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Thomas Prentice of Lesmahagow, Scotland


Thomas Prentice of Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor-
Summer 2003 and Revised: 26 Jul 2014

Update of 26 Jul 2014: This article has now been incorporated in our Fall 2000 article entitled John Prentice, the Laird of Stone.

The family tree set out in this article is a compilation of census records and of information generously provided by the following persons:

  1. Sadie Hutchinson
  2. Robert S. McLeish, Archivist/Co-founder of the Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association in his E-mail of 17 Jan 2000.
  3. Rick Prentice in his E-mail of 8 May 2000.
  4. Mark Prentice in his E-mail of 25 Nov 2000.
  5. Frances Jenkinson in her E-mail of 2 Feb 2001.
  6. Allen Prentice by his E-mail of 24 Jan 2002 and 8 Feb 2002.
  7. Jacqueline R. Gibson.
  8. Angie Robertson by her E-mail of 21 Apr 2002.
  9. Todd Haverstock by E-mail of 16 & 21 May 2002.
  10. Marge C. Sanchez by E-mail of 11 Oct 2002.
  11. Bill Prentice by E-mail of 25 Apr 2003.
  12. Adam Prentice by E-mail of 27 May 2008.

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.

He m. Jane Davie on 7 September 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. John was a merchant in Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated to New York about 1780 (per Bill Prentice, email). . See also Fn. 5. If he emigrated c. 1780, John would seem to be a different person from the John Prentice who 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 777 at Moat, Lesmahagow.
  2. Mary Prentice,b. 28 Nov 1780, oat, 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, is likely the James Prentice who married Marian Brown or Broun on 18 Jun 1784 in Lesmahagow since there is no other known Prentice family in Lesmahagow in that time frame. He may be the same person as the James Prentice buried in Lesmahagow Churchyard on 11 Mar 1828, aged 77 years. Presently known children:

  1. Margaret Prentice, chr. 30 Dec 1785, Lesmahagow. She m. William King on 15 Nov 1811 at Lesmahagow. He was a miller from Stonebyres (per Bill Prentice, email, 5 May 2003).
  2. Thomas Prentice, chr. 11 Dec 1787, Lesmahagow. . . . . . [6]
  3. John Prentice, chr. 20 Feb 1793, Lesmahagow. . . . . . . .[3a]
  4. Marion Prentice, chr. 3 Nov 1796, Lesmahagow.

3a. John Prentice, b. c. 1789-97.

He m. Margaret Duncan on 6 Dec 1817 at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. They had 4 or more children, including:

  1. Agnes Prentice, chr. 3 Apr 1818 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland.
  2. James Prentice, chr. 28 Sep 1819 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland. He first appears in the 1841 census in Dunscore, Dumfriesshire as b. c. 1811. He may have d. before 1851 as he does not appear in the 1851 census with his family He m. Ann Hiddlestone on 6 Apr 1832, Kirkcudbright. She was b. c. 1816, Keir, Dumfriesshire. Children:
    1. Mary Prentice b: 4 Apr 1835 in Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire. At home in Dunscore in 1841. Not home in 1851.
    2. Thomas Prentice b: 6 Mar 1837 in Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire. At home in Tynron, Dumfriesshire in 1851. He appears in the 1901 census in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, as a retired Police Sergeant, with his wife and family. He m. Eliza, b. c. 1838, Balmaclellan, Kirkandbrightshire, Scotland. Children:
      1. Margaret Prentice, b. c. 1865, Kilninver, Argyleshire. At home in Glasgow in 1901.
      2. David Prentice, b. c. 1874, Bothwell, Lanarkshire. At home in Glasgow in 1901.
      3. Samuel J. W. Prentice b. c. 1879, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire. At home in Glasgow in 1901.

      Also living in the 1901 household was a Grand Daughter, Jane Prentice, b. c. 1897, Airdrie, Lanarkshire. The identity of her parents was not given.

    3. John Prentice b: 3 Dec 1840 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland . At home in Dunscore in 1841. Not home in 1851.
    4. Sarah Prentice b: 8 Feb 1844 in Tynron, and bur. 1899, Morton Cem. At home in 1851. She m. David Williamson in Hastingshall, Glencairn, Dumfriesshire. Children, and for their descendants see Ancestry.com :
      1. James Williamson b: 15 Mar 1869 in Closeburn
      2. Elizabeth Nicholas Williamson b: 6 Apr 1870 in Closeburn
      3. John Prentice Williamson b: 19 Mar 1872 in Closeburn
      4. Thomas Williamson b: 23 Jul 1873 in Closeburn
      5. Hugh McLaughlan L Williamson b, c, 1875 in Closeburn
      6. Ann Williamson b: 18 May 1876 in Closeburn
      7. David Williamson b: 18 May 1876 in Closeburn
      8. George Williamson b. c. 1878 in Closeburn
      9. Sarah Annie Williamson b. c. 1879 in Closeburn
      10. David C Williamson b. c. 1884 in Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
      11. Jessie J H Williamson b. c. 1886 in Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
    5. Margaret Prentice b: 28 Nov 1845 in Tynron, Dumfries. At home in 1851.

  3. Thomas Prentice, chr. 17 Jul 1821. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3b
  4. John Prentice, chr. 21 Jun 1823. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3c]

3b. Thomas Prentice, chr. 17 Jul 1821 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3d]
  2. Robert Prentice, b. 31 Jan 1848, Hazelbank, Lesmahagow, Lanark. He appears as a single Lodger in the 1871 census in Biggar, Lanarkshire. Not in 1881 and later census.
  3. Agnes Peter Prentice, b. 14 Jul 1851, Lesmahagow, Lanark.
  4. John Prentice, b. 23 Aug 1852, Lesmahagow, Lanark. Not in 1861 and later census.
  5. James Prentice, b. 4 Jun 1854, Lesmahagow, Lanark. In 1861 Lesmahagow censyus living with his grandparents, James and Margaret Muir. In 1881 census in Lesmahagow with his wife, Mary, b. c. 1843, Glasgow. Not in 1891 and later census. Children:
    1. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1873, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. At home in Lesmahagow in 1881.
    2. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1875, Lesmahagow. At home in Lesmahagow in 1881.
    3. Mary Prentice, b. c. 1877, Lesmahagow. At home in Lesmahagow in 1881.
    4. John Prentice, b. c. 1879, Lesmahagow. At home in Lesmahagow in 1881. Not in later census records.
  6. George Prentice, b. 9 Dec 1858, Lesmahagow, Lanark. He may be the George Prentice who appears in the 1881 census in Lesmahagow as a Coal Miner, b. c. 1859, Lesmahagow, with his wife, Helen, b. c. 1859, Lesmahagow (called Ellen in 1891 census). In 1891 and 1901 census in Lesmahagow. Children:
    1. Janet Prentice, b. c. 1878, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1881 and 1891.
    2. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1879, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1881 and 1891.
    3. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1881, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1881 and 1891.
    4. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1886, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1891. At home in 1901.
    5. Ellen Prentice, b. c. 1888, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1891.
    6. George Prentice, b. c. 1890, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1891.
    7. Thomas Prentice, b. 4 Jul 1861, Lesmahagow. In IGI and after 1861 census.

3c. John Prentice, chr. 21 Jun 1823, Lesmahagow. He is probably the John Prentice who m. Elizabeth Wilson on 15 Nov 1845 at Lesmahagow (per IGI). Their children, as shown by the IGI and census records, are:

  1. George Prentice, b. 29 Apr 1855 Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland. Not in 1871 or 1881 census.
  2. Duncan Hilston Prentice, b. 13 Oct 1857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3e]
  3. Agnes Prentice, b. 25 Jun 1862 Dalserf, Lanark, Scotland May have d. bef. 1881. Another dau. of same name.
  4. Elizabeth Smith Prentice, b. 20 Feb 1864 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. May have d. before 1872; another dau. of same name
  5. Thomas Wilson Prentice, b. 4 Aug 1865 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. At home in 1881.
  6. John Robertson Prentice, b. 23 Mar 1867 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. At home in 1881.
  7. Henry Hamp Prentice, b. 11 Mar 1869 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. Not home in 1881.
  8. James Prentice, b. 17 Jan 1871 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. At home in 1881.
  9. Elizabeth Close Hamp Prentice, b. 29 Sep 1872 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. At home in 1881.
  10. Christina Johnston Prentice, b. 27 Sep 1874 Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. At home in 1881. \
  11. Marion Y. Prentice, b. c. 1876, Lesmahagow, At home in 1881. Not home in 1901.
  12. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1880, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  13. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1881, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  14. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1886, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  15. Nellie Prentice, b. c. 1888, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  16. George Prentice, b. c. 1890, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  17. Elizabeth Prentice, b. c. 1893, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  18. John Prentice, b. c. 1895, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
  19. Jemima Prentice, b. c. 1897, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.

3d. Margaret Gardiner Prentice, b. 9 Feb 1845, and chr. 20 Apr 1845, Dalserf, Lanark.

    Note: Confirming the 1851 Lesmahagow census record, by email of 3 Jan 2000, Jeane Crosbie advises that Margaret's Marriage Certificate both of them as then living in Hazelbank, Lanarkshire, and gives the names of Margaret's parents. Although hard to read, the surname of her father is Prentice, and the first name might be Thomas. The surname of her mother is Muit, and the first name might be either Jane or Janet. No other Prentice family in the 1851 census has a daughter, Margaret, except Thomas and Jane, #1, above.

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. 9 May 1868, Lesmahagow and d. 25 Jun 1930 in Harvey, IL.. His children included:
    1. Josiah Crosbie, b. 1911 in Lesmahagow.
  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.
  4. James Crosbie, b. 1874.
  5. Jane Crosbie, b. 1876.
  6. Margaret Crosbie, b. 1879.
  7. Ellen Crosbie, b. 1882.
  8. Agnes Crosbie, b. 1885.

3e. Duncan Hilston Prentice, b. 13 Oct 1857, Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland.

He m. Annie Cooper on 23 Jun 1885 in Perth, Scotland (per email of 25 Jul 2001, Graeme McAvoy). They had 1 or more children, including:

  • (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.

4. Adam Prentice was born c. 1754, Carnwath and died 15 March 1811 in Carnwath. He was called "of Carstairs" at the time of his 1779 marriage, below.

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 for Margaret can be found at Ancestry.com .

Children:

  1. Margaret Prentice b: 31 January 1780 in Carnwath Caution: See Fn. 2. . . . . . . . [4.7]
  2. Thomas Prentice b: 1781 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [4.8]
  3. Janet Prentice b: 3 July 1783 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . [4.9]
  4. John Prentice b: 23 April 1785 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . [4.10]
  5. Jean Prentice b: 18 May 1787 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . [4.11]
  6. Adam Prentice b: 12 March 1789 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . [4.12]
  7. Mary Prentice b: 16 June 1791 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . [4.13]
  8. David Prentice b: 10 March 1793 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . [4.14]
  9. James Prentice b: 22 July 1795 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . .[4.15]
  10. William Prentice b: 11 May 1797 in Carnwath. . . . . . . .[4.16]

4.8. Thomas Prentice, b: 16 (mo.?) 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 Jan 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. Children:
    1. Isabella Prentice, chr. 26 Feb 1832 in New Monkland and d. 17 Jul 1862, New Monkland.
    2. Mary Prentice, chr. 23 Mar 1834 in New Monkland, and d. 19 Apr 1863, New Monkland.
    3. Jane Prentice, chr. 8 Jun 1837 in New Monkland and d. 9 Nov 1870. She m. James Black who was b. c. 1833 and d. 4 Feb 1868. Children:
      1. William Black, b. c. 1859
      2. Jane Black, b. c. 1862
      3. Isabella Black.

    4. Thomas Prentice, b. 31 Jul 1839 in New Monkland and d. 3 Dec 1863.
    5. James Prentice, b. 27 Sep 1841 in New Monkland and d. 1868, New Monkland.
  3. Adam Prentice b: 19 June 1807
  4. John Prentice b: 4 November 1809
  5. Mary Prentice b: 1814, Carnwath, and d. 7 Apr 1870 in Braehead. She m. John Prentice (#17), b. 7 Jul 1820 and d. 25 Jun 1903; m: 5 December 1854. Children:
    1. Janet Prentice, b. c. 1846, Carnwath. At home there in 1861.
    2. David Prentice, b. c. 1849, Carnwath At home there in 1861. Not in 1871, 1881 or 1891 census.
    3. George Prentice, b. c. 1852, Carnwath. At home there in 1861. Not in 1871 census. He may be the George Prentice shown in the 1881, 1891 and 1901 census as b. c. 1853, Carnwath, with his wife, Marion, b. c. 1856, Carnwath. Children:
      1. Margaret/Maggie Prentice, b. c. 1876, Carnwath. At home there in 1881 and 1891.
      2. John Prentice, b. c. 1877, Carnwath. At home there in 1881 and 1891. Boarder in 1901 Holytown census; Saddler and Harness Maker.
      3. William Prentice, b. c. 1879, Carnwath. At home there in 1881, 1891 and 1901.
      4. Daniel Prentice, b. c. 1882, Carnwath. At home there in 1891. Not in 1901 census.
      5. George Prentice, b. c. 1885, Carnwath. At home there in 1891 and 1901.
      6. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1889, Carnwath. At home there in 1891 and 1901.
      7. Jenny Prentice, b. c. 1893, Carnwath. At home there in 1901.
      8. Marion Prentice, dau., b. c. 1897, Carnwath. At home there in 1901.

    4. Mary Cassils Prentice b: 8 July 1855, Carnwath, and d. 24 Jan 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
    5. Thomas Prentice b: 4 Apr 1857, Carnwath. 1861 and 1871 census at home in Carnwath. Not in 1881 census. He may be the Thomas Prentice shown in the 1891 and 1901 Carluke census as b. c. 1857, Carnwath, with his wife, Mary S. G., b. c. 1866, Biggar. Occupation: Saddler. Children:
      1. Mary S. R. Prentice, b. c. 1889, Carluke. At home there in 1891. May have d. before 1899 as there is a later daughter named Mary. Mary Prentice, b. c. 1899, Carluke. At home there in 1901.

    6. John Prentice b: 24 May 1859, Carnwath. At home there in 1861. Not in 1871 or 1881 census. Died Sep. 1890.

    After Mary d. in 1870, John m. 2nd Jannet Prentice, b. c. 1830, Lanark, Lanarkshire.

  6. Margaret Prentice b: Abt. 1820 d: 28 October 1906 in Carnwath. She m. Thomas Shaw b: Abt. 1816, Carnwath and 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. 1861, 1881 census in Dunsyre, Lanarkshire. Son:
    1. Thomas Prentice Shaw

4.9. Janet Prentice, b: 3 July 1783 in Carnwath and d. age 19+ on 19 Feb 1803 in Carnwath

4.10. 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 on 22 April 1843 in Old Monkland. he was b. 18 Feb 1814, or 14 Dec 1816 in Carnwath, and d. 16 Feb 1885 in Coatbridge. Children per Ancestry.com where additional descendants can be found:
    1. James Tudhope, b. 1 Apr 1845
    2. Mary Tudhope, b. 24 Nov 1847
    3. John Tudhope, b. 30 Jan 1850
    4. Margaret Tudhope, b. 14 Jun 1852
    5. William Tudhope, b. 9 Feb 1854
    6. William Tudhope, b. 15 Dec 1855
    7. Adam Tudhope, b. 1858
    8. James Tudhope, b. 20 Dec 1860

  2. Adam Prentice b: 21 October 1820 in Carnwath d: 1 Mar 1864 in Greenock. He m. Janet Paterson on 24 May 1844 in Port Glasgow.
    1. Mary Sword Prentice, b. c. 1846, Glasgow.
    2. John Prentice, b. c. 1848, Glasgow.
    3. Janet Prentice b: 17 July 1849 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta
    4. Elizabeth Prentice b: 19 Jul 1851 Kirkpatrick, Juxta, and d. 5 years later on 29 Mar 1856 in Beattock.
    5. Catherine Prentice b: 26 July 1853 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta, and d. 8 Sep 1905 in Largs. She m. Charles McCall.
      1. Janet Paterson McCall
    6. Adam Prentice b: 12 Sep 1857 in Kirkpatrick, Juxta, and d. 6 Nov 1931 in Greenock. He m. Mary Whitecross on 28 Jul 1892 in Edinburgh. She was b. c. 1864 in Prestopans, Haddingtonshire. Children:
      1. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1894, Prestonpans.
      2. Charles W. Prentice, b. c. 1898, Prestonpans.
    7. James Paterson Prentice b: 7 Nov 1859 in Greenock, and d. 4 years later on 12 Oct 1863 in Greenock.

4.11. 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 in Nov 1832 in New Monkland. He was b. c. 1808 in Slamannan and d. 22 Dec 1890 in Airdrie. Children:
    1. John Brown b: 19 May 1833 in New Monkland
    2. Jane Brown b: 3 May 1835 in New Monkland
    3. 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. Coalmastger. He m. Janet Geekie b: 24 June 1814 in New Monkland d: 3 May 1887; m: 28 August 1838 in New Monkland
    1. Margaret Nimmo b: 9 December 1849 in New Monkland
    2. 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.

  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.
    1. Jane McArthur b: 11 January 1844 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire
    2. Mary McArthur b: 15 September 1845 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire +Alexander McKenzie m: 13 Nov 1868 in Old Monkland
    3. Helen Rennie McArthur b: 4 Apr 1849 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire
    4. Thomas Archibald McArthur b: 2 November 1855 in New Monkland
    5. 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.

4.12. Adam Prentice, b: 12 Mar 1789 in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, and d. 4 May 1862 in Greenwell, Carnwath.

He m. Jean Sword c. 1813. She was b. c. 1796. She may have d. after the 1841 census and before the 1851 census where she is not shown in the household. 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, and d. c. 21-22 Sep 1878, age 58, at Arden Square, Stevenston, Ayer Co., Railway Surfaceman, single.
  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
  6. Thomas Prentice b: Abt. 1839, Carnwath. He m. Ann Hyle/Lyle on 11 Mar 1859. She was b. c. 1840, Cambusnethan (See Fn. 1) . 1861 census in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. 1871 census in Dalziel. 1881 census in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. 1891 census in Dalziel. Not in 1901 census. Census show only a single child, a son, who died in infancy:

    1. Adam Prentice, b. 24 Aug 1859 and d. 13 March 1860 in Wishaw
Adam Prentice m. 2nd Agnes Dick on 23 Nov 1852 in Carnwath. She was b. c. 1817 in Carnwath and d. 20 Dec 1881in Carnwath, age 65
  1. William Prentice b: Abt. 1853, Carnwath, and d. 12 Nov 1915 in Blantyre. He appears with his wife and family in the 1881 census in Carnwath, Lanarkshire. 1901 census in Carluke. He m. Margaret McCulloch, b. c. 1849 and d. 7 Oct 1936 in Airdrie. Children.
    1. Elizabeth Prentice, b. c. 1876 in West Calder and d. 20 Mar 1937 in Airdrie.
    2. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1878, Carnwath and at home in Carluke in 1891 and 1901 census.
    3. Adam Prentic, b. c. 1879, Carnwath. At home in Carluke in 1891 census. Unmarried coal miner in the 1901 census living at 25 Springhill Buildings, Cambusnethan.
    4. George Prentice, b. c. 1890 and d. 1 Nov 1948. At home in Carluke in 1891 and 1901 census.
  2. Grace Prentice, b. 18 Nov 1855; d. 9 Nov 1913, Bellshill. She m. George Hamilton, Ploughman, on 9 Jun 1882 in Greenwell. He was the son of William Hamilton and Margaret Kerr.

4.13. Mary Prentice, b: 16 June 1791 in Carnwath.

She m. James Wilson. Children:

  1. William Wilson, b. 20 Jan 1821 in Carnwath. Not in 1841 and later census.
  2. Adam Wilson, b. 26 May 1822 in Carnwath. Not in 1841 and later census.
  3. Thomas Wilson, b. 31 May 1824 in Carnwath. Not in 1841 and later census.
  4. Ann Wilson, b. before 11 August 1833 in Shotts Christening: 11 August 1833 Shotts
  5. Mary Wilson, b. before 11 Oct 1835, Shotts; chr. 11 October 1835, Shotts

4.14. David Prentice, b: 10 Mar 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. She may be either the Cecilia shown in the 1861 census in Carstairs as the wife of James Barrie, or she may be the Cecilia shown as the wife of James Ritchie.

  3. Adam Prentice b: 29 April 1820 in Carnwath. He may be the Adam Prentice shown in the 1861 census in Greenock East, Renfrewshire, as b. c. 1819, Carnwath, with his wife, Janet, b. c. 1824, Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. Not in 1871 and later census. Children:
    1. Mary Iword Prentice, b. c. 1846, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861. 1881 census in Greenock Middle with her mother, Janet.
    2. John Prentice, b. c. 1848, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861. It is unclear whether he is the John P. Prentice, Veternary Surgeon, shown in the 1881 census in Glasgow Kinning Park, and 1891 and 1901 census in Glasgow St. David as b. c. 1848, Glasgow, with his wife, Mary, b. c. 1854, Glasgow. Children:
      1. William Prentice, b. c. 1877, Glasgow. At home in Glasgow in 1881 and 1891 and 1901 census.
      2. John G. Prentice, b. c. 1879, Glasgow. At home in Glasgow in 1881 and 1891 and 1901 census.
      3. Margaret P. Prentice, b. c. 1886, Glasgow. At home in Glasgow in 1891 and 1901 census.
      4. Grace G. Prentice, b. c. 1889, Glasgow. At home in Glasgow in 1891 and 1901 census.
      5. Mary G. Prentice b. c. 1891, Glasgow. At home in Glasgow in 1891 and 1901 census.

    3. Janet Prentice, b. c. 1850, Beattock, Dumfrieshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861.
    4. Catherine Prentice, b. c. 1854, Beattock, Dumfrieshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861. 1881 census in Greenock Middle with her mother, Janet.
    5. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1858, Beattoch, Dumfrieshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861. 1881 census in Greenock Middle with his mother, Janet. In 1891 census an unmarried lodger in Prestonpans, East Lothian. 1901 census in Prestonpans with his wife, Mary Whitecross, b. c. 1864, Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire (and her father PeterWhitecross, b. c. 1820, Prestonpans) and children:
      1. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1894, Prestonpans. At home there in 1901 census.
      2. Charles Prentice, b. c. 1898, Prestonpans. At home there in 1901 census.

    6. James Paterson Prentice, b. c. 1860, Greenock, Renfrewshire. At home in Greenock East in 1861. Not in 1871 or 1881 census.

4.15. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . [415.a]

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. . . . . . . . . . . . [415.b]
  4. Thomas Prentice b: 15 April 1830.
  5. Marion Prentice b: 16 June 1832.
  6. George Prentice b: 12 July 1834. He m. d. . . . . . [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

415.a 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [415.c]
  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.

4.15.b 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.
    6. George Prentice. He m. Agnes Scott and emigrated to Northern Rhodesia. Children per Sal Prentice, email, 29 Sep 2009:
      1. Margaret Prentice.
      2. Nancy Prentice.
      3. James Prentice.
      4. Robert Prentice.
  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:
    1. John Orr Prentice per Chris Prentice, email, 15 Mar 2008 :
    2. William Prentice. He m. Emma McKay per Chris Prentice, email, 15 Mar 2008 :
    3. James Prentice per Sal Prentice, email, 29 Sep 2009.
    4. Christine Prentice per Sal Prentice, email, 29 Sep 2009.
  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. William "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 Christine 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.

4.15.c. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [415.d]
  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.

4.15.d 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.

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

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). He may, or may not, be the same person as the Thomas Prentice who m. Janet Gold on 1 Dec 1833 in Douglas, Lanark, Scotland (per IGI). Thomas and Janet had 12 children at Carmichael, including (the 1st 6 per IGI):
    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, Carmichael, Lanarkshire, and d 22 Apr 1895, age 60; bur. at Douglas in St. Bride's Churchyard. He appears with his family in the 1871 and 1881 census in Douglas, Lanarkshire.

He m. Agnes Gold in 1857. She was b. c. 1837, Douglas, Lanarkshire, and d. 3 Apr 1902, age 66. They had 14 children at Douglas, including (per IGI):

  1. James Prentice, b. 20 Mar 1861, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871 and 1881. He appears in the 1891 census in Douglas living next door to his parents. He m. Christina Gold in 1882. She was b. c. 1858, Douglas. They had 9 children in Douglas, including:
    1. William Prentice. 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.
    2. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1882, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
    3. John Prentice, b. c. 1884, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
    4. Mary Prentice, b. c. 1885, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
    5. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1887, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
    6. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1889, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.
    7. Archibald Prentice, b. c. 1890, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1891 census.

  2. Grace Prentice, b. 14 Jun 1858, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871 and 1881. Not home in 1891.
  3. Anne Prentice, b. 19 Mar 1863, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871. Servant in the 1881 census in Carmichael.
  4. Janet Prentice, b. 19 Mar 1863, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871. Servant in the 1881 census in Wiston and Roberton.
  5. Margaret Prentice, b. 4 May 1865, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871 and 1881. Not home in 1891.
  6. Thomas Prentice, b. 2 Jan 1867, Douglas, and d. 2 Mar 1931, age 71, and bur. in Douglas at St. Bride's Churchyard., age 71. . At home in Douglas in 1871. He m. Helen Thomson who was b. c. 1865, Carluke, and d. 6 Dec 1907, age 42 and bur. also at St. Bride's Churchyard. Children per 1901 Lesmahagow census:
    1. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1889, Douglas. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    2. Kate Prentice, b. c. 1890, Douglas. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    3. Agnes Prentice, b. c. 1891, Douglas. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    4. Janet Prentice, b. c. 1893, Lesmahagow. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    5. James Prentice, b. c. 1895, Lesmahagow. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    6. Helen Prentice, b. c. 1897, Lesmahagow. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    7. Thomas Prentice, b. c. 1899, Lesmahagow. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.
    8. John Prentice, b. c. 1901, Lesmahagow. At home in 1901 in Lesmahagow.

  7. Helen Prentice, b. 15 Jan 1867, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871. Servant in Lanark, Lanarkshire, in the 1881 census.
  8. Mary Jane Prentice, b. 7 Sep 1868, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871 and 1881. Not home in 1891.
  9. Marian/Marion Prentice, b. 25 Mar 1870, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871. Not home in 1881 or 1891.
  10. Robert Prentice, b. 28 Aug 1872, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1871, 1881 and 1891. Not in 1901 census.
  11. John Prentice, b. 10 May 1874, Douglas. At home in 1881 and said b. c. 1878. At home in 1891 and said b. c. 1876. He appears in the 1901 census in Lesmahagow with his wife, Bella Buchanan, b. c. 1877, Lesmahagow, and children:
    1. Mary D Prentice, b. c. 1892, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.
    2. Agnes Gold Prentice, b. c. 1900, Lesmahagow. At home there in 1901.

  12. William Prentice, b. c. 1877, Douglas. At home in Douglas in 1881 and 1891. He appears in the 1901 Douglas census with his wife, Margaret/Maggie, b. c. 1882, Johnstone, Lanarkshire, and children:
    1. Maria Prentice, b. c. 1899, Douglas. At home there in 1901.
    2. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1901, Douglas. At home there in 1901.

7. Margaret Prentice, b. 31 Jan 1780 (per Adam Prentice, email, 27 May 2008, citing Old Parochial Register) 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.

17. Omitted.

18. Thomas Nimmo, b: 1812 in Carnwath d: 18 Sep 1840. He m. Helen Johnston in 1836 in New Monkland. Children:

  • 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.
    • Mathieson, Helen Rennie Johnston, b. 28 Apr 1859, 32 Clark St., Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland. Died 5 Oct 1904, Ponsonby
    • Mathieson, Agnes Gray Nimmo, b. 28 Feb 1861. Airdrie. Died 2 Dec 1908, Ponsonby
    • Mathieson, Jane, b. 10 Feb 1863, Auckland and d. c. 1944, Auckland. She m. Adams, Tom. Children:
      • Adams, Olive, died 4 Oct 1913
      • Adams, Ida, died, 1971, Auckland
    • Mathieson, James, b. 9 Apr 1865, Auckland and d. c. 1928, Jervois Rd., Herne Bay, NZ. He m. Moir, Bella.
    • Mathieson, Jessie Agnes, b. 1 Oct 1866, Auckland and d. c. 1950, Rotorua, NZ. She m. Hill, William
    • Mathieson, Thomas Nimmo, b. c. 1869 and d. c. 1958, Westmere
    • Mathieson, Joanna, b. 1871, Auckland and d. c. 1947, Rotorua. Se m. Griffiths, Charlie
    • 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
    • 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.
    • Mathieson, Ethol Margaret, b. c. 1878 and d. 7 Sep 1901, Ponsonby
    • 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, Lanarkshire, and d. 19 Aug 1871 in Cuthil, Whitburn Parish. Bur. in Burngrange Cemetery, West Calder.

      He m. Mary Nimmo 14 Nov 1845 in Carnwath. She was b. 10 Dec 1821 in Carnwath d: 6 April 1887. In 1881 census in Whitburn, West Lothian, she is shown as the head of the family.

      1. Adam Prentice b: 17 March 1846 in Carnwath; d: 4 Oct 1924 in Edinburgh At home in 1861 census. He m. Catherine. She was b. c. 1828, Dalmellington, Ayrshire. They appear in the 1881 census in Dalmellington; no children shown. 1891 living with his brothers John, James and Williamin Carnwath.

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

      3. Janet Prentice, b. 3 Mar 1851, Carridin. She m. James Jones, b. c. 1842 in Airdrie. Children:
        1. Mary Nimmo Jones, b: Abt. 1871 in Addiewell, West Calder
        2. Jessie Prentice Jones, b. c. 1875 in Dalmeny, Linlithgow
        3. James R.Jones, b. c. 1880 in Dalmeny, Linlithgow

      4. John Prentice, b: 31 July 1855 in Carridin. At home in 1861. Not in 1871 and later census.

      5. William Prentice, b: 24 January 1858 in Carridin. At home in 1881. In 1891 Carnwath census living with brothers: Adam, James and Adam. Not in 1901 census.

      6. Isaac Prentice, b: 5 April 1860 in Carridin. At home in 1881. In 1891 and 1901 census living at 17 Front St., Mossend, Midlothian, with his wife, Mary, b. c. 1861, Polmont, Stirlingshire, and children:
        1. Helen Prentice, b. c. 1883, West Calder, Edinburgh Shire. At home in 1891 and 1901.
        2. James Prentice, b. c. 1887, West Calder, Edinburgh Shire. At home in 1891 and 1901.
        3. Isaac Prentice, b. c. 1888, West Calder, Edinburgh Shire. At home in 1891.
        4. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1898, West Calder, Edinburgh Shire. At home in 1901.

      7. James Prentice, b: 2 December 1862 in Bo'ness d: 15 August 1909 in Blackshiels Bur. West Calder Cemetery. At home in 1881. Living with brothers in 1891 Whitburn, West Lothian census. Not in 1901 census.

      20. David Prentice, b. c. 1826 in Carnwath and d. 21 Dec 1891 in Rootpark, Wilsontown, Forth, Lanark, Scotland. He was an Ag. Labourer, Miner and Labourer.

      He m. Margaret Smith on 23 or 30 June 1848 in Carnwath. She was b. c. 1830 in Libberton and d. 21 Mar 1885 in Rootpark Children:

      1. Adam Prentice, b: Abt. 1849 in Carnwath d: 18 June 1926 in Rootpark. At homein 1871, 1881 and 1891. Living with his sister, Elizabeth, in the 1901 census.

      2. James Prentice, b: Abt. 1850 in Carnwath d: 3 March 1921 in Blackburn. 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. Not in 1901 census by that surname.
        2. David Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 in Carnwath. Living with his grandfather, David Prentice, in the 1891 Carnwath census.
        3. James Prentice, b: Abt. 1878 in Carnwath. At home in 1891 and 1901 census.
        4. Marion Prentice, dau., b. c. 1883, Carnwath. At home in 1891 and 1901 census.

      3. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1852 in Carnwath d: 10 July 1905. He m. Catherine Howieson, b. c. 1853 and d. 19 Sep 1921 in Willsontown; m: 25 Sep 1874 in Whitburn. 1901 census in Forth, Lanarkshire. Children
        1. Margaret Prentice, b: 24 September 1874. Not in 1901 census by that surname.
        2. David Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 in Carnwath d: 23 September 1913 in Rootpark. At home in 1901.
        3. Adam Howieson Prentice, b: Abt. 1877 in Carnwath; d: 14 Nov 1953 in Forth. He m. Annie Wilson on 28 Dec 1906 in Forth. Children:
          1. Isaac Prentice, b: 12 May 1907 in Willsontown
          2. James Prentice,
        4. Elizabeth Prentice, b: Abt. 1880 in Carnwath. Not in 1901 census by that surname.
        5. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1882 and d. 17 Mar 1901 in Willsontown
        6. John Prentice, b: Abt. 1884. At home in Forth in 1901. He m. Elizabeth McGraw on 15 Dec 1903. Son:
          • Isaac Prentice, b: 30 August 1906 in Willsontown
        7. Peter Prentice, b: Abt. 1885 and d. 11 December 1886
        8. Catherine Prentice, b. c. 1888, Carnwath. At home in 1901 in Forth, Lanarkshire.
        9. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1891, Carnwath. At home in 1901 in Forth, Lanarkshire.
        10. Ellen Prentice, b. c. 1895, Carnwath. At home in 1901 in Forth, Lanarkshire.

      4. William Prentice, b: Abt. 1854 in Carnwath. Not in 1861 or 1871 census.

      5. Elizabeth Russell Prentice, b: 22 June 1856 d: 2 July 1924 at Forth, Lanarkshire. At home in 1891. She m. William Todd, b. c. 1860 and d. 20 Mar 1901 at 21 Rootpark, Forth. She appears as a widow living at 21 Rootpark, Forth, in the 1901 census. Daughter:
        1. Margaret Smith Todd, d: 27 March 1960. At home in Forth in the 1901 census with her daughter:
          1. Margaret/Maggie Todd, b. c. 1898, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. At home in Forth in the 1901 census.

      6. John Prentice, b: 23 May 1858 in Whitburn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [24]

      7. Jane Prentice, b: 9 May 1860 in Carnwath. Not in 1871 census.

      21. Isaac Prentice, b: Abt. 1829 in Carnwath, Lanarkshire and d. 7 Sep 1898 at 1 Front St., Mossend, West Calder. He was a Mining Contractor (per Adam Prentice, email, 18 May 2008) 1851 census at Climpy Carnwath Parish. 1871 census with family in West Calder, Midlothian.

      He m. Ann/Anne Russell21 Nov 1851. She was b. c. 1829 in Carnwath and d. 22 Nov 1913, 1 Front St., Mossend, West Calder. She was the dau. of Alexander Russell and Jane Reid. Children:

      1. Adam Prentice, b: Bef. 23 Jan 1852 in Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [25]
      2. Alexander Prentice b: Bef. 7 Jan 1853 in Climpy, Carnwath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [26]
      3. Isaac Prentice, b. 7 Feb 1854 in Carnwath and d. Feb. 1859. At home in 1881.
      4. Jean Sword Prentice b: 7 Aug 1855 in Climpy, Carnwath. At home in 1861 and 1871 census.
      5. Elizabeth Prentice b: 20 May 1857 in North Bank, Carridin, Linlithgow. At home in 1861. Not in 1871 census.
      6. Isaac Prentice b: 20 Feb 1859 in North Bank, Carridin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [27]
      7. Ann Prentice b: 7 Apr 1861 in North Bank, Carridin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [28]
      8. Thomas Prentice, b. 15 May (May?) 1863, Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and d. 22 May 1930, 10 East St., Mossend, West Calder. He m. Elizabeth Russell 30 Dec 1891, Mid Calder
        1. Isaac Prentice b. 27 Oct 1892, West Calder. Not in 1901 census.
      9. Margaret Prentice, b. 15 Aug 1865 in Denny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [29]
      10. Rebecca Russell Prentice b: 22 May 1867 in Denny and d. 17 Mar 1809, 12 Braefoot row, New Lanark, Lanark. She m. Hugh Wallace, a coal miner. He was b. 25 Mar 1863 and d. 21 Jun 1938 in Canada. Their children and descendants can be found at Ancestry.cocm .
      11. Mary Prentice b: 24 Sep 1869 in Moss End, West Calder and d: 8 January 1871.
      12. John Prentice b: 13 Sep 1872 in West Calder. He m. Margaret Grier on 4 Feb 1898 in West Calder. She was b. c. 1870, West Calder. Children:
        1. Isaac Prentice, b: 4 Sep 1900 in West Calder
        2. Ann Russell Prentice b: Abt. 1909. She m. Alin Bennie on 27 Dec 1935, West Calder, He was b. c. 1898.

      22. George Prentice, b. 12 July 1834, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. 1881 and 1891 in Carnwath.

      He m. Agnes Todd on 1 Jul 1859. She was b. c. 1834, Dunsyre, Lanarkshire, and d. 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.
      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. Not in 1881 census.
      5. Isabella "Bella" Prentice b: 1 December 1868, Carnwath, and d. Jun 1935 in Quothquan. At home in Carnwath in 1881 and 1891.
      6. George Prentice b: 21 August 1871, Carnwath and d. Jan 1950 in Biggar. At home in Carnwath in 1881. 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. Not in 1901 census.
          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. At home in Carnwath in 1881 and 1891.
      8. Agnes Prentice, b: 2 June 1876, Carnwath and d. 3 Feb 1974 in Biggar. At home in Carnwath in 1881. She m. David Aitken, b: Abt. 1868 d: 18 May 1950 in Biggar
        • 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 "Alexander" Prentice, b: Abt. 1880 in Carnwath d: 15 November 1954 in Biggar. At home in Carnwath in 1881.He m. Helen Moffat, b: Abt. 1879 and d. 1 Sep 1947 in Eastertoun

      23. Thomas Prentice, b. 20 Apr 1847, Carridin and d: 23 Oct 1909 Brierston Hill. Bur. West Calder Cemetery. 1881 Occupation: Manager of Shale and coal mines Lived at Hawthorn Cottage West Calder.

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

      1. Martha Prentice, b: Abt. 1875. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      2. Nimmo Prentice, b: Abt. 1876 and d. 17 Dec 1949. 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. Note: Either the death date is wrong, or the children shown are not his.
        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 (died as infant).
      6. Catherine McCallum Prentice, b: c. 1884 d: 7 Jan 1917, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      7. Jessie Prentice, b: Abt. 1886, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      8. Jeannie Prentice, b: Abt. 1887 d: 12 October 1888
      9. James McCallum Prentice, b: Abt. 1888, West Calder, and d. 13 Jun 1911 W. Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      10. Alexander Prentice, b: Abt. 1890, West Calder, Edinburgh. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      11. David George McCallum Prentice, b: Abt. 1891, West Calder, and d. 19 Aug 1962. At home in West Calder in 1901.

      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 20 Aug 1860 in the parish of Whitburn, Scotland, and d. 1942 in Stane, 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 to a 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. 23 Jan 1852 in Carnwath and d. 17 Nov 1921 at 5 Front, St. Mossend, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Chr. 23 Jan 1852, Climpy, Carnwath. 1891 census living at 25 East St., Mossend, in West Calder, Midlothian, as a Colliery Engineman.

      He m. 1st Agnes Wallace on 7 Jun 1886, Edinburgh, Scotland. She was b. c. 1855 West Calder, Midlothian, and d. 8 Aug 1888 at 57 Gavieside Rows, West Calder, Midlothian. Agnes was the dau. of John Wallace. Shale Miner, and Margaret Houston. Adam and Agnes had 1 or more children, including:

      1. Jessie G. Prentice b: Abt. 1888, Aloa, Clackmannan. At home in 1891 and 1901.

      Adam m. 2nd Joan/Joanna Forsythe Thomson6 Jan 1890 at 1 Front St., Mossend, West Calder, Edinburgh. He was at that time a Enginekeeper and widower, age 37. Joan was then a widow and Domestic Servent, b. c. 1861, 79 Parliamentary Rd., Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and d. 30 Mar 1931, 2 M Mungle St., West Calder, Midlothian. She was the dau. of John Forsythe Thomson, a Railway Superintendent, deceased, (1830- ) and Janet/Jessie Robb (1834-1866).

      Adam and his family appear in the 1891 census in West CAlder living at 25 East St., Mossend. He was then a Colliery Engineman. Children:

      1. Isaac Prentice b: 31 May 1890 in 33 Front, St. Mossend, West Calder, and d. 5 Aug 1916, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. He m. Elizabeth Lee Thomson on 25 Jul 1912 in West Calder. She was b. 26 Jan 1890 at 30 Front St., Mossend, West Calder, Edinburgh. She was the dau. of Nicol Thomson, Engineman, and Margaret Brown who were m. 21 Jun 1867.Son:
        1. Adam Prentice b: 16 January 1916 d: 8 June 1993. He m. Catherine Boyle on 10 Oct 1954in Edinburgh. She was b. 1924; m: 10 October 1954 Son:
          1. John Prentice

      2. John Forsythe Thomson Prentice, b. 27 Dec 1892. 25 East St., Mossend, West Calder, and d. 5 Oakbank Cottages, Westwood, Nr. Blackburn, West Lothian. He m. Margaret Blair Fairweather. She was b. 30 Jan 1908, Stenton Terrace, Bathgate, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, and d. 19 Mar 1929, 1 Harburn Rd., West Calder. Son:
        1. Adam Prentice, b. 17 Mar 1927 (per Adam Prentice, email, 20 May 2008)

      3. Adam Thomson Prentice b: 9 October 1893, Chapelton, West Calder, and d. 30 December 1979, West Calder. He m. Matilda Brown Arnot on 29 Jan 1915. She was b. c. 1895 and d. 13 June 1965, Main St., West Calder. 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
        1. George Arnot Prentice. He m. Annie Davidson b: Abt. 1928 d: 10 June 1994. Children:
          1. Jean Prentice
          2. Anne Prentice

      4. Alexander Prentice, b. 14 Nov 1895, 37 Gavieside, West Calder, Midlothian, and d. 25,Sept 1959, West Calder. He m. Mary O"Neil Pryde. She was b. c. 1896 and d. 25 Sep 1959, Polbeth, West Calder.

      5. Robert Thomson Prentice, b. 7 Mar 1897, 37 Gavieside, West Calder, Midlothian, and d. 29 Aug 1916, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

      6. Ann Russell Prentice, b. 10 Aug 1898, 34 Front St., Mossend, West Calder, Midlothian, and d. Bangour Hospital, West Lothian, Scotland. At home in 1901. An Ancestor Chart for her can be found at Ancestry.com .

      26. Alexander Prentice b. bef. 7 Jun 1853 in Climpy, Carnwath; chr. 7 Jan 1853, Climpy, Carnwath. Died 12 Aug 1937, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.

      He m. Ann Peden; m: 18 June 1875 in West Calder. She was b. c. 1856, West Calder and d. there 27 Feb 1925. Children:

      1. Agnes Prentice, b. 31 December 1873, West Calder. At home in 1891.
      2. Ann Prentice, b. c. 1882, West Calder and d. there 28 Jan 1905. At home in 1891.
      3. Alexandrina Prentice, b. c. 1888, West Calder. At home in 1891 and 1901.
      4. Margaret/Maggie Prentice, b. c. 1890, West Calder. At home in 1891 and 1901.

      27. Isaac Prentice, b. 20 Feb 1859 in North Bank, Carriden, Linlithgow, and d. 1 Dec 1935, 3 Approach Row, East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. 1901 census in West Calder, Midlothian.

      He m. Mary Lang on 30 Dec 1881 in West Calder. She was b. c. 1861, Polmont, Herlingshire. Children:

      1. Helen Prentice b: Abt. 1883, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      2. James Lang Prentice b: Abt. 1887, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      3. Isaac Prentice b: 26 February 1888 in West Calder. He m. Elizabeth Smith, b. c. 1891; m: 1912 in Cupar.
      4. Annie Russell Prentice b: 4 Dec 1890, West Calder, and d. 10 Jan 1969 in Kirkcaldy.
        Annie m. 1st Oliver George Roper-Johnston Pearce on 17 Nov 1913, Kirkcaldy. Children:
        1. Herbert Arthur Roper-Johnson Pearce. He was b. 13 Jan 1914, 2 Approach Rd., East Weymss, and d. 9 Feb 1985 in Bristol.
        2. Mary Elizabeth Lang Pearce, b. 17 Apr 1915 at 2 Approach Rd., E.Weymss, and d. 1985 in Glenrothes.
          She m. Adam Dalgleis in Kirkcaldy. He was b. 1917.
          She m.Mr. Hughes in Kirkcaldy and had a son.
          She m. Mr. Serafini in Kirkcaldy.

        Annie m. 2nd Gilbert Wilson Hughes on 19 Jul 1928, Edinburgh. He was b. 1887. Son:
        1. Gilbert Hughes, b. in Kirkcaldy and d. 1986 in South Africa. He m. Elizabeth Stewart.

      5. Jane Prentice, b. c. 1898, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.
      6. Adam Prentice, b. c. 1901, West Calder. At home in West Calder in 1901.

      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 on12 Jan 1883, W. Calder. She was b. c. 1857, West Calder, Midlothian, and d. 10 Feb 1934, 22 Front St., Mossend, West 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 on 1 Dec 1885. He was b. 4 Sep 1864, Pumpherston,West Lothian, and d. 9 Dec 1938. Children:

      1. Adam Wallace. He m. Elizabeth Clark.
      2. Agnes Wallace. She m. Thomas McLaren
      3. Robert Wallace. He m. Helen Bookless.
        • Barbara Wallace. She m. Harold Beaudry in Canada.
      4. James Wallace b: Abt. 1888 in West Calder
      5. Isaac P. Wallace b: Abt. 1890. He m. Agnes Wood Wilson on 25 Jul 1919 in Livingston Station
      6. John Wallace b: Abt. 1890 in West Calder. He m. Christine Campbell Said to have had 9 children
      7. Anne Russell Wallace, b. 8 Nov 1888, Mid Calder. She m. William Forsyth
      8. Margaret Housten Wallace b: 1 May 1892. She m. William McLaren on 28 Mar 1930.
      9. 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
      10. Joseph Wallace b: Abt. 1895 and d. 18 Jan 1922 in a Pit accident.

      30. David John Prentice, b. 8 Sep 1890 in 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, Carnwath, Lanark. At that time, 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, Denniston, NZ, and d. 1996, Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ (father of Mark Prentice). He m. Patricia Hawken on 20 Feb1942, Petone, Wellington, NZ. She was b. 25 Mar 1922, Rangataua, and d. 1995 in Lower Hutt. Children:
        1. Living son Prentice
        2. Living dau. Prentice
        3. Living son Prentice
        4. Living dau. Prentice
        5. Living son 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 chidlren, 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: Omitted

      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

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Jacqueline Prentice
2019-07-21 13:45:29
The dates given for James Prentice and Ann Hiddleston don't add up as he would have only neen 12 when he married her?? I know he did marry Ann as I have a copy of the parish record, which is sparse to say the least, but has no ages on it. Has anyone gotten any further upwards as this James cannot have been born in 1819 but atleast 5 years earlier.
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