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     Reverend John Leith married Jean Cheyne.¹

      About the year 1727 Reverend Ninian Niving succeeded Rev'd. Stirling as incumbent of Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, in Stirling. The Website of that church has a moving history of that time entitled "The Suffering Century: 1694-1795", which chronicles the life and times https://www.holytrinitystirling.org/16941795.htm.^1,2

     Margaret Niving married George Cheyne.^1,2

     Charles Alexander Cheyne was baptized in accordance with the procedures of the The baptismal entry of Charles Alexander Cheyne reads: "20 Jun 1764, Wednesday, at Alloa, the eldest son of the said Mr G. Cheyne, with the chrism, named Charles Alexander, at the desire of Bishop John Alexander"., 20 June 1764, in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.^1,2

According to W. D. Cheyne-MacPherson, Charles Alexander Cheyne inherited his father's property in Stirling. A Dorothea Sinclair Cheyne (12316) and an Elizabeth Cheyne (12316) (parentage for both unknown), were mentioned who "became heirs to their uncle, Charles Alexander Cheyne of Stirling".¹

      George Cheyne was an Episcopal Minister.

     Ninian Richard Cheyne was born about 1762. Ninian Richard Cheyne was named a son of the Rev'd Mr. George Cheyne on an abstracted baptismal entry with little detail. The entry reads: "19 Jun 1764 Hugh-James, Thomas-Rede, and Ninian-Richard, sons of the Revd. Mr George Cheyne ("with the chrism"). At Torbren".^1,2

Ninian Richard Cheyne married Mary Law, 26 May 1787, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. Richard was listed as a merchant's clerk.^3,4

According to A. Y. Cheyne's account, Ninian Richard married Jean Auchinlech and had three sons and three daughters. The eldest son being George, born in 1788. A reading of the IGI, shows that George was indeed born in 1788, but the mother was Mary Law (or Low). Ninian Richard and Mary had two other children.

Ninian Richard Cheyne married Jean Auchinleck, 25 April 1794, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. Their abstracted entry in the Register of Marriages reads: "Cheyne (Cheen), Ninian, bookseller, St. Andrew Parish, and Miss Jean, same parish, daughter of James Auchinleck of Oxenden, 25 April 1794".^5,1,6

Ninian Richard married Jean Auchinlech(k) and five children. Sons, Archibald Primrose, born to Mary Low and Charles Clement born to Jean Auchinlech were not mentioned in A. Y. Cheyne's book. Did they die young? Another interesting problem raised by his book is that, he stated he had a letter written by Susan dated 1911. She would have been 121 years of age in 1911. Did Susanna die young? Did Ninian Richard and Jean Auchinlech have an unrecorded daughter named Susan?

13 April 1797. Ninian Cheyne, Bookseller, was made a Burgess and Guild Brother of the City of Edinburgh. His abstracted entry in the Roll of Burgesses reads: "Cheyne, Ninian Richard, bookseller, B. and G., 13 Apr 1797".⁷

6 April 1816. He was on a list of Burgesses and Guild Brethren of the City of Edinburgh. His abstracted entry in the Roll of Burgesses reads: "Robertson, John, bookseller, B. and G., as p. to N. R. Cheyne, bookseller 06 Apr 1816".⁸

     Jean Auchinleck married Ninian Richard Cheyne 25 April 1794, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. Their abstracted entry in the Register of Marriages reads: "Cheyne (Cheen), Ninian, bookseller, St. Andrew Parish, and Miss Jean, same parish, daughter of James Auchinleck of Oxenden, 25 April 1794".^1,2,3

Jean Auchinleck died before 23 August 1819.⁴

James Auchinleck Cheyne was served heir to his mother Jean Auchinleck. The entry in Services of Heirs in Scotland, reads: "Cheyne, James Auchinleck, W.S., to his Mother Jean Auchinleck, Wife of Ninian Richard Cheyne, Bookseller, Edinburgh. -- Heir Genl. -- 23d Aug. 1819". It was recorded 21 Oct. 1819, the twenty-ninth entry of the month.⁴

     George Cheyne was born, 8 March 1788, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2,3

George Cheyne married Jane Ferrar.⁴

The baptismal record of George Cheyne named George Cheyne, Royal Navy Captain, as his father, 13 May 1820, in Hornsey, Saint Mary Parish, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS folemnized in the Parifh of Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex in the Year 1820...May 13th. George Son of George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Hornsey Road Captain in the Royal Navy. G. Gay".^5,6

The baptismal record of Rosetta Louisa Cheyne named George Cheyne, Navel Captain, as her father, 1 June 1821, in Hornsey, Saint Mary Parish, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS folemnized in the Parifh of Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex in the Year 1821...June 1st. Rosetta-Louisa Daughter of George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Hornsey Road, Islington, Captain in the Navy. G. Gay".^5,6,7,8

The baptismal record of Edward Penrose Cheyne named George Cheyne as his father, 1 October 1822, in Hornsey, Saint Mary Parish, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS folemnized in the Parifh of Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex in the Year 1822...Oct. 1st. Edward Penrose Son of George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Hornsey Road Captain in the Navy. Mr. Black, (Curate)".⁶

George Cheyne, Royal Navy Commander, was named the father of, Jane Maria Cheyne, who was born 15 November 1824 and baptized the 31st of the following month in accordance with the procedures of the Church of England, at Hornsey, Saint Mary Parish, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS folemnized in the Parifh of Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex, in the Year 1824...Dec'r 31st, born 15 Nov'r. Jane Maria Daughter of George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Hornsey Road, Commander in the Royal Navy. Mr. Black".^5,9,6

George Cheyne, Royal Navy Commander, was named the father of, John Powles Cheyne, who was born 15 December 1826 and baptized the 31st of the following month in accordance with the procedures of the Church of England, at Hornsey, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS folemnized in the Parifh of Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex, in the Year 1826...1827...6 Jan'ry, born Dec'r 15 1826. John Pownes (sic) (son of) George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Islington, Commander Royal Navy. Mr. Black, Curate".^10,6

George Cheyne was named the father of, Susanna Ferrar Cheyne, who was born 1 June 1832 and baptized the 25th of the following month in accordance with the procedures of the Church of England, at Islington, Holy Trinity Parish, Middlesex, England. The entry in the Parish Register reads: "BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of The Holy Trinity, Islington, in the County of Middlesex, in the Year 1832...July 25. Born June 1 1832. Susanna Ferrar (daughter of) George & Jane Cheyne (residing in) Arundel Terrace. Mark Cooper".^11,6,12,13

George Cheyne immigrated about 1834, to Province of New Brunswick, British America. The 1851 Canadian Census had the date as 1834; Cheynes of Inverugie had 1835.^4,11

George Cheyne was listed as the father of the bride on the marriage record of Rosetta Louisa Cheyne and John Mayne Stirling, who were married, 11 January 1842.^4,14

George Cheyne married Maria Young, 1843.⁴

George Cheyne was listed on the 1851 Canada Census, in Dumfries, York County, Province of New Brunswick, British America. He was head of household and a CRN (Canadian Royal Navy). Also present was his child, Susanna Ferrar Cheyne. In addition, his grandson, William Mayne Stirling, listed as a visitor; and, three servants were also present. George was 63 years of age and of the Scotch race.¹¹

George Cheyne, Commander in the Royal Navy, was listed as the father of the groom on the marriage record of John Powles Cheyne and Emma Frances Gardiner, 22 December 1851; Church of England.^15,16

George Cheyne died 1865 and was buried at Old Burial Ground in Fredericton, York, Province of New Brunswick, British America. His year of death is given as 1865 by A. Y. Cheyne and 1866 by FindAGrave WebSite.^17,18

     James Auchinleck Cheyne was born, 16 April 1795, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2

From A History of the Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, page 38, "Cheyne, James Auchinleck, of Oxendean and Kilmaron. 3d March 1818. Apprentice to (1) Robert Cathcart; and (2) John Kermack. Son of Ninian Richard Cheyne, Bookseller in Edinburgh. Died 21st June 1853, aged 58. Mar. (1) 16th August 1821, Margaret Blair, daughter of Andrew McKean, Edinburgh; and (2) 29th April 1834, Frances Charlton, daughter of James Sprott, of Chittagong, Bengal".³

James Auchinleck Cheyne was served heir to his mother Jean Auchinleck. The entry in Services of Heirs in Scotland, reads: "Cheyne, James Auchinleck, W.S., to his Mother Jean Auchinleck, Wife of Ninian Richard Cheyne, Bookseller, Edinburgh. -- Heir Genl. -- 23d Aug. 1819". It was recorded 21 Oct. 1819, the twenty-ninth entry of the month.⁴

James Auchinleck Cheyne married Margaret Blair McKean, 16 August 1821, at Saint Peters Chapel, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.^5,3,6

James Auchinleck Cheyne was named the father of, Margaret Dorothia Blair Cheyne, who was born 9 May 1822, at Edinburgh, Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^7,8

James Auchinleck Cheyne was named the father of, Jane Auchinleck Cheyne, who was born 9 August 1823, at Edinburgh, Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^7,9,8

James Auchinleck Cheyne was named the father of, Elizabeth Cheyne, who was born 14 November 1825, at Edinburgh, Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^7,8

James Auchinleck Cheyne was served heir to his aunt Elizabeth Auchinleck. The entry in Services of Heirs in Scotland, reads: "Cheyne, James Auchinleck, W.S., Accountant, Edinburgh, to his Aunt Elizabeth Auchinleck, Daur of J. Auchinleck of Woodcockdale. -- Heir Port. Genl. -- 26th Oct. 1829." It was recorded 6 Nov. 1829, the seventeenth entry of the month.¹⁰

James Auchinleck Cheyne married Frances Charlton Sprot, 29 April 1834, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^11,3

James A. Cheyne and his wife Frances C. Cheyne were listed on the 1851 Scotland Census, at Kilchearean, in Lismore and Appin Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland. He was head of household and a landowner and Justice of the Peace in Berwickshire. Also present was his son, James A. Cheyne. Also present were three servants, a house servant, a cook and a footman.¹²

James Auchinleck Cheyne died on 21 June 1853 in Lismore, Argyllshire, Scotland.^13,7

James Auchinleck Cheyne (4053) was served heir to his father James Auchinleck Cheyne (2770). The entry in Services of Heirs in Scotland, reads: "Cheyne, James Auchinleck, Dunedin, New Zealand, to his Father James Auchinleck of Kilmoron, who died 21st June 1853. -- Heir Special, in Kilcheren, etc. - Argyllshire, and Houses, etc. in Edinburgh. -- dated 7th November 1854." It was recorded 20 Nov. 1854, the fifty-second entry of the month.¹⁴

     Ninian Richard Cheyne was born, 24 August 1798, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2,3

He was admitted into the Society of Medicine in Edinburgh and titled a doctor of medicine and surgery, 14 April 1820.³

In 1824, he relocated to the Atlantic coastal city of Barranquilla, Colombia. He remained there for some time studying tropical diseases, acquiring fame for his expertise. He later moved to Bogota.³

On page 322 of a book called the Four Seasons of Manuela, written by Victor W. Von Hagen, published by Dent in 1952, there is a short reference to a Dr. Richard Ninian Cheyne. It describes an incident in near Bogotá in 1829 involving the doctor, described as ‘a handsome Scotsman’, as he attends a lady called Manuela, who has fallen from a horse and who was romantically connected to Simon Bolivar.⁴

Simon Bolivar, the General, who gave independence to 5 countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela ) from Spain and later became president, had a murder attempt and Dr. Cheyne was called to assist him, becoming his personal doctor.

Simon Bolivar gave Dr. Cheyne a golden sword with precious stones which was called The Birnania Sword. It is now on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was donated by Amelia Branson Cheyne, his granddaughter.³

Dr. Cheyne was also the personal doctor of General Santander, second in importance in Colombian history.⁵

In 1831 he was formally accepted into the Colombian Medical Society.³

Ninian Richard Cheyne married Paula Fajardo Barona, 1837, in Popayan, Cauca, Colombia. His wife was a member of one of the most important and affluent families in Popayan. This union produced eleven children.³

In 1847 the Colombian Congress gave Dr Cheyne a life pension of sixteen thousand reales per year, in recognition of his dedication and work.³

Ninian Richard Cheyne died 16 March 1872 in Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia.³

The attached is a transcription of the account of Dr. Ninian Richard Cheyne, in Jose Marfa Restrepo & Raimundo Rivas, Genealogias de Santafe de Bogota, Editorial Gente Nueva, Bogota, 1992, Pages 388-390 and a second account of unknown source. Both furnished by Sandra Cheyne.⁶

Ninian Richard Cheyne was buried, at British Cemetery, in Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia..⁷

     Susanna Cheyne was born, 29 January 1790, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2,3

Susan Cheyne was listed on the 1841 England Census at Bath Road, in Reading, Saint Mary, Berkshire, England. She was in the household of Sarah Walker, who was operating a boarding school for girls which had 17 pupils. Susan was 50 years of age, Independent and born in Scotland.⁴

Susan registered the death of one of the students at the boarding school for girls, where she resided in 1841. The decedent was the granddaughter of Okrafor, a Nigerian Prince.⁵

Susan Cheyne was listed on the 1851 England Census, at 2 Coley Hill, in Reading, Saint Mary, Berkshire, England. She was head of household and a annuitant. She was listed as unmarried, 62 years old and born in Edinburgh.³

Susan Cheyne was listed on the 1861 England Census, at 1 Hollywood Grove, in Kensington, Middlesex, England. She was head of household and a fund holder. Also present was her house servant, Mary Joseph.⁶

Susan Cheyne was listed on the 1871 England Census, in Wetherden, Suffolk, England. She was head of household and an annuitant. Also present was a servant.⁷

Susanna Cheyne was listed on the 1881 England Census, at Bury Road, in Wetherden Parish, Suffolk, England. She was head of household and an annuitant. She was listed as unmarried, age ninety one years. Also in the house were Robert and Mary Ann Perkins, lodgers.⁸

Susanna Cheyne died on 29 September 1890 in Wetherden, Suffolk, England.^9,10

Susanna Cheyne was buried in Wetherden, Suffolk, England, Her monumental inscription reads: "(partially illegible)...Susanna Cheyne. Died 1890. Aged 100"..¹¹

The will of Susanna Cheyne was proved 29 October 1890. An abstract of which reads: "Cheyne Susanna. Personal Estate £88 18s. 5d. The will of Susanna Cheyne late of Alpha cottages in the Parish of Wetherden in the County of Suffolk Spinster who died 29 September 1890 at Wetherden was proved at the Principal Registry the Reverend Charles Joseph Goodhart of Wetherden Rectory Haughley near Stowmarket in the said County Clerk the sole executor."¹²

In W. D. Cheyne-MacPherson, Cheynes of Inverugie, the author claims to have had a letter from Susanna dated in 1911. She would have had to lived to be over 120 years old at the time and we now know that she died in 1890.²

     Jane Cheyne was born, 27 November 1796, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2

Jane Cheyne was listed on the 1851 Scotland Census, at Minto Street, in Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. She was head of household. Also present was her sister, Isabella W. Cheyne. Both were listed under occupation as house property. They also had a servant.³

     Isabella Winram Cheyne was born, 12 July 1802, in Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.^1,2,3

Isabella W. Cheyne was in the household of Jane Cheyne and listed as sister on the 1851 Scotland Census, at Minto Street, in Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. Both were listed under occupation as house property. They also had a servant.⁴

Isabella Winram Cheyne was listed on the 1881 Scotland Census, at 9 Church Hill, in Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts Parish, Midlothian, Scotland. She was head of household and a unmarried and an annuitant. She had a domestic servant, Helen Davidson.⁵

Miss Isabella Winram Cheyne was on a list of Municipal Voters, in Newington Ward, Edinburgh, 1890-91, a residenter at 9 Church Hill, Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts Parish, Midlothian, Scotland.⁶

Isabella Winram Cheyne died in 1892.³

      There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire dated 6 March 1624 that included Alexander Cheyne (2439), son of James Cheyne of Straloch. No other Cheynes were included.¹

      Circa 1600. Margaret Cheyne (2776) probably was one of the five unnamed daughters of John Cheyne (2609) and Elizabeth Cruickshank (12458).¹

Margaret Cheyne married John Murray Minister in Gamrie before 3 April 1627.¹

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire dated 3 April 1627 that included Margaret Cheyne, wife of John Murray, minister of Gemrie. No other Cheynes were included on either of them.¹

There were two sasines dated 15 January 1630 and 2 June 1632 in Aberdeenshire that included John Cheyne, bailie in Auld Aberdeen (2609) and Margaret Cheyne (2776), wife of John Murray, minister at 'Gamerie'. John and Margaret were probably closely related. This Margaret may have been an unidentified daughter of John.²

     Barbara Cheyne married James Forbes of Tilligonie.¹

Walter Chene of Arnage (2391) and James Forbes of Tilliegonie (1351) were mentioned in A. Y. Cheyne, The Cheyne Family in Scotland. James Forbes was married to (or will marry) a Barbara Cheyne (2777), whose parentage is unknown.
     The said entry reads as follows: "In 1610 Walter resigned his third part of the town and lands of Chapeltoun of Essilmont, in the barony of Arnage, which the King granted to James Forbes of Tilliegounie [Reg. Mag. Sig.]".²

There was a sasine in Aberdeenshire dated 24 November 1620 that included Barbara Cheyne (2777). She was the spouse of James Forbes of Tilliegonie (13951).¹

      Christian Cheyne (4152) and any of the following Christian Cheynes may have been the same person (2265), (2778), (9214) or (9333).

Christian Cheyne married Robert Forbes of Wadderlairis before 26 May 1641.¹

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire dated 26 May 1641 and 16 June 1643 that included Christian Cheyne (2778), wife of Robert Forbes of Wadderlairis (13966).²

      Robert Cheynes (2215), (2779) and (9369) probably were the same person.

A Robert Cheyne received a Masters of Arts degree from King's College, 1646. That Robert probably was either (2586) or (2779). The entry in Officers and Graduates of University & King's College and in Fasti Aberdonenses reads: "Renunciante Magistro Alexandro Middiltono, laurea donati sunt, 1646...Mr. Robertus Chynaeus...".^1,2

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire dated 8 January 1655 and 15 November 1655 that included Robert Cheyne (2779), Writer, in Edinburgh. No other Cheynes were mentioned.³

There was a sasine in Aberdeenshire dated 29 March 1659 that included John Cheyne (4106), in Blackchambers, Robert Cheyne (2779), Writer, in Edinburgh, and Thomas Cheyne (3875), in East Cullairlie.⁴

      The parentage of James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie; and, William Cheyne in Bethin (2781) are not known. However, Patrick Cheyne (2615) and his father, James were also in Blachrie about the time they probably were born. They all will be named in sasines together in Blachrie and Bethin.¹

James Cheyne in Blachrie married Lilias Lambe, before 9 June 1655.²

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire both dated 9 June 1655 that included James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie and Patrick Cheyne (2781) in Bethin. They are assumed to have been brothers, since none was named as 'son of' another. The first sasine also included Lilias Lambe, wife of James Cheyne in Blachrie.¹

      The parentage of James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie; and, William Cheyne in Bethin (2781) are not known. However, Patrick Cheyne (2615) and his father, James were also in Blachrie about the time they probably were born. They all will be named in sasines together in Blachrie and Bethin.¹

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire both dated 9 June 1655 that included James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie and Patrick Cheyne (2781) in Bethin. They are assumed to have been brothers, since none was named as 'son of' another. The first sasine also included Lilias Lambe, wife of James Cheyne in Blachrie.¹

      The parentage of James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie; and, William Cheyne in Bethin (2781) are not known. However, Patrick Cheyne (2615) and his father, James were also in Blachrie about the time they probably were born. They all will be named in sasines together in Blachrie and Bethin.¹

There were two sasines in Aberdeenshire both dated 9 June 1655 that included James (2780) and William (2782) Cheynes in Blachrie and Patrick Cheyne (2781) in Bethin. They are assumed to have been brothers, since none was named as 'son of' another. The first sasine also included Lilias Lambe, wife of James Cheyne in Blachrie.¹

     Elizabeth Cheyne married Sir Patrick Leslie of Whitehall before 29 December 1656.¹

There was a sasine in Aberdeenshire dated 29 December 1656 that included Elizabeth Cheyne (2783) and her husband, Sir Patrick Leslie of Whythall.¹

      There was a sasine in Aberdeenshire dated 23 May 1660 that included John Cheyne (2784), in Turriff. No other Cheynes were mentioned.¹

     John Duguid Cheyne was born, 19 July 1869, at 4:00 PM, in Distillery Road, Old Meldrum Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.¹

Christian Chyne, George G. Chyne, Alexander Chyne, William Chyne and John Chyne were listed as children in the household of James Chyne and his wife, Christian Chyne on the 1871 Scotland Census, at 7 Distillery Road, in Old Meldrum, Old Meldrum Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was 7 months of age and born in Old Meldrum Parish.²

Alexander Duguid Cheyne, William Cheyne and John Duguid Cheyne were listed as children in the household of James Cheyne and his wife, Christina Cheyne on the 1881 Scotland Census, at 97 Claremont Street, in Aberdeen, Old Machar Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was also listed as a scholar.³

Alexander D. Cheyne (2904) and John Cheyne (2785) were boarders in the household of George Biddolph, accident insurance inspector on the 1891 England Census, at 22 Bowker Street, Broughton, Saint John Parish, Lancashire, England. Alexander was employed as an insurance superintendent; John, an insurance clerk. Both were born in Scotland, no further detail.⁴

John Duguid Cheyne married Jane (?).⁵

John Cheyne and his wife Jane Cheyne were listed on the 1901 Scotland Census, at 93 Union Grove, in Aberdeen, Holburn, Old Machar Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was head of household and a insurance inspector. John was listed as 32 years of age and born in Old Meldrum Parish, Aberdeen.⁵

He was listed in the Aberdeen City Directory; "Cheyne, John, inspector of agents '(General Accident, Fire and Life Assur. Corp., Ltd.)', 68 Gray Street".⁶

     Isobel Cheyne was born, about 1816, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Isobel Cheyne (2790) was the assumed daughter of George Cheyne (1242). She appears on the 1841 census in his household at age 25, making her birth about 1816, which was before his marriage to Margaret Smith. No IGI birth record was found.¹

Isobel Cheyne were listed as in the household of George Cheyne on the 1841 Scotland Census, at Monlettie, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was his assumed daughter, indexed as Isabel Chayin, 25 years of age and born in Aberdeenshire.¹