Christina Pollock1,2
F, #51793, b. circa 1824, d. 22 November 1904
| Father* | James Pollock3,2 b. b 1782 |
| Last Edited | 2 Sep 2025 |
She was born circa 1817.1 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1824 at Scotland since she was reported to be 37 in the 1861 census4; or, circa 1825 at Scotland since she would be 28 on her next birthday in the 1851 census.2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1827 at Scotland since she was reported to be 44 in the 1871 census.5 Christina married Thomas Gairdner.1
Christina Pollock died on 22 November 1904, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada since she died at the age of 87.6,1
The informant on her death registration was her attending physician.6
Christina Pollock was buried after 24 November 1904, Bowmanville, Ontario Canada.7
Christina Pollock appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of her father, James Pollock, and she was listed as a labourer.2
Christina Pollock appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), enumerated 13 January 1861, a farmer. Her son Thamas was listed as living with her. Robert Pollock, probably her brother, who was deaf, was included in her household.Note that age is given as the next birthday, and households were not explicitly identified.4
Chritina Gardner (sic) appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1871, a widow. Her son Thomas was listed as living with her. The household included an unknown person who was listed flagged in the Deaf and Dumb column of the enumeration sheet.5
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Daily Record published in Glasgow 14 December 1904:
Christina Pollock died on 22 November 1904, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada since she died at the age of 87.6,1
The informant on her death registration was her attending physician.6
Christina Pollock was buried after 24 November 1904, Bowmanville, Ontario Canada.7
Christina Pollock appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of her father, James Pollock, and she was listed as a labourer.2
Christina Pollock appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), enumerated 13 January 1861, a farmer. Her son Thamas was listed as living with her. Robert Pollock, probably her brother, who was deaf, was included in her household.Note that age is given as the next birthday, and households were not explicitly identified.4
Chritina Gardner (sic) appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1871, a widow. Her son Thomas was listed as living with her. The household included an unknown person who was listed flagged in the Deaf and Dumb column of the enumeration sheet.5
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Daily Record published in Glasgow 14 December 1904:
GAIRDNER
On the 22nd November, at Ottawa, Ont., CHRISTINA POLLOCK, relict of Thomas Gairdner, of Nemphlar, Lanarksaire, aged 87 years.1
On the 22nd November, at Ottawa, Ont., CHRISTINA POLLOCK, relict of Thomas Gairdner, of Nemphlar, Lanarksaire, aged 87 years.1
Family | Thomas Gairdner b. 22 Jul 1808, d. 23 Jan 1860 |
| Marriage* | Christina married Thomas Gairdner.1 |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S15868] Deaths: Gairdner, Daily Record, Glasgow, Scotland, 14 Dec 1904, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death: Christina Gairdner nee Pollock. Hereinafter cited as Daily Record.
- [S15919] James Pollock household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nepean, Carleton, Canada West; Page 15; Line: 17 to 19, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) roll C_11716, James Pollock, 81, Robert Pollock, 35, Chritina Pollock, 28,.
- [S15635] James Pollock household, 01 Feb 1842 Heads of Families, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nepean, Bathurst district, Carleton; Line 17, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Source Reference: MG 31 C1, Nepean, Bathurst, Carleton, Ontario, Canada: James Pollock, Line 17.
- [S15869] Mrs Christiana Gardener household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 52, Lines: 35 - 37, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1016-1017, Christiana Gardener, 37, Head, Thamas, 5, son, Robert Polloock, 50.
- [S15870] Chritina Gardner household, 02 Apr 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Bowmanville (town), West Durham, Ontario; Page: 68, Family No.: 274, Ancestry.com Roll: C-9977, Chritina (sic) Gardner, 44, Thomas Gardner, 14, Robert Pollock, 62.
- [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Christina Gairdner; Death: 22 Nov 1904, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Age: 87, Birth Date: abt 1817, Birth Place: Scotland, Cause of Death: Chalaemia, Occupation: (none), Marital Status: W, Informant: W. C. Cousins?, attaending physician, Burial: N/A, Registration #: 008129.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, In a family group sheet for Thomas Gairdner & Christina Pollock, Robin refers to a newspaper account of her death, in which it notes that after her funeral service, the body was sent from Union Station to Bowmanville for interment. This probably means she was interred in the Bowmanville Cemetery where her husband and son are interred, but no details are available in CemSearch.. Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages."
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Thomas Gairdner, Age: 22y 7m, Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Thomas is buried here., Notes: Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner.
Grave marker transcription:
In Memory Of
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots.
Thomas Gairdner1,2,3,4
M, #51794, b. 22 July 1808, d. 23 January 1860
| Father* | Thomas Gairdner2,5 b. 1767, d. 1840 |
| Mother* | Catherine Hutchison2,5,4 b. c 1782, d. 28 Sep 1852 |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2025 |
He was born on 22 July 1808 at Mid Nemphlar (a farm or estate), North Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,2,6,7,4 He was baptized on 19 August 1808 at Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 Thomas married Christina Pollock.3
Thomas Gairdner died on 23 January 1860, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada at age 51.1
Thomas Gairdner was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Thomas Gairdner, having responsibility to make up any deficiencies if the value of the estate is not sufficient., was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.8
Thomas Gairdner appeared on the 1841 British Census at Lanarkshire, Scotland, at Nemphlar, enumerated 6 June 1841, described as a Portioner & Farmer. I infer that Catherin Gardiner was his mother, David Gardiner was his brother, and Catherin Davie was his niece.Note: Ages usually given to nearest 5 years.9,10
Thomas Gairdner appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census (delayed) of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), enumerated 11 January 1852. Thomas was described as a gentleman. His household included the following inferred relatives: his mother, Mrs. Gairdner, his brothers, Robt H. Gairdner M.D. and David Gairdner and David's wife, Rebecca White. Note that in this census ages given were for the next birthday.4
Thomas Gairdner owned land in 1856 at Mid Nemphlar and Bullions (a farm or estate), North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Plan of the lands of Mid Nemphlar and Ballions (sic) in the Parish of Lanark Belonging to Thomas Gairdner, Esq., 1856) Note that his land is surrounded by lands owned by Lockhart family members. When the estate was sold in 1857, the buyer was Sir N. M. Lockhart, Baronet, who owned the property to the north and west.11
In the image below, click the icon in the upper left corner for a larger image.12
The following article appeared in the Glasgow Glasgow Herald, 21 January 1857 :
The following article appeared in the Glasgow Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1857 :
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Glasgow Herald published in Glasgow 22 February 1860:
In the obituary of Christina Pollock who died 22 November 1904, her husband, Thomas Gairdner of Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, was listed as predeceased.3
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
For an academic review of the place name Bullion see 'Bullion' in Scottish Place-Names by Margaret Scott, University of Glasgow.17
Thomas Gairdner died on 23 January 1860, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada at age 51.1
Thomas Gairdner was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Thomas Gairdner, having responsibility to make up any deficiencies if the value of the estate is not sufficient., was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.8
Thomas Gairdner appeared on the 1841 British Census at Lanarkshire, Scotland, at Nemphlar, enumerated 6 June 1841, described as a Portioner & Farmer. I infer that Catherin Gardiner was his mother, David Gardiner was his brother, and Catherin Davie was his niece.Note: Ages usually given to nearest 5 years.9,10
Thomas Gairdner appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census (delayed) of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), enumerated 11 January 1852. Thomas was described as a gentleman. His household included the following inferred relatives: his mother, Mrs. Gairdner, his brothers, Robt H. Gairdner M.D. and David Gairdner and David's wife, Rebecca White. Note that in this census ages given were for the next birthday.4
Thomas Gairdner owned land in 1856 at Mid Nemphlar and Bullions (a farm or estate), North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Plan of the lands of Mid Nemphlar and Ballions (sic) in the Parish of Lanark Belonging to Thomas Gairdner, Esq., 1856) Note that his land is surrounded by lands owned by Lockhart family members. When the estate was sold in 1857, the buyer was Sir N. M. Lockhart, Baronet, who owned the property to the north and west.11
In the image below, click the icon in the upper left corner for a larger image.12
1856 Lands of Thomas Gardiner, Esq, including Mid Nemphlar and Bullions
The following article appeared in the Glasgow Glasgow Herald, 21 January 1857 :
LANARKSHIRE.
DESIRABLE PROPERTY UPON THE CLYDE FOR SALE.
To be Sold, by Public Route, within the Clydesdale Hotel, Lanark, on Tuesday the 27th day of January curt., at One o'clock Afternoon, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain,)
THE LANDS of MIDTOWN of NEMPHLAR, lying in the Parish of Lanark, extending to 80 Imperial Acres, or thereby. This Property, which is bounded on the south by the River Clyde, close to the Falls of Stonebyres, is beautifully situated, and commands a delightful view of the surrounding country. It is only distant two miles from the Burgh of Lanark. The Dwelling House and Offices are modern, and in good repair ; and the Ground, which is in an excellent state of ' cultivation, is of the first quality. The Lands are Let on a Lease of Nineteen Years, which expires at Martinmas, 1860, and Whitsunday, 1861.
For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Gray & Anderson, Writers in Lanark, who will exhibit the Title Deeds, Articles of Roup, and a Plan of the Estate.13
DESIRABLE PROPERTY UPON THE CLYDE FOR SALE.
To be Sold, by Public Route, within the Clydesdale Hotel, Lanark, on Tuesday the 27th day of January curt., at One o'clock Afternoon, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain,)
THE LANDS of MIDTOWN of NEMPHLAR, lying in the Parish of Lanark, extending to 80 Imperial Acres, or thereby. This Property, which is bounded on the south by the River Clyde, close to the Falls of Stonebyres, is beautifully situated, and commands a delightful view of the surrounding country. It is only distant two miles from the Burgh of Lanark. The Dwelling House and Offices are modern, and in good repair ; and the Ground, which is in an excellent state of ' cultivation, is of the first quality. The Lands are Let on a Lease of Nineteen Years, which expires at Martinmas, 1860, and Whitsunday, 1861.
For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Gray & Anderson, Writers in Lanark, who will exhibit the Title Deeds, Articles of Roup, and a Plan of the Estate.13
The following article appeared in the Glasgow Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1857 :
Sale of Land.—The estate of Midtown of Nemphlar, belonging to Thomas Gairdner, Esq., was sold by public roup in Clydsdale Hotel, Lanark, last week, Sr. N. M, Lockhart, Bart., becoming the purchaser at the price of £5100
A roup is a sale by public auction.14
A roup is a sale by public auction.14
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Glasgow Herald published in Glasgow 22 February 1860:
Deaths
...At Clarke, Canada West, on the 23rd ultimo, Mr. Thomas Gairdner, late of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire.15
...At Clarke, Canada West, on the 23rd ultimo, Mr. Thomas Gairdner, late of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire.15
In the obituary of Christina Pollock who died 22 November 1904, her husband, Thomas Gairdner of Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, was listed as predeceased.3
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Thomas Gairdner and Robert Pollock, who were both included on the same Bowmanville Cemetery marker, were brothers-in-law. Thomas' wife was Christina Pollock.16
For an academic review of the place name Bullion see 'Bullion' in Scottish Place-Names by Margaret Scott, University of Glasgow.17
Family | Christina Pollock b. c 1824, d. 22 Nov 1904 |
| Marriage* | Thomas married Christina Pollock.3 |
| Child |
|
Citations
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Thomas Gairdner, Age: 51y 6m, Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Thomas is buried here., Notes: Esq. of Midnemphlar, Lanarkshire Scotland. Printed Listing with full inscription is available at the Bowmanville Museum.
Grave marker transcription:
side 1
In Memory (Of)
Thomas Gairdner Esq. of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died Jan 23, 1860 Aged 58 Years and 6 Months
side 2
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months
In Memory Of
Robert Pollock
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland
Died in Bowmanville July 24, 1884. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots. - [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., Thomas Gairdner, Birth Date: 22 Jul 1808, Baptized: 19 Aug 1808, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Catharine Hutchison.
- [S15868] Deaths: Gairdner, Daily Record, Glasgow, Scotland, 14 Dec 1904, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death: Christina Gairdner nee Pollock. Hereinafter cited as Daily Record.
- [S15920] Thomas Gairdner household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-11718, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, Servant, Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, In response to my message including the obituary link for Christina Gairdner, Robin/Margaret responded that the tThomas Gairdner referenced was the son of Thomas Gairdner and Catherine Hutchison who were already in my database.. Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages."
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, In response to my message including the obituary link for Christina Gairdner, Robin/Margaret responded that the tThomas Gairdner referenced was the son of Thomas Gairdner and Catherine Hutchison who were already in my database. He was born 11 (sic) July 1808 in Lanark Parish.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Thomas Gairdner Christina Pollock family PDF (27 Aug 2025), PDF saved to Dropbox. Born 22 Jan 1808 - reference Scots People, Image of OPR Lanark baptisms ref 648/50/100.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
"His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
(Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.
His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient
NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers." - [S15875] Thomas Gardiner household, 06 June 1841 Scotland Census, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, General Register Office for Scotland, Mr Thomas Gardiner, 30, Catherin Gardiner, 55, David Gardiner, 15, Catherin Davie, 2, Mary Frazer, 15, Elizabeth Wilson, 20.
- [S15876] Dictionaries of the Scots Language , DSL Online, Dictionaries of the Scots Language; cited as "Dictionaries of the Scots Language., Definition of Portioner.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "McEwen-King messages," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120).
- [S15921] Unknown author, 1857 Ordinance Survey, Nemphlar, Lanarkshire (Edinburgh or Glasgow: National Library of Scotland, Published 1860), 1857 Ordinance Survey, Nemphlar, Lanarkshire. Hereinafter cited as 1857 Ordinance Survey.
- [S15923] Lanarkshire - Desireable Property Upon The Clyde For Sale, The Glasgow Daily Herald, Glasgow, Scotland, 21 Jan 1857, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Find My Past, Lanarkshire - Desireable Property Upon The Clyde For Sale. Hereinafter cited as Glasgow Daily Herald.
- [S15874] Sale of Land, Glasgow Herald, Glasgow, Scotland, 06 Feb 1857, Page 5, column 7 viewed at Find My Past, Sale of Land: Thomas Gairdner. Hereinafter cited as Glasgow Herald.
- [S15873] Deaths: Gairdner, Glasgow Herald, Glasgow, Scotland, 22 Feb 1860, Page 5, bottom of column 5 viewed at Find My Past, Death Notice: Thomas Gairdner. Hereinafter cited as Glasgow Herald.
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Robert Pollack, Age: (unknown), Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Robert is buried here., Notes: Born in Ayrshire Scotland.
Grave marker transcription:
side 1
In Memory (Of)
Thomas Gairdner Esq. of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died Jan 23, 1860 Aged 58 Years and 6 Months
side 2
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months
In Memory Of
Robert Pollock
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland
Died in Bowmanville July 24, 1884. - [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Thomas Gairdner, Age: 22y 7m, Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Thomas is buried here., Notes: Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner.
Grave marker transcription:
side 1
In Memory (Of)
Thomas Gairdner Esq. of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died Jan 23, 1860 Aged 58 Years and 6 Months
side 2
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months
In Memory Of
Robert Pollock
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland
Died in Bowmanville July 24, 1884.
Thomas Gairdner1
M, #51795, b. circa November 1856, d. 7 June 1879
| Father* | Thomas Gairdner1 b. 22 Jul 1808, d. 23 Jan 1860 |
| Mother* | Christina Pollock2,3,4 b. c 1824, d. 22 Nov 1904 |
| Last Edited | 2 Sep 2025 |
He was born circa November 1856, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada since he died at the age of 22 years 7 months.1,3,4
Thomas Gairdner died on 7 June 1879, Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Death Registration 010165.5,1 The cause of his death was given as being accidentally shot, and surviving one day.5
Thomas Gairdner was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Handwriting varies and his name may be interpreted as Thomas Gairdiner, on his death registration.5
Thamas Gardener appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of his mother, Christina Pollock.3
Thomas Gardner (sic) appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Chritina Gardner (sic).4
Thomas Gairdner died on 7 June 1879, Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Death Registration 010165.5,1 The cause of his death was given as being accidentally shot, and surviving one day.5
Thomas Gairdner was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Handwriting varies and his name may be interpreted as Thomas Gairdiner, on his death registration.5
Thamas Gardener appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of his mother, Christina Pollock.3
Thomas Gardner (sic) appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Chritina Gardner (sic).4
Citations
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Thomas Gairdner, Age: 22y 7m, Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Thomas is buried here., Notes: Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner.
Grave marker transcription:
side 1
In Memory (Of)
Thomas Gairdner Esq. of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died Jan 23, 1860 Aged 58 Years and 6 Months
side 2
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months
In Memory Of
Robert Pollock
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland
Died in Bowmanville July 24, 1884. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots. - [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Thomas Gairdner, Age: 22y 7m, Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Thomas is buried here., Notes: Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner.
Grave marker transcription:
In Memory Of
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months. - [S15869] Mrs Christiana Gardener household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 52, Lines: 35 - 37, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1016-1017, Christiana Gardener, 37, Head, Thamas, 5, son, Robert Polloock, 50.
- [S15870] Chritina Gardner household, 02 Apr 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Bowmanville (town), West Durham, Ontario; Page: 68, Family No.: 274, Ancestry.com Roll: C-9977, Chritina (sic) Gardner, 44, Thomas Gardner, 14, Robert Pollock, 62.
- [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: Thomas Guairdmer (my reading Gairdiner); Death: 07 Jun 1879, Bowmanville, Durham, Ontario, Canada, Age: 22, Birth Date: abt 1857, Birth Place: Clarke, Cause of Death: Accidentally Shot, Occupation: Gentleman, Marital Status: N/A, Informant: W. P. Prower, undertaker, BOwmanville, Burial: N/A, Registration #: 010165.
Robert Pollock1,2,3,4
M, #51796, b. 11 March 1805, d. 24 July 1884
| Father* | James Pollock4 b. b 1782 |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2025 |
He was born on 11 March 1805, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1809 at Scotland since he was reported to be 62 in the 1871 census3; or, circa 1811 at Scotland since he was reported to be 50 in the 1861 census.2 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1816 at Scotland since he would be 35 on his next birthday in the 1851 census.4
Robert Pollock died on 24 July 1884, Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada at age 79.1
Robert Pollock was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Do not use; a farmer (owner of real property.)5
Robert Pollock appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of his father, James Pollock, and he was listed as a labourer and a deaf mute.4
Robert appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Christina Pollock, and he was listed as a yeoman, and that he was deaf.2 Robert appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, in the household of Chritina Gardner (sic).3
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Robert Pollock died on 24 July 1884, Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada at age 79.1
Robert Pollock was buried at Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Canada.1
Do not use; a farmer (owner of real property.)5
Robert Pollock appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Canada West (modern Ontario) in the household of his father, James Pollock, and he was listed as a labourer and a deaf mute.4
Robert appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Christina Pollock, and he was listed as a yeoman, and that he was deaf.2 Robert appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Bowmanville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, in the household of Chritina Gardner (sic).3
The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.
Robert Pollock and Thomas Gairdner, who were both included on the same Bowmanville Cemetery marker, were brothers-in-law. Thomas' wife was Christina Pollock.1
Citations
- [S4749] CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots, online CemSearch home page, Robert Pollack, Age: (unknown), Cemetery: Bowmanville, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Comment: Robert is buried here., Notes: Born in Ayrshire Scotland.
Grave marker transcription:
side 1
In Memory (Of)
Thomas Gairdner Esq. of Mid Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died Jan 23, 1860 Aged 58 Years and 6 Months
side 2
Thomas Son of Thomas and Christina Gairdner
Died June 7, 1879 Aged 22 Years 7 Months
In Memory Of
Robert Pollock
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland
Died in Bowmanville July 24, 1884. Hereinafter cited as CemSearch: In Search Of Our Roots. - [S15869] Mrs Christiana Gardener household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 52, Lines: 35 - 37, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1016-1017, Christiana Gardener, 37, Head, Thamas, 5, son, Robert Polloock, 50.
- [S15870] Chritina Gardner household, 02 Apr 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Bowmanville (town), West Durham, Ontario; Page: 68, Family No.: 274, Ancestry.com Roll: C-9977, Chritina (sic) Gardner, 44, Thomas Gardner, 14, Robert Pollock, 62.
- [S15919] James Pollock household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nepean, Carleton, Canada West; Page 15; Line: 17 to 19, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) roll C_11716, James Pollock, 81, Robert Pollock, 35, Chritina Pollock, 28,.
- [S15635] James Pollock household, 01 Feb 1842 Heads of Families, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nepean, Bathurst district, Carleton; Line 17, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Source Reference: MG 31 C1, Nepean, Bathurst, Carleton, Ontario, Canada: James Pollock, Line 17Details (transcribed by Robin McEwen-King): Proprietor of real property, Entitled to vote, Farmer, 6 Native of Scotland and 2 Native of Canada of
British Origin, 10 years in the province, Aliens Not Naturalised - 1 girl under five and 1 boy between 5
and 14, Male Single age 14 - 17, Male Married plus one Male Single age 21 to 29, Male Married age
over 60, Female married age 14 to 44, Infirmities one Male is Deaf and Dumb, Religion 11 belonging to
Church of Sotland, Family occupies 100 acres of which 49 are improved).
James Archibald Gairdiner1
M, #51799, b. 17 February 1819, d. 27 January 1899
| Father* | Thomas Gairdner1,2 b. 1767, d. 1840 |
| Mother* | Catherine Hutchison1,2 b. c 1782, d. 28 Sep 1852 |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2025 |
He was born on 17 February 1819, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,3 He was baptized on 12 March 1819 at Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 James married Mary Jane Tudor Marks.4
James Archibald Gairdiner died on 27 January 1899, Bayfield, Stanley Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada at age 79 according to Ontario Death Registration 011791.3 The informant on his death registration was.3
James Archibald Gairdiner was buried on 31 January 1899 at Bayfield Cemetery, Stanley Twp., Huron County, Ontario Canada.5,6
James Archibald Gairdiner was also known as James Gardner.7
John (sic) Archibald was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.2
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Clinton New Era published in Clinton, Ontario 2 February 1899:
James Archibald Gairdiner died on 27 January 1899, Bayfield, Stanley Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada at age 79 according to Ontario Death Registration 011791.3 The informant on his death registration was.3
James Archibald Gairdiner was buried on 31 January 1899 at Bayfield Cemetery, Stanley Twp., Huron County, Ontario Canada.5,6
James Archibald Gairdiner was also known as James Gardner.7
John (sic) Archibald was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.2
The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Clinton New Era published in Clinton, Ontario 2 February 1899:
Bayfield
... On Friday morning last Mr. James Gairdner, one of our oldest and most respected citizens passed into rest, aged about seventy eight years. He was for many years postmaster and in the early days of Baylield was one of its most enterprising business men. Paralysis was the cause of his death. Two of his family are ministers of the gospel and one a doctor, while another has fulfilled the dnties of deputy postmaster. Two daughters also survive. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Bayfield cemetery where the remains were interred.6
... On Friday morning last Mr. James Gairdner, one of our oldest and most respected citizens passed into rest, aged about seventy eight years. He was for many years postmaster and in the early days of Baylield was one of its most enterprising business men. Paralysis was the cause of his death. Two of his family are ministers of the gospel and one a doctor, while another has fulfilled the dnties of deputy postmaster. Two daughters also survive. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Bayfield cemetery where the remains were interred.6
Family | Mary Jane Tudor Marks b. 22 Jan 1834, d. 29 Mar 1908 |
| Marriage* | James married Mary Jane Tudor Marks.4 |
Citations
- [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., James Archibald Gairdiner, Birth Date: 17 Feb 1819, Baptized: 12 Mar 1819, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdiner, Mother: Katren Hutchisen.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
"His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
(Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.
His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient
NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers". Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages." - [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1940., Name: James Gairdner; Death: 27 Jan 1899, Bayfield, Huron, Ontario, Canada, Age: 79, Birth Date: abt 1820, Birth Place: Scotland, Cause of Death: Arteris Sclerosis, Occupation: Postmaster, Marital Status: Married, Informant: Wm Pallister, attending physician, , Burial: N/A, Registration #: 011791.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Bayfield Cemetery: Mary Jane Tudor Gairdner née Marks
Grave marker transcription:
In loving memory of
James GAIRDNER, Esquire Native of Lanark, Scotland
Died Jan. 27th, 1899 Aged 79 yrs.
His Wife Mary Jane TUDOR, MARKS Native of Dundalk, Ireland
Died Mar. 28th, 1908 Aged 74 Yrs.
Catherine HUTCHESON GAIRDNER
Mary Tudor GAIRDNER
Margaret Harriett GAIRDNER
Died Aug. 8th, 1917.
John Tudor GAIRDNER.
Make them to be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting.
(Side)
Alexander MARKS, Esq. .
+ James Charles GAIRDNER
His Wife Myra E. GALUSHA
Baby Ethel SCRIMGER
(Side)R. H. GAIRDNER, Esq. M. D. .
+ R. H. Fortesque GAIRDNER. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Bayfield Cemetery: James Archibald Gairdner
Grave marker transcription:
In loving memory of
James GAIRDNER, Esquire Native of Lanark, Scotland
Died Jan. 27th, 1899 Aged 79 yrs.
His Wife Mary Jane TUDOR, MARKS Native of Dundalk, Ireland
Died Mar. 28th, 1908 Aged 74 Yrs.
Catherine HUTCHESON GAIRDNER
Mary Tudor GAIRDNER
Margaret Harriett GAIRDNER
Died Aug. 8th, 1917.
John Tudor GAIRDNER.
Make them to be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting.
(Side)
Alexander MARKS, Esq. .
+ James Charles GAIRDNER
His Wife Myra E. GALUSHA
Baby Ethel SCRIMGER
(Side)R. H. GAIRDNER, Esq. M. D. .
+ R. H. Fortesque GAIRDNER. - [S15879] Bayfield, The Clinton New Era, Clinton, Ontario, 02 Feb 1899, Page 1, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: James Gairdner. Hereinafter cited as Clinton New Era.
- [S15880] James Gardner household, 13 Jan 1861 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Stanley, Huron, Canada West; Page 08; Lines: 1 - 8, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1036, James Gardner, Mary Gardner, Sharlotte Gardner, Robert Gardner,.
Robert Hutchison Gairdner1
M, #51800, b. 11 April 1823
| Father* | Thomas Gairdner1,2 b. 1767, d. 1840 |
| Mother* | Catherine Hutchison1,2,3 b. c 1782, d. 28 Sep 1852 |
| Last Edited | 3 Sep 2025 |
He was born on 11 April 1823, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,4
Robert Hutchison Gairdner was also known as Robert.2
Robert was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.2
Robt H. appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and he was listed as an M.D.3
Robert Hutchison Gairdner was also known as Robert.2
Robert was a beneficiary in the will of Thomas Gairdner on 6 January 1840.2
Robt H. appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West (modern Ontario), in the household of Thomas Gairdner, and he was listed as an M.D.3
Citations
- [S6741] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 , Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950; "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images of documents included"; cited as "Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950., Robert Hutchison Gairdner, Birth Date: 11 Apr 1823, Birth Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Baptism Place: , Lanark, Lanark, Scotland, Father: Thomas Gairdner, Mother: Christian Hutchison.
- [S15871] Robin & Margaret McEwen-King, "Robin & Margaret McEwen-King conversations by email," e-mail message from withheld for privacy (Scotland) to Rick Moffat, Rick's Public Home Page - John Alexander Gairdner (#i27120)
"His father Thomas Gairdner of Mid Nemphlar signed a ’Settlement’ (effectively his Will’ on 6 January 1840 and included a legacy “To my son John Alexander Gairdner the sum of £40 Sterling “
(Note it was important to specify Sterling as opposed to Scots).
There are legacies also to his children John Archibald, David, Robert, Mary, Beatrix and Catherine. Thomas states that the other children have had their share.
His son Thomas Gairdner is mentioned as having responsibilty for making up any defficiencies if the net value of the estate is nt sufficient
NOTE Scottish Wills only covered moveable property so there is no mention of any property. The Gairdner land was sold in 1857 for £5100 - reported in newspapers". Hereinafter cited as "McEwen-King messages." - [S15920] Thomas Gairdner household, 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-11718, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, Servant, Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.
- [S15920] 11 Jan 1852 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Clarke, Durham, Canada West; Page 1; Lnes: 18 to 23, Thomas Gairdner, 44, Head, Mrs Gairdner, 69, Mother, Helen Hannah, 25, (Servant), Robt H Gairdner, 29, Brother, David* Gairdner, 31, Brother, Mrs D* Gairdner, 29, Sister-in-law. * = Out of Limits Residence: Manvers. Notes: Age is at next birthday, and relationships are inferred.