by GerryM » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:09 am
Looking for help, guidance for information on Peter McMillan, probably born about 1852, possibly in Inverness-shire,
any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
The following is all I can find and definitely tie to him. Lots of other candidates but no connections that I can find.
Emma Jane Reeves, born in Portsmouth 24Nov1861, father George Reeves, Blockmaker H M Dockyard,
mother Jane Reeves formerly Jenkins.
Living with her family in 1871 & 1881 Census.
Peter David McMillan, born in Winchester 25Jan1885, father Peter McMillan, Painter, mother Emma McMillan formerly Reeves.
Margaret Jane McMillan, born in Blandford 6Sep1888, father Alfred Peter McMillan, Painter & Paper hanger,
mother Emma Jane McMillan formerly Reeves.
1891 Census. Lion Lodging Hostel Formby Lancashire.
Alfred P McMillan, Lodger, Married, male aged 39, Painter & Paper hanger,
born in (looks like) Gonsal Lhaire Herriel, Inverness.
Emma McMillan, Lodger, Married, female aged 30, born in Landport, Portsmouth, Hants.
Peter D McMillan, Lodger, male aged 6, born in Winchester, Hants.
Margaret J McMillan, Child, female aged 2, born in Dorsetshire, Blandford.
Harriet Kate McMillan, born in Hulme 5Jan1892, father Peter Alfred McMillan, Painter & Decorator (Journeyman),
mother Emma Jane McMillan formerly Reeves.
Jane McMillan, born in St Quivox, Ayr 3May1894, father Peter McMillan, House Painter,
mother Emma McMillan maiden surname Reeves, marriage 22Jun1887 Portsmouth.
Emma McMillan, born in Beith Ayrshire 3Jun1896, father Peter McMillan, House Painter,
mother Emma McMillan maiden surname Reeves, marriage 29Jun1884 Portsmouth.
1901 Census. 2 Providence Court, Portsmouth
Emma McMillan, Head, Widow, female aged 37, Charwoman & Hawker, born in Portsmouth, Hants.
Margaret J McMillan, Daughter, female aged 11, born in Blandford, Dorset.
Kate McMillan, Daughter, female aged 9, born in Manchester, lancs.
Jean McMillan, Daughter, Female aged 7, born in Ayr, Scotland.
Annie McMillan, Daughter, Female aged 5, born in Beith, Scotland.
Margaret Jane married Arthur George Webb on 19Mar1905 in Portsmouth. Father given as Peter James McMillan, Hawker.
Note: Father not marked as Deceased
1911 Census. 87 St Paul's Road, Southsea.
Webb Family including 3 young daughters and
Ema McMillan, Wifes Mother, female aged 49, Married 26 years, 6 children born, 5 living,
Charwoman, born in Hants, Portsmouth.
Anes McMillan, Wifes Sister, female aged 16, Single, Domestic servant, born in Beith, Ayrshire.
Questions
Who was Peter, or Alfred Peter, or Peter Alfred, or Peter James McMillan, birth, marriage,
death, censuses (or should that be censii)?
Were he and Emma really married as stated in the scottish birth records of Jane and Emma?
Death of Peter D McMillan, if, when and where?
Any information on the 6th child (mentioned in the 1911 census)?