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     Betsy Cobban Emslie was born on 14 February 1862 in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Emslie and Isobel Beattie. Andrew, James, Peter, Mary, Barbara, Betsy, John, Jessie and Alexander were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1871 census in 4 North Broadford, Old Machar.

     Christian Emslie was christened on 5 September 1812 in Tarland & Higvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Joseph Emslie and Jean Leslie.

     Elizabeth Emslie was christened on 5 July 1743 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Elspet Coupland.

     Elizabeth Emslie was christened on 3 March 1829 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Jane Stephen.
     Elizabeth died before 1874. She was not mentioned in her father's deed of settlement.

     Elizabeth Emslie was christened on 17 September 1832 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of Samuel Emslie and Helen Collie.
     Elizabeth Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Samuel Emslie and Helen Collie in Virginia St, Aberdeen East. Elizabeth, John, Barbara, James and Helen were listed as the children of Helen Collie in the 1851 census in 12 Stronach's Close, Aberdeen.

     Elizabeth Ann Emslie was born on 6 May 1867 in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire. In the census it was stated that she was born in Peterhead. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Elizabeth Binnie (Watson). John and Elizabeth were listed as the children of John Emslie in the 1871 census in 15/25 Bank Street, Ferryhill, Aberdeen. Jane, Samuel, Peter, Elizabeth, John and Elizabeth was a beneficiary in John Emslie's will proved 1 December 1874 in Aberdeen. John and Elizabeth were listed as the children of Elizabeth Binnie (Watson) in the 1881 census in 25 Bank St, Old Machar, Aberdeen.

     Elspet Emslie was christened on 19 July 1744 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Elspet Coupland.

     George Emslie was christened on 14 March 1837 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell.
     George Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell in Backbrae, Premnay. Robert, William, Alexander, Isabel, George, John, Barbara and Ann were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1851 census in Premnay. Alexander, Ann, George and Isabel were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1861 census in Premnay.      
George Emslie emigrated from Scotland between 1868 and 1870 to USA. Alan Condit of Oregon wrote: James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell's son George Emslie (with wife Mary Milne, son William and daughter Agnes) emigrated to America (evidently between 1868 and 1870) because their his son David was born in Premnay in 1868 and daughter Anna was born in Iowa in 1870 as shown on the 1880 US Census living in Des Moines, Iowa.

     George Emslie was christened on 3 April 1755 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of John Emslie and Elspet Coupland.

     Helen Emslie was born before 9 August 1728 in Midmar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Margaret Smith.

     Helen Emslie was born circa 1843 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of Samuel Emslie and Helen Collie. Elizabeth, John, Barbara, James and Helen were listed as the children of Helen Collie in the 1851 census in 12 Stronach's Close, Aberdeen.

     Henry Emslie was born before 29 September 1734 in Midmar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was the son of John Emslie and Margaret Smith.

     Isabel Emslie was christened on 13 May 1839 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell.
     Isabel Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell in Backbrae, Premnay. Robert, William, Alexander, Isabel, George, John, Barbara and Ann were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1851 census in Premnay. Alexander, Ann, George and Isabel were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1861 census in Premnay.
     Isabel Emslie married George Knowles on 11 June 1865 in Premnay, ABD, SCT.

     Isabella Emslie was born on 7 May 1868 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Emslie and Isobel Beattie.

     James Emslie was christened on 24 August 1825 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell in Backbrae, Premnay.
     James Emslie married Isobel Beattie on 6 September 1848 in Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
     James Emslie and Isobel Beattie were recorded on the 1851 census in Auchlevan, Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James Emslie, head, m. 24, carpenter, house wright, cart wright employing 1 man, born Premnay; Isobel E, wife 24, carpenter's wife, b. Inverury; Andrew son 2 born Premnay; James son 2 months, b. Premnay; Gordon Watt? sevt. unm. 21?, Appr. to carpenter, born Banffshire Cabruck??; John Robertson, lodger unm. 19, shepherd b. Insch; James Robertson, visitor, unm. 9 scholar, b. Insch; James Beattie, visitor unm. 9?, scholar, b. Insch. James was a carpenter in 1851.
     James Emslie and Isobel Beattie appeared on the 1871 census in 4 North Broadford, Old Machar. James Emslie, 45, head, house carpenter, born Lonmay, Abd, with his wife Isabella 44, born Premnay?, Abd, and children Andrew 22, born Premnay?, James 21, butcher, born Premnay, Peter 18, house carpenter, born Premnay, Mary 16, grand daughter born Premnay, Barbara, 14, daughter born "Neig", Abd, Betsy, aged 9, daughter, ditto, John, son, 7, born Monymusk, Jessie, 5, daughter, born Monymusk, Alexander 4, son, born Monymusk.

     James Emslie was born on 4 February 1851 in Auchleven, Premnay, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of James Emslie and Isobel Beattie. James Emslie was christened on 22 February 1851 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Andrew and James were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1851 census in Auchlevan, Premnay, Aberdeenshire. Andrew, James, Peter, Mary, Barbara, Betsy, John, Jessie and Alexander were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1871 census in 4 North Broadford, Old Machar.

     James Emslie was christened on 11 January 1822 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of Peter Emslie and Barbara Ledingham.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Peter Emslie and Barbara Ledingham in Upper Edingarioch, Premnay, Aberdeenshire.
     James Emslie was recorded on the 1851 census in Edingarioch, Premnay. James Emslie, head, unmarried, 29, farmer of 90 acres & 80? moor, employing 1 in & 4 outdoor lab., born Premnay; Barbara, mother, widow, 65, formerly farmers wife, born Insch; Peter, brother 25, farm lab. born Premnay; Janet sister, 22, house servant, born Premnay; Alexander, brother 20, farm labourer, born Premnay; Jean Ross, house servant, 35 born Kennethmont; John Robertson servant 23, farm lab. born Clatt?; George Tough, servant 15, farm lab. born Premnay; Alexander Robie, lodger unmarried, 27, shepherd, born Glenmuick; John Simpson - widower, 73? Beggar, said to be ag. lab. born Brichan, Forfarshire.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1861 census in Premnay. James Emslie, head, 39, born Premnay, farmer of 104 acres employing 5 labourers, with his mother Barbara, 45! (75), farmer's widow, born Insch, Alexander, 29, brother, ploughman; Janet Emslie, 32, sister, both born Premnay.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1871 census in Edengarioch, Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James Emslie, head, 49 farmer of 116 acres arable employing 12 men and 2 boys, born Premnay, Barbra Emslie, mother, 86, born Insch, Abd.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1881 census in Upper Edingarioch, Premnay. James Emslie, unmarried, 59, born Premnay, Aberdeen, Head, farmer of 116 Acres employing 2 Men, 2 Boys, 2 Girls; Agnes Booth, unmarried, 50, born Leslie, Aberdeen, Rel: Servant, Housekeeper; Ann Booth unmarried, 19, born Tullynessle, Aberdeen, general Sevt (Domestic); Jas. Henderson, born Premnay, Aberdeen, farm Servant; Robt. Duncan, 16, born Premnay, Aberdeen, farm Servant.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1891 census in Edingarrock, Premnay. James Emslie, 68, born Premnay, farmer, with a housekeeper & servants.
     James died on 2 June 1893 in Overtown of Edingarioch, Premnay, Aberdeenshire, aged 71.
     His will was proved on 31 July 1893. James Emslie, late farmer, Overtown or Everton of Edingarioch, other Upper Edingarioch, parish of Premnay.

     He witnessed the baptisms of Peter Emslie's children.. James Emslie was christened on 3 January 1785 in Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire. Peter Emslie had two children baptised called James and John.
His parentage is assumed. He could be the son of Peter bp 3 Jan 1785 at Tullnessle? or of Andrew 1784?. He was the son of Peter Emslie and Mary Law. James Emslie was a witness at the christening of James Emslie on 11 January 1822 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James Emslie was a witness at the christening of Mary Emslie on 24 November 1823 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire.
     James Emslie married Barbara Mitchell on 20 September 1824 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James Emslie was a witness at the christening of Peter Emslie on 15 October 1825 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James Emslie was a witness at the christening of Janet Emslie on 28 January 1829 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. James farmer of 80 acres in Backbrae, Premnay, between 1841 and 1861.
     James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell appeared on the 1841 census in Premnay. James Emslie aged 55, farmer, Barbara aged 45, James 14, Mary 12, Alex 10, Ann 8, Barbara 6, John & George aged 4, Isabel 2, and Robert aged 5 months. In the next household but same building are Peter Emslie aged 25, ag. lab., with Alex Gray, Ag. lab, 35; William Davidson, aged 15, ag. lab., and Margaret Meldrum aged 15, F.S.
     James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell were recorded on the 1851 census in Premnay. James Emslie, aged 65, farmer of 80 acres, born at Tullynessle with his wife Barbara aged 55, born Kinnethmont, William aged 21, Alexander aged 19, both ag. labs, Ann aged 17 & Barbara aged 15, both house servants, John aged 13, ag. lab, George 13, Isabel 11, & Robert 9, all scholars, all born at Premnay.
     James Emslie and Barbara Mitchell appeared on the 1861 census in Premnay. James Emslie, 75, head, born Tullynessle, farmer of 80 acres employing 4 labourers, with his wife Barabara 63, born Kinethmont, and children Alexander 28, born Premnay, Ann 25, ditto, George 22, ditto, Isobel 20, ditto, Ann 1, grand daughter, born Premnay, and John Watt aged 13 and George Anderson aged 15, farm servants.
     James Emslie made a will dated 8 November 1861 in Premnay. He mentions his wife Barbara (Mitchell) and his children: James Emslie, Mary Mitchell or Emslie, wife of Robert MItchell of Wellside, William Emslie, now or lately in America, Alexander Emslie, his son and sole executor, Anne Emslie, John Emslie, George Emslie & Isobel Emslie, all presently residing here and Robert Emslie, carpenter. Alex Binnerm, farmservant was a witness.
     James died on 19 November 1861 in Backbrae, Premnay, Aberdeenshire, aged 76. James Emslie, farmer, married to Barbara m.s. Mitchell; aged 75, son of Peter Emslie, farmer (deceased) & Mary? Emslie, m.s. Law (deceased), of gradual decay. The informant was Alexr? Emslie, son, present at death.
     His will was proved on 31 December 1861 in Aberdeen. James Emslie, farmer at Backbrae in the parish of Premnay (or 26 Nov?).

     James Emslie was christened on 16 May 1784 in Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was the son of Andrew Emslie.

     James Emslie was born before 30 March 1808 in Corskie, Midmar, Aberdeenshire. He was christened on 30 March 1808 in Midmar. He was the son of Samuel Emslie and Elizabeth Muil.
     James died before 5 June 1871 in Leadside, Gilcomston, Aberdeenshire.
     His will was proved on 5 June 1871. James Emslie esquire of Tullochvenus in the parish of Tough.

     James Emslie was born in February 1841 in Aberdeenshire. He was the son of Samuel Emslie and Helen Collie.
     James Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Samuel Emslie and Helen Collie in Virginia St, Aberdeen East. Elizabeth, John, Barbara, James and Helen were listed as the children of Helen Collie in the 1851 census in 12 Stronach's Close, Aberdeen.

     James Emslie was born before 1750?.
     James Emslie was a stabler.
     James died before 1792.

     James Emslie (of Tarland) was christened on 4 December 1814 in Tarland & Higvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was the son of Joseph Emslie and Jean Leslie.

      Jane Emslie was also known as Jean in some records. She was christened on 3 April 1825 in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. John Emslie, coppersmith & his spouse Jane Stephen had a daughter born named Jane baptised by the rev Dr Kidd in presence of George Stephen & William Emslie. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Jane Stephen.
     Jane Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Emslie and Jane Stephen in Hunthy? St, Old Machar.
     Jane Emslie married Paul MacPherson, son of Alexander MacPherson and Anne Grant, on 12 September 1844 in Aberdeen, St Nicholas, ABD, SCT. Paul McPherson, merchant in Aberdeen & Jane Emslie, daughter of John Emslie, coppersmith in Aberdeen by the Rev. John Stephen, minister in Aberdeen, in the presence of the said John Emslie and Peter McPherson, hatter in Aberdeen.
     Jane Emslie and Paul MacPherson arrived per "Waverley" on 20 December 1848 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, from Plymouth 3rd September 1848, carrying assisted passengers. Paul McPherson, 30, farm labourer, of Blackhause, Banffshire; son of Alexander & Anne; Jane McPherson, 22, dressmaker, born Aberdeen, daughter of John & Jane Hemsley, living in Aberdeen; Margaret (sister) 13, born Blackhause, no parents given; Jane 3 & Margaret 1 1/2 both born Aberdeen. Jane, Samuel, Peter, Elizabeth, John and Elizabeth was a beneficiary in John Emslie's will proved 1 December 1874 in Aberdeen.
     Jane died of cirrhosis of the liver on 26 July 1875 in Newmarket, Carisbrook, Victoria, aged 50. She was buried on 28 July 1875 in Carisbrook.

     Jane Alexander Emslie was born on 6 February 1850 in Rayne, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of William Emslie and Ann Steel. Jane Alexander Emslie was christened on 5 April 1850 in Rayne. She and Margaret Steele, Ann Steel, Samuel D Emslie and William Emslie were listed as the grandchildren of Peter Steele in the 1851 census in Wartle, Rayne.

     Janet Emslie was christened on 28 January 1829 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of Peter Emslie and Barbara Ledingham.
     Janet Emslie appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Peter Emslie and Barbara Ledingham in Upper Edingarioch, Premnay, Aberdeenshire. Janet Emslie was listed as the sister of James Emslie in the 1851 census in Edingarioch, Premnay. Janet Emslie was listed as the sister of James Emslie in the 1861 census in Premnay. James Emslie, head, 39, born Premnay, farmer of 104 acres employing 5 labourers, with his mother Barbara, 45! (75), farmer's widow, born Insch, Alexander, 29, brother, ploughman; Janet Emslie, 32, sister, both born Premnay.
     Janet Emslie married William Hall on 28 May 1870 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire.

     Jean Emslie was christened on 13 December 1756 in Premnay, Aberdeenshire. She was the daughter of John Emslie and Elspet Coupland.

     Jean Emslie was christened on 24 July 1819 in Tarland & Higvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Joseph Emslie and Jean Leslie.

     Jessie Margaret Emslie was born on 31 July 1865 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Emslie and Isobel Beattie. Andrew, James, Peter, Mary, Barbara, Betsy, John, Jessie and Alexander were listed as the children of James Emslie in the 1871 census in 4 North Broadford, Old Machar.