(See also "John Cairncross born circa 1683, in Scotland", which partly incorporates this family tree.)
William Cairncross, born 27.05.1759 in Prestonpans, married Janet Taylor, born 22.02.1762.
A. William Cairncross, the Elder, 1788-1868, b. 28.3.1788 in Cockenzie.
1. Helen Cairncross, b. 1813, m. Robert Palmer, 13.4.1836, d. 1885.
2. William Cairncross, b. 18.8.1814, in Leith.
a. William Cairncross, b. 6.12.1841, in Cape Town, m. Mary Jane Herbert (1842-1902), d. 27.1.1918.
1. Herbert William Cairncross, (1866-1941)
2. James Lilburn Cairncross, (25.6.1868-6.1.1940), m. Eliza Sarah Bobdins (1863-1940)
A. Bertram Lilburn Cairncross, born. 1899, married Grace Simpson. He wrote the book on the Cx. family. (Note: It is Bertram's medal collection that is displayed in the photo gallery, and soon to be on permanent display at the Castle Museum in Cape Town.)
1. Raymond Lilburne Cairncross, born 27.11.1925, married Glennice Naomi Child Nelson (born 7 May 1937).
a. Robert Lilburne Cairncross, born 23 Apr 1962. Married Bronwin Cook.
1. Israel Cairncross, born 16 Nov 2000.
2. Tehillah Cairncross, born 9 Mar 2004.
b. Quinton Lilburne Cairncross, born 13 Aug 1963. Married Vanessa Hobday.
1. son, born c.2002.
2. daughter, born c. 2005.
3. Frederick Andrew Cairncross, (1879-1944). Served with Kitchiners Light Horse in the Boer War. m. Elizabeth Snowball. D. 1941.
A. Ida Cairncross, m. Masters
B. Constance Cairncross.
4. Ida MaryCairncross, m. Edgar Brind.
b. Thomas Wilson Cairncross, (1845-1918). Lt Col. in the Cape Town Highlanders. m. Mary Emma Logie.
1. Mercy Cairncross, m. Atwell, m. Miller.
2. Gertrude Cairncross, m. Steer.
3. Florence Cairncross, m. Ralling.
4. Sylvia Cairncross, m. Stay.
5. Douglas Gordon Cairncross, m. Edna Aldridge.
c. Robert Palmer Cairncross, (1847-1875), m. Buchanan.
1. Robert Cairncross, (1872-1954), m. Gibson.
A. Flora Cairncross, m. Edwards.
B. Ellen Cairncross, m. Dowie.
3. Thomas Cairncross, (1816-1872). m. Carolina Fison.
4. John Cairncross, (1824-1883).
a. Hester Susanna Cairncross, (1848-1887).
b. Mary Elizabeth Cairncross, (1850-1934). Received Order of the Royal Red Cross 1920 for services during the Boer War.
c. Matilda Cairncross, (1855-1925). M. Wood.
d. William (1858-1915). Served in the Boer army during the Boer War. m. Joanna C. Lombard (1871-1894) - 3 children. m. Marthal Botha (1871-1918) - 5 children.
1. Alexander Lombard Cairncross, (1891-1946), m. Alida Veckerman.
A. Alexander Cairncross, born 1919, m. Eileen Brown.
1. Binti Cairncross, married Growden.
2. Gwendoline Cairncross, married Huson and later Thompson.
3. Michael Cairncross, (1930-1955). Pilot in the South African Air Force. In Korea with the UN and awarded the American Air Medal. Killed 18.5.1955 in an air crash on Mt. Kilimanjaro. He was first Oficer on a Dakota.
2. Johanna Cairncross, married van Viekirk.
3. Martha Cairncross, married Niemans.
4. Lily Cairncross.
5. Hester Cairncross, married Munnik.
6. John Cairncross, born 1905.
A. William Cairncross, born 1937.
7. Josephus D. L. Cairncross, (1908-1933).
8. Matilda Cairncross, married Taylor.
e. John C. Cairncross, (1860-1928)
f. Edward Cairncross, (1862-1948), married Marias.
1. Elaine Cairncross, married Marias.
2. Irene Cairncross.
3. Francis Cairncross.
g. Malvina Cairncross, married Townshend.
h. Hendrietta Cairncross, married Elson.
5. Mary Cairncross, (1826-1840).
6. Elizabeth Cairncross, (1831-1902), married Dodd.
7. Charles (1836-1889), married Agnes Graham.
a. Amy Cairncross, (1874-1948)
b. Charles Anderson Fisher Cairncross, (1881-1948), married Potgieter.
1. Amy Cairncross.
2. Charles Cairncross, (1930).
3. Elizabeth.
4. Ronald G. T. Cairncross, (1873-1882).
8. George Cairncross, (1844-1903), married Mary Elizabeth Lawton.
B. David Cairncross, of Haddington (1790-1857) < Family of George Cx. from Filey >
1. David, b. 1811, went to sea, never heard of again.
2. William, b. 1812, d. 1890. Arrived in Australia 22.9.1839 on the Barque Nocturne. Left the shop (?) 24.12.1839. m. Edmonston.
a. Helen Axela, b. 1845.
b. Mary Willamena, b. 1848, d. 13.4.1918.
c. Jane Georgiania, b. 1850.
d. Rachel Elizabeth, b. 1853, d. 4.12.1931.
e. Millicent Anne, b. 1856.
f. Fanny Matilda.
g. Rosina Johanna, b. 31.10.1865, d. 26.7.1924
3. Margaret, b. 1815. m. McGregor.
4. James, b. 30.11.1822, Cape Town, m. Mary Hannah Webb (1831-1906).
a. Mary (1855-1913) m. Sykes.
b. David (1858-1921) Partner in the firm Cx. and Zillen from 1885.
c. James Richard (1860-1903) Born in Grahamstown, d. Northern Rhodesia of Black Wayer Fever at the Silver King Mining Camp. Served in the Bauto War of 1881, and the Matabele Rebellion of 1896 in Grey Scouts, Bulawayo Field Force. Also served in the Bechuanaland Border Police Force. m. Margaret Shaw of Leeds, England. (See photo of James. See photo of Margaret.)
1. Thomas Richard, b. 17.4.1902, d. 29.11.1989. m. Kathleen Towsend (1913-1989). Bank official with Martins Bank, also a Major in the Leeds Rifles Cadet Battalion. Served in the RATA after WW2, and was a Lieutenant in the Home Guard in Leeds in WW2.
A. George Thomas Richard, b. 13.1.1938. went to Leeds Grammar School and the James Graham College of Education (1966-1969). Served 2 years National Service (1956-1958) in the Royal Signals. Worked as a bank cashier, temporary postman, Boating Lake Supervisor, Art Teacher, now a Gents Outfitter and Militaria Dealer in Filey, North Yorkshire.
B. David John, b. 23.9.1940. went to Leeds Grammar School. Was an Insurance Inspector with General Accident until retirement. Served as a Captain in the TA, with the Yorkshire Volunteers. M. Margaret Thomson, divorced.
C. James Richard, b. 17.9.1942. m. Sheila Armstrong. Has had a variety of jobs. Now a market trader in Withernsea.
1. John Richard, b. 10.10.1965. BA Econ. Newcastle Polytechnic. MD Ec. Dalhousy University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Taunt for a year in Japan. Now a Civil Servant in London.
2. Robert Denby, b. 19.9.1967. m. Ann Jenkinson. Served in the Royal Navy, was a P. O. Marine Engineer Artificer. Served in the Gulf War on the HMS Brazen. Now an engineer with Rolls Royce Aerospace.
a. Rachel Elise, b. 26.12.1996.
b. Iona Louise, b. 12.5.1998.
c. Nathaniel Thomas, b. 9.9.2002.
d. Emma (1862-1950), m. Mills.
e. John W. E. (1865-1936). Went to Australia, 1886. Manager of Bank of NSW, Sydney.
1. Margaret.
f. Helen (1868-1942). Spinster.
g. Christopher (1871-1936). m. Ellen Tuddenham.
1. Robert James, b. 1909. Civil Engineer, Pretoria. M. Charlotte Helen Lockett.
A. Christopher, b. 1943.
B. Jacqueline.
h. George, b. 1874, d. 1944, in Rhodesia. Batchelor.
5. George, b. 1828, d. 1829.
6. John (1829-1879)
7. Thomas (1831-1897). Batchelor.
8. Richard (1834-1910). Wankie, Rhodesia. Batchelor
9. Jane (1837-1886). m. Sgt Kitchen, went to Ireland.
10. George (1842-1912) m. Emily Dorothea Noble (1848-1906).
a. John F. (1875-1898). Joined Cape Mounted Rifles. Kicked to death by a horse at Umtata.
b. Frank E. (1877-1912) Batchelor
c. Frederick T. (1879-1919) Batchelor
d. Thomas G. (1882-1918), m. Ellen Retief.
1. George, b. & d. 1907.
e. Georgina, b. & d. 1885.
f. James R. (1886-1953) Cape Town, m. Maria Smit.
1. Richard G., b. 1917, m. Gwyneth Lewis.
A. Lorin.
B. Ian, b. 1947
C. Leonard W., m. Joy Martin, d. 1953.
D. Dorothea, m. Scalabrino.
g. William D., (1890-1935). Batchelor in Cape Town.
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