James Haig Aitken

#371, (27 November 1883 - 24 November 1963)
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Aitken1,2,3,4,5 b. c 1837, d. 11 Sep 1914
Mother*Agnes Gregory Haig1,4,5 b. 23 Feb 1842, d. 27 Jul 1898
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
ChartsDescendent Chart for George Aitken
Nickname James Haig Aitken was usually known as Jimmy.6 
Residence
(Resident)		27 Nov 1883 Thomas Aitken, Agnes Gregory Haig and James Haig Aitken lived at Duddingston Mills, Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Birth*27 Nov 1883 He was born at Duddingston Mills, Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5 
Birth Reg10 Dec 1883 His birth was registered by Thomas Aitken, his father, in Duddingston.1 
Census 1891
(Family)		5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated James Haig 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, John Muir Aitken and William Aitken.2 
Occupation5 Apr 1891 James Haig Aitken was a scholar.2  
Census 1901
(Family)		31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated James Haig Aitken as being son of Thomas Aitken, Head of the household at West Mills, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.3 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 James Haig Aitken was an apprentice mechanic in factory.3  
Occupation He was a flour miller.5  
Military*  Jimmy is believed to have served in the Black Watch during WW1.7 
Residence*28 Dec 1923 He lived at West Mills, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.4 
Occupation28 Dec 1923 He was a linoleum worker.4  
Marriage*28 Dec 1923 He married Grace Neish, daughter of James Blackwood Neish and Grace Winks, at 73 Bridgeton, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. John Barbour.4,8,5 
Occupation* James Haig Aitken was employed by Barry, Ostler & Shepherd.6  
Death
(Survivor)		16 Feb 1942 He became a widower on the death of his wife Grace.8 
Death Reg
(Informant)		17 Feb 1942 He registered the death of Grace Aitken, his wife, in Kirkcaldy.8 
Death*24 Nov 1963 James Haig Aitken died at 59 Harris Drive, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, aged 79.5 
Death Reg25 Nov 1963 His death was registered, his son-in-law, in Kirkcaldy.5 
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1883: Duddingston L (684/2),28. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S14] Census : C: 1891: Duddingston (684/2),17 Sch.92.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S14] Census : C: 1901: 442,3,19, sch:85.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1923: Kirkcaldy (442),295. Cert/transcript held
  5. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1963: Kirkcaldy (442),715. Cert/transcript held
  6. [S99] Personal knowledge : Mrs EM Chalmers.
  7. [S99] Personal knowledge : TL Bernard.
  8. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1942: Kirkcaldy (442),94. Cert/transcript held