Archibald Johnston Graham was born at Greenock[1] on 19th October 1840[2], to John Graham and Jean nee Johnston. He was baptised on 8th November at Sir Michael Street Relief Presbyterian church.[3]
In 1841 their residence in Dalrymple Street, Greenock, shows Archibald at 7 months, with a Mary Graham(2), John Graham(4), Jane[sic] Graham(20) and Agnes Johnston(20) - these last having their ages potentially rounded down at this census)[2].
By 1851 his widowed mother Jane is the head of the house, (which is now 9, Market Street) and he is joined by his grandparents Archibald and Mary Johnston.[1]
In 1861 the remains of the family are at East Shaw Street, Greenock. Archibald is now a cooper.[4]
New Zealand
Archibald married Jane Boon Mason on 4 June 1868 at Dunedin.
In 1901 his daughter's first wedding took place at his home in North-East Valley, Dunedin. At the time he was a tea-dealer.
He passed away on 6th September 1905[5][6], and was buried at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[7].
Sources
↑ 1.01.1 U.K. Census 1851. U.K. National Archives. 4th District Ward of Greenock, enumeration district 47, schedule 37. Transcript viewed at FindMyPast, August 2021.
↑ 2.02.1 6th June 1841 Scotland Census: General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh. Parish: Greenock St Thomas; ED: 32; Page: 2; Line: 1030. Transcript also viewed at FindMyPast, August 2021.
↑ Register of baptisms, Sir Michael Street Relief. Scotland's People archive; 1840 GRAHAM, ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON (Other Church Registers Baptisms CH3/500/5/1 14 GREENOCK - SIR MICHAEL STREET RELIEF) Page 14 of 40. John Graham and Jean Johnston, 3rd child. Accessed Feb 2022 at Scotland's People. Original image behind paywall here.
↑ U.K. Census 1861. U.K. National Archives. West Parish Greenock, enumeration district 15, schedule 19. Transcript viewed at FindMyPast, August 2021.
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