John Setton in Ardtulichan

Ardtulichan

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John Seaton and Elspeth McCraw in Tombea (Tombeith)

The Blair Atholl OPR records that John Seaton in Ardtulichan married Elspeth McCraw in Spardon, Moulin parish, 13th December 1785.

Normally, after getting married, the bride would move to the husband's settlement, even if the first child was born at the bride's home, under the watchful eye of her mother. However in this case John Seaton seem to have taken up residence with his wife's family. This would suggest that he was not expecting to eventually take over from his father at Ardtulican, or that he was an artisan of some sort, such as a wright, mason or shoemaker. It was not until 1792 that he was back near Ardtulichan, living at Tombea (Tombeith) which was also called Nether Pitdornie, and eventually back at Ardtulichan by 1803. Although settlements were next to each other, Ardtulichan was in Blair Atholl parish, whereas Pitdornie and Tombea were in Moulin parish.

Moulin OPR, 22nd October 1786
Baptised, Duncan to John Seton and Elspeth McCraw his spouse in Spardon.

Moulin OPR, 28th May 1789
Baptised, Girsael to John Seton in Spardon of Cluny and Elspeth McCraw his spouse.

Moulin OPR, 25th March 1792
Baptised, David to John Seton in Tombuy and Elspeth McCraw his spouse.

Moulin OPR, 17th April 1795
Baptised, John to John Seton and Elspeth McRae his spouse in Tombuy.

Moulin OPR, 1803
Born 11th February, baptised 13th, Grissel, daughter to John Seton and Elspeth Macraw his spouse in Ardtulichan, parish of Blair (Atholl).

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The Children of John Seaton and Elspeth McCraw in Tombea (Tombeith)

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John Seaton and Isobel Robertson in Ardtulichan

John Seaton in Ardtulichan and Isobel Robertson in Fonbhuick (Fonvuick), married 13 Jan 1828.

The 1841 census shows that John Seaton was an agricultural labourer, probably working for Duncan Stewart who farmed Ardtulichan.

At the time of the 1851 census John Seton was away from home, which was now Balrobie.

Isabella Seaton, wife of John Seaton agricultural labourer, died at Wester Balrobie where she had been living for nine years on 17th November 1855, aged 56 years. Her children, who were all still living, were: John aged 26y; Elizabeth aged 24y; Duncan aged 23y; and James aged 20 years. Her parents were given as John Robertson, farmer, and Elizabeth Seaton, both deceased. The informant was her husband, John Seaton. She was buried in the churchyard of Kilmaveonaig.

In 1861 John Seaton was living with his daughter at the West Lodge of Lude.

At the time of the 1871 census John Seaton, widower aged 76, was living alone in the Garden Cottage of Lude and was working as an agricultural labourer for George Herald, Lude's gardener.

John Seaton, day labourer and widower of Isabella Robertson, died of peritonitis at Lude Gardens on 16th March 1872, aged 76 years. His parents were given as John Seaton, farmer, and Elizabeth McRaw, both deceased. The informant was his son John Seaton in Pitlochry.

Two Seaton monuments in Kilmaveonaig churchyard - John Seaton and Isabella Robertson (left), James Seaton and Christian McBeath (right)

The monument inscription in Kilmaveonaig churchyard says much the same, except that Isabella Robertson's death is put a year later and takes place at Shelloch Cottage.

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The Children of John Seaton and Isobel Robertson in Ardtulichan

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James Seaton and Christian McBeath in Oakfield, Pitlochry

At Glaickmore on 11th January 1861, after Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland, James Seaton, journeyman mason aged 24 years residing at Lude Lodge, married Christian McBeath, spinster aged 20 years residing at Glaickmore. His parents were given as John Seaton, labourer, and Isabella Robertson, deceased. Her parents were given as Alexander McBeath, farmer, and Janet Stewart. The marriage certificate was witnessed by James Seaton and John Seaton.

The 1861 Census for Glaicmore (Tenandry 2/4) shows that James Seaton as a lodger with Alexander McBeath and his family who were farming Glaicmore. The 2-month-old daughter Jessie does not appear with the family after this date and presumably died in infancy.

By 1871 James Seaton and his family were living at Haugh of Urrard (Tenandry 1/1)

The 1881 census shows James Seaton and his family were living at Craigatin Cottages, just to the west of Pitlochry.

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The Children of James Seaton and Christian McBeath in Oakfield, Pitlochry