Edward James Danks

Male19 September 1845–13 January 1908

Brief Life History of Edward James

When Edward James Danks was born on 19 September 1845, in Carnock, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Francis James Danks, was 56 and his mother, Catharine Orr, was 44. He married Janet Bennet on 29 November 1872, in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter. He died on 13 January 1908, in Milton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 62.

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Family Time Line

Edward James Danks
1845–1908
Janet Bennet
1847–
Marriage: 29 November 1872
Agnes Danks
1873–
Francis James Danks
1874–
James Bennet Danks
1877–1879
Edward Danks
1878–1946
John Danks
1880–1880
William Morrison Danks
1883–1946

Sources (9)

  • Danks, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • Edwd. J. Danks, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Edward James Danks - Government record: Death record or certificate: death: 13 January 1908; Milton, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    29 November 1872Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

    • Children (6)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (11)

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    World Events (8)

    1847 · The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland is established.

    Age 2

    The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland was formed in 1847. For most of its existence the United Presbyterian Church was the third largest Presbyterian Church in Scotland and flourished in Scotland for 53 years. After being reunited with the Church of Scotland in 1929, it continues to bring relief to the local communities.

    1854 · Great North of Scotland Railway

    Age 9

    Being one of the two smallest railways in 1923, the Great North of Scotland Railway carried its first passengers from Kittybrewster to Huntly in 1854. In the 1880s the railways were refurbished to give express services to the suburban parts in Aberdeen. There were junctions with the Highland Railway established to help connect Aberdeenshire, Banffshire and Moray counties. The railway started to deliver goods from the North Sean and from the whisky distilleries in Speyside. With the implementation of bus services and the purchase of the British Railway the Great North of Scotland Railway was discontinued.

    1868 · The Representation of the people (Scotland) Act 1868

    Age 23

    The Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1868 was passed by Parliament and allowed for the creation of seven additional Scottish seats in the House of Commons. Along with the seats, Two University constituencies were created. These each returned one member to Parliament.

    Name Meaning

    English: from a shortened form of Dankin, from a pet form of Daniel , with excrescent -s probably added in post-medieval times.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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