James Jamieson (1869 - 1929)

Born 24 Jul 1869 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland

Husband of Margaret (Manson) Jamieson — married 15 Jan 1898 in 150, Ferry Road, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Died 21 Feb 1929 at age 59 in Seafield Beach, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Biography

James Jamieson was born in Scotland.

James Jamieson was born in Lerwick, Shetland on 24 July 1869. He was employed as a Seaman with the Merchant Navy. His body was found in the sea at Seafield Beach, Leith at 3.30pm on 21 February 1929 and was initially deemed as suicide (Felo-de-se). He was last seen alive 5 hours earlier. A revised death certificate was later issued with the cause of death amended to show simply 'Drowning'....the referral to suicide /Felo-de-se having been removed.

Sources

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• Scotland's People

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224084493/james-jamieson: accessed March 12, 2024), memorial page for James Jamieson (24 Jul 1869–21 Feb 1929), Find a Grave Memorial ID 224084493, citing Seafield Cemetery, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland; Maintained by Tony Gott (contributor 47970680).