Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Helen BICKERTON, my 7th Great-Grandmother, baptized 315 years ago in Abdie, Fife

Helen BICKERTON was baptized 24 Mar 1695 in Abdie, Fife, 315 years ago today.
She was the daughter of David Bickerton, and had a brother David bap. 1697/

Helen married James WILKIE 16 Feb 1721, son of Andrew WILKIE and Helen LYALL, in Newburgh Fife.

The couple had 5 children Janet 1722, David 1724, Elspet 1726, Jean 1728 (ours - married Abraham LOW 1749 Abdie) and Helene 1730.


also:

SHERIFF COURT OF FIFE DEEDS, 1715-1809
BICKERTON, DAVID: portioner & late Bailie of Newburgh, & only son in life of John Bickerton; Bond to dau, Helen Bickerton, spouse of James Wilkie, tenant in Hattonhill; 5 June 1743 [SC20/36/7]



Wikipedia has this to say about Hatton Hill
Hatton Hill is a mountain landform  in Angus, Scotland  and is the most easterly peak of the Sidlaw Hills. Hatton Castle stands on the flanks of Hatton Hill above the village of Newtyle.[1]  The general vicinity has elements of prehistory including presence of the Eassie Stone, a Pictish stone dating back to the Dark Ages.[2]


I assume that Hattonhill  in Abdie, Fife is named for the Hatton Hill in Angus.

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