James Miller ARNOT, 1826–1890 (aged 63 years)
- Name
- James Miller /ARNOT/
- Given names
- James Miller
- Surname
- ARNOT
| Birth | December 7, 1826
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| Baptism | January 1, 1827
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28 (aged 25 days) |
| Baptism of a brother | Henry ARNOT January 13, 1827 (aged 1 month) Record notes DOB. The heading on the page containing 8 entries is 13 Jan 1827. Brother, James Miller Arnot was baptised in Prestonpans, East Lothian on 1st January 1827. |
| Death of a brother | Henry ARNOT November 1829 (aged 2 years) Age: 4 Address: Prestonpans, Midlothian, Scotland Note: While there was another Arnot family in the area the death is likely to be that of Henry. He was bo… While there was another Arnot family in the area the death is likely to be that of Henry. He was born and baptised in Edinburgh and there is no sign of him in other records, including census and testaments. |
| Burial of a brother | Henry ARNOT November 25, 1829 (aged 2 years) Note: In addition to a burial register entry for 25th Nov 1829 the Kirk Session accounts for Prestonpans s… In addition to a burial register entry for 25th Nov 1829 the Kirk Session accounts for Prestonpans show a payment of 2/6 for a mortcloth for Mr Arnot's child on 5th Dec 1829. Prestonpans kirk session, Accounts (1788-1847), CH2/307/20 Prestongrange Church C. 2015 Prestongrange Church The church was built in 1596 on the ruins of a 13th century abbey. The present building dates back to 1774 but the clock tower still remains from the original 16th century church. The congregations of Preston and Grange churches became united in 1981 to form Prestongrange Parish Church which is a Category A Listed Building. In 1745, the Battle of Prestonpans, a notable Jacobite victory, was documented by a priest watching from the church tower. Some soldiers from the battle are buried in the kirkyard but, in August 2014, vandals destroyed 10 old headstones and pushed others over. The only remaining recognisable battle stone is a panel in the kirkyard wall in memory of John Stuart. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3419501 |
| Birth of a sister | Margaret Jane ARNOT September 14, 1830 (aged 3 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Jane ARNOT April 27, 1836 (aged 9 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Janet (Jessie) ARNOT April 28, 1837 (aged 10 years) |
| Baptism of a sister | Janet (Jessie) ARNOT June 4, 1837 (aged 10 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Wilhelmina Miller ARNOT March 13, 1839 (aged 12 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Mary ARNOT April 5, 1841 (aged 14 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Henrietta ARNOT April 5, 1841 (aged 14 years) |
| Census | June 6, 1841 (aged 14 years) Age: 15 Address: James is one of many pupils at High St Musselburgh.
It is not a proven document as birthplace was not part of the census information. He was not at home or found elsewhere. |
| Death of a maternal grandmother | Margaret SMITH September 29, 1848 (aged 21 years) Age: 86 |
| Burial of a maternal grandmother | Margaret SMITH 1848 (aged 21 years) |
| Census | March 30, 1851 (aged 24 years) Age: 24 Address: Living in High St with parents, father a grocer, wine dealer & ironmonger, 6 siblings - all girls and a servant. Identified as "shopman to father." |
| Emigration | April 5, 1852 (aged 25 years) |
| Immigration | July 27, 1852 (aged 25 years) |
| James wrote the last entry in his journal and prepared it to travel to Inverkeithing | James wrote his last diary entry and prepared it for travel with a Mr Lodd who was to collect it the following day and who was going to take it to Inverkeithing. December 25, 1852 (aged 26 years)Note: One of many illustrations of the Black Forest which James and other travellers bound for the Bendigo… One of many illustrations of the Black Forest which James and other travellers bound for the Bendigo area must pass through. He referred to it in his journal. Travellers were fearful as the tree density reduced light and created an ideal environment for highwaymen to attack and rob. |
| Death of a paternal grandmother | Jean CARMICHAEL May 11, 1858 – 18:30 (aged 31 years) Age: 85 Cause: Old age Note: Death reported by granddaughter Wilhelmina Arnot who was present at death. |
| Burial of a paternal grandmother | Jean CARMICHAEL May 1858 (aged 31 years) |
| Death of a sister | Margaret Jane ARNOT November 21, 1861 (aged 34 years) |
| Witness at sister, Jessie's marriage in Victoria | James signed as witness to his sister Jessie's marriage to William White in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria. June 19, 1862 (aged 35 years)The marriage is recorded as being held in "the house of W Arnot Richmond". I cannot find a W Arnot in Richmond who might have allowed his home to be used for the marriage. However, the marriage certificate states that Jessie resided in Richmond prior to her marriage. A James M Arnot appears in the 1863 Sands and McDougall Directory as residing in Charlotte St Richmond. It is possible that the "W Arnot" referred to should have been "J Arnot". |
| Fact | James Arnot applied for a licence to sell excisible liquors for the Burg of Inverkeithing. He was a grocer in High St and his landlord was Alex Arnot. April 1865 (aged 38 years) |
| Returned to Scotland | between 1862 and 1865 (aged 38 years) |
| Religious | Marriage September 5, 1865 (aged 38 years)Address: 72 Broughton St,
Edinburgh,
Mid Lothian
Scotland
Nine years later the officiating clergyman, Malcolm McGregor who had lived in Inverkeithing as a child took as his second wife one of James' Edinburgh born cousins. |
| Birth of a son | Alexander ARNOT July 21, 1866 (aged 39 years) |
| Birth of a daughter | Agnes Jean Cusine ARNOT July 8, 1868 (aged 41 years) |
| Census | April 2, 1871 (aged 44 years) Age: 42 Address: Living at Cruickness Villas with wife, 2 children and a servant. Identified as a master grocer employing 2 men and a boy. |
| Residence | 1872 (aged 45 years) Address: The 1872 County Directory of Scotland listed James Armot as living at Viewforth. British Listed Buildings identify F T Pilkington & J Murray Bell as being responsible for it circa 1870-1875. Bell appeared to have been a surveyor and Pilkington had an extensive catalogue of architectural achievements. http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=200795 |
| Death of a father | Alexander ARNOT April 27, 1879 (aged 52 years) |
| Census | April 3, 1881 (aged 54 years) Age: 48 Address: A grocer & ironmonger living at Viewforth in Hope St with daughter, mother in law & a servant. Wife's whereabouts unknown. |
| Death of a mother | Janet MILLER November 28, 1884 (aged 57 years) Age: 84 Address: High St Inverkeithing Cause: Bronchitis Note: Janet's son reported her death and informed authorities that her parents were: James Miller master m… Janet's son reported her death and informed authorities that her parents were: James Miller master mariner and Margaret Miller, nee Smith. |
| Burial of a mother | Janet MILLER 1884 (aged 57 years) |
| Burial of a father | Alexander ARNOT |
| Death | February 27, 1890 (aged 63 years) Age: 63 Cause of death: Apoplexy |
| Burial | 1890 (0 after death) James and Mary Arnot's Tombstone - 2015 Note: Findagrave has a slightly clearer version. |
| father |
1794–1879
Birth: September 18, 1794
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23 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: April 27, 1879 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
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| mother |
1798–1884
Birth: December 16, 1798
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33 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: November 28, 1884 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
| Religious marriage | Religious marriage — March 30, 1824 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
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11 months
elder brother |
1825–1829
Birth: March 8, 1825
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26 — Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian Scotland Death: November 1829 — Prestonpans |
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21 months
himself |
1826–1890
Birth: December 7, 1826
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27 — Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland Death: February 27, 1890 — Viewforth, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
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4 years
younger sister |
1830–1861
Birth: September 14, 1830
35
31 — Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland Death: November 21, 1861 — Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
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6 years
younger sister |
1836–1909
Birth: April 27, 1836
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37 — Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland Death: September 18, 1909 — Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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1 year
younger sister |
1837–1928
Birth: April 28, 1837
42
38 — Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland Death: February 4, 1928 — "private hospital" Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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23 months
younger sister |
1839–1920
Birth: March 13, 1839
44
40 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: January 6, 1920 — Glasgow, Scotland |
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2 years
younger sister |
1841–1931
Birth: April 5, 1841
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42 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: January 16, 1931 — 21 Melby Ave, East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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1841–1915
Birth: April 5, 1841
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42 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: May 21, 1915 — Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| himself |
1826–1890
Birth: December 7, 1826
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27 — Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland Death: February 27, 1890 — Viewforth, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
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| partner |
1834–1919
Birth: July 4, 1834
34 — Edinburugh, Mid Lothian, Scotland Death: December 1919 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland |
| son |
1866–1958
Birth: July 21, 1866
39
32 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: July 13, 1958 — Fawley, England |
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2 years
daughter |
1868–1933
Birth: July 8, 1868
41
34 — Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Death: May 30, 1933 — Balham, Surrey, England |
| James wrote the last entry in his journal and prepared it to travel to Inverkeithing | One of many illustrations of the Black Forest which James and other travellers bound for the Bendigo area must pass through. He referred to it in his journal. Travellers were fearful as the tree density reduced light and created an ideal environment for highwaymen to attack and rob. |
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| Witness at sister, Jessie's marriage in Victoria | The marriage is recorded as being held in "the house of W Arnot Richmond". I cannot find a W Arnot in Richmond who might have allowed his home to be used for the marriage. However, the marriage certificate states that Jessie resided in Richmond prior to her marriage. A James M Arnot appears in the 1863 Sands and McDougall Directory as residing in Charlotte St Richmond. It is possible that the "W Arnot" referred to should have been "J Arnot". |
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| James wrote the last entry in his journal and prepared it to travel to Inverkeithing | |
| James wrote the last entry in his journal and prepared it to travel to Inverkeithing | |
| James wrote the last entry in his journal and prepared it to travel to Inverkeithing | |
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