BIOGRAPHY: The family of Alexander and Jean (Findlater) Pollock, who, with one daughter and five sons, left Scotland May 22, 1952, sailing from Greeneck in a sailing vessel, Stative Merse, and eight weeks later reached New York. They arrived in Blossburg, PA on July 18, 1852.
BIOGRAPHY: The grave of Alexander's father - James Pollock - can be seen at the Clachan of Campsie just north of Glasgow, just a little southwest of Sterling. His mother, Christine Ormiston, of Ireland, is also identified on a tombstone there. At the Pollok House in Glasgow, at the time I visited in a room towards the back of the second floor, a picture of the "Pollock Family Cemetery" can be seen. As the Pollock House is a reference to the geographical location of Clan Maxwell territory, why the Clan Maxwell, of which the Pollocks are members, would refer to the Pollocks at all is a mystery to me at this point.
Margie B. notes, 2/04 - 2-6. ALEXANDER POLLOCK b. Dec. 2, 1809, chr. Dec. 18, 1809 Campsie d.Jan. 23, 1892, Wellsboro, Tioga Co., PA, USA
Married Jean FINDLATER on 18 May, 1832, by Rev. John Johnstone, Campsie and 1 Jun 1832 Glasgow, Scotland. Jean was born 16 Sep 1806 Govan parish, Glasgow,Scotland. Died Jan. 28, 1897, Houtzdale, PA, USA, at the home of a daughter. Both Alexander and Jean are buried at Wellsboro Cemetery, as are many of their children and grandchildren.These are our family's ancestors. When Alexander was married in 1832 he was a laborer in Rountreefauld just outside Lennox Town on the main road. Later he was listed as a collier (coal miner) of Lennox Town, which is about a mile from Campsie. First two children (Christian (b. 1835) and Samuel (b. 1838) were born/baptised at Campsie. Then they evidently moved to Passover, somewhere in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and had Alexander in 1840, then had James in 1842 in Gartsherrie and William, John and Andrew in Gartgill
from 1844 to 1847. The latter two towns are very close together and are east of Glasgow and about 10 miles as the crow flies from Campsie. Near Coatsbridge. There were coal mines there at the time,
so we presume Alexander continued to ply his trade in this field. Perhaps the coal fields near Campsie were playing out.I found conflicting stories about the Pollock's financial status in Scotland. One source said they were reduced to eating just oatmeal, and another said they were considered professionals, well educated, and secure financially. Alexander was sought out for the coal mining job in Pennsylvania with the Bloss Mining Co., and relatives believe the mining company paid their way over. They came to the U.S.A.
with one daughter and five sons. The group of eight left Scotland from Greenock on May 22, 1852, in the sailing vessel, Statira Morse, bound for New York. They arrived in Blossburg, PA on July 18, 1852. It is said they returned to Scotland during the American Civil War, but then returned to Pennsylvania after the war. The family story is that they were trying to avoid having their sons serve in the U.S. army.On the passenger manifest for the Statira Morse, the family used the last name of ORMISTON for some unknown reason. Misunderstanding? Didn't want it known they were leaving? We speculate but will probably never find out why. The children's names and ages agree
with the Pollocks.
CHRISTENING: May have beenb born 16 september, 1806. Christening listed as 21 Septmner, 1806.
M. Bridges, 2/04 -Alexander and Christian Marr Findlater's children that
I have found in the IGI so far are (with the spelling
used in IGI):
Janet Findlater, b. 18 Sep 1803 Gorbals, Lanark;
Elizabeth Finlatter,christened 14 Apr 1805
Gorbals, Lanark;
Jean Findlater b. 21 Sep 1806 Gorbals, Lanark
James and Helen Findlater, twins, born 5 Sep
1808 at Eastwood, Renfrew; and
Mary Finlator b. 9 July, 1815, Gorbals, Lanark.
Note 1: Helen FINDLATER is the ggg grandmother of
Lorna McEWAN in Scotland (HarbourHou@aol.com) and we
have been communicating in the fall of 2001. Helen
Findlater married William STEVENSON on 17 Oct 1837 in
the Gorbals and she was a dressmaker and he was a wood
sawyer. He was born about 1812. Helen died on 3 Nov
1889 at 2 Hemington St., Glasgow. They were parents of
seven children: William, 1839; Elizabeth, 1842; Helen
Findlater, b 1843; Christina Marr, b. 1845; Margaret,
b. 1846; Annie F., b. 1849; and Euphemia, b. 1852.
Lorna McEwen has shared a copy of her
Stevenson-Findlater family tree with me, and she has
traced many in this family down to the present.
Besides Stevenson, her family surnames have been
Fleming, Good, McCurdie, Stewart, Paterson, McEwan,
and MacLean.Helen's twin, James FINDLATER, died on 5 Sep 1876 at
6 East Campbell St., Glasgow. His occupation on his
death certificate was listed as hand loom weaver. He
married Agnes BROWN. According to the IGI, they had
two children: Alexander, b. 1834, and John, b. 1836.
However, the informant on James' death certificate was
another son, Thomas Findlater, not found in the IGI.
BIOGRAPHY: Became a Presbyterian Minister after finishing Princeton Theological Seminary. Once had a charge in Allentown, PA.
All my information here is from M. Bridges, 2/04
DEATH: According to M. Bridges, "died -(one James Pollock died 26 Oct 1859 in Campsie. It could be him--or not.)
M. Bridges 2/04 - Married (2) Elizabeth FINDLATER on 29 June 1845 at
Gorbals and 22 June 1845 at Old Monkland, Lanarkshire,
widow of Peter McNICHOL. Peter Jr. was the son of
Peter McNICHOL and Elizabeth McNichol. Peter Jr. and
Elizabeth Findlater (married 10 Dec 1831 at Gorbals,
Lanark) had a son named Nichol McNICHOL, chr. 12 May
1833 at Barony, Lanark (IGI). This may be the Nichol
McNichol who married Agnes ALEXANDER on 9 Sept 1863,
died 1867 at Fall Brook, Tioga Co., PA aged 34. Buried
in Fall Brook cemetery. Strangely, the Register for
Births, Marriages and Deaths of Scotland has recorded
the birth of a son Nichol McNichol on 3 Mar 1868 at
Bothwell, Lanark, Scotland to Nichol McNichol and
Agnes Alexander also. (C116251--1855-1875, source
6035516 Register, film)No children found for James and Elizabeth FINDLATER
May have died young??
M. Bridges 2/04 - Might have married John Ellingham on 6 sep 1845 Campsie or James Paterson on 19 apr 1847 Campsie.
Maybe died young - name used again in 1833???
Might have married Sarah Maitland on 21 mar 1875 in Campsie clachan.
3-1. William Pollock CHALMERS 22 Dec 1826 Campsie; d.
26 Sep 1891 at Eden, Weber, Utah. Buried 29 Sep 1891
at Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah
m. Margaret MONTGOMERY on 1 Sep 1854 at Milton Chapel,
Glasgow, Lanark; b. 26 Jul 1826 at Port Barony,
Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Died 14 May 1883 at Eden,
Weber, UT. Buried at Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber
Co., Utah. Parents Robert MONTGOMERY and Jeannie or
Jane MOORE.
4-1. James Montgomery Chambers, b. 10 Jun 1855 Old
Monkland, Lanark; d. 10 Aug. 1897 at Eden, Weber,
Utah. Buried Old Eden Cem., Eden.
m. Louvicy Ann HENINGER on 26 Jul 1883 at Plain City,
Weber, UT. Dau of Reece Thompson Heninger and Frances
Jane Louthan.
Plain City, Weber, UT. Born 7 Jan 1860 at Burkes
Garden, Tazwell, VA. Died 20 Dec. 1931 at Ogden,
Weber, UT. Buried Old Eden Cem, Eden.
5-1. James Henry CHAMBERS, Born: 29 Apr 1884 at Eden,
Weber, Ut. Died 3 Feb 1968 at Ogden,Weber, Utah.
Buried 8 Feb. 1968 at Jackson, Teton, WY.
m. Berla (twin) STEVENS, b. 21 Dec. 1911 at Victor,
Teton, ID. Daughter of Nathan Henry Stevens and Mary
Chase.
6-1 to 6-7 Seven children living.
6-8. Margaret Chambers, b. 18 May 1913 at Jackson,
Teton, WY. Died 11 May 1981 at Jackson, Teton, WY.
Buried Jackson City Cem., Teton, WY.
6-9. Clifford Ray CHAMBERS, b. 12 Jan 1925 at Jackson,
Teton, WY. Died 13 Aug. 1985 at Charleston, S.C.
6-10.Archie Stevens CHAMBERS, b. 11 Aug 1921at
Jackdson, Teton, WY. Died 23 Nov. 1962 at Jackson,
Teton, WY.5-2. Pearl Ann Chambers, b. 26 Oct 1885, at Eden,
Weber, UT. Died Apr 1975.
m. Harry Diffenbaugh on 19 Apr 1905 at Ogden, UT Have
two daughters living.
5-3. Frances Zella Chambers, b. 2 Jun 1887 at Eden,
Weber, UT. Died 13 Jan 1947 at Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake Co., UT. Buried at Ogden City Cem., Ogden, Weber,
UT
m. Frank Harold HAGGERTY on 19 Aug 1914 at Ogden,
Weber, UT. Died 5 Dec 1953 at Salt Lake City. Buried
at Ogden City Cemtery. Son of Morris and Kate
Haggarty.
6.1. Living
6-2. Morris James HAGGERTY b. 30 Sept 1921 at Ogden,
Weber, UT. Died 21 May 1986 at Murray, Salt Lake Co.,
UT. Buried in Murray City Cem.5-4. Andrew Heninger CHAMBERS, b. 4 June 1889 at Eden,
Weber, UT. Died 3 Nov. 1945 at Jackson Hole, Teton
Co., WY. Buried Jackson City Cem. Jackson Hole, Teton,
WY.
m. Ida Bell Spouse: Ida Bell KNEEDY, Family
Marriage: 23 Feb 1918 at Jackson, Teton, Wyo Dau of
Milton Henry KNEEDY and Cora Bell BEARD.
6-1 to 6-5 Living children
6-6 Anita Kathleen CHAMBERS, b. 4 Feb 1936 at
Jackson, Teton, ID. Died 27 Jun 1957 at Driggs, Teton,
ID, buried Jackson City Cem.
6-7. Cora Anne CHAMBERS, b. 31 Aug 1926 at Grovont,
Teton, WY. Died 1968 at Denver, CO, and b. Jackson
City Cem., Teton, WY.
5-5. William Archie CHAMBERS, b. 18 Dec. 1890 at Eden,
Weber, UT; d. 16 Jan. 1964 at Eden; Buried at Old Eden
Cem.
5-6. Eddy Blane CHAMBERS, b. 10 Apr 1892 at jEden,
Weber, UT. Died 21 Feb. 1964 at Santa Ana, Orange, CA.
m. Kathleen FURGESON on 2 Mar 1917 at Ogden, Weber,
UT.
5-7. Lucy Marie CHAMBERS, b. 17 Dec. 1893 at Eden,
Weber, UT; d. Aug/Sep 1968 San Francisco, CA.
m. (1) Evan POWELL, b. abt. 1889
m. (2) Clarence BARGWELL, b. abt. 1889
5-8. Jesse Perry CHAMBERS, b. 31 Aug 1896 at Eden,
Weber, UT. Died 28 Sep 1963 at Ogden, Weber, UT.
Buried 1 Oct 1963 at Ogden City Cem., Ogden, Weber,
UT.
m. Mary HEDRICK on 4 Mar 1924 at Farmington, Davis,
UT. Born 3 June 1905 at Jackson, Teton, WY. Died 10
Aug. 1990 at Ogden, Weber, UT. Buried 14 Aug 1990 at
Ogden City Cem, Ogden, Weber, UT. Her parents were
Charles William Hendrick and Katie Norilla (Rilla)
Hill.
6-1. Living female
6-2. Living male
6-3. Charles Perry CHAMBERS b. 19 Aug 1926 at Jackson,
Teton, WY. Died 29 Aug. 1990 at Rock Springs,
Sweetwater, WY.4-2. Mary Hedrick (AFN:1NG4-Jean CHAMBERS, Born: 9 Jan
1857 at Old Monkland, Lnrk, Sctl.
4-3. William Pollock CHAMBERS, b. 23 Apr 1858 at Old
Monkland, Lanark; chr. 8 May 1858 at Old Monkland; d.
14 June 1938 at Eden, Weber Co., Utah. Buried 18 June
1938 at Eden, Weber, Utah
4-4. Elisabeth CHAMBERS or Chambers, b. 5 Apr 1860 at
Glasgow, Lanark; d. 15 July 1932, Pocatello, Bannock
Co., Idaho; Buried 20 July 1932 at Diamondsville,
Lincoln, WY.
4-5. CHAMBERS, b. 7 Jul 1863 at Old Monkland, Lanark;
d. 11 Dec., 1864 at Old Monkland.
4-6. CHAMBERS, b. 9 May 1866 at Old Monkland, Lanark;
d. Nov. 1932. Place unknown.