1IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 0991192; batch C111642.
Alexander Coupland of John Coupland and Mary Barkly, was born 07 Oct 1795 and christened 11 Oct 1795 at Rathven, Banff, Scotland.2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven.
"Rathven 1823 - 22nd May
Alexander Copland and Helen Petrie both in this parish were matrimonially contracted and after publication of Banns were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven, FHL Film 991192.
"1791
Peatrie
October 4th. Hellen, daughter to James Peatrie, Findochty, and Elspet Coupland his wife, was born on this day and baptised upon the 9th of said month. Witnesses - James Davidson? and James McCormach?."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland.
"1873 Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff.
No. 3
Name - Helen Coupland, widow of Alexander Coupland, Crofter.
When died - 3:30 AM on February 1st, 1873
Where died - Moor of Findochty (Rathven)
Sex - F
Age - 81 years
Father - James Petrie, Farmer (deceased)
Mother - Elspeth Petrie, maiden surname Simpson (deceased)
Cause of death - Old age and exhaustion. She had lain in bed for five weeks, as certified by William BirrellLRCPE, LRCSE
Informant - Jessie Ross, inmate, present.
When registered - February 1st, 1873."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven.
"Rathven 1823 - 22nd May
Alexander Copland and Helen Petrie both in this parish were matrimonially contracted and after publication of Banns were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven.
"Rathven 1826
6th July
Alexander Copland in Findochty had by his wife Helen Petrie a son, baptised and named Alexander. Witnesses were Alexander Davidson and Alexander Simpson."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1740, Sept 28th - Walter Syme in Berryhillock had a child by his wife Elspet Inglis baptized and called Walter. Witnesses Walter Inglis, Walter Keir, Elspet Peterkins."2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 102405.
"Nov 8th, 1767 - Walter Sim in this parish and Mary Christy in the parish of Fordyce were matrimonially contracted and consigned pledges."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce.
"1767 Novr. 8th
Walter Sime in Deskford contracted with Mary Chrystie in this parish and were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce, FHL film 09900992.
"1745, May 2nd;
William Christie and Christian Brodie in Rumbling Pol had a lawful daughter baptised and named Mary. Witnesses were Alexander Law in Fordyce, John Ord in Craigmills, Mary Irvine and Mary Strahr (sic?) in Fordyce, and Mary Christie in Boyndie."2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 102405, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"Nov 8th, 1767 - Walter Sim in this parish and Mary Christy in the parish of Fordyce were matrimonially contracted and consigned pledges."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce.
"1767 Novr. 8th
Walter Sime in Deskford contracted with Mary Chrystie in this parish and were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1770 May 27th
Sim
Walter Sim in Berryhillock had 2 children by wis wife Mary Christie, baptised this day and called Jannett and Christian. Witnesses - James Smith in Hotsea?; James Wood in Fordyce parish; Jannet Smith; Jannet Inglis for the ...William ? and William Christie both in the parish of Fordyce; Christian Reid in Farchiehill?; Christian Brodie in the parish of Fordyce; Christian Davidson in Kirkton of Deskford;."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
Sim Walter Sim in Berryhillock had a child by his wife Mary Christie, baptised and named Elizabeth, upon this 22nd day of July, 1774. Witnesses - James Wilson of Ardoch; John Longmoor in Milton; Elizabeth Brodie in Berryhillock; Elizabeth Smith in Mosside; Elizabeth Mill in Berryhillock;."
"1774 July 22
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
Walter Sim in Berryhillock had a child by his wife Mary Christie, born the 29th December 1779, baptised this day, and called Isobel. Witnesses - William Longmoore in Milltown; Isobel Inglis; James Smith; John Longmoor in Milltown;."
"January 1st 1780
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Marriages 1659-1819; FHL film 990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1779, August 12th, James Dougal in Berryhillock was matrimonially contracted with Kathrine Laurance in this parish, and after regular proclamations were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Marriages 1659-1819; FHL film 990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1779, August 12th, James Dougal in Berryhillock was matrimonially contracted with Kathrine Laurance in this parish, and after regular proclamations were married."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Christenings 1660-1819; FHL film 990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Christenings 1660-1819; FHL film 990823.
"March 28th
James Dougal Berryhillock had a child by his wife Catharine Lawrance born this day baptized & named Elizabeth. Witnesses - Jas. Lawrence, Croftgloy; Thos. Lawrence, Kirkton; Elizabeth Dougal, Barn....; and Elizabeth Wright, Craboton."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1779, March 6th, James Laurance in Croftgloy in this parish and Helen Watt in Fordice were matrimonially contracted at Fordice and after proclamtion of their banns were married."2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce, Marriages.
"1779, March 6th, James Laurence in the parish of Deskford and Helen Watt in this parish contracted in order to marriage."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce.
"June 6th James Watt in Rotmakenzie & his wife Helen Smith had a child baptized called Helen. Witnesses John Watt in Rotmakenzie, William Chriftie in Ordiquhill, & Helen ..fifon in Miltown."2Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 (www.MyHeritage.com).
"Name - Helen Watt
Gender - Female
Date - 6 June 1751
Place - Fordyce, Banff
Father - James Watt
Mother - Helen Smith."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1779, March 6th, James Laurance in Croftgloy in this parish and Helen Watt in Fordice were matrimonially contracted at Fordice and after proclamtion of their banns were married."4Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Fordyce, Marriages.
"1779, March 6th, James Laurence in the parish of Deskford and Helen Watt in this parish contracted in order to marriage."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1788, June 19th
James Laurence in Croftgloy had a child by his wife Hellen Watt, born this day and baptised, and called William. Witnesses William Laurence in Kirktown, and William Imlach younger in Bagneguth (sic?)."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven, FHL Film 0991192.
"1789, August 22nd; Matrimonially contracted James Clark in Darbreigh & Jannet Wilson in B???. Their pledges were consigned and after proclamations were finished they were married 18th day of September."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven, FHL Film 0991192.
"1789, August 22nd; Matrimonially contracted James Clark in Darbreigh & Jannet Wilson in B???. Their pledges were consigned and after proclamations were finished they were married 18th day of September."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Rathven, FHL Film 0991192.
"22nd October, 1790;
James Clark in Darbreigh had by his wife Jannet Wilson a son baptised and named Charles. Witnesses - Charles Donaldson in Letteifourie (sic?) and Charles Reed in Rathven."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, FHL Film 0990825.
Isobel, lawful daughter of James Strachan and Anne Smith in Jacobshall, was born June 15th and baptised the 2nd. Witnesses - James Smith in Petgaird (sic); James Strachan elder in Jacobshall;."
"1771 June 15 & 22
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, FHL Film 0990825.
Jannet, lawful daughter to James Strachan and Anne Smith in Jacobshall was born August 5th, and baptised the 10th. Witnesses - George Smith in Pitgair; William Chalmers in Gardenstown;."
"1773, August 5 & 10th
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, FHL Film 0990825.
Helen, lawful daughter to James Strachan and Anne Smith in Jacobshall, was born October 7th and baptised the 16th. Witnesses - Alexander Smith in Pitgair; William Barclay in Auchmill;."
"1775 Oct 7 & 16
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, FHL Film 0990825.
Alexander L.S. to James Strachan and Anne Smith in Jacobshall was born and baptised April the 9th. Witnesses - Rev. Mr. Thomas Wilson; William Nesbitt in Mains of Troup;."
"1781 April 9th
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 11 Jan 2003.
1Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 (www.MyHeritage.com).
"Name - William Black
Gender - Male
Birth - 1 Sep 1771
Baptism date - 5 Sep 1771
Baptism place - Deskford, Banff
Father - George Black
Mother - Helen Robertson."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, 1867.
"Page 1
1867 Deaths in the Parish of Deskford in the County of Banff
No. 3
Name and surname: William Black; pauper, formerly Farmer; married to Elizabeth Elder
When and where died: 1867, February first; 7 h. am at Broadrashes
Sex: male
Age: 95 years
Father: George Black (deceased)
Mother: Helen Black; m.s. Robertson (deceased)
Cause of death: -; as certified by James Wilson, L.F.P.S.G.
Informant: William Black (his mark); son
Registered: 1867, February 4th at Deskford."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
William Black and Isobel Smith both in this parish having been matrimonially contracted after regular procedure were this day married."
"1794 Sept.
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
William Black and Isobel Smith both in this parish having been matrimonially contracted after regular procedure were this day married."
"1794 Sept.
1Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"1818
Barbara Black
April 8th - William Black in Broadrashes had a child by his wife Isobel Smith, born 24th Feb., baptised and named Barbara. Witnesses - John Smith; John Mogach?; Jean Smith."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Deskford, FHL Film 0990823, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, FHL Film 102405.
"George Black
May 25th 1811 - William Black in Broadrashes had a child by his wife Isobel Smith born the 20th Inst., baptised this day and named George. witnesses - John Smith in Mosside; George Black Barbara Mortimer."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Grange.
"4 January 1836;
James Moir, servant at Muiryton had a son by his wife Isabel Black baptised and named William. Witnesses Janet Black William Innes at Midskeith, Deskford."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, 1885; Cullen; 150/00/0002.
"Page 1
1885 Marriages in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 2
1885, on the twenty fourth day of January at Deskford Street, Cullen, after Banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland
Groom: William Moir; Mole catcher; bachelor; 49 years old; residing at Cullen
Bride: Margaret Walker; Domestic servant; spinster; residing at Cullen
Groom's father: James Moir; General labourer; deceased
Groom's mother: Isabella Moir; m.s. Black
Bride's father: James walker; Crofter; deceased
Bride's mother: Margaret Walker; m.s. McTintyre; deceased
Witnesses: Bella Copland; James Clark."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Grange, FHL Film 990996.
"Births and Baptisms
1st September 1832
Walker
James Walker at Windyhills had a child by his wife Margt. McIntyre named Margaret, baptized before witnesses William Walker and James wood.".2Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, 1885; Cullen; 150/00/0002.
"Page 1
1885 Marriages in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 2
1885, on the twenty fourth day of January at Deskford Street, Cullen, after Banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland
Groom: William Moir; Mole catcher; bachelor; 49 years old; residing at Cullen
Bride: Margaret Walker; Domestic servant; spinster; residing at Cullen
Groom's father: James Moir; General labourer; deceased
Groom's mother: Isabella Moir; m.s. Black
Bride's father: James walker; Crofter; deceased
Bride's mother: Margaret Walker; m.s. McTintyre; deceased
Witnesses: Bella Copland; James Clark."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, FHL Film 350946; 1867 births in Boyndie; entry 41.
"Page 14
1867 Births in the Parsh of Boyndie in the County of Banff.
Entry 41
Name and surname: Ann Moir (illegitimate).
When and where born: 1867 July twentieth 6 h 0 m AM at Whitehills, parish of Boyndie.
Father; William Moir; farm servant.
Mother: Margaret Walker; domestic servant ( domicil - Oldsnore, parish of Deskford).
Informant: Margaret Walker; mother; William Moir; father; Denhead, parish of Banff."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Cullen; 150/00/0010.
"Page 5
1860 Marriages in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of banff
No. 10
On the fourteenth day of July 1860 at Cullen, after Banns, was solemnised between us according to the forms of the Establsihed Church of Scotland.
Groom: Alexr. McRae; 31 years old; residing at Cullen; Farm servant
Bride: Ann Moir; 20 years old; residing at Cullen; Domestic Servant
Groom's father: Alexander McRae; Farm servant; deceased
Groom's mother: Christina McRae; m.s. Gordon
Bride's father: James Moir; Farm servant
Bride's mother: Isabella Moir; m.s. Black
Witnesses: A. Clarke; J. Davidson."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Grange.
"17th June 1840:
James Moir had a daughter by his wife Isabel Black, baptised on the 28th and named Ann. Witnesses, John Duff, & Janet Black."2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, 1874, Cullen, 10; FHL film 340249.
"Burgh of Cullen
1874
Ref. 10
Name - Ann McRae
Marital status - married to Alex McRae, Forester's Labourer
When died - May 31, 1874
Where died - Reidhaven Street, Cullen
Sex - F
Age - 33 years
Father - James Moir; Agr. Labourer
Mother's name - Isabella Moir; m.s. Black
Cause of death - Pyemia
Now long - 3 weeks
Medical attendant - Sharp Hill
Informant - Alex McRae; widower; present."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Scotland, Cullen; 150/00/0010.
"Page 5
1860 Marriages in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of banff
No. 10
On the fourteenth day of July 1860 at Cullen, after Banns, was solemnised between us according to the forms of the Establsihed Church of Scotland.
Groom: Alexr. McRae; 31 years old; residing at Cullen; Farm servant
Bride: Ann Moir; 20 years old; residing at Cullen; Domestic Servant
Groom's father: Alexander McRae; Farm servant; deceased
Groom's mother: Christina McRae; m.s. Gordon
Bride's father: James Moir; Farm servant
Bride's mother: Isabella Moir; m.s. Black
Witnesses: A. Clarke; J. Davidson."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, FHL Film 292919; 1862 Births in Cullen; entry 10.
"Page 4
1862 Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 10
Surname and name: McRae, Alexander
When and where born: 1862 March fourth at 6 h 30 m AM, in Seafield Street, Cullen.
Father: Alexander McRae; agricultural labourer
Mother: Anne McRae; m.s. Moir; married 1860, July 14th; Cullen.
Informant: Alexander McRae; father; present."
1Census 1881 - Scotland, FHL film 0203438. GRO Ref. volume 150 / EnumDist 2; page 18.
William McRae is listed as son; farm servant; unmarried; 17; born at Cullen, Banffshire.2Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, FHL Film 321187; 1864 births in Cullen; entry 24.
"Page 8
1864 Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 24
Surname and name: McRae, William
When and where born: 1862 March twenty fifth at 1 h 30 m AM, in Reidhaven Street, Cullen.
Father: Alexander McRae; agricultural labourer
Mother: Anne McRae; m.s. Moir; married 1860, July 14th; Cullen.
Informant: Alexander McRae; father; present."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, FHL Film 332597; 1866 births in Cullen; entry 53.
"Page 18
1866 Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 53
Surname and name: McRae, James
When and where born: 1866 August seventh at 9h 0 m AM, in Reidhaven Street, Cullen.
Father: Alexander McRae; agricultural labourer
Mother: Anne McRae; m.s. Moir; married 1860, July 14th; Cullen.
Informant: Alexander McRae; father; present."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Scotland, FHL Film 352722; 1868 births in Cullen; entry 41.
"Page 14
1868 Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff
No. 41
Surname and name: McRae, Helen
When and where born: 1868 August fourth at 6h 0 m AM, in Reidhaven Street, Cullen.
Father: Alexander McRae; agricultural labourer
Mother: Anne McRae; m.s. Moir; married 1860, July 14th; Cullen.
Informant: Alexander McRae; father; present."
1Census 1881 - Scotland.
Found John in the 1881 census of Cullen, Banffshire living with his father and siblings in Reidhaven Street. He is listed as son; scholar; unmarried; 7; born at Cullen, Banffshire (FHL film 0203438. GRO Ref. volume 150 / EnumDist 2; page 18).2Information provided by Graham Wilson, of Buckie.
Provided his date of birth and his second name.