Person:James Napier (6)

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James Napier
b.31 Mar 1814 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
d.Aug 1863 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents and Siblings
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m. 13 Nov 1804
  1. Euphemia Napier1805 -
  2. Alexander Napier1806 - 1840
  3. Jean Napier1809 -
  4. Thomas Napier1811 -
  5. James Napier1814 - 1863
  6. John Napier1817 -
  7. Robert Napier1820 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James Napier1814 - 1863
  • W.  Jane BryceAbt 1829 - 1918
m. 5 Sep 1850
  1. Janet Weddell Napier1851 -
  2. Ann Baxter Napier1853 - 1856
  3. Alexander Napier1855 - 1856
  4. Alexander Napier1857 - 1862
  5. Francis Napier1859 - 1923
  6. James Napier1860 - 1888
  7. Thomas Napier1862 - 1862
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Facts and Events
Name James Napier
Gender Male
Birth[1] 31 Mar 1814 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Census[3] 1841 South Leith, Midlothian, ScotlandWater Lane; Age: 20; Blacksmith Journeyman
Residence[4] 1849 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland39 Water Lane, smith
Marriage 5 Sep 1850 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotlandto Jane Bryce
Census[3] 1851 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland15 Water Lane; Age: 34, blacksmith
Death[2] Aug 1863 South Leith, Midlothian, ScotlandAge 49; smith
Burial[2] South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

According to "Old & new Edinburgh", the childhood mortality rate in this area of Leith was 5.6% in 1877 due to insanitary conditions. A plan was therefore implemented to sweep away much of the area - the Leith Improvement Scheme, [3]

References
  1. ↑ Scotland. Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. (FamilySearch Record Search).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Billion Graves.

    [1]

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 FreeCEN.
  4. ↑ Post Office Directory.

    Also at same address in 1850 & 1851

    [2]

    His brother, Thomas Napier, was recorded at the same address from 1844-1848, at number 41 from 1841-1843 and at number 16 in 1840.

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