Person Page - 1739

     James McBirnie was born say 1827 at Armagh, Northern Ireland, based on age 50 at time of death. He immigrated circa 1840 to Scotland. He married Christina Campbell on 9 December 1853 at Auchterderran, Fife, Scotland. James McBirnie was a coal miner. He and Christina Campbell appeared on the census of 1861 at Dalgety, Fife, Scotland.¹ James McBirnie and Christina Campbell appeared on the census of 1871 at Beath, Fife, Scotland. James McBirnie was a pit bottomer. He died on 1 October 1877 at Lassodie Colliery, No. 9 Pit, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, in a pit accident:

Scottish Mining Website
Beath [Parish] Accidents - up to 1900

2 October 1877
Dunfermline - Fatal Accident - Last night James McBirnie met his death by falling down from the five foot seam to the lower bottom of No. 9 Pit, Lassodie Colliery, Dunfermline. He had incautiously left the "gates" to the former open. The deceased was 50 years of age. [Scotsman 3 Oct 1877]¹

     Christina Campbell was born circa 1835 at Beath, Fife, Scotland. As of 9 December 1853,her married name was McBirnie. She married James McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty, on 9 December 1853 at Auchterderran, Fife, Scotland. Christina Campbell and James McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 at Dalgety, Fife, Scotland.¹ Christina Campbell and James McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 at Beath, Fife, Scotland. Christina Campbell died.

     Agnes Kirkead McBirnie, daughter of James McBirnie and Christina Campbell, was born say 1854 at Beath, Fife, Scotland. Agnes Kirkead McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of James McBirnie and Christina Campbell at Dalgety, Fife, Scotland.¹ Agnes Kirkead McBirnie died.

     David McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 5 August 1851 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.¹ David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ David McBirnie married Margaret Mason on 29 March 1872 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. David McBirnie died on 21 October 1933 at Crieff, Perth, Scotland, at age 82.²

     Janet Mathison McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 3 February 1854 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.¹ Janet Mathison McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Janet immigrated to USA with Elizabeth Matthewson Miller. As of 29 December 1871,her married name was Rodgers. Janet Mathison McBirnie married Thomas Rodgers on 29 December 1871 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.² Janet Mathison McBirnie died at USA.

     Sarah McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 8 February 1856 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.¹ Sarah McBirnie died say 1859 at Scotland.

     Elizabeth McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 17 March 1858 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.¹ Elizabeth McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Elizabeth McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Elizabeth McBirnie was a partner in a Union with Elizabeth McBirnie in 1878.² As of say 1880,her married name was Gillies. She married David Gillies say 1880.² Elizabeth McBirnie died on 19 August 1918 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, at age 60.²

     Sarah McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 21 February 1860 at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Sarah McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Sarah McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Sarah McBirnie married Robert Campbell Stewart on 13 March 1886 at Bridge of Allan, Logie, Perth, Scotland.² Her married name was Stewart. Sarah McBirnie died in 1924.² She was buried on 7 March 1924 at Ballingry Cemetery, Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.²

     John McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 27 April 1862 at Bathgate, Linlithgow, Scotland.¹ John McBirnie died.

     William McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 11 June 1866 at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ William immigrated to USA with Elizabeth Matthewson Miller. William McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ William McBirnie died at USA.

     George McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 16 September 1868 at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ George McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ George McBirnie died.

     Margaret McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 13 April 1871 at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹ Margaret McBirnie died circa 1871 at Scotland.

     Margaret McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, was born on 27 May 1872 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.¹ Margaret McBirnie died.

     David McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 10 November 1860 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.¹ David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Dalgety, Fife, Scotland. David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. David McBirnie died.

     Alexander McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 2 February 1863 at Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.¹ Alexander McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Alexander McBirnie died.

     James McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 5 May 1864 at West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.¹ James McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. James McBirnie died.

     William McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 31 July 1865 at West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. William McBirnie died.

     Samuel McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 4 December 1866 at West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.¹ Samuel McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Samuel McBirnie died.

     Robert McBirnie, son of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 17 July 1868 at West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.¹ Robert McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Robert McBirnie died.

     Sarah Jane 'Jennie' McBirnie, daughter of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born on 1 December 1869 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.¹ Sarah Jane 'Jennie' McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Sarah Jane 'Jennie' McBirnie died.

     Margaret 'Maggie' McBirnie was born circa 1872. It isn't known if she was born in Scotland or the USA. The 1880 US Census lists her as having been born in Scotland but the 1910 US census lists her mother as having immigrated to the United States in 1871.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Margaret 'Maggie' McBirnie died.

     Agnes McBirnie, daughter of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar, was born circa 1876 at IA.¹ Agnes McBirnie appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Robert McBirnie and Agnes Dewar at Des Moines, Boone Co., IA. Agnes McBirnie died.

     Margaret Mason was born circa 1848. As of 29 March 1872,her married name was McBirnie. She married David McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Elizabeth Matthewson Miller, on 29 March 1872 at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Margaret Mason died on 3 March 1913 at Garth House, Comrie Street, Crieff, Perth, Scotland.

     Margaret McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, was born circa 1872. As of 31 December 1894,her married name was Cunningham. Margaret McBirnie married John Cunningham on 31 December 1894 at Procurator's Library, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Margaret McBirnie died.

     John Cunningham was born say 1870. He married Margaret McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, on 31 December 1894 at Procurator's Library, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ John Cunningham died.

     David McBirnie, son of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, was born in 1873.¹ David McBirnie died.

     Elizabeth Millar McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, was born in 1874.¹ As of 16 June 1902,her married name was McIntyre. Elizabeth Millar McBirnie married Peter McIntyre on 16 June 1902 at Solicitor's Library, County Buildings, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Elizabeth Millar McBirnie died.

     Peter McIntyre was born say 1870. He married Elizabeth Millar McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, on 16 June 1902 at Solicitor's Library, County Buildings, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Peter McIntyre died.

     Jessie McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, was born in 1880. As of 6 January 1909,her married name was Durham. Jessie McBirnie married Peter Horne Durham on 6 January 1909 at Royal Bank Bldgs, Kinsoull Street, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Jessie McBirnie died.

     Peter Horne Durham was born circa 1884. He married Jessie McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, on 6 January 1909 at Royal Bank Bldgs, Kinsoull Street, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Peter Horne Durham died.

     Annetta Christina McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, was born in 1888. As of 6 December 1913,her married name was Hill. Annetta Christina McBirnie married James Hill on 6 December 1913 at 4 Kinmoull Street, Perth, Perthshire, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ Annetta Christina McBirnie died.

     James Hill was born circa 1887. He married Annetta Christina McBirnie, daughter of David McBirnie and Margaret Mason, on 6 December 1913 at 4 Kinmoull Street, Perth, Perthshire, Perth, Perth, Scotland.¹ James Hill died.