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Adam Peden (1821 - 1897)

Adam Peden aka Pedan
Born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotlandmap
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Husband of — married 15 Dec 1848 in Edinburgh, Scotlandmap
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Died at age 75 in Preston Links, Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotlandmap
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Biography

Adam Peden was born on Friday, May 4, 1821, in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, the third child and second son of James Peden and Janet Whitecross's seven children.
Adam married Jemima Coull(1824-1908), the daughter of James Coul and Mary Johnstone, on Friday, December 15, 1848 at Edinburgh, Scotland.
Adam Peden died, aged 75, on Wednesday, February 17, 1897 in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland.
Adam is also listed in official records with the surname Pedan

Timeline

1821 - Adam's Birth: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [1]
Adam Pedan, the son of James Pedan and Janet Whitecrofs, was born on Friday, May 4, 1821, according to his entry in the Parish of Prestonpans birth and baptism register.
1821 - Adam's Baptism: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [1]
According to his entry in the parish of Prestonpans birth and baptism register, Adam Pedan was baptised on Saturday, May 19, 1821
1824 - Birth of Brother: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [2]
The FamilySearch website indexes a birth or baptism record for Adam's brother, Peter Pedan from the parish of Prestonpans with the following information: He was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1824, to James Pedan and Janet Whitecross.
1827 - Birth of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [3]
The FamilySearch website indexes a birth or baptism record for Adam's sister, Isobel Pedan from the parish of Prestonpans with the following information: She was born on Sunday, June 17, 1827, to James Pedan and Janet Whitecross.
1830 - Birth of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [4]
The FamilySearch website indexes a birth or baptism record for Adam's sister, Janet Pedan from the parish of Prestonpans with the following information: She was born on Friday, June 4, 1830, to James Pedan and Janet Whitecross.
1834 - Birth of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [5]
The FamilySearch website indexes a birth or baptism record for Adam's sister, Anne Pedan from the parish of Prestonpans with the following information: She was born on Saturday, May 31, 1834, to James Pedan and Janet Whitecross.
1841 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [6]
Adam was enumerated by the Scottish Census on Sunday, June 6, 1841, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Parish of Prestonpans, Enumeration District Number 1. According to his entry on Page 17 of the archive, he was at High Street on the night of the census.<
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • James Peden, head, aged 45, an agricultural labourer, born in Haddingtonshire
  • Janet Peden, wife, aged 45, an agricultural labourer, born in out of County
  • Adam Peden, son, aged 15, an engineer, born in Haddingtonshire
  • Isabell Peden, daughter, aged 13, an agricultural labourer, born in Haddingtonshire
  • Janet Peden, daughter, aged 11, born in Haddingtonshire
  • Ann Peden, daughter, aged 7, born in Haddingtonshire
High Street was part of the Parish of Prestonpans.
1848 - Marriage: Edinburgh, Scotland. [7]
A marriage register entry for the Parish of Prestonpans tells us that on Friday, December 15, 1848, Adam Paden, of Prestonpans and Jemima Coul, of Prestonpans, after due proclamation thrice on the 10th December 1848 were married at Edinburgh by Revd James Begg.
1851 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [8]
Adam was enumerated by the Scottish Census on Sunday, March 30, 1851, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Prestonpans, Enumeration District Number 4. According to his entry on Page 10, Schedule 43 of the archive, he was at High Street on census night.
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • Adam Peden, head, married, aged 29, an engineer, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Jemima Peden, wife, married, aged 26, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • James Peden, son, aged 1, born in Tranent, Haddingtonshire
High Street was part of the Civil Parish of Prestonpans; the Parish of Prestonpans; and the Town Or Village of Prestonpans.
1855 - Death of Mother: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [9]
Adam's mother, Janet Peden died on Wednesday, September 5, 1855, at Prestonpans, at the age of sixty-three, according to her Parish of Prestonpans in the County of Haddington death register entry.
The entry also states that her father was Peter Whitecross (deceased), a coachman; her mother was Janet Whitecross (deceased), formerly Darling; she died of cancer of the face; and her death was not certified by a medical attendant.
The death was reported to registrar William Carse on Thursday, September 6, 1855, in Prestonpans by third son Adam Peden .
Note: Janet was buried in the East Churchyard of Prestonpans. In 1855 death register entries included the names and ages of offspring. In Janets case they were (1)James died age 20, (2)Janet died age 8, (3)David age 36, (4)Adam age 34, (5)Peter age 31, (6)Isabella died age 26, (7)Jessie age 25 and (8)Ann age 21.
1855 - Marriage of Brother: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [10]
The FamilySearch website indexes a Parish of Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire marriage record for Peter Peden and Elizabeth McKenzie on Friday, December 14, 1855.
1856 - Marriage of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [11]
The FamilySearch website indexes a Parish of Prestonpans marriage record for Thomas Thomson and Ann Peden on Friday, October 31, 1856.
1859 - Marriage of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [12]
A marriage register entry for the Parish of Prestonpans in the County of Haddington tells us that on Friday, February 4, 1859, at Prestonpans, 20-year-old bachelor David Gordon, a labourer, married Adam's sister, 25-year-old spinster Jessie Peden, a servant, after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland.
The register entry also informs us that groom David lived at Tranent; his father was land steward William Gordon and his mother was Agnes Gordon (deceased), formerly Portious. Furthermore, bride Jessie lived at Tranent; her father was labourer James Peden and her mother was Janet Peden, formerly Whitelaw.
Minister John Smithers, performed the ceremony, witnessed by B Ross and Jessie Morrison. The marriage was reported in Prestonpans on Saturday, February 5, 1859, to registrar William Carse.
1861 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [13]
The Scottish Census enumerated Adam on Sunday, April 7, 1861, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Prestonpans, Enumeration District Number 1. According to his entry on Page 22, Schedule 105 of the archive, he was at Lodgers in accommodation with at least 2 rooms with a window on the census night. The document contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • Adam Peden, head, married, aged 39, a coal engine man, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Jemima Peden, wife, married, aged 36, born in Tranent, Haddingtonshire
  • James Peden, son, aged 11, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Adam Peden, son, aged 8, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Mary Peden, daughter, aged 6, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Janet Peden, daughter, aged 4, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • John Peden, son, aged 2, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • David Peden, son, aged 2 months, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
Lodgers was part of the Civil Parish of Prestonpans and the Village of Prestonpans.
Note: indexed as Pedan in Scotlands People and Pedaw at Ancestry.
1870 - Death of Father: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [14]
Adam's father, James Peden died on Sunday, January 30, 1870, at Prestonpans, at the age of seventy-nine, according to his Parish of Prestonpans in the County of Haddington death register entry.
The entry also states that he was widower of Janet Whitecrofs; he was a labourer; his father was James Peden (deceased), a labourer; his mother was Elizabeth Peden (deceased), formerly Blackie; he died of old age; and his death was not certified by a medical attendant.
The death was reported to registrar David McKiver on Monday, January 31, 1870, in Prestonpans by son-in-law Thomas Thomson, who was present at the time of death.
  • Death reported by son in law Thomas Thomson, husband of daughter Ann
1871 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [15]
The Scottish Census enumerated Adam on Sunday, April 2, 1871, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Parish of Prstonpans, Enumeration District Number 6. According to his entry on Page 2, Schedule 9 of the archive, he was at Preston Links in accommodation with at least 2 rooms with a window on the census night.
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • Adam Peden, head, married, aged 49, a colliery engineman, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Jemima Peden, wife, married, aged 46, born in Tranent, Haddingtonshire
  • James Peden, son, unmarried, aged 21, a coal miner, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Adam Peden, son, unmarried, aged 15, a coal miner, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • John Peden, son, aged 12, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • David Peden, son, aged 10, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • William Peden, son, aged 7, a scholar, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
Preston Links was part of the Civil Parish of Prestonpans and the Village Hamlet of Prestonpans.
1875 - Death of Sister: Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland. [16]
Adam's sister, Janet Gordon died on Thursday, October 7, 1875, at 3 Violet Bank, Abbeyhill, at the age of forty-four, according to her District of Canongate in the Burgh of Edinburgh death register entry.
The entry also states that she was married to David Gordon, maltsman; her father was James Peden (deceased), a labourer; her mother was Janet Peden (deceased), formerly Whitecross; she died of pnuemonia; her illness lasted 8 days; and her death was certified by John Linton MB.
The death was reported to registrar AW Balfour on Saturday, October 9, 1875, in Edinburgh by widower David Gordon .
1881 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [17]
The Scottish Census enumerated Adam on Sunday, April 3, 1881, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Prestonpans, Enumeration District Number 6. According to his entry on Page 1, Schedule 3 of the archive, he was at Preston Links on the night of the census.
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • Adam Peden, head, married, aged 59, a colliery engineman, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Jemima Peden, wife, married, aged 56, born in Tranent, Haddingtonshire
  • Adam Peden, son, unmarried, aged 28, a colliery engineman, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • John Peden, son, unmarried, aged 22, a mason, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • David Peden, son, unmarried, aged 20, a cooper, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
Preston Links was part of the Civil Parish of Prestonpans.
1888 - Death of Sister: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [18]
Adam's sister, Ann Thomson died on Friday, August 24, 1888, at High Street, Prestonpans, at the age of fifty-four, according to her Parish of Prestonpans in the County of Haddington death register entry.
The entry also states that she was married to Thomas Thomson, fisherman; her father was James Peden (deceased), a general labourer; her mother was Janet Peden (deceased), formerly Whitecross; she died of congestion of lungs; her illness lasted 4 days; and her death was certified by James Dods LRCP.
The death was reported to registrar George Hunter on Friday, August 24, 1888, in Prestonpans by brother Adam Peden .
1891 - Census: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [19]
The Scottish Census enumerated Adam on Sunday, April 5, 1891, in the County of Haddington, Registration District of Parish of Prestonpans, Enumeration District Number 6. According to his entry on Page 1, Schedule 6 of the archive, he was at Preston Links in accommodation with at least 2 rooms with a window on the census night.
The census record contains the following information about Adam and the other members of the household:
  • Adam Peden, head, married, aged 69, an engineman, unemployed, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Jemima Peden, wife, married, aged 66, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • John Peden, son, unmarried, aged 32, a stone mason, unemployed, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
  • Samuel Peden, son, unmarried, aged 25, a joiner, born in Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire
Preston Links was part of the School Board District of Prestonpans.
1897 - Adam's Death: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. [20]
Adam Peden died on Wednesday, February 17, 1897, at Preston Links, Prestonpans, at the age of seventy-five, according to his Parish of Prestonpans in the County of Haddington death register entry.
The entry also states that he was married to Jemima Coull; he was an engineman; his father was James Peden (deceased), a labourer; his mother was Janet Peden (deceased), formerly Whitecross; he died of croupus pneumonia; his illness lasted 7 days; and his death was certified by William C McEwan MD.
The death was reported to registrar RH Hunter on Wednesday, February 17, 1897, in Prestonpans by son Samuel Peden, who was present at the time of death.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parish of Prestonpans, Birth and Baptism Register Entry for Adam Pedan, 19 May 1821. National Records of Scotland, 1821 718/00 0080 0016 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Old Parish Registers Births, Page:16 accessed 11 Sep 2014
  2. ↑ Family Search Birth or Baptism Index for Peter Pedan, 14th April 1824. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, familysearch.org:Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTY6-G9Z accessed 28 Jan 2016
  3. ↑ Family Search Birth or Baptism Index for Isobel Pedan, 17th June 1827. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, familysearch.org:Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTY6-B7H accessed 28 Jan 2016
  4. ↑ Family Search Birth or Baptism Index for Janet Pedan, 4th June 1830. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, familysearch.org:Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTY6-L9Z accessed 28 Jan 2016
  5. ↑ Family Search Birth or Baptism Index for Anne Pedan, 31st May 1834. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, familysearch.org:Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTY6-2F8 accessed 28 Jan 2016
  6. ↑ 1841 County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Census for James Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1841 718/ 1/ 17, scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1841 Census, Page:17 accessed 15 May 2020
  7. ↑ Parish of Prestonpans, Marriage Register Entry for Adam Paden and Jemima Coul, 15 Dec 1848. National Records of Scotland, 1848 718/ 90 139 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Old Parish Registers Marriages, Page:139 of 308 accessed 15 May 2020
  8. ↑ 1851 County of Haddington, Prestonpans Census for Adam Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1851 718/4/10 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1851 Census, Page:10; Schedule:43 accessed 15 May 2020
  9. ↑ County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Statutory Death Register Entry for Janet Peden, 5th September 1855. National Records of Scotland, 1855 718/29, (Prestonpans), Page:10; Entry:29 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 18 Dec 2018)
  10. ↑ Family Search Marriage Index for Peter Peden and Elizabeth McKenzie, 14 Dec 1855. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire, familysearch.org:Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTGL-MRW accessed 15 May 2020
  11. ↑ Family Search Marriage Index for Thomas Thomson and Ann Peden, 31 Oct 1856. Family Search Historical Records, Parish: Prestonpans, familysearch.org:Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTRD-9X3 accessed 29 Dec 2015
  12. ↑ County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Statutory Marriage Register Entry for David Gordon and Jessie Peden, 4 Feb 1859. National Records of Scotland, 1859 718/00 0004 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Marriages, Page:2; Entry:4 accessed 14 Feb 2008
  13. ↑ 1861 County of Haddington, Prestonpans Census for Adam Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1861 718/ 1/ 22 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1861 Census, Page:22; Schedule:105 accessed 17 May 2020
  14. ↑ County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Statutory Death Register Entry for James Peden, 30 Jan 1870. National Records of Scotland, 1870 718/00 0004 (Prestonpans), Page:2; Entry:4 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 24 Apr 2010)
  15. ↑ 1871 County of Haddington, Parish of Prstonpans Census for Adam Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1871 718/ 6/ 2 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1871 Census, Page:2; Schedule:9 accessed 19 May 2020
  16. ↑ Burgh of Edinburgh, District of Canongate Statutory Death Register Entry for Janet Gordon, 7 Oct 1875. National Records of Scotland, 1875 685/3 885 (Canongate), Page:295; Entry:885 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 29 Jan 2016)
  17. ↑ 1881 County of Haddington, Prestonpans Census for Adam Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1881 718/6/1 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1881 Census, Page:1; Schedule:3 accessed 20 May 2020
  18. ↑ County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Statutory Death Register Entry for Ann Thomson, 24 Aug 1888. National Records of Scotland, 1888 718/29 (Prestonpans), Page:10; Entry:29 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 29 Jan 2016)
  19. ↑ 1891 County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Census for Adam Peden Household. National Records of Scotland, 1891 718/6/1 (Prestonpans), scotlandspeople.gov.uk:1891 Census, Page:1; Schedule:6 accessed 20 May 2020
  20. ↑ County of Haddington, Parish of Prestonpans Statutory Death Register Entry for Adam Peden, 17 Feb 1897. National Records of Scotland, 1897 718/00 0006 Prestonpans, Page:2; Entry:6 (scotlandspeople.gov.uk:Statutory Registers Deaths, accessed 11 Sep 2014)




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