James Macniven

Brief Life History of James

When James Macniven was born on 7 February 1815, in Kilchoman, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Duncan MacNiven, was 33 and his mother, Flory Livingston, was 15. He married Mary Macniven about 1855, in Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 9 May 1899, in Port Ellen, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 84.

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Family Time Line

James Macniven
1815–1899
Mary Macniven
1818–1891
Marriage: about 1855
John Mcniven
1844–1910
Flora MacNiven
1846–1922
Marion Macniven
1847–1921
Catharine MacNiven
1849–
Malcolm MacNiven
1851–1858
Isabella McNiven
1856–1943
Duncan Mcniven
1856–
Mary MacNiven
1856–

Sources (9)

  • James MacNiven in entry for John MacNiven, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • James MacNiven in entry for Duncan MacNiven, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • James MacNiven in entry for Malcolm MacNiven, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"

World Events (8)

1817 · Dryburgh Abbey Bridge

Dryburgh Abbey Bridge was a cable-stayed footbridge that connected the villages of Dryburgh and St. Boswells, across the River Tweed. Before its construction, A ferry crossing service had existed here for centuries. It was originally 79 meters long and was undergoing a period of rapid growth in popularity. The Bridge was completed on August 1 but a few months later it collapsed. Very shortly after the collapse, another bridge was built further downstream. A new bridge, which still stands today, was constructed after the first World War.

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: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Naoimhín (see Nevin 2).

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

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