Jane also used the name Jean Henderson Bell according to her son Peter's birth certificate.
John Murray Rattray married Jean Henderson 12 Aug 1821, Forfar, Angus, Scotland (Batch #: M112884, Source Call #: 993432) [1993 IGI]. FHL 993432
Jane Rattray, Widow of John Murray Rattray, died 11 Oct 1875, age 82, of Diarrhoea, at 117 Ann St., Dundee; father William Henderson, Wood Sawyer, Deceased. Mother Mary Henderson nee McLean, Deceased; informant David Soutar Son in Law; Registered 12th Oct 1875, Dundee. (death certificate) (the age is incorrect, she died at 78 years old)
Diarrhea or diarrhoea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and changes in personality. This can progress to decreased urination, loss of skin color, a fast heart rate, and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe.
Children:
1. William Henderson Rattray was christened on 2 Jul 1822.
2. David Rattray was christened on 3 Aug 1824 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
David Rattray, baptized 3 Aug 1824, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, son of John Murray Rattray/Jean
Henderson (Batch #: C112884, Source Call #: 993432) [1993 IGI].
3. Alexander Braid Rattray was christened on 23 Apr 1826 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
Alexander Braid Rattray, baptized 23 Apr 1826, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, son of John Murray Rattray/Jean Henderson (Batch #: C112884, Source Call #: 993432) [1993 IGI].
4. George Rattray was christened on 21 Mar 1830 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
George Rattray, baptized 21 Mar 1830, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, son of John Murray Rattray/Jean
Henderson (Batch #: C112884, Source Call #: 993432) [1993 IGI].
5. Margaret Rattray birth 27 July 1832, christened on 5 Aug 1832. FHL 993432
6. Jane Rattray b 1834 (1841 and 1851 census info)
7. Peter Williamson Rattray was born on 24 Dec 1835. He died on 28 Dec 1876.
8. Janet Walker Rattray was christened on 15 Dec 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
Janet Walker Rattray, baptized 15 Dec 1839, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Murray Rattray/Jean Henderson (Batch #: C112829, Source Call #: 993408, 993405-993408, 993403) [1993 IGI].
Birth:
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| Not sure where the Bell comes in here but alas here it is on Peter's birth cert. |
(Faded names are missing in this census)
1841 census:
John Rattray 45 years old, occupation: Hemp H L W I, they live at Crofts Lane, Dundee
Jane Rattray is 40, born 1801
William Henderson Rattray was christened on 2 Jul 1822.
William Henderson Rattray was christened on 2 Jul 1822.
David Rattray 15 born 1826 occupation: Flax
H L W I
Alexander Braid Rattray was christened on 23 Apr 1826 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Alexander Braid Rattray was christened on 23 Apr 1826 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland
James Rattray 13 born 1828 occupation: Flax H L W I (born April
29, 1828 died May1882 in Chicago,
USA.)
George Rattray 11 born 1830
Margaret Rattray 9 born 1832
Jane Rattray 7 born 1834
Peter Rattray 5 born 1836
Janet aka Jean Walker Rattray 2 born 1839
1851 census:
John M Rattray 58 or 1793 born Kettern, Perthshire is living at Hawkhill Road F Crogh Lane with: Chelsea Pension
John M Rattray 58 or 1793 born Kettern, Perthshire is living at Hawkhill Road F Crogh Lane with: Chelsea Pension
Jane Rattray 53 or 1798 born in Porth, should be Perth, Scotland
Margaret Rattray 18 Weaver
Jane Rattray 16 Weaver
Peter Rattray 15
Peter Rattray 15
Janet Rattray 12 Weaver
1860 Jane's husband dies
1861 census
Jean at 64 is a winder for a Hand Loom ____ living at #5 Croft's Lane, Dundee
Janet at 20 is a steam loom weaver for flax and jute
Jane's son lives next door at #6 Crofts Lane, Dundee (Croft's Lane is called Peddie Street in 2015)
William 38 seaman, merchant steam pilot born in Forfar
Margaret wife 37 born in Kilspindie, Perthshire
James 15 machine maker ap. (probably apprentice) Liff Benvie
Mary Ann 11 born Dundee
Jessie 3 born Liff Benvie
Amelia 1 Born (assumed Dundee)
Note:
KILSPINDIE, a parish, in the county of Perth; containing the villages of Pitrodie and Rait, 2 miles (N. W.) from Errol. This place includes the ancient parish of Rait, which, after the dilapidation of its church, whereof there are still some portions remaining, was united to the parish of Kilspindie, prior to the year 1634. The church, a plain structure erected in 1796, is pleasantly situated on an eminence in the village of Kilspindie, near the confluence of two small rivulets; it contains 350 sittings.
Note:
LIFF and BENVIE, a parish, chiefly in the county of Forfar, but partly in the county of Perth; containing the villages of Benvie, Dargie, Invergowrie, Liff, Muirhead, and part of Lochee, and the hamlet of Backmuir, 5 miles (W. N. W.) from Dundee.
1875 Jane dies
Primary source documents:
1860 Jane's husband dies
1861 census
Jean at 64 is a winder for a Hand Loom ____ living at #5 Croft's Lane, Dundee
Janet at 20 is a steam loom weaver for flax and jute
Jane's son lives next door at #6 Crofts Lane, Dundee (Croft's Lane is called Peddie Street in 2015)
William 38 seaman, merchant steam pilot born in Forfar
Margaret wife 37 born in Kilspindie, Perthshire
James 15 machine maker ap. (probably apprentice) Liff Benvie
Mary Ann 11 born Dundee
Jessie 3 born Liff Benvie
Amelia 1 Born (assumed Dundee)
Note:
KILSPINDIE, a parish, in the county of Perth; containing the villages of Pitrodie and Rait, 2 miles (N. W.) from Errol. This place includes the ancient parish of Rait, which, after the dilapidation of its church, whereof there are still some portions remaining, was united to the parish of Kilspindie, prior to the year 1634. The church, a plain structure erected in 1796, is pleasantly situated on an eminence in the village of Kilspindie, near the confluence of two small rivulets; it contains 350 sittings.
Note:
LIFF and BENVIE, a parish, chiefly in the county of Forfar, but partly in the county of Perth; containing the villages of Benvie, Dargie, Invergowrie, Liff, Muirhead, and part of Lochee, and the hamlet of Backmuir, 5 miles (W. N. W.) from Dundee.
1875 Jane dies
Primary source documents:
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Four children, William (1861 census) David, Alexander and George (1841 census) were born in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. Forfar is the county town of Angus, Scotland and the administrative center for Angus Council. Its population is about 13,500 in 2015.
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1861 census: Jean is a winder for a hand loom weaver and lives with her daughter Janet who is 20
Jean or Jane is 64 and the census confirms she was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland:
1861 they are living at:
2015 The building may still be standing:
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| Peddie Street, Dundee |
1860 John Murray Rattray Carpet Weaver, married, died 19 Jun 1860, age 69, of bronchitis and old age, at 5 Crofts Lane Hawkhill Dundee; father Thomas Rattray, Tailor, Deceased; mother Rachel Rattray nee McNab, Deceased; Informant Janet Rattray, Daughter; Registered 20 Jun 1860, Dundee (They lived on this street in 1841.) (death certificate)
1875 Jane Rattray, Widow of John Murray Rattray, died 11 Oct 1875, age 82, of Diarrhoea, at 117 Ann St., Dundee; father William Henderson, Wood Sawyer, Deceased. Mother Mary Henderson nee McLean, Deceased; informant David Soutar Son in Law; Registered 12th Oct 1875, Dundee. (death certificate) (the age is incorrect, she died at 78)
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| Ann Street, Dundee 2015 |
1896 March 7 at 6h 10m pm Margaret Scott 63, dies, from breast cancer 2 years , Jennie Stewart, daughter is the informant. She is the widow of Charles Scott, jute Warehouseman, they live at 13 North Ellen Street, Dundee. Her father is John Murray Rattray, army pensioner, deceased and Jane Henderson Rattray, deceased (death certificate)