1. William.
b. Harry Shepherd, born 1858. Possibly from Montrose. Married Georgina Dunn of Montrose, at the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Cardiff, 24.11.1880. (The two witnesses George & Annie Woolf were probably on the SS Melite as he is listed as working on ships in the 1881 Census). Harry and Georgina lived at 18 Ripon St, Gateshead. Georgina was listed in the Census as "Cattincross" and living on her own at the time of the Census. At 69 Ripon St. lived the Thomason family and at the time of the Census a William Cairncross was visiting them. He was age 26, unmarried, described as an "Engineer Artizan" and born in Montrose. Catherine Thomason, the mother of 7 children, was listed as age 36 and was also born in Montrose. There may some family relationship between William, Catherine Thomason and Harry Shepherd Cairncross but this needs more work on. Died. 25.2.1931. (see Marriage Certificate between Harry and Georgina)
1. William, b. 1880/1881. (He was not living with his mother at 18 Ripon St, Gateshead at the time of the 1881 Census - and could have been born later.) William served in the 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment and was killed in action on 26 December 1914 near Bethune, Northern France, and was buried at the "Post Office Rifles Cemetery", Festubert, Pas de Calais (Grave ref. II B 2. Here is a photo of the cemetery supplied by George Cairncross). The family story is that he entered a house he thought was empty but found a group of Germans who shot him. (See the photo of his grave, plus a close-up of the same photo.)
2. Anne, b.1882, Gateshead. (see Birth Certificate). Annie married Albert Maddox Partridge on 26 Dec 1907, only two days before her brother George's wedding. (see Marriage Certificate.)
a. Constance Evelyn, b.
19.1.1909 in Gloucester, m. Richard Howarth.
Currently living in Falmouth.
b. Doris Nancy, b. 3.3.1911 in
Gloucester, m. Frederick Matthias.
1. Jennifer Rae Matthias, b.
11.6.1937, m. Allan Wilson.
a. Richard David Wilson, b.
30.4.1971.
b. Andrew Jonathan Wilson, b.
25.4.1973.
c. Winfred Grace, b.
11.12.1913, m. Osmond David Maguire on
1.11.1942, d. 27.5.2000.
1. Brendan Paul Maguire, b.
8.5.1947 in Gloucester, m. Marion
Wertheim 1.4.1976 in London.
2. Patrick Eugene Maguire, b.
9.9.1948 in Gloucester, m. Linda
Margaret Shearer in Hull on 1.6.1976.
a. James Patrick, b. 28.9.1977.
b. David Maddox, b. 3.4.1980.
c. Paul William, b. 26.2.1985.
3. Harry Baird, b. 31.7.1893 in Gateshead. d.10.6.1967. Served his apprenticeship in Gloucester as a moulder with Fielding & Platts Ltd, 6th June 1902 for 2.1/2 years. Then moved to Newport, Mon. Worked in the mines for a short time. Then joined the Mercantile Marine, June 1912~June 1915. From Oct. 1915-March 1919 served in the Royal Engineers in the Inland Water Transport Unit and was discharged as a Sgt. Received the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine medal. Married (1) Mary Letita Sedger (b.22.5.1886) on 23.7.1919. Mary from St. Ishmael, Pembrokeshire, (2) Olive, following the death of Mary, they lived in South Wales. He worked on a Wartime Aerodrome at Dale in WW2 as a Stoker and served in the Home Guard.
a. Muriel Mary Baird, b. 24.7.1920, d. 07.04.1997. Married Francis William Oxley 7.12.42. Worked on a wartime aerodrome at Dale, Pembrokeshire as a shorthand typist and driver for the Air Minstry.
1. Carolyn Mary Oxley, born 18.05.1947, married Jeffery Lee, born 09.11.1946, on 04.09.1969. They now live in South Africa.
a. Robert Lee, born 16.10.1971, married Tracey Alexander.
1. Lauren Lee, born July 2004.
2. Mandy Lee, born 1 Aug 2007.
b. Bronwyn Mary Lee, born 21.09.1977, married Devon Carl David Troskie.
1. Dayne Troskie, born 22 Nov 2006.
2. Robert Thomas Baird Oxley, born 01.06.1949, married Carolyn Anderson, born 17.02.1954, on 05.03.1977.
a. Kelly Marie Oxley, born 12.04.1981. Partner Daniel Reed.
1. Thomas William Oxley-Reed born 27 Oct 2008.
b. John Baird, b. 13.10.1922, died April 1976. Born in Scotland. Lived in Taunton and at age 16 joined the Somerset Light Infantry and served throughout WW2 as a despatch Rider. On demob became a long-distance lorry driver. Later, a bus driver. John married Joyce Nellie Coombs, born 04.08.1917, died 03.07.1993. Yeovil Register Office in June 1943. John separated from Joyce in 1947 and co-habited with Ethel Isabella Mary, born 8.4.1925.
Children of John and Joyce:
1. Sylvia Mary Farthing, born 16.08.1944, married Cyril Farthing. 20.12.72
a. Paul William Farthing, born 15.05.1978, married Jacqueline Spencer (Canadian citizen) in Tokyo 24.12.03
2. Judith Anne, born 21.02.1948, married Paul Row.
a. Joanne Clare Row, born 18.08.1978.
b. Robin Paul Row, born 22.02.1980.
Children of John and Ethel:
1. Keith, b. 31.8.1947, m.Patricia Green, b. 20.10.1947 in Portsmouth.Living in China.
a. Stuart, b. 21.4.1972. m. 1999. Aleksandra. Living in Germany.
1. Kenneth (stepson to Stuart)
2. Ian Francis
a. Finn, born 21.09.2005.
b. Christopher, b. 10.1.1978. Living in Germany.
c. Anthony Keith, b. 25.5.1983. Living in Germany.
4. Mabel, b. 1893 Gateshead. m. Middleton, lived in Gwent. Was a Red Cross Driver WW1.
5. Jessie, m. Weston. b. Tilehurst.
6. Ernest Cairncross, born 6 Apr 1891 at 18, Ripen St. Gateshead. Was in the RFC before WW1. Lived in Farnborough, Hants. Occupation: Steam Engine Fitter. Died 6 Apr 1975 Farnham, Surrey, County Hospital. Married 23 Mar 1918 at the Robert Raikes Memorial Chapel, Gloucester to Winifred Mabel Dancer. She was born 5 Oct 1894 Leamington Spa, Warwicks, and died Jul 1957 Aldershot, Hampshire. There is a document called “Families of Mabel Winifred Dancer and Ernest Cairncross”. View here. This document and the family tree agree with each other.
a. Frederick William Cairncross, born 12 May 1919 Gloucester. Baptised 30 May 1919 at St. Mary de Lode Church at Gloucester, by Rev. A. C. Macklin. He died 10 May 1921 at Palestine General Hospital, Ludd, thought to be from hydrocephalus. Interred on the day of his 2nd birthday, 12 May 1921.
b. Linda Mary Cairncross, born 8 Jul 1920 Plymouth. Baptised 25 Jul 1920 at St.Andrew Church, Plymouth. by Curate Arthur C.Kodden. Died 26 Feb 1925 at Palestine General Hospital, Ludd, from septicemia, secondary to burns. Interred on the day of birth of Winifred, 28 Feb 1925.
c. Doreen Georgina Cairncross, born 27 Sep 1923 Ludd, Palestine. Died. 27 Nov 1923 at Ramleh (probably Palestine General Hospital), Ludd, from broncho-pneumonia. All three children at rest in Protestant English German Cemetery, Mt. Zion.
d. Winifred Joan Cairncross, born 28 Feb 1925 Ludd, Palestine. Married 11 Nov 1950 to Jack Hayes at St. Marks Parish Church, South Farnborough. They had 2 children.
1. Lesley Hayes, born 10 Feb 1957 Aldershot, Hampshire. Married (1) George Carpenter, born 21 Sep 1956, died 1995. Married (2) Ian Kenyon Ros, born 1959.
Children of Lesley and George:
a. David Mark Carpenter, born 3 Jun 1977.
b. Julie Anne Carpenter, born 8 Dec 1978. Married James Cusdin.
Child of Lesley and Ian:
a. Katie Julie Ross, born 1 Apr 1997.
2. Janet Hayes, born 1959 Gosport, Hampshire.
e. Gerald Ernest Cairncross, born 3 Nov 1928 Halton, Bucks RAF Hospital. Twin to George. Died 5 Apr 1986 Romsey, Hampshire. Married (1) 1951 Aldershot, Hampshire to Joyce Emily Frances Hayden. She was born 1929 at Farnborough, Hampshire. Divorced. Married (2) in Southampton to Jacqueline Anne Harding, born 6 Oct 1942.
Children of Gerald and Joyce:
1. Philip Gerald Cairncross, born 26 Mar 1953 Farnborough & Cove War Memorial Hospital Farnborough. Died 17 Mar 2017.
2. Elaine Joyce Cairncross, born 23 May 1956 at 25, Marrowbrook Lane, Cove, Farnborough, 25.5.1956. Christened at St. Marks Parish Church South Farnborough.
Children of Gerald and Jacqueline:
3. Andrew Gerald Cairncross, born 24 Apr 1965 Southampton General Hospital. Baptised 25 Jul 1965 at the Church of the Ascension, Bitterne Park, Southampton. Christened at St. Marks Parish Church. South Farnborough. by Rev D.S.Yerburgh. Married Oct 1986 Romsey, Hampshire to Claire E. Osbourne, born 3 Jun 1965. They had 3 children.
a. Lizzy Cairncross, born 1989. Married Adam Barker.
b. Liam Cairncross, born 1982. Married Rachel Ford.
c. James Cairncross, born 1994.
4. Stuart Mark Cairncross, born 23 Apr 1968 at 91A, Lakefield Road, Middenbury, Southampton. Baptised 28 Jul 1968 at Church of the Ascension. Emigrated to New Zealand. Married Apr 1989 Romsey, Hampshire to Caroline Ann Osbourne, born 3 Dec 1989. They had 2 children.
a.Chloe Jessica Cairncross, born 1990.
b.Charlotte Cairncross, born 1993.
f. George Ronald Cairncross, born 3 Nov 1928, Halton Bucks RAF Hospital. Twin to Gerald Ernest. Married 1951 Sturminster, Dorset to Joyce Doreen Rendell, born 8 Feb 1926 Yeovil, Somerset. George, and twin brother Gerald were Stokers, and boxed while in the Navy. Thereafter both were Policeman for Hampshire Constabulary. George won a medal for bravery for saving a young boys life.
1. Richard George Cairncross, born 25 May 1955, in Romsey, Hants.
2. Julie Margaret Cairncross, born 20 March 1959, in Gosport, Hants. She had a career in the Army. Married 1990 Hampshire to Alistair Kerswell, born 4 May 1962 in Darlington, Durham.
a. Alexandra Kerswell, born 28 Apr 1992.
b. Abigail Kerswell, born 7 Aug 1996.
3. Stephen John Cairncross, born 22.5.1964. Married (1) Susan Michelle Burrows, (2) Lynn Faye Stone (nee Palmer). Currently living with partner, Aimee Louise Farrant, born 1980, and her 3 children, in Yeovil.
Children of Stephen and Susan:
a. Lisa Marie Cairncross, born 27 Jan 1990.
b. Michael John Cairncross, born 24 Apr 1992.
Children of Stephen and Lynn:
c. Sophie Jade Cairncross, born 20 Oct 1993.
d. Shannon Jay Cairncross, born 13 Aug 1995, died 13 Aug 1995.
g. Maurice Cairncross, born 11 Nov 1930, in Ducksford, Cambridgeshire. Twin to Margaret. Married Dec 1953 Aldershot, Hampshire, to Violet June Titcomb. She was born 15 Sep 1935 Buckleberry, Berkshire, and died Jul 2004 Chichester, Sussex. Maurice died 10 Nov 1992 in Farnborough, Hants. Maurice was in the Army.
1. Christine Ann Cairncross, born 27 Apr 1954 Farnham Hospital, Surrey. Baptised St. Marks Church, Farnborough. Married Aug 1989 Hampshire to Ronald Norris, born 24 Mar 1948. They had 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren.
2. David Leonard Cairncross, born 14 Aug 1956 Farey House, Farnborough. Baptised St. Marks Church, Farnborough. Married 1989 Hampshire to Lorraine Champion, born 1956 Hampshire. Divorced.
a. Amyjane Cairncross, born 21 Apr 1984.
b. Emily Cairncross, born 11 Sep1986.
3. Pamela Margaret Cairncross, born 25 Sep 1960 Farey House, Farnborough. Baptised St. Marks Church, Farnborough. Married 1984 Hampshire to Keith Millard. They had 3 children.
4. John Ernest Cairncross, born 25 Mar 1970 Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, Surrey. Baptised St. Marks Church, Farnborough. Married 26 Jun 1996 Harrow, Greater London to Suzanne Neville.
a. Abigail, born 16.04.1998.
b. Stephen, born 10.10.2000.
h. Margaret Grace Cairncross, born 11 Nov 1930 in Ducksford, Cambridgeshire. Twin to Maurice. Married 1954 Aldershot, Hampshire to Charles William Walters, born 15 Mar 1947, died Jul 1992 North East Hampshire. They had 3 children, and one grandchild.
7. George, b. Gateshead 22.7.1885. d. 25.12.1966. m. Alice Ellen Williams of Gloucester at Parish of All saints Church 28.12.1907. Was an engine fitter. Then worked for a firm making steamrollers. Then went to the Moreland Match Factory, then to South Wales and worked in the Mines. Was a member of the British Legion and was made a life member, also a member the R.A.0.B. Served in WWI and was wounded by shrapnel in the shoulder. Was at Deep Navigation Colliery, as a pulley man until his later years when he became a pit telephone operator. Private in the 5th Dorsetshire Regt WW1.
a. Hubert Lionel Henry, b.14.8.1908. d. Aberdare Hospital 8.7.1976. m.Sarah Reynolds, b. 26.12.1932
1. June Rose, m. White DCM, Coxwain of the MTB 241 WW2. Adopted by Filey.
2. Joy Lorraine, m. James.
3. Idwal Samuel George, killed in a road accident 1948, March lst.
4. Christine, m. Davies.
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