Aitken, Head of the household at 7 Mill Cottage, Duddingson Mills, Midlothian, Scotland. Others resident include Agnes Gregory Aitken, Isabella Lynn Aitken, Thomas Aitken, William Aitken and James Haig Aitken.3 
Occupation5 Apr 1891 John Muir Aitken was a plumber.3  
Residence1 Dec 1892 He lived at Duddingston Mills, Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland.4 
Occupation1 Dec 1892 He was a plumber.4  
Marriage*1 Dec 1892 He married Jane Mackenzie, daughter of John Mackenzie and Helen McLennan, in Easter Road UF Church, Edinburgh, Scotland.4,10,11,12,13,14,6,7,8,9,5,15 
Occupation3 Mar 1893 John Muir Aitken was a plumber.10  
Residence3 Mar 1893 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and Thomas Aitken lived at 6 East William Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.10 
Birth
(Witness)
3 Mar 1893 John Muir Aitken was present at the birth of Thomas Aitken in 6 East William Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.10,6,7 
Birth Reg
(Informant)
17 Mar 1893 He registered the birth of Thomas Aitken, his son, in Edinburgh.10 
Occupation16 Nov 1894 John Muir Aitken was a plumber (journeyman.)11  
Residence16 Nov 1894 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and John McKenzie Aitken lived at 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.11 
Birth
(Witness)
16 Nov 1894 John Muir Aitken was present at the birth of John McKenzie Aitken in 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.11,6,7,8,9,15 
Birth Reg
(Informant)
3 Dec 1894 He registered the birth of John McKenzie Aitken, his son, in Haddington.11 
Occupation5 Jul 1896 John Muir Aitken was a plumber.12  
Residence*5 Jul 1896 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and James Muir Aitken lived at 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.12 
Birth
(Witness)
5 Jul 1896 John Muir Aitken was present at the birth of James Muir Aitken in 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.12,6,7,8,16,17,18 
Birth Reg
(Informant)
16 Jul 1896 He registered the birth of James Muir Aitken, his son, in Haddington.12 
Occupation John Muir Aitken was a plumber with Thomas W Beach at 178 St John's Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Scotland.19 
Occupation11 Feb 1898 He was a plumber.13  
Residence11 Feb 1898 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and William Malcolm Aitken lived at 4 Hawthorn Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland.13 
Birth Reg
(Informant)
24 Feb 1898 He registered the birth of William Malcolm Aitken, his son, in Edinburgh.13 
Occupation16 Dec 1899 John Muir Aitken was a plumber.14  
Residence16 Dec 1899 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and Hector Aitken lived at 4 Hawthorn Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland.14 
Birth Reg
(Informant)
2 Jan 1900 He registered the birth of Hector Aitken, his son, in Edinburgh.14 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 John Muir Aitken was a plumber.6  
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as Head of household at 7 Hawthorn Buildings, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland.. Others resident include Jane Aitken, Thomas Aitken, John McKenzie Aitken, James Muir Aitken, William Malcolm Aitken and Hector Aitken.6 
Migration* John Muir Aitken emigrated to USA.19 
Residence John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie, Thomas Aitken, John McKenzie Aitken, James Muir Aitken, William Malcolm Aitken and Hector Aitken lived at 127 Wilson Road, Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.19 
Census 1910 US*19 Apr 1910 The 1910 USA Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as Head of household at Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.7 
Occupation19 Apr 1910 He was a plumber.7  
Occupation10 Jan 1920 He was a plumber.8  
Census 1920 US*10 Jan 1920 The 1920 USA Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as Head of household at Wilson Road, Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.8 
Census 1930 US*2 Apr 1930 The 1930 USA Census enumerated John Muir Aitken as Head of household at Wilson Road, Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA. The property was valued at $6000.9 
Occupation2 Apr 1930 He was a plumber.9  
Death*15 Jun 1930 He died at 127 Wilson Road, Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA, aged 60. He was survived by his wife, Jane.5 
Burial*17 Jun 1930 John Muir Aitken was buried in Lot 325, sect 5, grave 3, Sunset Cemetery, Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.5,19 
Death Reg21 Jun 1930 His death was registered by Thomas Aitken, his son.5 

Family

Jane Mackenzie (19 Sep 1868 - 31 Dec 1953)
Children
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1869: Duddingston L (684/2),24. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S42] Census UK : 1881: 684/2,2,9 sch:30.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S14] Census : C: 1891: Duddingston (684/2),17 Sch.92.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1892: St Andrew (685/2),486. Cert/transcript held
  5. [S52] US Records : 1930: Death certificate, Ohio,4603,36128Ohio State Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics.
  6. [S14] Census : C: 1901: Haymarket (685/1),8 Sch.41.Cert/transcript held
  7. [S44] Census USA : C: 1910: Ohio 11,11,3B, Ent 61-69.Cert/transcript held
  8. [S44] Census USA : C: 1920: Ohio 9,12,4B, Ent 70-83.Cert/transcript held
  9. [S44] Census USA : C: 1930: Ohio 25-180,17,2A, Ent 17-20.Cert/transcript held
  10. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1893: St Andrew (685/2),290. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1894: Haddington (709),122. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1896: Haddington (709),70. Cert/transcript held
  13. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1898: St George (685/1),393. Cert/transcript held
  14. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1900: St George (685/1),5. Cert/transcript held
  15. [S52] US Records : 1979: Death certificate 14332Arizona State Board of Health; Office of Public Health Statistics; Vital records.
  16. [S44] Census USA : C: 1930: Columbus 25-49,17,14a, Ent 19-23.Cert/transcript held
  17. [S44] Census USA : C: 1940: Columbus 93-87,12,2a, Ent 12-17.Cert/transcript held
  18. [S44] Census USA : C: 1950: Dallas 57-33,2, Ent 24-28.Cert/transcript held
  19. [S81] Ext. Research : Mrs T Aitken (599).