Brief Life History of Francis James
When Francis James Mackenzie was born in 1834, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Thomas Mackenzie X of Applecross, was 42 and his mother, Margaret Elizabeth Mackenzie, was 40. He died in 1875, at the age of 41.
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- Francis James Mackenzie, "Scotland Census, 1841"
World Events (7)
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.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
1847 · The United Presbyterian Church of Scotland is established.
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.
Name Meaning
Scottish: see McKenzie .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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