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David Mitchell¹

• Father: David Mitchell¹
• Mother: Margaret Cumming¹ b. 1764, d. 24 Dec 1831

• Birth*: David was born on 6 November 1805, Ardclach, Nairn, Scotland. Register reads, "David Lawful Son to David Mitchell and Margaret Cumming in Fornighty was born the 6th and Baptized the 20th Nov'r. The witnesses were James Mitchell in Clephantown and Alexander Lesly in Remone."¹
• He was the son of David Mitchell and Margaret Cumming.¹
• Marriage*: David married Jane McGillivray, daughter of William McGillivray and Jane Rose, on 15 June 1832, Ardclach, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• Census*: David appeared on the census of 1841 at Fornighty, Ardclach, Nairnshire, Scotland, as age 30, Blacksmith, b.Nairn (as opposed to Outside Census County), with David, age 70 (rounded?), born outside census county. All others born Nairn. Jane, age 30, Janet, 8, Jane, 6, William, 5, David, 2, Mary Bell, age 6 m. Margaret McGillevray, 15 and Isabella McGillevray, 12 listed as Female Servants.²
• Death*: David died on 1 August 1862, Urquhart Street, Forres, Moray, Scotland, at age 56. Elgin Courant notice of 8 Aug 1862, p. 8, At Urquhart St., Forres, on the 1st inst., Mr. David Mitchell, blacksmith, aged fifty-seven years." Also listed in Forres Gazette, 6 Aug, 1862, p. 3. GRO Death Register confirms occupation, wife, street, age, parents, Cause of death Chronic Bronchitis accompanied by --unreadable--, Signature of Informant, Jane Mitchell, Daughter, present. " Another residence is not listed for Jane, so presumably she resided at home.
• Burial*: David was buried in, Cluny Cemetery, Forres, Moray, Scotland. Gravestone inscription reads, "Erected by Jane Mitchell in memory of her father, mother, and sisters, MARY B. MITCHELL died Forres, 12.5.1858, aged 17 years. MARGARET C. MITCHELL died Forres, 18.8.1860, aged 16 years. DAVID MITCHELL, blacksmith, died Forres, 1.8.1862, ages 56 years. JANE MITCHELL died Forres, 8.3.1868, ages 64 years. JESSIE MITCHELL, died Forres, 23.5.1872, ages 37 years." This is a typed card, photocopied by the Moray Local Heritage Council, and on the card, the 2 of 1872 in Jessie's date is handwritten. Jessie does not appear in the 1841 census, where she should if she had been born in 1835, and Jane was born in 1835. So Jessie's death year may not be correct here.

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2005

David McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹ b. bt 1793 - 1796
• Mother: Elizabeth Mitchell¹ b. c 1798, d. bt 1831 - 1836?

• Research Note*: According to the naming convention, the second son is named after the mother's father.
• Birth*: David was born on 8 August 1826, Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Register reads "10 August: McQueen: James McQueen Carpenter in Elgin, Elizabeth Mitchel his spouse had a child (born 8th) baptized called David. Witnesses James Duncan and Peter Batchen.¹
• He was the son of James McQueen and Elizabeth Mitchell.¹
• Baptism: David was baptized on 10 August 1826 at Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
• Conjecture*: This David McQueen may or may not be the same David McQueen who came to the US on the Barque Cleo, and he may not be our Margaret's brother. However, I am entering the data I have found on him so that I have it at my fingertips to research further and prove or disprove.
• Marriage*: David married Christianna J. Hercus, daughter of George Hercus and Margaret (?), on 18 December 1848, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.²
• Naturalization*: On 26 March 1850 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia,
  
  There is an entry for David McQueen in the Index to Naturalization Records of the US Supreme Court for the District of Columbia, 1802-1909. It lists David McQueen, Naturalization Papers, R.B. Mar 26 and what looks like 1855 but could be some other date in the '50's and could even be 30-something but doubtful. R.B. stands for Rough Bundles.³
• Declaration of Inten: ..GS Declaration of Intention to apply for US citizenship was recorded on 26 March 1850 at District Count of the United States, Washington, District of Columbia, "Circuit Court Washington County.
  March Term 1850. On this 26th day of March 1850, personally appears in open court David McQueen, who makes oath in due form that he is now of the age of 23 years; that he arrived in the United States in the month of June 1835, being three years and more before he attained the age of twenty one years, and has continued to reside therein to this time; that he is a native of Scotland, and at the time of his arrival in the U. States, owed allegiance to the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland; and that for three years next preceeding this time it has been bone fide his intentnion to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state and sovereignty, whatever and particularly to the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland.
  
  And at the same time personally appears Archibald McAlister, a citizen of the U. States, who also makes oath that he is well acquainted with David McQueen who is about to apply to be admitted a citizen of the U. States, that he has resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States for five years at least last past, and one year at least last past, within the District of Columbia and that during the whole of that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same. Test. (signature of official -- John A. Smith, CIR ?) David McQueen, Admitted and Sworn, 26 March 1850.⁴
• Census*: David appeared on the census of 29 July 1850 at Ward 7, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Head, age 24, Stonecutter, Christiana I. age 27, James H. 8 months. John Imrie, 25, Stone Cutter, Goerge Brown, 22, Stonecutter. All born Scotland except Christiana and James. Living in dwelling of her father, George Hercus.⁵
• Census: David appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at 7th Ward, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as 33, Grocer, $1000 personal, $1000 real estate, b. Scotland. Christiana J., 37, Ellen E, 9, David W. 5, George H, 1.⁶
• Census: David appeared on the census of 1870 at 931 Va. Ave. S.W., Ward 7, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as as Grocer, 44, with Christiana J, 47, Keeping house, Helen E., 18, at home, David W, 15, at School, Betsy McKenzie, 43, Domestic Servant.In the Constitutional Relations column, David Sr. is a citizen.⁷
• Census: David appeared on the census of 1880 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as age 54, Grocer, with Jane age 57, keeping house, Monroe, Helen, 28, daughter, Boarding, and her husband William, 32, Works in Gov paper(?), b. Virginia, Edgar age 3, Rank h., age 2. There are some servants and boarders, but due to damage to the page, can't tell if they are in David McQueen's household.⁸
• Death*: David died circa 21 August 1881, 931 Va avenue southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Jane C is listed as his widow in 1890. Letter from NARA Archivist mentions this date and a will and Probate case file #663.^9,10

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2005

James McQueen

• Note*: This may not be Margaret's grandfather. This is conjecture, based on the age of his son James, the possible naming of James' son another James, the brother Donald which is a name on the sampler and lack of another James McQueen of the right age to be Margaret's father.
  
  
• Marriage*: James married Anne McDonald on 25 April 1789, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Anne McDonald¹

• Marriage*: Anne married James McQueen on 25 April 1789, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 April 1789,her married name was McQueen.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Donald McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹
• Mother: Anne McDonald¹

• Birth*: Donald was born on 10 March 1790, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• He was the son of James McQueen and Anne McDonald.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Anne McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹
• Mother: Anne McDonald¹

• Birth*: Anne was born on 23 August 1799, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• She was the daughter of James McQueen and Anne McDonald.¹
• Christening: She was christened on 27 August 1799 at Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

William McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹
• Mother: Anne McDonald¹

• Birth*: William was born on 10 April 1792, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• He was the son of James McQueen and Anne McDonald.¹
• Christening: He was christened on 12 April 1792 at Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Margaret McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹
• Mother: Anne McDonald¹

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 24 February 1797, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• She was the daughter of James McQueen and Anne McDonald.¹
• Christening: She was christened on 26 February 1797 at Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Jane McQueen¹

• Father: James McQueen¹
• Mother: Anne McDonald¹

• Birth*: Jane was born on 30 November 1801, Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• She was the daughter of James McQueen and Anne McDonald.¹
• Christening: She was christened on 8 December 1801 at Nairn, Nairn, Scotland.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Jane McGillivray¹

• Father: William McGillivray
• Mother: Jane Rose

• She was the daughter of William McGillivray and Jane Rose.
• Marriage*: Jane married David Mitchell, son of David Mitchell and Margaret Cumming, on 15 June 1832, Ardclach, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• Married Name: As of 15 June 1832,her married name was Mitchell.
• (Witness) Burial: She witnessed the burial of David Mitchell at Cluny Cemetery, Forres, Moray, Scotland.
• Death*: Jane died on 8 March 1868, 32 Urquhart St., Forres, Moray, Scotland. Included in inscription in Cluny Cemetery, Forres. GRO Death Register reads, "widow of David Mitchell, blacksmith, March 8, 4:45 pm, at 32 Urquhart St., Forres, aged 64 yrs., Father: William McGillivray, Farmer, Deceased, and Mother Jane McGillivray, maiden surname Rose, deceased. Cause: Phithisis, as certified by John Murray, MD, Signature of Informant: Jane Mitchell, her X Mark, daughter, Present, Registered March 13th, 1868, at Forres, George Dickson, Registrar.²

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2005

Janet Mitchell¹

• Father: David Mitchell¹ b. 6 Nov 1805, d. 1 Aug 1862
• Mother: Jane McGillivray¹ d. 8 Mar 1868

• Birth*: Janet was born on 25 May 1833, Ardclach, Nairn, Scotland.^1,2
• She was the daughter of David Mitchell and Jane McGillivray.¹

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2005

Margaret Cumming Mitchell¹

• Father: David Mitchell¹ b. 6 Nov 1805, d. 1 Aug 1862
• Mother: Jane McGillivray¹ d. 8 Mar 1868

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 18 August 1843, Ardclach, Nairn, Scotland.¹
• She was the daughter of David Mitchell and Jane McGillivray.¹
• Death*: Margaret died on 18 August 1860, Forres, Moray, Scotland, at age 17. Based on inscription in Cluny Cemetery, Forres.
• (Witness) Burial: She witnessed the burial of David Mitchell at Cluny Cemetery, Forres, Moray, Scotland.

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2005

Christianna J. Hercus

• Father: George Hercus¹ b. 1792, d. 19 Jun 1863
• Mother: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1800

• Birth*: Christianna was born in 1823, Washington, District of Columbia.¹
• She was the daughter of George Hercus and Margaret (?).¹
• Marriage*: Christianna married David McQueen, son of James McQueen and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 18 December 1848, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.²
• Married Name: As of 18 December 1848,her married name was McQueen.
• Death*: Christianna died in 1896, Washington, District of Columbia. Letter from NARA Archivist mentions this year, and will and probate case file # 7320.³

• Last Edited: 3 Jan 2009

George Hercus¹

• Birth*: George was born in 1792, Haddington, Scotland.¹
• Address: As of 1817, George lived at Washington, District of Columbia.²
• Marriage*: George married Margaret (?).
• Census*: George appeared on the census of 1850 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Head, 58, Pumpmaker, Value of real estate owned $3,792, b. Scotland, with Margaret, 50, b. DC, Helen 19, William 16, Clk in Store, George 13, Alice A. 9, John Ayer or Ager, 28, Occupation None, Mary A. Ager, 30, James E. Ager, 2, Mary M Ager 7 months.
• Address*: As of 1853, George lived at N. side Md Av., btw. 9 and 10 w., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia as Grocer.³
• Census: George appeared on the census of 1860 at Ward 6, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as age 70, Carpenter, Real estate $6350, Personal $700, with Margaret 60, George C 22, Alice Anna, 18, Richard Henderson, 28, Paper Hanger, real estate $1200, Personal $150, Ireland, Helen Henderson, 32, William Henderson 2 months, Nathaniel N. Lour(?), 28, Carpenter, John W. Pegg, 27, Clerk in Printing Off.⁴
• Death*: George died on 19 June 1863, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Evening Star Notice: Hercus. On Sabbath 19th inst., George Hercus, a natice of Haddington, Scotland but for the past 46 years a resident of the District of Columbia, aged 71 years. The friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence 573 Maryland ave., on Tuesday afternoon, 21st inst. at 3 o'clock (Baltimore and Cincinnati please copy).^5,6
• Burial*: George was buried in on 21 June 1863, Congressional Cemetery, Range 56 Site 56, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.^6,5

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2009

Margaret (?)¹

• Birth*: Margaret was born in 1800, District of Columbia.¹
• Marriage*: Margaret married George Hercus.
• Married Name: Her married name was Hercus.

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

Helen Hercus¹

• Father: George Hercus¹ b. 1792, d. 19 Jun 1863
• Mother: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1800

• Birth*: Helen was born in 1831, District of Columbia.¹
• She was the daughter of George Hercus and Margaret (?).¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

William Hercus¹

• Father: George Hercus¹ b. 1792, d. 19 Jun 1863
• Mother: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1800

• Birth*: William was born in 1834.¹
• He was the son of George Hercus and Margaret (?).¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

George C. Hercus¹

• Father: George Hercus¹ b. 1792, d. 19 Jun 1863
• Mother: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1800

• Birth*: George was born in 1837, District of Columbia.¹
• He was the son of George Hercus and Margaret (?).¹
• Marriage*: George married Hannah P. (?) before 1863.
• Census: George appeared on the census of 1870 at Ward 7, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as 33, Carpenter, $3000 real estate, $500 personal. Hannah P, 47, keeping house, Alice T(?)., 7, at school, Mary H., 4, at home.²
• Census: George appeared on the census of 1880 at 419 Eleventh St. S.W., ED 77., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Geo C, 43, Carpenter, with Hannah P. 35, keeping house, Allice P., 17, daughter at school, Mary H., 14, do, Margarett M., 9, do, Smith Mary, 70, Cousin,widowed, at home, Bufaler, Sally, 45 Visitor, Single.³

• Last Edited: 11 Jan 2005

Alice A. Hercus¹

• Father: George Hercus¹ b. 1792, d. 19 Jun 1863
• Mother: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1800

• Birth*: Alice was born in 1841, District of Columbia.¹
• She was the daughter of George Hercus and Margaret (?).¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

James Hercus McQueen^1,2

• Father: David McQueen¹ b. 8 Aug 1826, d. c 21 Aug 1881
• Mother: Christianna J. Hercus¹ b. 1823, d. 1896

• Birth*: James was born circa November 1849, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.¹
• He was the son of David McQueen and Christianna J. Hercus.¹
• Death*: James died on 13 April 1854, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Evening Star Notice: At the residence of his grandfather, George Hercus on the 13th instant, James Hercus, aged 4 years 6 months, only son of David and Jane McQueen. Thus death has entered our circle hitherto unbroken and borne away one of its most blooming members."^1,3
• Burial*: James was buried in on 15 April 1854, Congressional Cemetery, Range 56, Site 58, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.^3,2

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2006

Helen E. McQueen¹

• Father: David McQueen¹ b. 8 Aug 1826, d. c 21 Aug 1881
• Mother: Christianna J. Hercus¹ b. 1823, d. 1896

• Birth*: Helen was born in 1851, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.¹
• She was the daughter of David McQueen and Christianna J. Hercus.¹
• Marriage*: Helen married William Monroe circa 1875, Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia.²
• Married Name: As of circa 1875,her married name was Monroe.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

David W. McQueen¹

• Father: David McQueen¹ b. 8 Aug 1826, d. c 21 Aug 1881
• Mother: Christianna J. Hercus¹ b. 1823, d. 1896

• Birth*: David was born in March 1855, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.^1,2
• He was the son of David McQueen and Christianna J. Hercus.¹
• Marriage*: David married Mary W. (?) in 1880.³
• Census*: David appeared on the census of 1900 at 931 Virginia Avenue S.W., E. D. 84, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as as Head, age 45, with wife Mary W., 45, and Geo. M. Hulse, adopted son, age 19. and 2 boarders, last name Walter, a couple married 2 yrs.³
• Census: David appeared on the census of 1920 at 931 Virginia Ave S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Boarder, in household of John W. Ash, wife Catherine E., Mary A. Paxton daughter, Charles W. Paxton son-in-law, Markell (?) W. Paxton Grandson. David W. is 65.⁴
• Death*: David died in 1928, Washington, District of Columbia. Letter from NARA Archivist mentions this year, and seems to say that record of this is located at the DC Archives, 1300 Naylor Court NW in DC.⁵

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

George H. McQueen¹

• Father: David McQueen¹ b. 8 Aug 1826, d. c 21 Aug 1881
• Mother: Christianna J. Hercus¹ b. 1823, d. 1896

• Birth*: George was born in July 1858, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.¹
• He was the son of David McQueen and Christianna J. Hercus.¹
• Death*: George died on 29 October 1860, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at age 2. Evening Star Notice: McQueen. On the 29th inst., George Hercus, youngest child of C.J. and David McQueen, aged 2 years and 3 months. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral tomorrow at 3 o'clock from the residence of his parents, No. 290, Virginia ave."^1,2
• Burial*: George was buried in on 1 November 1860, Congressional Cemetery, Range 56, Site 57, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.³

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Hannah P. (?)

• Birth*: Hannah was born in 1823.
• Marriage*: Hannah married George C. Hercus, son of George Hercus and Margaret (?), before 1863.
• Married Name: As of before 1863,her married name was Hercus.

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

Alice T. or P. Hercus^1,2

• Father: George C. Hercus¹ b. 1837
• Mother: Hannah P. (?)¹ b. 1823

• Birth*: Alice was born in 1863.¹
• She was the daughter of George C. Hercus and Hannah P. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 17 Jan 2005

Mary H. Hercus¹

• Father: George C. Hercus¹ b. 1837
• Mother: Hannah P. (?)¹ b. 1823

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1866.¹
• She was the daughter of George C. Hercus and Hannah P. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2005

William Monroe¹

• Birth*: William was born in 1848, Virginia.¹
• Marriage*: William married Helen E. McQueen, daughter of David McQueen and Christianna J. Hercus, circa 1875, Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia.¹
• Occupation*: In 1890 William was butchers, with William H. Davidson. at 127 Center market, Monroe & Co, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.²
• Address*: As of 1890, William lived at 931 Va avenue wouthwest, Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia as with Jane McQueen, widow of David. Detail says "Monroe & Company."³
• Occupation: In 1891 William was butchers, with James E. Johnson. at 127 Center market, Monroe & Co, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
• Census*: William appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Mt. Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, as Cousin, in the household of James H. Monroe and family, widowed, marriage 30 yrs, working as Painter.⁴

• Last Edited: 17 Jan 2005

Edgar H. Monroe¹

• Father: William Monroe¹ b. 1848
• Mother: Helen E. McQueen¹ b. 1851

• Birth*: Edgar was born in 1877, Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia.¹
• He was the son of William Monroe and Helen E. McQueen.¹
• Marriage*: Edgar married Mildred H. (?) in 1909.²
• Census*: Edgar appeared on the census of 1910 at 901 Va Ave., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as as head, age 33, Draftsman, Navy Dept., with Mildred H. wife, marriage of 1 year, no children yet, with Tillie E. Hercus, Sister-in-law, age 27, single, Hercus, Hannah P., Aunt, 76, widowed Hercus Alice T, Cousin, 47, Single.²
• Census: Edgar appeared on the census of 1920 at 901 Virginia Ave., ED 73, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Head, age 43, with Milred H.,wife, Helen E., daughter, Hercus, Lily E. Sister in law, and 4 lodgers.³
• Census: Edgar appeared on the census of 1930 at 901 Virginia Ave S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, as Mechanic, Navy Yard, owner with $15,000, age 52, married at age 33, with Mildred age 43, age at marriage 24, and Helen E, daughter, 19, Hercus, Tilley, sister, 46 Widowed, Just, Catherine, Niece, 20, Single.⁴

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2005

Frank H. Monroe¹

• Father: William Monroe¹ b. 1848
• Mother: Helen E. McQueen¹ b. 1851

• Birth*: Frank was born in 1878, Washington, District of Columbia, Virginia.¹
• He was the son of William Monroe and Helen E. McQueen.¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jan 2005