John James Hairstens Marshall was born in 1868 at Dumfries, Scotland. His parents were William Marshall c1828-1900 and Elizabeth Forsyth died before 1860. William was born in Ireland, probably in Aghaloo parish, County Tyrone.
In the Scotland 1881 census, the William and Elizabeth Marshall appeared as follows:
Dwelling: 27 Buccleuch St Census Place: Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0224047 GRO Ref Volume 821 EnumDist 1 Page 3 Marr Age love Birthplace William MARSHALL W 56 M Ireland Rel: Head Occ: Physician & C Joseph G. MARSHALL U 20 M Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Medical Student John J.H. MARSHALL U 13 M Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Alexander MC KEAN U 21 F Corsock, Kirkcudbright, Scotland Rel: Visitor Occ: Medical Student Isabella HAMILTON U 27 F Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland Rel: Servant Occ: Domestic Servant (General) George WALLACE U 18 M England Rel: Servant Occ: Domestic Servant (Coachman)
Joseph Garibaldi Marshall went on to study medicine, but died at a young age.
John James Hairstens Marshall emigrated to New Zealand. In 1896, John was residing at Thungia, Waipiro Bay, Gisborne, and by 1900, he resided at Monga-ol sp?, Ormond, Gisborne.
That is where my family history trail for this line ends. If anyone recognizes this line, please do drop me a line. Our connection is through a Huggins & Marshall marriage, dating to the early 1700s.
Regards, Alison Causton Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
