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Thomas Prentice of Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor-
Summer 2000 and Revised: 29 Jul 2008
EXPURGATED ARTICLE

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Update of 29 Jul 2008: This article has now been replaced by our Fall 2008 article entitled Thomas Prentice of Lesmahagow, Scotland, Consolidated Article .

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The family tree set out in this article is a compilation of information generously shared by the persons set out below in alphabethical sequence.

Some material appearing in the original article has been removed at the request of another correspondent who was unwilling to share information. The removed material contained duplicative and unverifiable content and did not change the relationships set out in the article.

1. Bob Dellaca by E-mails of Oct 2006.
2. Judith Dickson by E-mail of 6 Sep 2006.
3. Jacqueline R. Gibson.
4. Todd Haverstock by E-mail of 16 & 21 May 2002.
5. Sadie Hutchinson
6. Marion Jaycox (Adam Prentice of Carnwath, 1791)
7. Frances Jenkinson in her E-mail of 2 Feb 2001.
8. Robert S. McLeish, Archivist/Co-founder of the Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association in his E-mail of 17 Jan 2000.
9. Allen Prentice by his E-mail of 24 Jan 2002 and 8 Feb 2002.
10. Chris Prentice.
11. Mark Prentice in his E-mail of 25 Nov 2000.
12. Rick Prentice in his E-mail of 8 May 2000.
13. Angie Robertson by her E-mail of 21 Apr 2002.
14. Marge C. Sanchez by E-mail of 11 Oct 2002.
15. Brian Tod by E-mail of 29 Apr 2004.

Locations mentioned can be viewed at Scotland Maps.

Introductory Note:   Our Prentice Newsletter is primarily a repository of information gathered by others which facilitates research into the various Prentice family trees. By and large it is reasonably accurate, but its accuracy rests on many factors, including legibility of handwriting, memory and research skills. We make no claim that our articles are without error and have always immediately corrected errors brought to our attention.

We received an email which says that the lineage set out below contains perceived errors but did not identify them so we are unable determine what corrections, if any, are needed. As always, we encourage readers to undertake independent confirmation of our material and to let us know of any errors so we can correct them.

1. Thomas Prentice was born c. 1720-1728 and probably in Lanarkshire,Scotland. His first appearance is in Lesmahagow with his wife and family.

He m. Jane Davie on 7 Sep 1746 in Lanark. Their known children, christened in Lesmahagow, are:

1. John Prentice, b. Afflect, and chr. 2 Oct 1748. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[2]
2. James Prentice, chr. 25 Jun 1750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3]
3. (perhaps) Adam Prentice, b. c. 1754, Carnwath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [4] . . . Caution: See Fn. 1
4. (unnamed) Prentice, b. Afflect, Lesmahagow and chr. 4 Nov 1755.
5. Elisabeth Prentice, b. Afflect, Lesmahagow and chr. 5 Dec 1757.
6. Elisabeth Prentice, b. Afflect, Lesmahagow and chr. 25 Nov 1758.
7. Grizel Prentice, b. Corehouse, Lesmahagow and chr. 8 May 1763.

2. John Prentice, b. Lesmahagow and bap. 2 October 1748. . See also Fn. 5. He is said to have studied theology at Glasgow Universith and is said to have died a wealty merchant in New York, but the latter has not yet been substantiated.

John Prentice m. Elizabeth Stuart on 25 Apr 1777, Lesmahagow (per Robert McLeish, email, 11 May 2003). Children of John and Elizabeth (per Robert McLeish, above):

1. Daniel Prentice, b. Jul 1777 at Moat, Lesmahagow. He is probably the Daniel Prentice of Carnwath who appears in our Summer 2003 issue.
2. Mary Prentice,b. 28Nov 1780, Moat, Lesmahagow. Robert McLeish notes that the Scottish Ancestry Research Society report states "Margaret" born 28 Nov 1780. However, he states he has rechecked his transcription of the OPR and the original Microfilm and it is definately "Mary".
3. Elizabeth Prentice, b. 12 Aug 1786, Intockhouse, Lesmahagow.

3. James Prentice, chr. 25 Jun 1750 in Lesmahagow.

He m. Marian Brown or Broun on 18 Jun 1784 in Lesmahagow. She was b. 1763 in Lesmahagow.

There is an unverified assertion that she may be a descendant of John Brown of Priesthill, Newkirk, Ayrshire, Covenanter and Martyr who d. in 1685. For more on John Brown, see http://www.alastairbrown.com/john_brown_of_priesthill.htm . For an extensive listing of John Brown's descendants which does not include Marian Brown, see Ancestry.com .

James Prentice may be the same person as the James Prentice buried in Lesmahagow Churchyard on 11 Mar 1828, aged 77 years.

Presently known children of James and Marian per Ancestry.com :

1. Janet Prentice. She m. Robert Scott.
2. Margaret Prentice, chr. 30 Dec 1785, Lesmahagow. She m. William King on 15 Nov 1811 at Lesmahagow. For their children, see Ancestry.com.
3. Thomas Prentice, chr. 11 Dec 1787, Lesmahagow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [6]
4. John Prentice, chr. 20 Feb 1793, Lesmahagow. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3a]
5. Marion Prentice, chr. 3 Nov 1796, Lesmahagow. She m. Thomas Barr. For their children see Ancestry.com.

3a. John Prentice, b. 1793, Lesmahagor and d. 1874.

He m. 1st Margaret Duncan on 6 Dec 1817 at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was b. 1798 and d. 1823. In 1841 Lesmahagow census with his wife and family. Known children:

1. Agnes Prentice, chr. 3 Apr 1818 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland. She m. Hugh Call(?), Lesmahagow.
2. James Prentice, chr. 28 Sep 1819 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3b]
3. Thomas Prentice, chr. 17 Jul 1821. . . . . . . . . [3c]
4. John Prentice, chr. 21 Jun 1823. . . . . . [3d]

John m. 2nd Jane/Jean Torrance (per IGI) on 16 Apr 1826 (aka Jean Torrence in IGI) (1798 to 1873 and in the 1841 census was living in Lesmahagow with her son, James). Additional investigation is needed to determine whether or not this was a 2nd marriage for John Prentice. Apparent children of that (2nd?) marriage:

1. John Prentice, b. 1826 and d. 1901. He m. Elizabeth Jack.
2. (perhaps) Andrew Prentice, b. c. 1831 (see 1841 census)
3. (perhaps) Janet Prentice, b. c. 1831 (see 1841 census)
4. (perhaps) Margaret Prentice, b. c. 1836 (see 1841 census)
5. (perhaps) Marion Prentice, b. c. 1836 (see 1841 census)
6. (perhaps) Charles Prentice, b. c. 1839 (see 1841 census)

3b. James Prentice, chr. 28 Sep 1819 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland, and d. 1866.

There is some ambiguity about his marriage. Ancestry.com says he m. Ann Hiddlestone on 6 Apr 1832 in Kirkcudbright, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Children (per Ancestry.com):

1. Mary PRENTICE b: 4 Apr 1835 in Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
2. Thomas PRENTICE b: 6 Mar 1837 in Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He appears in the 1861 census in Kilniver, Argyllshire, apparently unmarried, and living with his mother, Ann.
3. John PRENTICE b: 3 Dec 1840. Not in 1861 census.
4. Sarah PRENTICE b: 8 Feb 1844 in Tynron, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. She m. David Williamson on 11 Jun 1867, Morton, Dumbrieshire. He was b. 6 Dec 1829 in Morton, Dumfrieshire, son of James Williamson and Nicholas(?) Rogerson. Children:
   1. James Williamson b: 15 Mar 1869
   2. Elisabeth Nicholas Williamson b: 6 Apr 1870 in Closeburn, Dumfrieshire, Scotland
   3. John Prentice Williamson b: 19 Mar 1872 in Cample Bridge, Closeburn, Dumfriesshire, and d. 20 Nov 1959, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, He m. Elizabeth Williamson. She was b. 13 Mar 1891 in Kirkconnel Village, Dumfriesshire. Scotland. Children:
      1. Thomas Williamson b: 25 Apr 1914 in Uttoexeter, Staffordshire, England
      2. Jessie Elizabeth Williamson b: 12 May 1917 in Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
      3. David Williamson b: 11 Sep 1918 in Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
      4. Ian Williamson b: 25 Mar 1920 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
      5. Angus Williamson b: 3 Sep 1921 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
      6. Eunice Carlyle Williamson b: 25 Apr 1923 in Litchfield, Staffordshire, England
      7. Hugh Williamson b: 25 Jul 1925 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
   4. Thomas Williamson b: 24 Jul 1873
   5. Hugh McLauchlan Williamson b: 1875
   6. Mary Ann Williamson b: 18 May 1876 in Cample Bridge, Closeburn, Dumfrieshire, Scotland
   7. George Williamson b: 1877
   8. Sarah Annie Williamson b: 28 Dec 1879 in Cample Bridge, Closeburn, Dumfrieshire, Scotland
5. Margaret PRENTICE b: 28 Nov 1845

It is unclear whether it is the same James Prentice who m. Jessie Seaton; that James Prentice was a Boot and Shoe Manufacturer in Glasgow.

3c. Thomas Prentice, chr. 17 Jul 1821 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland, and d. 1891.

There is some uncertainty as to his marriage. One source says he m. Janet/Jane/Jean Muir on 1 Jan 1845 in Lesmahagow. She was the dau. of James Muir and Margaret Gardner and was b. 11 Jan 1820 in Parkhead, Lanark, Scotland. Children (per Marge C. Sanchez, email, 11 Oct 2002):

1. Margaret Gardiner Prentice, b. 9 Feb 1845, Dalserf, Lanark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3e]
2. Robert Prentice, b. 31 Jan 1848, Hazelbank, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
3. Agnes Peter Prentice, b. 14 Jul 1851, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
4. John Prentice, b. 23 Aug 1852, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
5. James Prentice, b. 4 Jun 1854, Lesmahagow, Lanark. He m. Mary Bruce and emigrated to Queensland, Australia. He d. 23 Apr 1917 (Ref: 17/B025181; Judith Dickson, email, 4 Sep 2006). He is bu. with his wife in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. Mary was the daughter of Robert Bruce and unknown mother (from death record). She died on 20 Mar 1905 1905/001397. She is buried with her husband at Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. Children:
   1. Jeannie Prentice, b. 29 Oct 1874, Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI)
   2. Thomas Prentice, b. 24 Oct 1872, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI).
   3. John Prentice, b. c. 1879, died 6 Jun 1914, age 35 (Ref: 1914/B019505). Bur. at Lutwyche Cemetery.
6. George Prentice, b. 9 Dec 1858, Lesmahagow, Lanark.

It has been suggested that Thomas m. Mary Scott. That appears to be an error as she does not appear in the 1841 census in Thomas' household.

3d. John Prentice, chr. 21 Jun 1823, Lesmahagow. It is unclear whether John died at 6 weeks of age. If so, then John would not be the John Prentice who m. Elizabeth Wilson on 15 Nov 1845 at Lesmahagow (per IGI). Their children, as shown by the IGI, are:

1. George Prentice, b. 29 Apr 1855 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland
2. Duncan Hilston Prentice, b. 13 Oct 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3f]
3. Agnes Prentice, b. 25 Jun 1862 Dalserf, Lanark, Scotland
4. Elizabeth Smith Prentice, b. 20 Feb 1864 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland
5. Thomas Wilson Prentice, b. 4 Aug 1865 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland
6. John Robertson Prentice, b. 23 Mar 1867. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3g]
7. Henry Hamp Prentice, b. 11 Mar 1869 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland
8. James Prentice, b. 17 Jan 1871 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland
9. Elizabeth Close Hamp Prentice, b. 29 Sep 1872 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland
10. Christina Johnston Prentice, b. 27 Sep 1874 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland

3e. Margaret Gardiner Prentice, b. 9 Feb 1845, and chr. 20 Apr 1845, Dalserf, Lanark. She m. George Francis Crosbie 31 Dec 1867 in Hazelbank, Lesmahagow, Lanark. He was a gamekeeper and was the son of Robert (Gray) Crosbie and Helen Francis and was b. 11 May 1839. Children:

1. Robert Crosbie, b., c. 1868, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
2. Thomas Keith Crosbie, b. c. 1870, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
3. George Crosbie, b. 17 Jun 1871, Muttonhole Fens, Lesmahagow, Lanark, and d. 25 Dec 1952, Carluke, Lanark. He m. 1st Jane Hamilton Russell. Children:
   1. Elizabeth S. Crosbie.
   2. James Crosbie, b. 1874, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
   3. Jane Crosbie, b. c. 1876, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
   4. Margaret Crosbie, b. c. 1879, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
   5. Ellen Crosbie, b. c. 1882.
   6. Agnes Crosbie b. c. 1885.
   George Crosbie m. 2nd Agnes McVey. At the time of his death he was a retired water water inspector in the County Hospital, Carluke.

3f. Duncan Hilston Prentice, b. 13 Oct 1857, Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland. By email of 25 Jul 2001, Graeme McAvoy advises that Duncan m Annie Cooper on 23 Jun 1885 in Perth, Scotland. In 1917 they lived at 37 Whitehall Place, Aberdeen. They had 2 or more children, including:

1. (unknown) Prentice, b. 6 Jun 1894, Perth Scotland and d. in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, Scotland on 6 Jun 1982. He married Mary Milne on 9 Sep 1921.
2. William Prentice, b. c. 1898. WW I military death records shoe him as a Private, Royal Fusiliers, 2nd Bn., who d. at age 21 on 9 Oct 1917, son of Duncan and Annie Prentice, of 37 Whitehall Place, Aberdeen. His memorial is found on Panel 28 to 30 and 162 to 162A and 163A, Tyne Cot Memorial. A Google search discloses the following information:
   Location: Belgium: The Tyne Cot Memorial to the missing forms the north-eastern boundary of Tyne Cot Cemetary, which is located 9 kilometres north east of leper town centre, on the Tynecotstraat, a road leading from Zonnebeekeweg (N332). The names of those from the United Kingdom units are inscribed on panels arranged by Regiment under their respective ranks. The names of those from New Zealand units are inscribed on panels within the New Zealand Apse located at the centre of the Memorial.

   Historical Information: The Tyne Cot Memorial is one of four memorials to the missing in Belgian Flanders which cover the area known as the Ypres Salient. Broadly speaking, the Salient stretched from Langemarck in the north to the northern edge in Ploegsteert Wood in the south, but it varied in area and shape throughout the war. The Salient was formed during the First Battle of Ypres in October and November 1914, when a small British Expeditionary Force succeeded in securing the town before the onset of winter, pushing the German forces back to the Passchendaele Ridge. The Second Battle of Ypres began in April 1915 when the Germans released poison gas into the Allied lines north of Ypres. This was the first time gas had been used by either side and the violence of the attack forced an Allied withdrawel and a shortening of the line defence.

   There was little more significant activity on this front until 1917, when in the Third Battle of Ypres an offensive was mounted by the Commonwealth Forces to divert German attention from the weakened French front futher south. The initial attempt in June to dislodge the Germans from the Messines Ridge was a complete success, but the main assault north-eastward, which began at the end of July, quickly became a dogged struggle against determined opposition and the rapidly deteriorating weather. The campaign finally came to a close in November with the capture of Passchendaele. The German offensive of March 1918 met with some initial success, but was eventually checked and repulsed in a combined effort by the Allies in September. The battles of Ypres Salient claimed many lives on both sides and it quickly became clear that the commemoration of members of the Commonwealth forces with no known grave would have to be divided between several different sites.

3g. John Robertson Prentice, b. 23 Mar 1867 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. He died 31st Dec 1919 at Hope St Cooktown, Queensland, Australia. He was then serving as a Private AMC in the Army RFTS 1 AGH, (Ref: 1920/000386). He had enlisted in the service at Cooktown Queensland but was given as a native of Goran Scotland. He was buried in the Presbyterian section of the Cooktown Cemetery, Portion 290. These details are given in the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour. His next of kin was given as Emmeline W.Prentice.

He m. Emmaline Warne Runnalls on 24 Mar 1919 in Queensland, Australia (Ref: 1919/00162). In December 1919 her address is given as Hope St, Cooktown.In the 1922 Electoral Roll, Emmaline Warne Prentice is living at Walker St Cooktown. Her occupation is given as nurse.

4. Adam Prentice was born c. 1754 and died 15 March 1811 in Carnwath.

He married Margaret Brocket on 17 Jan 1779 in Carstairs. Margaret was born 29 Aug 1753 in Carnwath and died 22 August 1807 in Carnwath. She was the dau. of John Brocket and Margaret Girdwood. An Ancestor Chart for Margaret can be found at Ancestry.com .

Children of Adam and Margaret:

1. Margaret Prentice b: 31 January 1780 in Carnwath Caution: See Fn. 2. . . . . . . . [7]
2. Thomas Prentice b: 1781 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [8]
3. Janet Prentice b: 3 July 1783 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [9]
4. John Prentice b: 23 April 1785 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [10]
5. Jean Prentice b: 18 May 1787 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [11]
6. Adam Prentice b: 12 March 1789 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [12]
7. Mary Prentice b: 16 June 1791 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [13]
8. David Prentice b: 10 March 1793 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [14]
9. James Prentice b: 22 July 1795 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [15]
10. William Prentice b: 11 May 1797 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [16]

5. Omitted.

6. Thomas Prentice, chr. 11 Dec 1787, Lesmahagow. He may, or may not, be the same person as the Thomas Prentice who m. Jean Clarkson on 19 Apr 1812, Lanark, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI). Children of Thomas Prentice and Jean Clarkson:

1. Thomas Prentice, b. 20 Nov 1812, Lanark, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI and Ancestry.com. He m. Janet Gold on 1 Dec 1833 in Douglas, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI). Thomas and Janet had 12 children at Carmichael, including:
   1. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1835. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [6a]
   2. Margaret Prentice, chr. 1 Nov 1841 Carmichael, Lanark, Scotland
   3. Janet Prentice, chr. 22 Aug 1843 Carmichael, Lanark, Scotland
   4. Mary Prentice, chr. 28 Aug 1844 Carmichael, Lanark, Scotland
   5. Jean Prentice, chr. 28 Aug 1844 Carmichael, Lanark, Scotland
   6. Janet Prentice, chr. 19 Sep 1851 Carmichael, Lanark, Scotland
   7. Agnes Prentice, chr. 4 Dec 1854 Douglas, Lanark, Scotland

6a. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1835 and d 22 Apr 1895, age 60; bur. at Douglas in St. Bride's Churchyard. 1881 census in Douglas, Lanarkshire. He m. Agnes Gold in 1857. She was b. c. 1838, Douglas, Lanarkshire, and d. 3 Apr 1902, age 66. They had 14 children at Douglas, including (per IGI):

1. Grace Prentice, b. 14 Jun 1858, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 census.
2. Thomas Prentice, b. 2 Jan 1860, Douglas, and d. 2 Mar 1931, age 71, and bur. in Douglas at St. Bride's Churchyard., age 71. At home in Douglas in 1881 census. He m. Helen Thomson who was b. c. 1865, d. 6 Dec 1907, age 42 and bur. also at St. Bride's Churchyard. Children:
   1. Robert Prentice b. c. 1889, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
   2. Catherine Prentice, b. c. 1890, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
   3. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1891, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
3. James Prentice, b. 20 Mar 1861, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. He m. Christina Gold in 1882. They had 9 children in Douglas, including:
   1. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1882, Douglas, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 and 1901 census.
   2. John Prentice, b. c. 1884, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 and 1901 census. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1887, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 and 1901 census.
   3. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1889, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 and 1901 census.
   4. Archibald D. Prentice, b. c. 1890, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
   5. William Prentice, b. c. 1893. He m. Freda Easton in 1919. They had 3 children in Yorkshire, including:
      1. James Prentice. He m. Eileen Rogers in 1945. They had 3 children in Yorkshire, including:
         1. Rick Prentice. He m. Janet Matthews in 1970. They have 2 children in Yorkshire.
      Andrew Prentice, b. c. 1898, Douglas. At home in Douglas in the 1901 census.
4. Anne Prentice, b. 19 Mar 1863, Douglas
5. Janet Prentice, b. 19 Mar 1863, Douglas
6. Margaret "Maggie" Prentice, b. 4 May 1865, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 census.
7. Helen Prentice, b. 15 Jan 1867, Douglas
8. Mary Jane Prentice, b. 7 Sep 1868, Douglas
9. Marian Prentice, b. 25 Mar 1870, Douglas
10. Robert Prentice, b. 28 Aug 1872, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891 census.
11. John Prentice, b. 10 May 1874, Douglas. He may have d. before 1881 as a later son is also called John.
12. William Prentice, b. c. 1877, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891 census. 1901 census in Douglas with his wife, Maggie, b. c. 1882, Johnstone, Lanarkshire. Children:
    1. Maria Prentice, b. c. 1899, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1901 census.
    2. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1901, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1901 census.
13. John Prentice, b. c. 1878, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891 census.
14. Mary Jane Prentice, b. c. 1880, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891 census.
15. Andrew Prentice, b. c. 1882. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891 census. Living with niece and nephew, Agnes and Robert, below, in the 1901 census in Douglas.

Living with the family of Robert and Agnes in 1881 and 1891 in Douglas was a granddaughter, Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1880, Douglas. Living with her brother, Robert Mitchbell, and Andrew, above, in the 1901 census in Douglas.

Living with the ramily of Robert and Agnes in 1891 in Douglas is a grandson, Robert Mitchell, b. c. 1890, Douglas. Living with his sister, Agnes, and Andrew, above, in the 1901 census in Douglas.

7. Margaret Prentice, b. c. 1780-1787, perhaps in Carnwath and d. Feb 1864 in Greenwell; Christening: 27 June 1784 Carnwath. She m. James Mann who was b. c. 1777 and d. Dec 1837 in Climpy.

1. Agnes Mann, b: 10 June 1803 in Carnwath
2. Margaret Mann, b: 14 January 1805 in Carnwath. She m. James Scott on 12 August 1831 in Carnwath. Children (per Angie Robertson, email, 21 Apr 2002):
   1. Mary Scott, b. c. 1840. She m. George Forrest, brother of Alexander, below, in Mar 1862.
   2. Agnes Scott, b. c. 1844. She m. Alexander Forrest, brother of George, above, in Nov 1870 at East Forth, Carnwath. George and Alexander were the sons of William Forrest and Grace Tervit.
3. Jean Mann, b: December 1806. She m. James Brocket on 30 Aug 1833 in Carnwath
4. John Mann, b: September 1808. He m. Catherine Brown
5. Janet Mann, b: 12 September 1810 in Carnwath d: Bef. 1842. She m. John Scott m: 28 September 1838 in Carnwath
6. Adam Mann, b: 7 January 1812. He m. Agnes Tweedie b: 1827
7. James Mann, b: March 1814
8. Elizabeth "Betty" Mann, b: 1823. She m. David McCulloch.

8. Thomas Prentice, b: 1781 in Carnwath.

He married Mary Cassils. Children

1. Janet Prentice b: 15 March 1803 in Carnwath
2. James Prentice b: 27 May 1805 in Carnwath d: 10 January 1875 in Dykehead, Airdrie. He m. Jane Prentice b: 1805 in Carnwath d: 15 January 1864 in Dykehead, Airdrie; m: 18 December 1829 in Carnwath. James is tentatively identified as the James Prentice who appears in our Winter 2001 article about the Prentices of Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland , Family 2: James Prentice.
3. Adam Prentice b: 19 June 1807, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. He appears in the 1851 census in New Monkland, with his wife, Mary, b. c. 1796, Barony, Lanarkshire; no children shown.
4. John Prentice b: 4 November 1809, Carnwath. Not in 1851 census. He appars in the 1861 census in Edinburgh St. Cuthberts, Midlothian, with his wife, Robina, b. c. 1803, Carluke, Lanarkshire. No children are shown at home. Living with them in 1861 was Janet Somerville, called a Sister-in-law, b. c. 1802, Carluke.
5. Mary Prentice b: 1814 d: 7 April 1870 in Braehead. She m. John Prentice (#17), b. 7 Jul 1820 and d. 25 Jun 1903; m: 5 December 1854. Children:
   1. Mary Cassils Prentice b: 8 July 1855 d: 24 January 1936. She m. Daniel Hamilton, b. c. 1848 and d. 8 Dec 1928; m. 3 Jul 1874 in Carnwath. Son:
      1. William Hamilton b: Abt. 1875 d: 25 May 1941. He m. Jeanie Unknown b: Abt. 1874 d: 27 December 1949. Son:
         1. John Hamilton b: Abt. 1909 d: 25 December 1912
   2. Thomas Prentice b: 4 April 1857
   3. John Prentice b: 24 May 1859 d: September 1890
6. Margaret Prentice b: Abt. 1820 d: 28 October 1906 in Carnwath. She m. Thomas Shaw b: Abt. 1816 d: 2 Nov 1902 in Dunsyre Occup: Farmer Residence: Anston Dunsyre Farm m: 14 December 1838 in Carnwath. Both are buried in the Carnwath churchyard. Son:
   1. Thomas Prentice Shaw

9. Janet Prentice, b: 3 July 1783 in Carnwath d: 19 February 1803 in Carnwath

10. John Prentice b. 23 Apr 1785 in Carnwath and d. 4 Apr 1849 in Greenwell, Carnwath. He m. Mary Sword who was b. c. 1793 and d. 11 Mar 1845 in Carnwath. By email of 13 Nov 2003, Stephen Fyfe of Glasgow advises that Mary is the daughter of John Sword and Elizabeth Cooper who were m. in Carstairs on 19 Oct 1783. Children:

1. Margaret Prentice b: 14 December 1816 in Carnwath d: 12 March 1888 in Coatbridge. She m. William Tudhope b: 18 February 1814 d: 16 Feb 1885 in Coatbridge m: 22 April 1843 in Old Monkland
2. Adam Prentice b: 21 October 1820 in Carnwath d: 1 Mar 1864 in Greenock. He m. Janet Paterson m: 24 May 1844 in Port Glasgow
   • Janet Prentice b: 17 July 1849 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta
   • Elizabeth Prentice b: 19 Jul 1851 Kirkpatrick, Juxta d: 29 Mar 1856 in Beattock
   • Catherine Prentice b: 26 July 1853 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta. Died 8 September 1905 in Largs. She m. Charles McCall.
     • Janet Paterson McCall
   • Adam Prentice b: 12 September 1857 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta. d: 6 November 1931 in Greenock. He m. Mary Whitecross m: 28 July 1892 in Edinburgh.
   • James Paterson Prentice b: 7 November 1859 in Greenock; d: 12 October 1863 in Greenock

11. Jean Prentice, who was b. 18 May 1787 and chr. 14 Mar 1790 in Carnwath. She d. 3 Nov 1872 in Airdrie. She m. James Nimmo who was b. 11 May 1783 and d. 23 Jan 1840 in Airdrie James' occupation was that of a Coalmaster. Their marriage was 17 Sep 1809 in Carnwath. Children:

1. Margaret Nimmo b: 16 May 1810 in Carnwath d: 21 March 1892 in Airdrie. She m. William Brown b: Abt. 1808 in Slamannan d: 22 Dec 1890 in Airdrie; m: November 1832 in New Monkland
   • John Brown b: 19 May 1833 in New Monkland
   • Jane Brown b: 3 May 1835 in New Monkland
   • Isabella Brown b: 30 August 1843 in Airdrie
2. Thomas Nimmo b: 1812 in Carnwath d: 18 Sep 1840. . . . . . [18]
3. Adam Nimmo b: 22 March 1814 in Carnwath d: 2 Aug 1862 in Ceres. Coalmaster. He m. Janet Geekie b: 24 June 1814 in New Monkland d: 3 May 1887; m: 28 August 1838 in New Monkland
   • Margaret Nimmo b: 9 December 1849 in New Monkland
   • John Nimmo b: 3 June 1857 in St Andrews & St Leonards, Fife
4. James Nimmo b: 26 April 1816 in Carnwath d: 17 January 1894 in Canada. Coalmaster. He m. Helen Rennie m: January 1839 in New Monkland. He might be the James Nimmo who appears in the 1881 Canada census in Camden East, Addington, Ontario as b. c. 1818, Scotland, with his wife, Ellen, b. c. 1816, Scotland. No children are shown for them.
5. Elizabeth Nimmo b: 21 July 1818 in Carnwath. She m. 1st Jack. She m. 2nd James Louden on 1 Apr 1836 in New Monkland.
6. Janet Prentice Nimmo b: 7 March 1821 in New Monkland. She m. Archibald Gardner McArthur b: 1811 in Airdrie d: 26 July 1872 in Dunfermline m: 4 June 1842 in Old Monkland.
   • Jane McArthur b: 11 January 1844 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire
   • Mary McArthur b: 15 September 1845 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire +Alexander McKenzie m: 13 Nov 1868 in Old Monkland
   • Helen Rennie McArthur b: 4 Apr 1849 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire
   • Thomas Archibald McArthur b: 2 November 1855 in New Monkland
   • Margaret Nimmo McArthur b: 9 March 1861 in New Monkland
7. John Nimmo b: 22 December 1825 in New Monkland d: 12 March 1896 in Edinburgh. Coalmaster. He m. Margaret Craig Abercrombie. She was b. 1826 and d. 21 Mar 1905 in Edinburgh. m: August 1847 in New Monkland.

12. Adam Prentice, b: 12 March 1789 in Carnwath d: 4 May 1862 in Greenwell, Carnwath.

He m. 1st Jean Sword, b. 1794 and d. before 1851 (Adam was listed as a widower in the 1851 census). They appear in the 1841 census in Carnwath. Children:

1. John Prentice, b: 20 May 1814 d: 19 August 1871 in Cuthil. . . . . . [19]
2. Adam Prentice b: Abt. 1821 in Carnwath d: 21 September 1878. . . . . [19.1]
3. David Prentice b: Abt. 1826 in Carnwath d: 21 December 1891. . . . . [20]
4. Isaac Prentice b: Abt. 1829 in Carnwath d: 7 September 1898. . . . . [21]
5. Janet Prentice b: Abt. 1830. At home in Carnwath in 1841. She may be the same person in the 1851 Carnwath census called Isace Prentice, b. c. 1829, Carnwath.
6. Thomas Prentice b: Abt. 1839. He m. Ann Lyle on 11 Mar 1859 (See Fn. 1) . She was b. c. 1840, Wishaw, Lanarkshire. They appear in the 1861 census in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire
   1. Adam Prentice, b. 24 Aug 1859 and d. 13 March 1860 in Wishaw

Adam Prentice m. 2nd Agnes Dick, 23 November 1852 in Carnwath. She was b. c. 1816 and was the daughter of David Dick, laborer, and Grace Elder. They do not appear in the 1861 census.

Agnes died, a widow, on 20 Dec 1881 at 9 am at Forth Parish of Carnwath at age 65. Cause of death was Enteric Fever of 21 days duration and Congestion of Lungs of 15 days as certified by Geo. W. Thomson, M.D.

Adam and Agnes had one or more children, including:

1. William Prentice b: Abt. 1853 d: 12 November 1915 in Blantyre. He m. Margaret McCulloch, b. c. 1849 and d. 7 Oct 1936 in Airdrie
   1. Elizabeth Prentice b: Abt. 1876 in West Calder d: 20 March 1937 in Airdrie
   2. Agnes Prentice b: Abt. 1878 in Carnwath
   3. Adam Prentice b: Abt. 1879
   4. George Prentice b: Abt. 1890 d: 1 November 1948
2. Grace Prentice, b. 18 Nov 1855; d. 9 Nov 1913, Bellshill; m. George Hamilton.

13. Mary Prentice, b: 16 June 1791 in Carnwath. She m. James Wilson. Children:

1. William Wilson b: 20 January 1821 in Carnwath
2. Adam Wilson b: 26 May 1822 in Carnwath
3. Thomas Wilson b: 31 May 1824 in Carnwath
4. Ann Wilson b: Bef. 11 August 1833 in Shotts Christening: 11 August 1833 Shotts
5. Mary Wilson b: Bef. 11 Oct 1835, Shotts; chr. 11 October 1835, Shotts

14. David Prentice, b: 10 March 1793 in Carnwath and d. 13 Dec 1856 in Patna. He m. Marion Hamilton who was b. c. 1796 and d. 18 Dec 1827 and who is bur. in the Carstairs Churchyard. Children:

1. Margaret Prentice b: 1 June 1822 in Carnwath. She m. John Howat, b. c. 1818 in Dalmellington
   1. John Howat b: Bef. 3 September 1850 in Dalmellington; Christening: 3 September 1850 Dalmellington
   2. David Howat b: 11 January 1852 in Dalmellington; d: Abt. 1854 in Dalmellington
   3. Marion Howat b: 30 October 1853 in Dalmellington
   4. William Howat b: 1 December 1855 in Dalmellington; d: 16 October 1876 in Dalmellington
   5. Adam Howat b: 7 January 1858 in Dalmellington d: Abt. 1860
   6. Adam Howat b: 27 November 1860 in Dalmellington; d: 23 November 1866 in Dalmellington
   7. Mary Howat b: 30 September 1862 in Dalmellington
   8. Cecilia Howat b: 28 December 1864 in Dalmellington d: 1874
   9. Adam Howat b: 28 February 1867 in Dalmellingtonk.
2. Cecilia Prentice b: 15 June 1818 in Carnwath d: 5 April 1902 in Dalmellington
3. Adam Prentice b: 29 April 1820 in Carnwath. He is probably the Adam Prentice who m. Agnes Dick on 23 Nov 1852 at Carnwath.

15. James Prentice, b. 22 Jul 1795 in Carnwath and d. 26 Oct 1867 in Greenwell, Carnwath and bur. in the Carnwath Churchyard. (Ref: Ancestry.com .)

James m. 1st. Catherine Brown in 1816. She was b. 1785 and d. 23 Mar 1864, Carnwath. Son:

1. James Prentice, b. 18 Jan 1817 in Carnwath and d. 30 Mar 1896 in Greenwell, Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . [15.1]

James m. 2nd Isabella Stewart b, 17 Jul 1797 and d. 2 Apr 1838; bur. in the Carnwath Churchyard; m. c. 1823 in Carnwath. Children:

1. Adam Prentice b: 24 March 1824 d: 28 April 1887 in Dalmellington. He m. Cathrine Murdoch, b.c. 1828 and d. 14 Aug 1898 in Chalmerston; m: 22 April 1850 in Dalmellington. Children:
   • Barbara Rae Prentice b: Bef. 28 December 1852 in Mauchline d: 29 Jun 1883 in Drymen; Christening: 28 December 1852 Mauchline. She m. William Melrose.
   • James Prentice b: 1 April 1851 in Dalmellington
2. Alexander Prentice b: 9 July 1825 d: 4 July 1901 in Mauchline. He m. Janet Murdoch, b. c. 1832 and d. 27 Jul 1882 in Mauchline; m: 18 April 1856 in Mauchline.
3. James Prentice b: 21 April 1828 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . [15.2]
4. Thomas Prentice b: 15 April 1830.
5. Marion Prentice b: 16 June 1832.
6. George Prentice b: 12 July 1834. He m. Agnes Todd. . . . . . [22]
7. Margaret Prentice, b: 22 May 1836 in Carnwath

James m. 3rd Janet Nimmo, b. c. 1810, on 27 Sep 1844 in Carnwath. Children:

1. Janet Prentice, b: 15 May 1845 in Carnwath
2. Jane Prentice, b: 11 May 1848 in Carnwath
3. William Prentice, b: 17 January 1851 in Carnwath

15.1 James Prentice, b. c. 1819, Carnwath and d. 30 Mar 1896 at the age of 77 years (ref: Our Spring 2000 article on Adam Prentice of Carnwath).

He m. Lillias Todd on 5 Dec 1845. By E-mail of 16 May 2002, Todd Haverstock provides the following information about James Prentice and Lilias/Lillias Todd: Lilias was born 1826, 1st daughter of James Tod and Christina Kay. Lilias and James lived at Rowantreehall and one died at Lilybank cottage, Braehead. They had 7 children:

1. Christina Prentice, b. 1846. She m. J. Crawford (Carstairs).
2. James Prentice, b. 1849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [15.3]
3. Daniel Prentice, b. 1851.
4. Thomas Prentice, b. 1853.
5. William Prentice, b. 1858. He was a music teacher and m. with 7 children:
   1. James Prentice. He m. M. Wilson.
   2. Janet Prentice, she m. W. Wilson, a dentist.
   3. Lily Prentice. She m. Mr. Hamilton.
   4. Minnie Prentice. She m. W. Kerr.
   5. Katie Prentice. She m. George Kerr.
   6. John Prentice, b. 1896. He m. Catherine McIntosh.
   7. William Prentice, he m. M. Tennet.
6. George Prentice,b. 1861.
7. Catherine Prentice, b. 1863.

15.2 James Prentice, b. 21 Apr 1828 in Carnwath and d. 15 Mar 1900 at Drumclog Cottage, Forth. He was a House Factor (per Brian Tod, email, 29 Apr 2004, citing Death Certificate). 1871 census in Carnwath with his wife and family. 1881 Carnwath as a widower with his children.

James m. Christina Elder, b. c. 1828, West Calder, Edinburgh, and d. 21 Jun 1876 in Mid-Greenwell. Children of James Prentice and Christina Elder:

1. Thomas Prentice, born ?. Not shown at home in 1871 Carnwath census.
2. John Prentice, born Nov 2, 1850. Not shown at home in 1871 Carnwath census
3. James Prentice chr. February 1853 in Whitburn (per IGI) and d. c. 1945, age 92, in New Zealand. At home in 1871 Carnwath census. Not in 1881 census and may by then have emigrated to NZ. He farmed near Invercargill, New Zealand. His children included, per Chris Prentice, email, 18 Mar 2008:
   1. Isabelle Prentice. She m. Mr. Tull.
   2. Barbara Prentice. She m. Mr. Moore.
   3. Christine Prentice. She m. Flack.
   4. William Prentice. He m. Ada.
   5. Adam Prentice. He m. Vera.
4. Christina Prentice chr.(?) 31 January 1855 in Whitburn. At home in 1881 Carnwath census.
5. Daniel Prentice, b. 2 May 1855. Not shown at home in 1871 Carnwath census
6. William Prentice, b. 8 May 1857 in Whitburn At home in Carnwath in 1881 census. Died in New Zealand. Farmed near Invercargill. m. Christine Orr. Children per Chris Prentice, email, 15 Mar 2008 :
   1. John Orr Prentice
   2. William Prentice. He m. Emma McKay
7. Isabella Prentice, b. 25 May 1859 in Whitburn, d: 25 August 1940 in Cobbinshaw. She m. James Barrie, a farmer. He was b. 1860 and d. 1902, 2nd son of Alexander Barrie (1832-1910) and Mary Wilson (1836-1917). Children (per Todd Haverstock, email, 21 May 2002):
   1. Alexander Barrie, 1884-1977 ( Lanark). He m. Janet Cole.
   2. James Barrie. He m. Susan Robb of Haywood Head.
   3. William Barrie (Mosshat). He m. Jean Wilson. She was a cousin of the Wilsons in Scabgill.
   4. Adam Barrie (Rawhead). He m. Grace Carmichael.
   5. Robert Barrie. He was killed in the war (WW I?).
   6. Christine Barrie, b. May 1895 and d. 1987. She m. Andrew Lindsay (Auchengray)
   7. Ella Barrie.
8. Adam Prentice b: 3 December 1861 in Whitburn d: 23 June 1949 in Edinburgh. He m. Phoebe Nicholls. She was b. 1870, Portsmouth, and d. 1933 In Portsmouth. Adam and Phoebe appear in the 1901 Portsmouth census. Children, all born in Portsmouth:
   1. John Stuart "Stuart" Prentice, b. c. 1891, Portsea, Hampshire (per 1891 census). He m Phyllis. He served in the trenches in WW I and later became a surgeon in Crewe, England. (per Chris Prentice, email, 18 Mar 2008) He d. 1949.
   2. James Prentice, b. c. 1894, Portsmouth. He m Annie Beth Brockbank. Doctor in Shropshire, England.
   3. Willy Elder Prentice, b.1896, Portsmouth and d. 1975 in Rhodesia. He m. Euphemia Agnes Young. Farmed at Fort Jameson, Northern Rhodesia.
   4. Alec Nicholls Prentice, b. 17 Sep 1904 and d.1993 in Rhodesia. He m. Alice Margaret France Watson (1915-1969) at Chipinga, Rhodesia in 1937. Farmed at Mazowe, Rhodesia.
   5. Stanley Adam Prentice. (Alan). He m Doris. Worked for BBC.
   6. Charlotte Prentice, d. in Edinburgh, 1982.
9. Jane Prentice b: 25 September 1864 in Carnwath and d. 16 January 1950 in Elsrickle.
10. Catherine Prentice, b. 22 Jan 1865 & died young. At home in 1871 census.
11. Catherine/Jean Prentice, b. 3 Sep 1866. Not shown at home in 1871 Carnwath census A Jean Prentice, b. c. 1865, Whitburn is shown at home in the 1881 Whitburn census.
12. Alexander Prentice b: 16 June 1868 in Carnwath. He m. Mary Barry. Worked for his brother Adam in Portsmouth and later, after 1897, emigrated to Canada. Son:
    1. James Prentice, b. 7 Jan 1897 in Portsmouth.
    .
13. George Prentice b. 15 Jan 1871 in Carnwath and d. 1948, Northern Rhodesia. At home in 1881 Carnwath census. He m.Agnes Scott. He was a missionary doctor in Nyasaland. Children:
    1. Margaret Scott Prentice. She m John Smith Moffat in 1930 in N. Rhodesia. He was b. 1905, son of Malcolm Moffitt (b. 1870 in Southern Rhodesia) and Maria Martha Jackson (b. 1868). She d. in New Zealnd c. 1990. Ancestor Charts for Margaret and John can be found at Ancestry.com. See also Ancestry.com . John was a Commissioner for Native Affairs and later Leader of the Liberal Party in Northern Rhodesia. They had 3 or more children, including per Stephen Shawcross, Ancestry.com :
       1. (dau.) Moffitt. She m. Geoffroy Bollan
       2. Marie Moffitt, b. 1932, and d. 3 years later in 1935.
       3. (dau.) Moffitt. She m. Mr. Vangend.
    2. Nancy Scott Prentice. Died at age 10.
    3. James Scott Prentice. He d. 27 Jan 1966 in Lusaka. He was a dentist in Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia . He m Mollie Denne. She d. 2007.
    4. Robert Scott Prentice. He d. c. 1968? He m. Muriel Wilson. Farmed at Fort Jameson, Northern Rhodesia.

15.3. James Prentice, b. 1849 (son of James Prentice & Lillias Todd).

He m. Isabella. Isabella is probably the Isabella Stewart who appears in the 1851 Carnwath census as b. c. 1850, Carnwath, dau. of Jame/James Stewart (b. c. 1826, Kirkurd, Peeblesshire) and Euphemia (b. c. 1826, Carnwath).

Children of James and Isabella:

1. James Prentice, b. c. 1872, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1872 but not 1901.
2. Lilias T. Prentice, b. c. 1874, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1872 but not 1901.
3. Andrew Prentice, b. c. 1877, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1881 and 1901.
4. Margaret/Maggie Prentice, b. c. 1879, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1872 but not 1901.
5. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1886, Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [15.4]
6. Jeanie Prentice, b. c.1890, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1901.
7. Bella Prentice, b. c. 1890, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1901.

15.4 Robert Prentice, b. c. 1886, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1901. The following additional information about Robert is found in Ellis Island immigration records:

• Date of Birth: b. c. 1885
• Place of Birth: Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
• Last Residence: Tarbran, Scotland
• Date of Arrival: 19 Jun 1910
• Ship of Travel: Columbia
• Departure Port: Glasgow
• Occupation: Miner
• Mother address: Isab. Prentice, Carnwath, Lanarkshire
• Final Destination: Fresno, CA
• Joining relative: David Stewart(?), half brother, Fresno, CA.
• Description: 5' 7.5", red hair, blue eyes

No David Stewart appears in the 1910 or 1920 Fresno Co., CA, census. No Robert Prentice, b. in Scotland, appears in the 1920 CA census.

A posting at boards.rootsweb.com contains the following additional information:

"Looking for parents of Robert Prentice born 1885 Carnwath, Lanarkshire,Scotland - immigrated to the US in 1910. Father Jas Blain,(J)Tarbian Float By?, Scotland. Mother Isabell Stuart (Stewart). Robert Prentice had twin sisters and a half brother, Dougal Stuart born 1876 Scotland. Thanks for the help

Comment: For father, "Jas Blain" might be James Blain Prentice. The word, "Tarbian", may refer to the town of Robert's last residence, Tarbran, above. However, no town by either spelling appears in the internet's MultiMap of the World.

16. William Prentice, b. 11 May 1797 in Carnwath

17. Omitted.

18. Thomas Nimmo, b: 1812 in Carnwath d: 18 Sep 1840.

He m. Helen Johnston in 1836 in New Monkland. Children:

1. Jane Nimmo, b. c. 1837, Aidrie?, Scotland and d. 4 Jun 1913 in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand. She m. John Gray Mathieson, John Gray on 30 Jun 1858. He was b. 21 Feb 1833 Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland and d. 24 May 1921, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand.
   1. Mathieson, Helen Rennie Johnston, b. 28 Apr 1859, 32 Clark St., Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland. Died 5 Oct 1904, Ponsonby
   2. Mathieson, Agnes Gray Nimmo, b. 28 Feb 1861. Airdrie. Died 2 Dec 1908, Ponsonby
   3. Mathieson, Jane, b. 10 Feb 1863, Auckland and d. c. 1944, Auckland. She m. Adams, Tom. Children:
      1. Adams, Olive, died 4 Oct 1913
      2. Adams, Ida, died, 1971, Auckland
   4. Mathieson, James, b. 9 Apr 1865, Auckland and d. c. 1928, Jervois Rd., Herne Bay, NZ. He m. Moir, Bella.
   5. Mathieson, Jessie Agnes, b. 1 Oct 1866, Auckland and d. c. 1950, Rotorua, NZ She m. Hill, William
   6. Mathieson, Thomas Nimmo, b. c. 1869 and d. c. 1958, Westmere
   7. Mathieson, Joanna, b. 1871, Auckland and d. c. 1947, Rotorua. Se m. Griffiths, Charlie
   8. Mathieson, John, b. c. 1873, Onehunga, NZ and d. 1935, Auckland. He m. Frear, M on 90 Jan 1901. Children:
      1. Mathieson, Ethol. Died 1901
      2. Mathieson, Harold
      3. Mathieson, David
      4. Mathieson, John
   9. Mathieson, Ernest, b. c. 1875, Onehunga and d. c. 1933, Greylyn, NZ. He m. Jackson, Lucy
      1. Mathieson, Gordon. Died 1969. Married to Unknown, Mavis
      2. Mathieson, Stanley. Died 1971. Married to Unknown, Ruth, b. c. 1910 and d. 7 Jan 1998, Auckland
      3. Mathieson, Thelma. Died c. 1981. Married to Clews, Albert.
   10. Mathieson, Ethol Margaret, b. c. 1878 and d. 7 Sep 1901, Ponsonby
   11. Mathieson, Cecil Argrove, b. 11 May 1881, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand and d. 3 Jun 1938 Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Married to Wright, Mabel Isabell. She was b. 21 May 1882 Hunua, Auckland, New Zealand and d. 26 Feb 1967 Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand. Marriage on 19 Apr 1911 Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. Children:
       1. Mathieson, Francis Argrove, b. 13 Jan 1913 and d. 3 Aug 1996, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. Married to Harrison, Rene Joan
       2. Mathieson, Cecil John, b. 23 Feb 1914 , Wellington and d. 10 Jun1981, Auckland, New Zealand. Married to Bloom, Louisa Stirling.

19. John Prentice, b: 20 May 1814, Carnwath and d. 19 August 1871 in Cuthil. He appears in the 1851 census in Carriden, West Lothian, with his wife and family. 1861 census in Boness, West Lothian.

He m. Mary Nimmo b: 10 December 1821 in Carnwath d: 6 April 1887; m: 14 November 1845 in Carnwath

1. Adam Prentice b: 17 March 1846 in Carnwath; d: 4 October 1924 in Edinburgh. 1851 census in Carriden, West Lothian. 1861 census in Boness, West Lothian. Not in 1871 census. It is unclear whether he is the Adam Prentice shown in the 1881 Dalmellington Ayrshire census as b. c. 1844, Carnwath, with his wife, Catherine, b. c. 1828, Dalmellington, who would be 18 years older than Andam. If so, perhaps he added a couple years to his age to reduce the age difference. 1891 census in Whitburn, West Lothian, living with his brothers and with no wife shown.

2. Thomas Prentice b: 20 Apr 1847, Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [23]

3. Janet Prentice, b. 3 Mar 1851, Carridin. At home in Carriden in 1851 census. 1861 census at home in Boness, West Lothian.She m. James Jones, b. c. 1842 in Airdrie. Daughter:
   1. Mary Nimmo Jones, b: Abt. 1871 in West Calder

4. John Prentice, b: 31 July 1855 in Carridin d: Aft. 1887. 1861 census at home in Boness, West Lothian. 1891 census in Whitburn, West Lothian, living with his brothers. Not in 1901 census.

5. William Prentice, b: 24 January 1858 in Carridin. 1861 census at home in Boness, West Lothian. 1901 census in Fala and Soutra, Midlothian, Farmer, unmarried, with a cousin, housekeeper, Janet Dewar, b. c. 1866, Carnwath.

6. Isaac Prentice, b: 5 April 1860 in Carridin. 1861 census at home in Boness, West Lothian. 1901 census in West Calder, Midlothian with his wife, Mary, b. c. 1861, Polmont, Herlingshire, and children:
   1. Helen Prentice, b. c. 1883 West Calder, Midlothian. At home in West Calder in 1901 census.
   2. James Prentice, b. c. 1887 West Calder, Midlothian. At home in West Calder in 1901 census.
   3. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1898 West Calder, Midlothian. At home in West Calder in 1901 census.
   4. Adam Prentice b. c. 1901 West Calder, Midlothian. At home in West Calder in 1901 census.

7. James Prentice, b: 2 December 1862 in Bo'ness d: 15 August 1909 in Blackshiels

19.1 Adam Prentice, b. c. 1821, Carnwath. At home in Carnwath in 1841 and 1851. He is almost certainly the Adam Prentice who appears in the 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire, as b. c. 1819, Carnwath, with his wife and family. Not in 1871 or 1881 census.

He m. Janet, b. c. 1824, Port Glasgow, Renfrewshie. Children per census records:

1. Mary Iword Prentice, b. c. 1846, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire.
2. John Prentice, b. c. 1848, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 census.
3. Janet Prentice, b. c. 1850, Beattock, Dumfrieshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 census by Prentice surname.
4. Catherine Prentice, b. c. 1854, Beattock, Dumfrieshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 census by Prentice surname.
5. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1858, Beattock, Dumfrieshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 census.
6. James Paterson Prentice, b. c. 1860, Greenock, Renfrewshire. At home in 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 census.

20. David Prentice, b. c. 1826 in Carnwath and d. 21 Dec 1891 in Rootpark. He appears in the 1861 census in Carnwath with his wife and family.

He m. Margaret Smith on 23 Jun 1848 at Carnwath. She was b. 3 Mar 1820 in Libberton and d. 21 Mar 1885 in Rootpark.Children:

1. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1849 in Carnwath d: 18 June 1926 in Rootpark. At home in 1861 census in Carnwath.
2. James Prentice, b: Abt. 1850 in Carnwath d: 3 March 1921 in Blackburn. At home in 1861 census in Carnwath. He m. Susan Glass, b. c. 1852 and d: 12 January 1894 in Blackburn; m: 20 March 1874 in Carnwath. Children:
   1. Margaret Prentice, b: 24 April 1874 in Carnwath
   2. David Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 in Carnwath
   3. James Prentice, b: Abt. 1878 in Carnwath
3. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1852 in Carnwath d: 10 July 1905. At home in 1861 census in Carnwath. He m. Catherine Howieson, b. c. 1853 and d. 19 Sep 1921 in Willsontown; m: 25 Sep 1874 in Whitburn. Children
   1. Margaret Prentice, b: 24 September 1874
   2. David Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 in Carnwath d: 23 September 1913 in Rootpark.
   3. Adam Howieson Prentice, b: Abt. 1877 in Carnwath; d: 14 Nov 1953 in Forth. He m. Annie Wilson; m: 28 Dec 1906 in Forth. Children:
      • Isaac Prentice, b: 12 May 1907 in Willsontown
      • James Prentice,
   4. Elizabeth Prentice, b: Abt. 1880 in Carnwath
   5. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1882 d: 17 March 1901 in Willsontown
   6. John Prentice, b: Abt. 1884. He m. Elizabeth McGraw; m: 15 December 1903. Son:
      • Isaac Prentice, b: 30 August 1906 in Willsontown
   7. Peter Prentice, b: Abt. 1885 d: 11 December 1886
4. William Prentice, b. c. 1852, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. At home in 1861 census in Carnwath.
5. Elizabeth Russell Prentice, b. 22 June 1856 in Whitburn, Linlithgow and d. 2 July 1924 in Rootpark. She m. William Todd, b. c. 1860 and d. 20 Mar 1901 in Rootpark. Daughter:
   • Margaret Smith Todd, d: 27 March 1960
6. John Prentice, b: 23 May 1858 in Whitburn. . . . . . . . . [24]
7. Jean/Jane Prentice, b: 9 May 1860 at Carnwath (per 1861 census) and d. 8 May 1940 at Granity, New Zealand. At home in 1861 census in Carnwath.She m. Peter Brown on 26 Nov 1885 at Rootpark. He was b. 19 Mar 1863 at Cambusnethan and d. 5 Feb 1915 at Huntley, New Zealand. They had 2 children (per Bob Dellaca, email, 4 and 15 Oct 2006):
   1. Robert Brown, b. 21 Jan 1889 at Wilsontown, and d 5 Sep 1971 at Westport, New Zealand. He m Alice Evelyn Hargreaves 26 Nov 1914 at Huntly, New Zealand. She was b 21 Apr 1890 at Brunnerton, New Zealand and d. 16 March, 1960 at Nelson, New Zealand.
   2. b. Jean Brown, b. c. 1895 at Bellshill and d. c. 1956 at Granity, New Zealand. She m. Andrew Swan on 9 Mar, 1922 at Granity, New Zealand. He was b. c. 1892 at Bellshill and d. c. 1958 at Westport, New Zealand.

21. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1829 in Carnwath d: 7 September 1898 in West Calder.

He m. Anne Russell b: in Carnwath d: 8 November 1897 in Pumpherston; m: 21 November 1851.

1. Adam Prentice, b: Bef. 23 January 1852 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [25]
2. Alexander Prentice b: Bef. 7 January 1853 in Climpy, Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [26]
3. Isaac Prentice b: 7 February 1854 in Carnwath d: Bef. 1859
4. Jean Sword Prentice b: 7 August 1855 in Climpy, Carnwath
5. Elizabeth Prentice b: 20 May 1857 in North Bank, Carridin, Linlithgow
6. Isaac Prentice b: 20 February 1859 in North Bank, Carridin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [27]
7. Ann Prentice b: 7 April 1861 in North Bank, Carridin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [28]
8. Thomas Prentice, b. 15 May 1863, Denny; m. Elizabeth Russell 30 Dec 1891, Mid Calder
   1. Isaac Prentice b. 27 Oct 1892, West Calder
9. Margaret Prentice, b. 15 Aug 1865 in Denny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [29]
10. Rebecca Russell Prentice b: 22 May 1867 in Denny d: in Canada. She m. Hugh Wallace, b: 25 March 1863 and d. 21 Jun 1938 in Canada.
11. Mary Prentice b: 24 September 1869 in Moss End, West Calder and d: 8 January 1871.
12. John Prentice b: 13 September 1872 in West Calder. He m. Margaret Grier, b. c. 1870; m: 4 February 1898 in West Calder. Children:
    1. Isaac Prentice, b: 4 September 1900 in West Calder
    2. Ann Russell Prentice b: Abt. 1909. He m. Alin Bennie, b. c. 1898; m: 27 Dec 1935 in West Calder.

22. George Prentice, b. 12 July 1834. He was a merchant in Forth.

He m. Agnes Todd on 1 Jul 1859. She was b. 3 Mar 1838, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire and d. 9 May 1894, Forth; bur. in Carnwath Churchyard. Children:

1. James Prentice b: 28 May 1860 d: 3 May 1890, age 29, Forth, and bur. in the Carnwath Churchyard. Rev. James Prentice MA BD was a Minister.
2. Christine Prentice b: 18 February 1862 and d. Bef. 1866.
3. George Prentice b: 8 May 1864 d: Bef. 1871
4. Christina Prentice b: 3 January 1866
5. Isabella Prentice b: 1 December 1868 d: June 1935 in Quothquan.
6. George Prentice b: 21 August 1871 d: January 1950 in Biggar. He m. Margaret Robb, b. c. 1875 and d. 1 Feb 1921. Children:
   1. Robert Robb Prentice, d. 27 Mar 1998 in Biggar. Farmer. He m. Barrie Semple
      1. Robert Prentice. Occupation: Farmer
      2. Barbara Prentice
   2. Margaret Isobel Prentice, b: Abt. 1905
   3. George Prentice, b: Abt. 1908
   4. James Prentice, b: Abt. 1915
7. John Prentice, b: 13 November 1873
8. Agnes Prentice, b: 2 June 1876 d: 3 February 1974 in Biggar She m. David Aitken, b: Abt. 1868 d: 18 May 1950 in Biggar
   1. Mungo Aitken, b. c. 1917 and d. 1 Apr 1975 in Biggar. He m. Elizabeth Paterson, b. c. 1916 and d. 28 Aug 1972 in Biggar.
9. Adam Alexander Prentice, b: Abt. 1880 in Carnwath d: 15 November 1954 in Biggar. He m. Helen Moffat, b: Abt. 1879 d: 1September 1947 in Eastertoun

23. Thomas Prentice, b. 20 Apr 1847, Carnwath (per 1861 census) and d: 23 Oct 1909 Brierston Hill. 1861 census at home in Boness, West Lothian. He appears with his wife in the 1881 census in West Calder, Midlothian.

He m. Catherine "Kate" McCallum who was b. 11 Aug 1849 Damellington, Ayr. and d. 6 Feb 1939 at W. Calder, Midlothian. She m: 15 January 1874 in West Calder. She was the dau. of William McCallum and Martha Walker and was b. 11 Aug 1849, .

1. Martha Prentice, b: Abt. 1875. At home in 1881 census in West Calder, Midlothian.
2. Mary Nimmo Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 and d. 17 December 1949. At home in 1881 census in West Calder, Midlothian. She m. James Duncan Brown, b: Abt. 1876 and d. 1 Jun 1951. Occupation: Newspaper Editor. Children:
   1. Catherine McCallum Prentice Brown, b. 1906 and d. 1988 Edinburg (teacher, lived in W.Calder) Never Married.
   2. Mary Forbes Brown, b. 1909 (College principal, Lived in W Calder) Never Married.
3. John Prentice, b: Abt. 1879 d: 17 Jul 1882 in West Calder
   1. Tom Prentice
   2. Grace Prentice
   3. Ian Prentice
4. Thomas Prentice, b: Abt. 1881 d: 12 Nov 1891 in West Calder
5. William Prentice, b. c. 1880 and d. as infant. At home in 1881 census in West Calder, Midlothian.
6. Catherine McCallum Prentice, b: c. 1884 d: 7 Jan 1917, West Calder
7. Jessie Prentice, b: Abt. 1886
8. Jeannie Prentice, b: Abt. 1887 d: 12 October 1888
9. James McCallum Prentice, b: Abt. 1888 d: 13 Jun 1911 W. Calder
10. Alexander Prentice, b: Abt. 1890
11. David George McCallum Prentice, b: Abt. 1891 d: 19 August 1962

24. John Prentice, b: 23 May 1858 at Crofthead, West Fauldhouse, in the parish of Whitburn, County of Linlithgowshire, Scotland (per Mark Prentice, email, 25 Nov 2000). At the time of John’s birth, his father, David Prentice, was an iron miner. John emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand, probably aboard the ship "Canterbury" which left Glasgow on 12 Sep 1878 and arrived in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand on 10 Dec 1878. He was then 20 years old and listed in the passenger records as a "farm labourer" from "Lanarkshire".

John Prentice married Helen "Ellen?" Howieson in Dunedin, New Zealand, on 28 Dec 1882. She was born in 1860 in the parish of Whitburn and d. 1942 in Stabem Shotts, Scotland.

At the time of his marriage John was a 24 year old gold miner. There had been a gold rush at Gabriel’s Gully, near the small Central Otago town of Lawrence where John and Ellen Prentice were at that time living. However, the gold boom had peaked some years earlier so it is not believed that John met with much success.

By 1886 the couple had moved further up the South Island to the West Coast. John now earned his living as a coal miner and in his time held other positions of responsibility with the Westport Coal Company that operated the mine and may have been mine manager. They lived atop a rocky outcrop 2000 metres above sea level in a shanty town called Denniston that was often shrouded in heavy mists, buffeted by high winds and covered in snow for weeks on end in winter.

John Prentice died, tragically on 23 Jun 1898, aged just 40 years in Nelson. He had been removed there to hospital from Denniston. He is buried in Nelson. Ellen, his widow, returned with her three New Zealand-born young children to Scotland. There, Ellen married a Mr. Hamilton.

Children of John and Ellen:

1. Helen Howieson Prentice, b, 27 Mar 1886. She m. James Anderson on 27 Dec 1911 at Calderhead, Lanarkshire.
2. Jane Prentice, b. 3 Jan 1888
3. David John Prentice, b. 8 Sep 1890. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [30]

25. Adam Prentice, b. bef. 23 Jan 1852 in Carnwath and d. 17 Nov 1921; Chr. 23 Jan 1852, Climpy, Carnwath.

He m. Agnes Wallace on 7 Jun 1886. Children:

1. Jessie Prentice b: Abt. 1888

Adam m. 2nd Joanna Forsyth Thomson on 6 Jan 1890 in West Calder She was b. 160 in Glasgow, lanarkshire, and d. 1931 in West Lothian. Children:

1. Isaac Prentice b: 31 May 1890 in West Calder and d. 1916, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. He m. Elizabeth Lee Thomson on 25 Jul 1912 in West Calder. She was b. c. 1890, West Calder and d. 1973. Son:
   1. Margaret Brown Prentice, b. c. 1914, West Calder, West Lothian.
   2. Adam Prentice b: 16 January 1916 d: 8 June 1993. He m. Catherine Boyle, b: Abt. 1924; m: 10 October 1954 in Edinburgh. Son:
      1. John Prentice

2. Adam Thomson Prentice b: 9 October 1893 d: 30 December 1979. He m. Matilda Brown Arnot, b: Abt. 1895 d: 13 June 1965; m: 29 January 1915. Son:
   1. Adam Prentice b: Abt. 1915 d: 15 January 1985. He m. Andrina Williamson; m: 16 June 1939 in Leith Adam m., 2nd, Robina Bringhurst m: 2 July 1949 in Edinburgh
   2. George Arnot Prentice. He m. Annie Davidson b: Abt. 1928 d: 10 June 1994. Children:
      1. Jean Prentice
      2. Anne Prentice

3. John Prentice, b. 27 Dec 1892, West Calder, West Lothian, and d. c. 1966, Oakb ank Cottages, West Calder, West Lothian. He was an Underround Fireman. He m. Margaret Fairweather 15 Jan 1927, St. Giles District, Edinburgh. She was b. c. 1908 West Lothian. Children:
   1. Adam Prentice, b. 17 Mar 1927 in Westwood House Blackburn Parish, West Lothian. He was a Chief Cook, M. N. Bakery Manager.
   2. Margaret Prentice, b. 11 Mar 1929 in West Calder, West Lothian and d. 1981.

4. Alexander Prentice, b. 1895, 37 Gravieside, West Calder.
5. Robert Thomson Prentice, b. 3 Mar 1897, 37 Gavierside, West Calder, and d. 1916, age 19, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
6. Ann Russell Prentice, b. 1898, 34 Front Street, Mossend, West Lothian.

26. Alexander Prentice b. c. 7 Jan 1853 in Climpy, Carnwath; chr. 7 Jan 1853, Climpy, Carnwath. He d. c. 1937, West Calder, West Lothian. He appears in the 1901 census in West Calder where his birth place is given as Wilsontown, Lanarkshire.

He m. Ann Peden 18 June 1875 in West Calder. She was b. c. 1856, West Calder, West Lothian. Children:

1. Agnes Prentice b: 31 Dec 1873, West Calder, Mid Lothian. At home in West Calder in 1891 census. Not home in 1901.
2. Ann Prentice b: Abt. 1882, West Calder, Mid Lothian. At home in West Calder in 1891 census. Not home in 1901.
3. Alexrina Prentice b: Abt. 1888, West Calder, Mid Lothian. At home in West Calder in 1891 and 1901 census.
4. Margaret/Maggie Prentice b: Abt. 1890, West Calder, Mid Lothian. At home in West Calder in 1891 and 1901 census.

27. Isaac Prentice, b. 20 Feb 1859 in North Bank, Carridin, Linlithgow.

He m. Mary Lang on 30 Dec 1881 in West Calder. She was b. 21 Mar 1861, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and d. 1935, East Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland. Children:

1. Helen Prentice b: Abt. 1883
2. James Lang Prentice b: Abt. 1887
3. Isaac Prentice b: 26 February 1888 in West Calder. He m. Elizabeth Smith, b. c. 1891; m: 1912 in Cupar.
4. Annie Prentice b: Abt. 1890
5. Jean Sword Prentice, b. 12 Jun 1897, Mossma, West Calder, Midlothian, and d. 1965, Waimea West, Nerlson, New Zealand. She m. Austin Tomlinson. He was b. 22 Jul 1890, Waimea West, Nelson, NZ. They had 1 or more children, including:
   1. (dau.) Tomlinson. She m. Henry O'Hara, b. 18 Dec 1919, Nelson, Nelson, NZ, and d. there 1999. He was the son of Samuel Edward O'Hara and Phyllis Alcena Hunter. An extensive Ancestor Chart for them can be found through their daughter at Ancestry.com .They had 1 or more children, including:
      1. (dau.) O'Hara. She m. Mr. Baigent. He was the son of Albert Baigent and Miss Crowe. An Ancestor Chart for him can be found at Ancestry.com .

28. Ann Prentice, b. 7 Apr 1861 in North Bank, Carridin, Linlithgow and d: 28 July 1935 in West Calder.

She m. George Ferguson Maitland Lind, b. c. 1857 and d. 10 Feb 1934; m: 12 Jan 1883, W. Calder. Children:

1. Thomas Lind b: Abt. 1884
2. Ann Russell Lind b: Abt. 1886
3. Isaac Prentice Lind b: Abt. 1889 d: 15 April 1966
4. Margaret Lind b: Abt. 1890
5. arah Mitchell Lind b: Abt. 1895 d: 8 July 1963
6. George Lind b: Abt. 1900 d: 9 March 1901

29. Margaret Prentice, b. 15 Aug 1865 in Denny.

She m. Joseph Wallace, b: 4 Sep 1864 and d: 9 Dec 1938; m: 1 December 1885.

1. Agnes Wallace. She m. Thomas McLaren
2. Robert Wallace. He m. Helen Bookless.
   • Barbara Wallace. She m. Harold Beaudry in Canada.
3. James Wallace b: Abt. 1889 in West Calder
4. Isaac Wallace b: Abt. 1890 +Agnes Wood Wilson m: 25 July 1919 in Livingston Station
5. John Wallace b: Abt. 1890 in West Calder. He m. Christine Campbell
6. Margaret Housten Wallace b: 1 May 1892. She m. William McLaren on 28 Mar 1930.
7. Jean Sword Prentice Wallace b: Abt. 1895 d: 28 September 1949. She m. David Wilson Hardie, b: Abt. 1888 d: 24 December 1978; m: 29 December 1916 in Livingston Station.
   • Margaret Prentice Wallace Hardie b: January 1932 d: 7 June 1934
8. Joseph Wallace b: Abt. 1895 d: 18 January 1922
9. Anne Russell Wallace b: 8 November 1897. She m. William Forsyth

30. David John Prentice, b. 8 Sep 1890 in Denniston, New Zealand, and d. 1977 in Taradale, Napier, NZ.

He m. Jessie Watson Frame on 8 Dec 1911 at Rowan Bank (a house) in Kirkliston, Linlithgow. Jessie was b. 19 Jan 1884 in Woolfords Row in Carnwath, Lanark, and d. 1966, Napier, NZ. She was the dau. of Charles Watson Frame (1854-1939) and Agnes Hamilton (1858-1942) and was a Domestic Servant.

At the time of his marriage in 1911, David was a blacksmith, 21 years of age, and lived at Stane, Shotts. In 1912, after the birth of his daughter, Agnes, David and his family returned to the coal mining town of Denniston in New Zealand where he worked as a blacksmith on the world famous Denniston railway incline renowned as a great engineering feat due to the steepness of the gradient of the hillside from which the coal was extracted and the operation of the coal bins sent down the rails to the port of Westport for despatch by ship.

From Denniston, the family moved to New Zealand's North Island and settled in a town north of Wellington called Petone, about 1922. After raising their children David and Jessie Prentice moved further north to Napier. Jessie died there in 1966 after which David moved back to Petone. He moved once more to Napier where he died in 1977 aged 87. Children:

1. Agnes Hamilton Prentice, b. 1912, Scotland
2. Nellie Howieson Prentice, b. 1914.
3. John Prentice, b. 1916 and d. at Denniston, aged 4 years, in 1920 of influenza.
4. Charles Watson Frame Prentice, b. 8 Aug 1919, Dunniston, Wellington, NZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [31]

31. Charles Watson Frame Prentice, b. 8 Aug 1919 (father of Mark Prentice) and d. 1996 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ. His occupation was that of a Master Printer (per David Hutchinson posting at Ancestry.com ).

He m. Patricia Hawken on 20 Feb 1942, Petone, Wellington, NZ, and d. 1995 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ. He was b. 25 Mar 1922 in Rangataua. Children:

1. Living son Prentice (Anthony Charles Prentice?). He m. Miss Grant and had 2 daughters and a son.
2. Bronwyn Patricia Prentice. She m. Marshall George Mann and had:
   1. (dau.) Mann.
   2. (son) Mann. He m. Miss Elks and had 2 daughters.
3. Living son Prentice (Mark James Prentice?). He m. Miss Lock and had a daughter.
4. Helen Mary Prentice per . Ancestry.com: Public Member Tree ). She m. Mr. Daintree and had 2 sons.
5. Living son Prentice (Robert John Prentice?)

Who are Thomas Prentice's Parents?

We do not know for sure yet, but since Thomas was likely born between 1720 and 1728, and probably in Lanarkshire, we find the following possibilities shown in the IGI:

1. Thomas Prentice, b. 18 Nov 1722 at Carluke, Son of Archibald and Mary Prentice.

2. Thomas Prentice, b. 10 Sep 1724 at Carluke, son of John Prentice who m. Marion Whytlaw on 20 Jul 1720 at Carluke. Son may be the John Prentice, chr. 13 Jul 1800 at Carluke, son of Archibald Prentice and Jean McNaught.

3. Thomas Prentice, b. 24 Jan 1726 at Carluke,son of Alexander Prentice and Margaret Russell.

If you have any information about the folks mentioned in this article, please contact us at dewald@Prenticenet.com.

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Footnote 1: A word of caution: Sadie Hutchinson advises that she is "not 100% certain that [thomas had a son named Adam) OPR#3153221 shows a child baptised on the 4/11/1755 to Thomas & Jane but the page is damaged and we could not be certain of the christian name, but if you check the rest of their children we think there is a more than good possibility that this is Adam."

Footnote 2: A word of caution: Sadie Hutchinson advises that in Carnwath Churchyard there is a headstone for a Margaret Prentice, born 31 Jan 1780, daughter of Adam Prentice and Margaret Brocket of Carnwath. She further advises she is making an assumption that this Margaret is the same person as the Margaret who is #3 below and for whom Sadie has no specific birth date, although she was likely born in the time period of about 1780 to 1787.

There are, however, other possible parents for Margaret, #3 above, according to the records of the Glasgow Records Office:

1.	She may be the Margaret Prentice chr. 27 Jul 1778, daughter of 
	James Prentice and Margaret Meikle. They are known to have 
	had the following children, all christened at Carnwath: 
	a.  Margaret Prentice, chr. 27 Jun 1778. 
	b.  Archibald Prentice, chr. 28 Apr 1782. 
	c.  David Prentice, chr. 27 Jul 1784. 
	d.  William Prentice, chr. 27 Jul 1784. 
	e.  Mary Prentice, chr. 26 Mar 1786. 
	f.  Christian Prentice, chr. 19 Jan 1790. 
	g.  Peter Prentice, chr. 19 Jan 1790. 

2.	She may be the Margaret Prentice chr. 27 Jun 1784, daughter of 
	David Prentice and Agnes Somerville. They are known to have 
	had the following children, all christened at Carnwath: 
	a.  Thomas Prentice, chr. 13 Oct 1782. 
	b.  Margaret Prentice, chr. 27 Jun 1784. 
	c.  Janet Prentice, chr. 3 Jul 1786. 
	d.  John Prentice, chr. 26 Aug 1788. 
	e.  Jean Prentice, chr. 14 Mar 1790. 
	f.  John Prentice, chr. 6 Jan 1793. 

3.	She may be the Margaret Prentice chr. 21 Feb 1790 daughter of 
	Henry Prentice and Jean Nimmo of Carnwath. However, that 
	Margaret would have been only 13-14 when Margaret m. James 
	Mann about 1803-1804. 

Footnote 3:   Jacqueline Gibson's email of 8 Jul 2001 provides the following additional information:

Agnes was born abt 1806 in Appin, she married Thomas PRENTICE in Lesmahagow 31/5/1832 and the banns were also read in her parish of Avondale. She lived in Lanarkshire up to 1881 and eventually died in Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire in 1889.

Her parents on her death certificate were given as Duncan McCOLL, Night watchman (deceased) - Dorothy McCOLL, MS McCOLL (deceased). Jacqueline found their marrige in Lisemore 4 Dec 1803 and the 1861 census for Glasgow.

Duncan McCOLL, Policeman Widower of Dorothy McCOLL died 4 Aug 1862 at 105 High Street Glasgow, age 81. He was the son of Solomon McCOLL, Farmer (deceased) and Catherine McInnes.

Dorothy McCOLL d. 12 Dec 1861, 105 High Street Glasgow. Daughter of Hugh McCOLL, Farmer.

Footnote 5:   Rick Prentice's email of 13 May 2000 has provided us with a line of Prentice descent, prepared by Wayne Neilson, purporting to be from Thomas Prentice, #1 above, through his son, John, #2 above, and grandson, Daniel. We have been unable to verify that his John is the same person as #2. Accordingly, we have created a new article for our Summer 2003 issue about Daniel Prentice of Carnwath and Lesmahagow

Correspondence:   If you have any information about the folks mentioned in this article, please send your information to us at the Prentice Newsletter. Be sure to give the full title and date of this article in the Subject line of the email.

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Fn. 1: By email of 24 Aug 2003, Christine Hadden has provided information from a Death Certificate which reads as follows: "Ann Lyle, illegitimate, daughter of Ann Lyle, deceased died May 15, 1914, age 76 [b. c. 1838] at 32 Front Street, Mossend, West Calder. Wife of Thomas Prentice, railway inspector."

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