James Muir Aitken

#597, (5 July 1896 - 8 June 1950)
Pedigree
James Muir Aitken
Father*John Muir Aitken1,2,3,4 b. 13 Oct 1869, d. 15 Jun 1930
Mother*Jane Mackenzie1 b. 19 Sep 1868, d. 31 Dec 1953
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
ChartsDescendent Chart for George Aitken
Residence
(Resident)		5 Jul 1896 John Muir Aitken, Jane Mackenzie and James Muir Aitken lived at 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.1 
Birth*5 Jul 1896 He was born at 32 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Birth Reg16 Jul 1896 His birth was registered by John Muir Aitken, his father, in Haddington.1 
Baptism9 Aug 1896 James Muir Aitken was baptised at East United Presbyterian Church, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.8 
Census 1901
(Family)		31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as being son of John Muir Aitken, Head of the household at 7 Hawthorn Buildings, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland. Others resident include Jane Aitken, Thomas Aitken, John McKenzie Aitken, William Malcolm Aitken and Hector Aitken.2 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 James Muir Aitken was a scholar.2  
Migration
(Witness)		1 Apr 1905 He emigrated along with Jane Mackenzie, Thomas Aitken, John McKenzie Aitken, William Malcolm Aitken and Hector Aitken, to New York, USA, sailing from Glasgow aboard "SS.Astoria".. The final destination is stated as Columbus, Ohio.9,5 
Residence
(Resident)		 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.8 
Census 1910 US
(Family)		19 Apr 1910 The 1910 USA Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as being son of John Muir Aitken, Head of the household at Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.3 
Milit-Beg*4 May 1918 James Muir Aitken enlisted at Columbus Barracks, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.8 
Military12 Oct 1918  He was appointed Corporal whilst stationed in Gettysburg.8 
Military*7 Nov 1918  He was appointed Sergeant whilst stationed in Gettysburg.8 
Milit-End*1 Dec 1918 He was discharged from 338 Battalion US Tank Corps at Camp Dix, New Jersey, USA, where he was a stenographer.8 
Census 1920 US
(Family)		10 Jan 1920 The 1920 USA Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as being son of John Muir Aitken, Head of the household at Wilson Road, Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.4 
Occupation10 Jan 1920 James Muir Aitken was a stenographer in a steel plant.4  
Occupation He was head book-keeper with Ralston Steel Car Company.8  
ResidenceNov 1923 James Muir Aitken and Margaret Elizabeth Harmer lived at Hebron, Ohio, USA.8 
Marriage*22 Nov 1923 James Muir Aitken married Margaret Elizabeth Harmer, daughter of Charles Albert Harmer and Anna Loretta Osborn, at 1st Methodist Church, Licking, Newark County, Ohio, USA. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Charles Chandler.5,6,7,10 
Graduation*1926 James Muir Aitken graduated in 1926 from Franklin University, Franklin County, Ohio, USA, having studied in the Commerce and Accounting Schools.8 
Census 1930 US*5 Apr 1930 The 1930 USA Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as Head of household at 2201 5th Avenue, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.5 
Occupation5 Apr 1930 He was a salesman for a derrick company.5  
Occupation*18 Apr 1936 He was Sales Manager of International Derrick and Equipment Division for International Stacey Corporation.8  
Residence*18 Apr 1938 He lived at 2201 5th Avenue, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.8 
Census 1940 US*1 Apr 1940 The 1940 USA Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as Head of household at 95 Edgevale Road, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.6 
Occupation1 Apr 1940 He was sales manager for a derrick equipment supplier.6  
Residence*Nov 1943 James Muir Aitken and Margaret Elizabeth Harmer lived at 95 Edgevale Road, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.8 
Census 1950 US*1 Apr 1950 The 1950 USA Census enumerated James Muir Aitken as Head of household at 4032 Colgate Avenue, University Park, Dallas, Texas, USA.7 
Occupation1 Apr 1950 He was assistant general manager of an oilfield equipment compan.7  
Death*8 Jun 1950 He died at Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA, aged 53. He was survived by his wife, Margaret.11 
Burial* James Muir Aitken was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.8 

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Harmer (25 Sep 1900 - 31 Jul 1980)
Children
Last Edited30 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1896: Haddington (709),70. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S14] Census : C: 1901: Haymarket (685/1),8 Sch.41.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S44] Census USA : C: 1910: Ohio 11,11,3B, Ent 61-69.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S44] Census USA : C: 1920: Ohio 9,12,4B, Ent 70-83.Cert/transcript held
  5. [S44] Census USA : C: 1930: Columbus 25-49,17,14a, Ent 19-23.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S44] Census USA : C: 1940: Columbus 93-87,12,2a, Ent 12-17.Cert/transcript held
  7. [S44] Census USA : C: 1950: Dallas 57-33,2, Ent 24-28.Cert/transcript held
  8. [S81] Ext. Research : Mrs T Aitken (599).
  9. [S51] Migration : New York Passenger Lists 1905: Roll T715_558, pg:7.
  10. [S52] US Records : D: 1970: Death certificate 11584Mississippi State Board of Health; Office of Public Health Statistics; Vital records.
  11. [S66] Other Document : Newspaper cutting (Unknown source, supplied by Mrs T Aitken (612)).