Archibald Meiklejohn

Brief Life History of Archibald

When Archibald Meiklejohn was born in 1821, in Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Peter Meiklejohn, was 53 and his mother, Janet Wilson, was 34. He married Ann Paterson on 13 September 1844, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1851. He died on 2 January 1870, in Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 49.

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Family Time Line

Archibald Meiklejohn
1821–1870
Ann Paterson
1821–
Marriage: 13 September 1844
Robert Meiklejohn
1846–
Margaret Meiklejohn
1850–
Mary Ann Meiklejohn
1852–

Sources (8)

  • Archibald Meiklejohn, "Scotland, Census, 1851"
  • Archibald Meiklejohn, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • Archibald Meiklejohn, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"

World Events (7)

1822 · Visit of King George IV to Scotland organized by Sir Walter Scott.

The Visit of King George IV was organized by Sir Walter Scott two years after the Radical War ended. For the celebration of the visit, the creation of the Tartan Kilts came about and were worn by all men attending the celebration. These types of kilts have become part of Scotland's national identity.

1823

Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.

1838 · Jenners Department Store Opens its doors

Jenners was founded by Charles Jenner as a department store for the community. The original building was destroyed by a fire in 1892 but, with a new design in mind, the store was reopened in 1895 with new features. It was named Harrods of the North after it was given Royal Warrant in 1911 and was visited by Queen Elizabeth II on its 150th anniversary. It was sold to the House of Fraser in 2005, which in 2008, made much needed improvements to the store.

Name Meaning

Scottish: nickname from Middle Scots mekill, meikill ‘big’ + the personal name John .

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

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