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101 Smiddyford/Roadside

Smiddyford

Research into the history of Smiddyford is hampered by the problem of differing names. Over the years the site has been known as, Roadale, Roadside, Smith Ford, Smithyford and now Smiddyford.

See Picture of Smiddyford today

The present cottage of Smiddyford was built about the 1900’s and the old buildings opposite are on the site of the previous cottages. On the 1850 map (above) there were three other habitations further up the road from Smiddyford and on one map this area is called Balnacraig as opposed to the nearby Belnacraig (Noted in 1927 map). More recently the road up beside Smiddyford was known as Back Street.

It is difficult therefore to state in which cottage the residents of Smiddyford stayed.

There is a report of a ‘Roadside Inn ’ in the early 1800’s.

Mary Ann Kellas who became Mrs Pirie, is reported to have said in an interview on her 90th birthday:

Her Grandfather, John Kellas, owned the roadside inn there, and also she’ll tell you with a smile, “His own still which he kept in the hills. It must have been well hidden because he was never caught. Maybe that was because he always kept a stone greybeard of whisky for the gauger vein he called.”

A ‘Grey Beard’ is a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)

Glenbuchat was famed for the illicit distilling of whisky; Glenbucket whisky was reputed to be as good as Glenlivet over the hills. Glenlivet became legitimate and flourishes to this day, but the Glenbucket trade was stopped by the excisemen. When they appeared in the district, the news was flashed through the glen and the ‘worms’ were hidden away, until one day (so the story goes), disguised as women, they surprised the distillers at work.

The first taxes on whisky production were imposed in 1644, causing a rise in illicit whisky distilling in the country. Around 1780, there were about 8 legal distilleries and 400 illegal ones. In 1823, Parliament eased restrictions on licensed distilleries with the "Excise Act", while at the same time making it harder for the illegal stills to operate, thereby ushering in the modern era of Scotch production.

At one time there was obviously a Smithy there and many of the occupants have an occupation of Blacksmith.

1841 Census
Roadale
William Kellas 50 H.L.Weaver y.
Elizabeth do 45 y.
Margaret do 25 y.
William do 20 y.
Peter Kellas 9 y.

1851 Census
4 Roadside
John Kellas Head Mar 33 Weaver (Woollen) do, do
Mary Kellas Wife Mar 35 Weaver's Wife do, Strathdon
James Kellas Son 5 Scholar do, Tarland
Willm Kellas Son 3 do, Glenbucket
Charles Kellas Son 11m do, Glenbucket
5 Roadside
Elisabeth Kellas Head W 59 Weaver's Widow do, do
Roadside
Margt Kellas daur U 34 Weaver's daughter Aberdeenshire, Glenbucket
Alexr Kellas Son U 24 Carpenter (app) do, do
Mary McKenzie niece 6 Scholar do, do
William Robertson nephew 1 do, do
William Bremner foster child 3m do, Towie

1871 census
40 Roadside
Margaret Kellas Head Unm 56 Glenbucket
Mary A Kellas Niece Unm 17 Glenbucket
John Forbes Boarder 8 Scholar Glenbucket
41 Roadside
Angus Murdoch Head Mar 25 Apprentice Meal Miller Glenbucket
Mary Murdoch Wife Mar 19 Apprentice's Wife Glenbucket

Information from:
Rootsweb
Kildrummy Families

Many thanks to Mrs Muriel Wood for extra information on the Kellas family

William Kellas
Birth: Abt 1791 in Aberdeenshire,
Census: 1841 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Death: Bet 1841 And 1850 in Glenbucket,
Marriage 1 Elizabeth Farquharson b: Abt 1796 in Aberdeenshire,
Married: Bef 1816 in prob Glenbucket,
Children
Margaret Kellas, b. 04 Apr 1815, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
John Kellas, b. 09 Mar 1817, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
William Kellas, b. 10 Dec 1819, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
Mary Kellas, b. 01 Mar 1822, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
James Kellas, b. 03 Aug 1824, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
Alexander Kellas, b. 29 Nov 1826, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
Robert Kellas, b. 02 Sep 1829, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
Peter Kellas, b. 17 Feb 1832, Glenbucket/Glenbuchat
Histories census
1841 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket (woollen handloom weaver) with wife and children Margaret, William and Peter

Margaret Kellas
Birth: Abt 1816 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1851 in prob Glenbucket,
Father: William Kellas b: Abt 1791 in Aberdeenshire,
Mother: Elizabeth Farquharson b: Abt 1796 in Aberdeenshire,

John Kellas
Birth: 09 Mar 1817 In Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Christening: 09 Mar 1817 Glenbucket,
Occupation: Crofter & Weaver in Glenbucket
Occupation: Woollen weaver 1851
Death: 27 Oct 1867 in Roadside, Glenbucket,
Father: William Kellas b: Abt 1791 In Aberdeenshire,
Mother: Elizabeth Farquharson B: Abt 1796 in Aberdeenshire,
Marriage 1
Mary Davidson
b: 13 Jul 1815 in Strathdon,
d. 09 July 1890 Roadside, Glenbucket
Residence: 1851 Roadside, Glenbucket
Occupation: Crofter 1881
Residence: 1881 Smithy Ford, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire
Residence: bet. 1841 and 1844 Old Semiel, Migvie (Tarland & Migvie)
Family
Children
1. James Kellas b: 03 Apr 1845 in Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire, Scotland c: 13 Apr 1845 in Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
2. William Kellas b: 21 AUG 1847 in Glenbucket,
3. Charles Kellas b: 14 Apr 1850 in Glenbucket,
4. John Kellas b: 18 Jun 1852 in Glenbucket,
5. Alexander Kellas b: 07 Apr 1857 in Glenbucket,
1851 Scotland Census about John Kellas
Name:John Kellas
Age:33 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1818
Relationship:Head
Spouse's Name:Mary Kellas
Gender:Male
Where born:Glenbt, Aberdeenshire Parish Number:200 Civil parish:Glenbucket County:Aberdeenshire
Address:Roadside
Occupation:Weaver (woollen)
Household Members:NameAge
John Kellas33
Mary Kellas35
James Kellas5
Willm Kellas3
Charles Kellas11 Mo

James Kellas
Birth: 03 Apr 1845 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Christening: 13 Apr 1845 Glenbucket,
09 Nov 1867 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1867 in prob Glenbucket,
Father: John Kellas b: 09 Mar 1817 In Glenbucket,
Mother: Mary Davidson B: 13 Jul 1815 in Strathdon

William Kellas
Birth: 21 Aug 1847 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Christening: 29 Aug 1847 Glenbucket,
Occupation: Blacksmith bet. 1875 and 1901
Death: 08 November 1930 Bridgend, Cabrach,
Census: 1861 Belnaboth, Glenbucket,
Census: 1871 Sandyhill Road, Banff,
Census: 1881 Bridgend, Cabrach,
Census: 1901 Invercharrach, Cabrach,
Father: John Kellas b: 09 MAR 1817 in Glenbucket
Mother: Mary Davidson b: 13 Jul 1815 in Strathdon
Liason 1
Ann Kelman b: Bef 1845 in prob Banffshire, Scotland
William Kellas had a 'liaison' with Ann Kelman, a domestic servant. She gave birth to an illegitimate child John Kellas. John Kellas later became the
minister of Rathen Parish Church. Ann Kelman later married Edward
Knowles. (from Family Treemaker)
Child
John Kellas b: 22 Oct 1866 in Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland

Marriage 1
Margaret Davidson M. 28 May 1875 Ardlowie, Cabrach,
b. Abt. 1852, d. 03 May 1941
William Kellas married his cousin Margaret Davidson in 1875; she was the illegitimate daughter of Charles Davidson (a Mason) and Janet Proctor. Their son James Kellas became the elder of Cabrach Parish Church. (from Family Treemaker)
Children
1. James Kellas, B. 21 April 1888, D. 25 June 1958
2. Jessie Kellas, B. 10 January 1886, D. 25 July 1965
3. George Kellas, B. 16 January 1890, D. 27 December 1946
4. Mary Kellas, B. 03 February 1883
5. Alexander Kellas, B. 18 December 1880
6. Charles Kellas, B. 27 November 1875, D. 04 April 1924
7. Margaret Helen Kellas, B. 22 October 1878
8. Rachel Ann Kellas, b. 18 March 1893, d. 09 January 1894
1851 Scotland Census about Willm Kellas
Name:Willm Kellas Age:3 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1848
Relationship:Son
Father's Name:John Kellas
Mother's Name:Mary Kellas
Gender:Male
Where born:Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire Parish Number:200 Civil parish:Glenbucket County:Aberdeenshire
Address:Roadside
Household Members:NameAge
John Kellas33
Mary Kellas35
James Kellas5
Willm Kellas3
Charles Kellas11

John Kellas
Birth: 22 Oct 1866 in Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
Census: 1871 House near Smithford, Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1881 in prob Glenbucket,
Census: 1881 Roadside, Glenbucket,
Father: William Kellas b: 21 AUG 1847 in Glenbucket,
Mother: Ann Kelman b: Bef 1845 in prob Banffshire, Scotland
1871 Scotland Census about John Kellas
Name:John Kellas
Age:4 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1867
Relationship:Grandson
Gender:Male
Where born:Botriphnie, Banffshire
Registration district:Glenbucket Civil parish:Glenbucket
Address:House Near Smithyfoord
Household Members:NameAge
Mary Kellas56
Alexander Kellas13
John Kellas4

1881 Scotland Census about John Kellas
Name:John Kellas
Age:14 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1867
Relationship:Grandson
Gender:Male
Where born:Mortlach, Banffsh
Address:Smithyford
Occupation:Scholar
Household Members:NameAge
Mary Kellas65
Alexander Kellas23
John Kellas14
Mary Kellas10

1891 Scotland Census about John Kellas
Name:John Kellas
Age:24
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1867
Relationship:Lodger
Gender:Male
Where born:Abdnshire, Mortlach
Civil parish:Aberdeen Old Machar
County:Aberdeenshire
Address:7 Northfield Place
Occupation:Student of Theology B D
Household Members:NameAge
Annie Symons64
Jeannie Anderson73
John Kellas24

(JOHN KELLAS, born Glack of Cluny- 1804 more, Mortlach, 22nd Oct. 1866, son of William K. and Ann Kelman ; educated at Glenbuchat School, Grammar School, and Univ. of Aberdeen ; M.A. (1888), B.D. (1891); licen. by Presb. of Alford May 1891 ; assistant at Tough ; ord. (assistant and successor) 12th July 1894 ; died 16th June 1925. He marr. 2nd June 1897, Isabella Gray, daugh. of James Forrest, D.D., min. of Lonmay, and had issue James Forrest, M.A., B.D., born 2nd Aug. 1898, licen. by Presb. of Deer in 1923, min. of Forteviot; John, born 7th July 1900 ; Marshall George, born 22nd Nov. 1902. Publications Contributions to Expository Times and Aberdeen Weekly Journal; "The Old Kirk of Rathen "
(Aberdeen Journal Notes and Queries, i., 31, 52).

James Kellas
b. 21 April 1888, d. 25 June 1958
Father: William Kellas, b. 21 August 1847, d. 08 November 1930
Mother: Margaret Davidson, b. Abt. 1852, d. 03 May 1941
Birth: 21 April 1888 Bridgend, Cabrach,
Death: 25 June 1958 On road near Bridgend, Cabrach
Residence: 1891 Bridgend, Cabrach
Occupation: Servant at Shenval, Cabrach 1901
Occupation: Retired blacksmith at Bridgend, Cabrach 1958
Death informant : 26 June 1958 J. Duncan, nephew at Bridgend

Jessie Kellas
b. 10 January 1886, d. 25 July 1965
Father: William Kellas, b. 21 August 1847, d. 08 November 1930
Mother: Margaret Davidson, b. Abt. 1852, d. 03 May 1941
Birth: 10 January 1886 Bridgend, Cabrach,
Death: 25 July 1965
Residence: 1891 Bridgend, Cabrach

Charles Kellas 1
Birth: 14 Apr 1850 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1881 West North Street, St Nicholas,
Christening: 19 May 1850 Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1881 in prob St Nicholas,
Father: John Kellas b: 09 Mar 1817 in Glenbucket
Mother: Mary Davidson b: 13 Jul 1815 in Strathdon,
Marriage 1 Jane Michie b: 16 Oct 1853 in Towie,
Married: 07 Sep 1873 in Church of Towie, Towie,
Children
Ellen Kellas b: Abt 1874 in Towie,
Jane Kellas b: Abt 1880 in Aberdeen,
Christina Kellas b: 07 Sep 1881 in St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire,

Ellen Kellas
Birth: Abt 1874 in Towie,
Census: 1881 West North Street, St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire,
Death: Aft 1881 in prob St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire,
Father: Charles Kellas b: 14 Apr 1850 in Glenbucket,
Mother: Jane Michie b: 16 Oct 1853 in Towie, S

Jane Kellas
Birth: Abt 1880 in Aberdeen,
Census: 1881 West North Street, St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire
Death: Aft 1881 in prob St Nicholas,

Christina Kellas
Birth: 07 Sep 1881 in St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire,
Father: Charles Kellas b: 14 Apr 1850 in Glenbucket,
Mother: Jane Michie b: 16 Oct 1853 in Towie,

John Kellas
Birth: 18 Jun 1852 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1881 Culhay, Tullynessle & Forbes,
Death: Aft 1881 In Prob Tullynessle & Forbes,
Father: John Kellas B: 09 Mar 1817 in Glenbucket,
Mother: Mary Davidson b: 13 Jul 1815 In Strathdon,

Alexander Kellas
Birth: 07 Apr 1857 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1871 House near Smithford, Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1881 in prob Glenbucket,
Census: 1881 Smithyford, Glenbucket,
Father: John Kellas b: 09 MAR 1817 in Glenbucket,
Mother: Mary Davidson b: 13 Jul 1815 in Strathdon,
Histories census
1861 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket with parents and brothers Charles and John
1871 enumerated @ House near SmithyFord, Glenbucket with mother (widow) and nephew John Kellas
1881 enumerated @ SmithyFord, Glenbucket (blacksmith) with mother (widow) and niece/nephew John Kellas and Mary Kellas

Alexander Kellas 1826 - 1898
Birth 29 Nov 1826 Glenbucket
Died 04 Nov 1898 Glenbucket
Father William Kellas, b. 1791, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Farquharson, b. 28 Aug 1791, Glenbucket
Spouse Jean Inch, b. 20 Mar 1843, Glenbucket
Father Charles Inch b. 1806
Mother Mary Dow b. Jan 1811
Married 09 Jun 1865 Glenbucket
Children
James Kellas , b. 19 May 1866, Glenbucket
Alexander Kellas , b. 21 Dec 1868, Glenbucket
Mary Ann Kellas , b. 08 Jun 1872, Glenbucket
Charles Kellas , b. 27 Nov 1878, Glenbucket
Histories census
1851 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket (apprentice carpenter) with mother (widow), sister Margaret and niece/nephew Mary McKenzie and William Robertson
1861 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket (house carpenter) with mother (widow), sister Margaret and nephew William Robertson
1871 enumerated @ House near SmithyFord, Glenbucket (house carpenter) with wife, stepdaughter Jean and sons James and Alexander
1881 enumerated @ SmithyFord, Glenbucket (house carpenter) with wife and children Alexander, Mary and Charles
1891 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (house carpenter) with wife and sons Alexander and Charles

Jean Inch 1843 -
Birth 20 Mar 1843 Glenbucket
Death: 01 MAR 1927
Father Charles Inch, b. 1806, Aberlour,
Mother Mary Dow, b. 1813, Unknown
Family 1
Charles Stuart
Married not married
Children
1. Jean Stuart, b. 08 Dec 1863, Glenbucket
Family 2
Alexander Kellas, b. 29 Nov 1826, Glenbucket
Married 09 Jun 1865 Glenbucket
Children
1. James Kellas, b. 19 May 1866, Glenbucket
2. Alexander Kellas, b. 21 Dec 1868, Glenbucket
3. Mary Ann Kellas, b. 08 Jun 1872, Glenbucket
4. Charles Kellas, b. 1879, Glenbucket/
Histories census
1851 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with mother and siblings John, William and Mary
1861 Confunderland, Leochel-Cushnie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1871 enumerated @ House near SmithyFord, Glenbucket with husband (house carpenter) and children Jean, James and Alexander
1881 enumerated @ SmithyFord, Glenbucket with husband (house carpenter) and children Alexander, Mary and Charles
1891 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with husband (house carpenter) and sons Alexander and Charles

Jean Stuart Kellas
Birth 25 Dec 1863
Died 5 Aug 1952
Step daughter to Alexander Kellas, Step sister of Mary Ann
Father Charles Stuart
Moved to Dawson Lancashire
Married name Hurst

1881 Scotland Census about Alexander Kellas
Name:Alexander Kellas
Age:54 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1827
Relationship:Head
Spouse's name :Jane Kellas
Gender:Male
Where born:Glenbucket, Aberdeensh Registration Number:200 Registration district:Glenbucket Civil parish:Glenbucket County:Aberdeenshire
Address:Smithyford
Occupation:House Carpenter

James Kellas 1866
Birth 19 May 1866, Glenbucket
Died 31 Aug 1897 at Officers Quarters Craiginches Prison Aberdeen
Occupation: Warder in HM prisons
Married
Elizabeth
Children
George Charles Kellas b. 21 Dec 1869

George Charles Kellas 1869
Birth 21 Dec 1869
Died 31 Aug 1897 aged 2yr 9mths of diphtheria

Alexander Kellas
Birth 21 Dec 1868, Glenbucket
Second wife Alice
Lived in Aberdeen

Mary Ann Kellas 1872 – 1963
Birth 8 June 1872
Died 20 May 1963
Fathers Name Alexander Kellas
Mothers Name Jean Inch
Married John Pirie b Mortlach Sep 1872
Marriage 24 Jun 1902 Govan
Occupation Poor House Warder, Hospital Labourer
Children
Jean Elizabeth Pirie b. 2 Jul 1902 d 3 May 1981
Alexander James Pirie b. Jul 1905
’Mary Ann came to Glasgow at 19 years of age in 1891 and was an Asylum Nurse in the Poor House and Combination Hospital now the Southern General Hospital. Within five years she and two other nurses started the New Mental Hospital Hawkhead. When she retired she lived with her daughter Jean and her Grandson Edmond at 35 Truce Road Glasgow.’

1881 Scotland Census about Mary A Kellas
Name:Mary A Kellas Age:8
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1873
Relationship:Daughter
Father's name:Alexander Kellas
Mother's name:Jane Kellas
Gender:Female
Where born:Glenbucket, Aberdeensh Registration Number:200 Registration district:Glenbucket Civil parish:Glenbucket County:Aberdeenshire
Address:Smithyford
Occupation:Scholar ED:2
Household schedule number:39 Line:4 Roll:cssct1881_60
Household Members:NameAge
Alexander Kellas54
Jane Kellas37
Alexander Kellas12
Mary A Kellas8
Charles Kellas1

Jean Elizabeth Pirie 1902-
Birth 2 Jun 1902
Marriage 11 May 1931
Married Adam Masterton Wood b 12 May 1896 Grangemouth
Occupation: marine Engineer Merchant Navy
d. Killed in action 2 Sep 1942 on Convoy duty. Ship sunk by enemy action was “Athelsultan”
Children:
Edmund Masterton Wood b. 6 April 1933

Edmund Masterton Wood
Birth 6 April 1933 Broomhill Glasgow
Married Muriel Wood
Birth 10 April 1937 Scotstown Glasgow
Marriage 23 April 1982 Glasgow
Death 7 April 2005 Western Infirmary Glasgow
Occupation: Salesman then Garage Manager with “McHarg Rennie & Lindsay” then Arnold Clark
Census 1991 35 Truce Road Glasgow

Alexander James Pirie 1905
Birth Jul 1905
Emigrated to Canada
Married Isobel Muir from Scotland
Children
Alexander Married Joan and has family)
Joan now deceased
Jane married 1,
child Marcia who is married with two children
Married 2 Tom Hendrick
Son Brian married to Kim, no children

Charles Kellas 1878 ,
Birth 27 Nov 1878, Glenbucket
Emigrated to Canada
Death in Silver Bay Manitoba of Appendicitis

Robert Kellas 1829 - 1911
Birth 02 Sep 1829 Glenbucket
Died 25 Mar 1911 Peterculter
Father William Kellas, b. 1791, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Farquharson, b. 28 Aug 1791, Glenbucket
Family Elizabeth Inch, b. 02 May 1832, Glenbucket
Married 19 Feb 1853 Glenbucket
Children
Mary Ann Kellas, b. 30 Jul 1853, Glenbucket
Elizabeth Kellas, b. 22 Jan 1855, Glenbucket
William Kellas, b. 22 Jan 1857, Glenbucket
Jean Kellas, b. 11 Sep 1858, Glenbucket
Margaret Kellas, b. 02 Nov 1859, Glenbucket
Alexander Kellas, b. 05 Mar 1862, Glenbucket
Charles Kellas, b. 03 Feb 1864, Glenbucket
John Kellas, b. 30 Jan 1866, Glenbucket
William Kellas, b. 22 Feb 1868, Glenbucket
Anne Kellas, b. 25 Aug 1869, Glenbucket
Elspet Kellas, b. 05 Mar 1872, Glenbucket
Catherine Kellas, b. 29 Jun 1873, Glenbucket
Helen Kellas, b. 1877, Glenbucket
Isabella Kellas, b. 19 Feb 1879, Glenbucket
Histories census
1851 enumerated @ BeltaMore, Glenbucket (apprentice shoemaker)
1861 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (shoemaker) with wife and daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Margaret
1871 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (farmer) with wife and children Alexander, Charles, John, William and Anne
1881 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (crofter) with wife, children John, William, Anne, Elspet, Catherine, Helen and Isabella and granddaughter Mary McKay
1891 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (widower/crofter) with children John, William, Anne, Helen and Isabella and grandchildren Margaret (surname now McHardy) and William Kellas

Mary Ann Kellas 1853 - 1875
Birth 30 Jul 1853 Glenbucket
Died 10 Feb 1875 Glenbucket
Father Robert Kellas, b. 02 Sep 1829, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Inch, b. 02 May 1832, Glenbucket
Family George Michie, b. 1845, Glenbucket
Married 11 Dec 1874 Glenbucket
Children 1. George Kellas Michie, b. 13 Jan 1875, Glenbucket
Histories census
1861 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with parents and sisters Elizabeth and Margaret
1871 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket with aunt Margaret Kellas

Elizabeth Kellas 1855 -
Birth 22 Jan 1855 Glenbucket
Sex Female
Father Robert Kellas, b. 02 Sep 1829, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Inch, b. 02 May 1832, Glenbucket
Partner 1
William McKay not married
Children
Mary Ann McKay, b. 27 Jun 1875, Glenbucket

Family 2
Father Unknown not married
Children
Margaret Kellas, b. 06 Oct 1880, Glenbucket
Histories census
1861 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with parents and sisters Mary and Margaret
1881 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket (visitor) with cousins Mary McKenzie/Charles Smith, Margaret (now Maggie), Charles and Mary Smith and daughter Margaret

Anne Kellas 1869 -
Birth 25 Aug 1869 Glenbucket
Father Robert Kellas, b. 02 Sep 1829, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Inch, b. 02 May 1832, Glenbucket
Family Father Unknown Not married
Children
William Alexander Kellas, b. 15 Jun 1890, Monymusk
Histories census
1871 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with parents and brothers Alexander, Charles, John and William
1881 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with parents, siblings John, William, Elspet, Catherine, Helen and Isabella and niece Mary McKay
1891 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket with father (widower), siblings John, William, Helen and Isabella, niece Margaret (surname now McHardy) and son William

Peter Kellas 1832 - 1870
Birth 17 Feb 1832 Glenbucket
Died 29 Dec 1870 West Hartlepool, England
Father William Kellas, b. 1791, Glenbucket
Mother Elizabeth Farquharson, b. 28 Aug 1791, Glenbucket
Family Ann Stewart, b. 16 Feb 1830, Aberlour,
Married 16 Nov 1860 Aberlour,
Children
James Kellas, b. 21 Jul 1861, Aberlour,
Ann Kellas, b. 29 May 1863, Aberlour,
Charles Kellas, b. 1865, Unknown
William Kellas, b. 1869, Durham,
Peter Kellas, b. 24 May 1871, Aberlour,
Histories census
1841 enumerated @ Roadside, Glenbucket with parents and siblings Margaret and William
1851 enumerated @ Crofts of Clova, Kildrummy (apprentice cartwright)
1861 enumerated @ BalnaCraig, Glenbucket (carpenter) with wife

From Bremner.Com

Thomas Bremner
b. 04 Mar 1827, Glenbucket, ,
d. 1912, Drouin, Vic, Aus.12 1861
m. (1) Jessie Begg
m. (2) Matilda McDowall 01 Dec 1875, In Vic, Aus, b. 24 Sep 1852, Antrim?, Ire, (daughter of Andrew McDowall and Martha Cust) d. 14 Feb 1924, Bassendean, WA, Aus, Buried: Karrakatta Cemetery, Wa, Aus.
Children by Jessie Begg:

William Bremner
b. 19 Dec 1850, Glenbucket,
Appears to be only child of this union;
1851: Shown as Foster Child to head Elizabeth Kellas at Roadside, Glenbucket.
1861: Lived with grandmother and family at Mill of Glenbucket.
1881: Probably with Ann THOMSON in Glenmuick.

From Family Treemaker

William Ross
b. Abt. 1755 in Aberdeenshire,
Married Christian Grant on 21 Jan 1787 in Glenbucket
Christian Grant was born Abt. 1755 in Aberdeenshire,
Married William Ross on 21 Jan 1787 in Glenbucket,
Children of William Ross and Christian Grant are:
William Ross, b. 29 Aug 1789, Glenbucket, d. 28 Aug 1874, Glenaughten, Mortlach.
James Ross, b. 30 Dec 1787, Glenbucket, d. 05 Feb 1861, Ballachdhuie, Glenbucket.
Harry Ross, b. 04 Dec 1791, Glenbucket, d. 19 Oct 1869, Glenbucket,
John Ross, b. 14 Nov 1793, Glenbucket,
John Ross, b. 11 Sep 1796, Glenbucket,
Alexander Ross, b. 13 Feb 1801, Glenbucket,

James Ross
(son of William Ross and Christian Grant)
born 30 Dec 1787 in Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire,
died 05 Feb 1861 in Ballachdhuie, Glenbucket.
He married Jean Michie.
Children of James Ross and Jean Michie are:
Margaret Ross, b. 22 Jun 1817, Glenbucket , d. 25 Aug 1846.
William Ross, b. 04 Apr 1819, Glenbucket, d. 04 Feb 1891, Ballachduie, Glenbucket.
James Ross, b. 25 Nov 1821, Glenbucket,
Jean Ross, b. 14 May 1824, Glenbucket,
Christian Ross, b. 11 Jul 1827, Glenbucket, d. 20 Dec 1841, Ballachduie, Glenbucket.
Robert Ross, b. 14 Sep 1829, Glenbucket, d. 10 Oct 1847, Ballachduie, Glenbucket.
Ann Ross, b. 01 Sep 1832, Glenbucket,

Harry Ross
(son of William Ross and Christian Grant)
Born 04 Dec 1791 in Glenbucket,
Occupation; Blacksmith
Died 19 Oct 1869 in Glenbucket,
He married Jannet Beattie.
1861 @ Smiddyford, Glenbucket with wife, Jannet, children James & Jessie, and grandchildren Mary McRobert and Elisabeth Shaw
Children of Harry Ross and Jannet Beattie are:
Jean Ross c. Chr - 19 Nov 1820 Glenbucket
Mary Ross Chr - 20 Aug 1822 Glenbucket. (general servant)
James Ross, b. 03 Aug 1824, Glenbucket,
Janet (Jessie) Ross, b. 14 Jul 1829, Glenbucket, d. 11 Sept 1876 Smiddyford, Glenbucket. Unmarried. Cause: Cancer of Mouth, 3 months.
Mary Ross, b. 20 Aug 1822, Glenbucket,
Elisabeth Ross, b. 22 Dec 1826, Glenbucket, (domestic servant)
Isobel Ross, b. 02 Mar 1832, Glenbucket, (Cook) d. aft 1881

Elizabeth Ross
Birth: 22 Dec 1826 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1841 Village, Tarland & Migvie,
Christening: 22 Dec 1826 Glenbucket,
Residence: 04 Dec 1864 Knowhead, Strathdon,
Death: 25 Mar 1868 in Smiddyford, Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Lodholes, Cabrach,
Census: 1861 Lomardoch, Tarland,
Residence: 26 Oct 1858 Smithyford, Glenbucket,
Father: Harry Ross b: 04 Dec 1791 in Glenbucket
Mother: Janet Beattie b: 06 Jul 1790 in Alyth, Perthshire,

Marriage 1
James McRobert
Birth: Bef 1830 in prob Aberdeenshire, Scotland 2
Death: Aft 1888 in prob Aberdeenshire, Scotland 1
Marriage
Elizabeth Ross b: 22 Dec 1826 in Glenbucket
Liaison Abt 1850 in prob Glenbucket,
Children
Mary McRobert b: 04 Nov 1850 in Glenbucket,

Mary McRobert
Birth: 04 Nov 1850 in Glenbucket,
Census: 1851 Howbog, Strathdon,
Death: 04 Nov 1888 in Smiddyford, Glenbucket,
Census: 1871 Smiddyford, Glenbucket,
Census: 1881 Smiddyford, Glenbucket,
Father: James McRobert b: Bef 1830 in prob Aberdeenshire
Mother: Elizabeth Ross b: 22 Dec 1826 in Glenbucket,

Marriage 2
Duncan Shaw b: Bef 1824 in prob Aberdeenshire,
Married: 25 Jun 1854 in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire,
Duncan Shaw Gamekeeper from Rhochorach
Duncan Shaw was born about 1826 in Tomintoul. He died in 1854.
Birth: Bef 1824 in prob Aberdeenshire,
Residence: 25 Jun 1854 Rhochorach, Strathdon,
Death: Bef 1858 in prob Scotland
Child to Elizabeth Ross and Duncan Shaw
Elizabeth Jean Shaw, born 14 Jan 1855 in Glenbucket

Marriage 3
Alexander McHardy b: Bef 1838 in prob Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Liaison Abt 1858 in prob Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 8
Children
James Ross McHardy b: 06 Oct 1858 in Smithyford, Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Marriage 4
Spouse Unknown
Liaison Abt 1863 in prob Strathdon, Aberdeenshire
Children
Harry Ross b: 17 Nov 1864 in Knowhead, Strathdon

Harry Ross
Birth: 17 Nov 1864 in Knowhead, Strathdon,
Census: 1871 Smithyford, Glenbucket,
Death: Aft 1871 in prob Glenbucket

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Charles Grant
Birth: 24 Mar 1810 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire,
Burial: Aft 10 Jan 1895 Corgarff Burial Ground, Corgarff, Strathdon,
Census: 1851 Roadside, Strathdon,
Death: 10 Jan 1895 in Roadside, Strathdon,
Census: 1841 Cock Bridge, Corgarff, Strathdon,
Census: 1861 Roadside, Strathdon,
Census: 1871 Roadside, Strathdon,
Census: 1881 Roadside, Strathdon,
Marriage 1
Janet Cumming b: Abt 1821 in Strathdon,
Married: Abt 1843 in prob Strathdon,
Children
James Grant b: 03 Jul 1843 in Strathdon,
Mary Grant b: 09 May 1845 in Strathdon,
Donald Grant b: 19 May 1847 in Strathdon,
Peter Grant b: 03 Sep 1849 in Strathdon,
Alexander Grant b: 1851 in Strathdon,

Marriage 2
Elizabeth Farquharson b: Abt 1833 in Strathdon,
Married: 20 Dec 1856 in Roadside, Corgarff, Strathdon,
Children
Charles Grant b: 08 Jul 1858 in Strathdon,
Alexander Grant b: 23 MAR 1860 in Strathdon,
James Grant b: 07 Apr 1862 in Strathdon,
Euphemia Grant b: 18 Apr 1864 in Strathdon,

Alexander Grant
Birth: 23 Mar 1860 in Strathdon,
Census: 1871 Roadside, Strathdon,
Death: Aft 1916 2
Census: 1861 Roadside, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Census: 1881 Roadside, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father: Charles Grant b: 24 Mar 1810 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire,
Mother: Elizabeth Farquharson b: Abt 1833 in Strathdon,
Marriage 1 Margaret Smith b: Abt 1884
Children
Charles Grant b: Abt 1916

From Strathdon Vital Records

William Smith (Day Labourer) Married to Mary Simpson
1876 September Eighteenth 8h 0m AM Roadside, Glenbucket
M: 53 years parents: William Smith, Day Labourer & Margaret Smith ms Smith
cause: Phthisis Pulmonalis. As certified by W. Coutts LRCP &c Mains, Glenbucket
informant: Alexander Smith, Brother 1876 Septr 19th at Glenbucket. John Callam, Registrar

Mary Kellas (Widow of John Kellas, crofter)
1890 July Ninth 10h 50m PM Roadside, Glenbucket
F: 75 years parents: William Davidson, Day Labourer (deceased) & Mary Davidson ms Coutts (deceased) cause: Asthenic Bronchitis 1 month. As certified by Peter Rough MB CM
informant: James Kellas, son (present)
1890 July 15th at Glenbucket. Alexr Callam, Registrar

Margaret Kellas (single)
1880 October twenty-third 6h 30m PM – Roadside, Glenbucket
F: 65 years Parents: William Kellas, Weaver (deceased) & Elizabeth Kellas ms Farquharson (deceased) Cause: Unknown. No medical attendant
Informant: William Robertson, son 1880 October 27th at Glenbucket. John Callam, Registrar

William Bremner #4275 b. 19 Dec 1850, Glenbucket*, ABD, SCT.13 Appears to be only child of this union;
1851: Shown as Foster Child to head Elizabeth Kellas at Roadside, Glenbucket. 1861: Lived withgrandmother and family at Mill of Glenbucket. 1881: Probably with Ann THOMSON in Glenmuick. Children by Matilda McDowall:

Jannet Ross
B - 14 Jul 1829 Glenbucket "Harry Ross, Blacksmith, Smithy-ford had a daughter by his wife Jannet Beattie born on the 14th July baptized & named Jannet on the 26th July [1829] before witnesses"
D - 11 Sept 1876 Smiddyford, Glenbucket. Unmarried. Cause: Cancer of Mouth, 3 months. Informant was James Ross, brother

Harry Ross, Blacksmith (married to Jannet Beattie)
1869 October ninteenth 4h 30m PM Smithyford, Glenbucket
M: 77 years
parents: William Ross, farmer (deceased) & Christina Ross ms Grant (deceased)
cause: Unknown. No medical attendant
informant: James Ross, son (present)
1869 Octr 26th at Glenbucket. John Callam, Registrar