AITKEN to WHAITE - Person Sheet
AITKEN to WHAITE - Person Sheet
NameJohn AITKEN 
, GGGG Grandfather
, GGGG GrandfatherBirth Date18 Jul 1755
Birth PlaceLinlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
MemoBirth date on baptism entry.
Chr Date28 Jul 1755952 Age: <1
Chr PlaceLinlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
MemoMost likely baptism and parents. See PDF “John AITKEN who was he”
Death Datebef 1841 Age: 85
MemoCertainly before 1864 when son John died more likely before 1841. There are many possibilities in both Linlithgow & Falkirk between 1801 & 1841.
Occupationmaltster, distiller
Alias/AKAAIKEN (son James’ baptism & daughter Frances death)
FatherWilliam AIKEN (1721->1769)
MotherAgnes BENNIE (1725->1769)
Spouses
1Lillias BARCLAY , GGGG Grandmother
, GGGG GrandmotherBirth Date26 Sep 1765
Birth PlaceDalmeny, West Lothian, Scotland
MemoFrom baptism record
Chr Date29 Sep 1765953 Age: <1
Chr PlaceDalmeny, West Lothian, Scotland
MemoAs Lillias Bartholomew and most likely Lillias who married John Aitken.
Death Datebef 1841 Age: 75
MemoCertainly before 1864 when son John died more likely before 1841, although see note regarding 1841 census.
Alias/AKABARCLY, BARTHOLOMY, BARTHOLOMEW 954
FatherThomas BARTHOLOMEW (<1744-)
MotherElizabeth McCALLUM (<1742-)
Notes for John AITKEN
Earliest possible death found is 14 July 1801 AIKEN JOHN LINLITHGOW /WEST LOTHIAN [GROS 668/00 0110 0139]. There are other possibilities before 1841.
Notes for Lillias (Spouse 1)
See PDF “John Aitken who was he” for background as to why Lillias Barcly was the mother of James Aitken, who married Harriet Ritchie.
An entry for a Lillias in 1841 census under surname Barclay is a possibility and again age is about right.
In 1841 census there is a Lilias Barclay (not Aitken) in Linlithgow viz:
Name: Lilias Barclay Age:75 Estimated birth year: abt 1766 Gender: Female
Where born: West Lothian, Scotland Civil parish: Linlithgow County: West Lothian
Address: Low Port Occupation: Ind Parish Number: 668
Household Members: Lilias Barclay 75 James Downie 30 Janet Downie 30
Source Citation: Parish: Linlithgow; ED: 6; Page: 21; Line: 600; Roll CSSCT1841_117-0598; Year: 1841.
An entry for a Lillias in 1841 census under surname Barclay is a possibility and again age is about right.
In 1841 census there is a Lilias Barclay (not Aitken) in Linlithgow viz:
Name: Lilias Barclay Age:75 Estimated birth year: abt 1766 Gender: Female
Where born: West Lothian, Scotland Civil parish: Linlithgow County: West Lothian
Address: Low Port Occupation: Ind Parish Number: 668
Household Members: Lilias Barclay 75 James Downie 30 Janet Downie 30
Source Citation: Parish: Linlithgow; ED: 6; Page: 21; Line: 600; Roll CSSCT1841_117-0598; Year: 1841.
Notes for John & Lillias (Family)
This is the earliest family, as at April 2021, that is definitely my Aitken family. Earlier generations given are the most likely found at this date.957
See PDF file “John AITKEN who was he” for details as to why John and Lillias are the parents of James Aitken who married Harriet Ritchie. This PDF also details Lillias’ likely family.
Possible other death of child not baptised
24/06/1789 AITKEN, JANET father=JOHN AITKEN F LINLITHGOW/WEST LOTHIAN [GROS 668/00 0110 0052]
See PDF file “John AITKEN who was he” for details as to why John and Lillias are the parents of James Aitken who married Harriet Ritchie. This PDF also details Lillias’ likely family.
Possible other death of child not baptised
24/06/1789 AITKEN, JANET father=JOHN AITKEN F LINLITHGOW/WEST LOTHIAN [GROS 668/00 0110 0052]