Hello all
This is the first time I have posted anything on the list. For the last month I have sat
and read all with great interest.
I am most interested tracing the ancestors of my Grandfather, Francis James Cameron, born
out of wedlock in Midmar Aberdeenshire on or about 7 December 1882. His mother was
Margaret Christie born at Cluny Aberdeenshire on the 4th March 1862. Her parents were
Francis Christie and Isabella Collie married in Cluny, Aberdeenshire, 24 February 1856.
Margaret Christie is listed as living at Green of Raemoir, Banchory Ternan, Kincardine in
the 1881 census.
The mother and son came to New Zealand probably in 1901 and Margaret Christie married a
Robert Eunson in 1905.
Family history lists the father of Francis as James Cameron. As far as we can see there
are a few possible candidates. One is James Cameron born in Crathie, Aberdeen about 1863 -
he is listed as living at the same dwelling as Margaret in 1881. The other is James
Cameron born about 1855 in Midmar Aberdeenshire. He is listed in the 1881 census as living
at Kennel Croft, Midmar.
If anyone has any info I would be pleased to hear it.
Thank You
Bob Cameron
Robin and Bob Cameron
37A Chatsworth Pl
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Ph 64 6 358 7132