Elizabeth Paterson

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth Paterson was born on 20 June 1859, in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, her father, Robert Paterson, was 28 and her mother, Elizabeth Wallace, was 29. She married James Ligertwood on 7 November 1883, in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1901. She died on 30 January 1935, in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the age of 75, and was buried in Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Family Time Line

James Ligertwood
1852–1916
Elizabeth Paterson
1859–1935
Marriage: 7 November 1883
John Ligertwood
1884–1904
Robert Paterson Ligertwood
1884–
Elizabeth Jane Ligertwood
1886–1886
James Paterson Ligertwood
1889–1933
Alexander Wallace Ligertwood
1892–1892

Sources (13)

  • Eliza Ligertwood in household of James Ligertwood, "Scotland Census, 1901"
  • Elizabeth Paterson, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • Elizabeth Paterson Ligertwood, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

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

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.

1874 · Patronage abolished in the Church of Scotland.

The Church Patronage Act 1874 was passed by Parliament and amended and altered the laws relating to the Appointment of Ministers to Parishes in Scotland. Paragraphs spelled out definitions to prevent the Act being subverted by processes used by Patrons and clarified that the Church of Scotland would decide on the qualifications required for Ministers.

1884

Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).

Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Patterson .

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

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