Guthrie Family Group 3A – Branch B
Robert Guthrie 1808SCT – 1887SCT and Catherine Annandale Hunter
of Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland

ROBERT GUTHRIE
Parents: William Guthrie c1771SCT-1844SCT and Jacobina McClure 1770SCT-1835SCT
Birth: 26 June 1808
Birth Location: Harperland, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Baptism: 28 June 1808 in Harperland, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Occupation: Farmer
Marriage: Catherine Annandale Hunter on 11 June 1837 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death: 24 March 1887 (aged 78)
Death Location: Crossburn, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Burial: Troon Cemetery, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

CATHERINE ANNANDALE HUNTER
Parents: William King Hunter (Proprietor of Houses) and Magdalene King
Birth: 1 October 1803
Birth Location: Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Baptism: 20 October 1803 at Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Guthrie Children: Madeline Jane (1838), Jubina McClure Catherine (1839), William (1841), Margaret Ann (1843), Catherine Annandale Hunter (1845), Agnes I Ferguson (1847)
Death: 9 December 1885 (aged “76” – actually 82)
Death Location: Crossburn, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Burial: Troon Cemetery, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

NOTES:

Register of Births and Baptisms – Duns Parish, Berwickshire, Scotland
1803: Katharine Hunter lawful daughter of William Hunter, merchant, Duns, & Magdalene King was born October 1st 1803 & baptized October 20th. Wits: Thos. Gray, Thomas Redpath. (OPR Births 735/ Duns, page 220 of 386 – Scotlands People)

Dundonald Baptismal Register Anno 1808
GUTHRIE} Robert, son to William Guthrie tenant in Harperland & Jacobina McClure was born the twenty third and baptized twenty eight day of June Eighteen hundred and eight.
(OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 246 of 306 – Scotlands People)

Dundonald Matrimonial Register 1837
GUTHRIE and HUNTER} Robert Guthrie in this parish and Catehrine Annandale Hunter in the parish of Sunse were married on the 11th June 1837.
(OPR Marriages 590/ Dundonald, page 60 of 461 – Scotlands People)

1885 DEATHS in the District of Dundonald in the County of Ayr
Catharine Annandale Hunter Guthrie, married to Robert Guthrie, Farmer, Crossburn, Died 9 December 1885 at 1:55PM at Crossburn, Dundonald, female, aged 76 years; Parents: William King Hunter, Proprietor of Houses, deceased, and Magdalene hunter m.s. King, deceased; COD: Infirmities of age, eight months; Informant: Wm Guthrie, son, present; Registered 15 December 1885 at Dundonald.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 590/1 12 – Scotlands People)

1887 DEATHS in the District of Dundonald in the County of Ayr
Robert Guthrie, Farmer, widower of Catharine Annandale Hunter, Died 24 March 1887 at 6:30AM at Crossburn, Dundonald, male, aged 77 years; Parents: William Guthrie, farmer, deceased, and Jacobina Guthrie m.s. McClure, deceased; COD: Bronchitis, Cystitis; Informant: Wm Guthrie, son, present; Registered 31 March 1887 at Dundonald.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 590/1 8 – Scotlands People)

GUTHRIE CHILDREN: 6
Y-DNA Project Participants: None
Autosomal DNA Participants: None

CHILD 1: MADELINE JANE GUTHRIE
1838SCT – 1912SCT
Spouse: John Scott McHutchen (Banker)

Dundonald Register of Births & Baptisms 1838
Magdalene Jane daughter of Robert Guthrie and Catherine Annandale Hunter spouses Auchans was born 8th April and baptized 16th May 1838. (OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 197 of 503 – Scotlands People)

1867 MARRIAGES in the Parish of Dundonald in the County of Ayr
On the Thirteenth Day of November at Crossburth, after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland, (signed) John S. McHutchen, banker, Bachelor, 42, Usual Residence: Edinburgh, Parents: William McHutchen, Collector, deceased, and Catherine McHutchen m.s. Scott; and (signed) Madeline Jane Guthrie, spinster, 28, Crossburn, Parents: Robert Guthrie, farmer, and Catharine Annandale Guthrie m.s. Hunter, (signed) John Sime, Minister of Dundonald, (signed) David Guthrie, witness, William Crease, witness; Registered 18 November 1867 at Dundonald. (Statutory Registers Marriages 590/ 24 – Scotlands People)

1893 DEATHS in the District of St George in the County of Edinburgh
John Scott McHutchen, Fundholder, married to Madeline Jane Guthrie, Died 13 October 1893 at 1:35 PM at 8 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, male, aged 77 years, Parents: William McHutchen, Collector of Taxes, deceased, and Catherine McHutchen, m.s. Scott, deceased; COD: Villious Disease of Bladder, 12 months; Uremia 4 days; Informant: ___ , Law Agent, 46 George Street; Registered 18 October 1893 at Edinburgh. (Statutory Registers Deaths 685/1 975 – Scotlands People)

1912 DEATHS in the District of St. George in the City of Edinburgh
Madeline Jane Scott McHutchen, widow of John Scott McHutchen, banker, Died 8 September 1912 at 9:50PM at 8 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, female, aged 70 years; Parents: Robert Guthrie, Farmer & LAnd Agent, deceased, and Catherine Annandale Guthrie m.s. Hunter, deceased; COD: Malignant deposits throughout body, Exhaustion; Informant: Percy Scot McHutchen, son, present; Registered 11 September 1912 at Edinburgh.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 685/1 434 – Scotlands People)

CHILD 2: JUBINA MCCLURE CATHERINE GUTHRIE
1839SCT – 1920SCT
Marital Status: Single

Dundonald Register of Births & Baptisms 1839
Jacobina Catherine, daughter of Robert Guthrie and Catherine Annandale Hunter, spouses, Auchans, was born fourteenth August, and baptized first September Eighteen hundred and thirty nine. (OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 212 of 503 – Scotlands People)

1920 DEATHS in the District of Morningside in the City of Edinburgh
Jubina McClure Guthrie, single, Died 16 April 1920 at 9AM at 75 Viewforth, Edinburgh, female, aged 74 years; Parents: Robert Guthrie, farmer, deceased, Catharine Guthrie m.s. Annandale, deceased, COD: Enteritis, 1 mo. 14 days; Informant: C A Guthrie, sister, present; Registered 16 April 1920 At Edinburgh.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 685/7 318 – Scotlands People)

CHILD 3: WILLIAM GUTHRIE (Estate Factor)
1841SCT – 1907SCT
Marital Status: Single

Dundonald Register of Births and Baptism 1841
William, son of Robert Guthrie and Catherine Annandale Hunter, spouses, Auchans House, was born fifth and baptized twenty second June eighteen hundred forty one. (OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 235 of 503 – Scotlands People)

William Guthrie Served as an Estate Factor of Mount when it was in possession of Lord Oranmore and Brown.
(See Alexander Guthrie of Mount > Christina Guthrie of Mount, Lady Oranmore)

1907 DEATHS in the District of Morningside in the City of Edinburgh
William Guthrie, Estate Factor, single, Died 28 November 1907 at 6:30PM at 22 Viewforth Terrace, Edinburgh, male, aged 65 years, Parents: Robert Guthrie, farmer, deceased, and Catherine Cnnandale Guthrie, m.s. Hunter, deceased, COD: Gouty Heart, mitral insufficiency with aortic stenosis, dilation of entire heart; Informant: Percy Scott McHutchen, nephew, 8 Grosvenor Crescent; Registered 2 December 1907 at Edinburgh.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 685/6 971 – Scotlands People)

CHILD 4: MARGARET ANN GUTHRIE aka MAGGIE
1843SCT – 1922SCT
Marital Status: Single

Dundonald Register of Births and Baptisms 1843
Margaret Ann, daughter of Robert Guthrie, Farmer, Crossburn, and Catehrine Annandale Hunter, spouses was born twenty third February, and baptized twelfth April. Eighteen hundred and forty three. (OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 268 of 503)

1922 DEATHS in the District of Morningside in the City of Edinburgh
Margaret Ann Guthrie, single, Died: 20 August 1922 at 6:30AM at 75 Viewforth, Edinburgh, female, aged 68 years, Parents: Robert Guthrie, farmer, deceased, and Catherine Annandale Guthrie m.s Hunter, deceased, COD: Senile Decay, Informant: C. A. Guthrie, sister, present; Registered 21 August 1922 at Edinburgh.
(Statutory Registers Deaths 685/7 714 – Scotlands People)

CHILD 5: CATHERINE ANNANDALE HUNTER GUTHRIE
1845SCT – 1933SCT
Marital Status: Single

Dundonald Register of Births and Baptisms 1845
Catharine Annandale Hunter, daughter of Robert Guthrie, Farmer, Crossburn, and Catharine Annandale Hunter, spouses was born on the twenty second of August and baptized on the seventeenth of September eighteen hundred & forty five. (OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 307 of 503 – Scotlands People)

CHILD 6: AGNES THOMSON FERGUSON GUTHRIE
1847SCT – 1900SCT
Marital Status: Single

Dundonald Register of Births and Baptisms 1847
Agnes Fergusson, daughter of Robert Guthrie, Farmer, ad Catharine, annandale Hunger, spouses, Crossburn, was born sixth day & baptized eighteenth July eighteen hundred and firty seven.
(OPR Births 590/ Dundonald, page 352 of 503 – Scotlands People)

1900 DEATHS in the Parish of Dalry in the County of Ayr
Agnes Thomson Ferguson Guthrie (single), Died 31 January 1900 at 2:40PM at Ryefield, Dalry, female, aged 33 years, Parents: Robert Guthrie, factor & farmer, deceased, and Catherine Guthrie m.s. Hunter, deceased; COD: Influenza, 7 days; Informant: Wm. Guthrie, brother; Registered 2 February 1900 at Dalry. (Statutory Registers Deaths 587/ 17 – Scotlands People)

READING and RESOURCES

MAPCARTA: Crossburn House, Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland

FIND-a-GRAVE: Troon Cemetery, South Ayrshire, Scotland (Memorial Photo)

Inscription
In
Loving Remembrance
Of
Catharine Annandale Hunter,
Wife of Robert Guthrie,Crossburn,
Who Fell Asleep In Jesus
9th December 1885

” She Being Dead Yet Speaketh.”
” Be Ye Also Ready.”
And of
The Above Robert Guthrie, who
Died at Crossburn, 24th March 1887.

” The Memory Of The Just Is Blessed.”
And of Agnes Ferguson,
Daughter of the above.
Who died 31st January 1900.
“Peace Perfect Peace.”
Their son, William Guthrie,
Died at Edinburgh, 28th Nov, 1907.
” For Ever With The Lord.”

Madeline Jane Scott McHutchen,
Died 8th September 1912.
” For Ever With The Lord.”

Jubina McClure.
Second Eldest Daughter Of The Above.
Died at Edinburgh, 16th April 1920.
” Her Life Was Spent Helping Other.”

Margaret Ann Third daughter of the above.
Died at Edinburgh, 20th Aug. 1922.

Catharine Annandale, second youngest daughter,
and last member of the family of the above.
Died at Strathaven, 9th March 1933.
Percy W.C.S. McHutchen, of Robertloan House, Loans.
Son of above Madeline Jane Scott.
Died at Kilmarnock Infirmary 20th Dec. 1942 aged 68.

ADVERTISMENT: GLASGOW HERALD – Friday, 28 June 1844, page 3 (Newspapers.com)

SCOTTISH POST OFFICE DIRECTORIES: Crossburn Troon (2): Robert Guthrie and Wm Guthrie

SCOTLANDS PLACES: (Document Image: OS1/3/25/98)

THE BRITISH NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE: Search for “Robert Guthrie” +”Crossburn”
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• WEEKLY REVIEW (London) – Saturday, 23 November 1867, page 20
  MARRIAGES: McHutchen-Guthrie – On the 13th inst., at Crossburn, Ayrshire, John Scott McHutchen, Esq., 5 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, to Madeline Jane, eldest daughter of Robert Guthrie, Esq., Crossburn.

• IRVINE EXPRESS (Ayrshire, Scotland) – Friday, 20 Feb 1885, page 8
  RETIREMENT OF MR GUTHRIE, CROSSBURN
  The Secretary read the following letter from Mr Robert Guthrie, Crosaburn:–
  Crosaburn, Troon, 9th Feb., 1835.
  JAMES BI’MURTRIE, Esq , Secy.
  My DEAR SIR,—I have received several circulars from you asking me to be present at meetings held in Ayr tomorrow in connection with the above. I am still very deeply interested in all concerning its welfare and progress, but the very severe illness from which I have suffered has left me unable to take any active part, or, indeed, any part at all in the business connected with the Association, which I most sincerely regret, as I have been connected with it since it was originated, which, I think, was immediately after the Highland Agricultural Society Show held at Ayr in 1382. I must now ask the committee to kindly allow me to retire, as I would wish my place to be taken by those who can perform the duties of which I am now unable. I am yours very truly, ROBERT GUTHRIE.

• AYR OBSERVER (Ayrshire, Scotland) – Friday 11 December 1885, page 9
  DEATHS: GUTHRIE—At Crossburn Troon, on the 9th December, Catherine Annandale Hunter, wife of Robert Guthrie ; deeply regretted.– The only intimation.

• ABERDEEN EVENING EXPRESS (Aberdeenshire, Scotland) – Friday, 25 March 1887, page 2
  Death of a Noted Ayrshire Farmer.
  The death is announced of Mr Robert Guthrie, which took yesterday at his residence, Crossburn, near Troon, at the age of 78. Deceased was an extensive farmer from early life, and for more than half century was one of the best known men in Ayrshire, having taken leading part the formation of the Ayrshire Agricultural Association fifty years ago, and the movement for the introduction of the Cheddar method of cheesemaking. His father, also prominent Ayrshire farmer, joined the Kilmarnock Farmer’ Club a hundred years ago, and was an intimate friend of Gilbert Burns, of Mossgiel.
• AYR OBSERVER (Ayrshire, Scotland) – Friday, 25 March 1887, page 5
  THE LATE MR GUTHRIE, CROSSBURN.
  We have just learned that Mr Robert Guthrie died at his residence at Crossburn on Thursday morning. He had lived be a good old age—we believe his 78th year. During he last two or three years be has been little in the public view. He came out to the Ayr Show be April last, but generally he his been kept at home by a bronchial ailment. In the course of the winter his changed appearance pointed to the end of his pilgrimage.
  From early life Mr Guthrie was an extensive farmer, and for more than half a century he was one of the best known men in Ayrshire. His stately form was familiar in Ayr and Kilmarnock, where his cheerful manner and social attractions made him an especial favorite.
  Fifty-two years ago he took a leading part in the formation of the Ayrshire Agricultural Association, and was an active director as long as the state of his health permitted him to go out. The assistance he gave in the movement for the Introduction of the Cheddar method of cheese-making is well known.
  He was a covenener of the committee of management of the Ayrshire October Show from its establishment at Kilmarnock in 1856, and had the satisfaction of seeing it rise gradually into a world-wide reputation. On the evenings before the Show, when the judges of dairy produce were received, his radiant countenance and social humour gave a charm to the entertainments which will long be remembered in many parts of the country.
  Mr Guthrie was fortunate in his descent as well as in his long and honourable career. His father was a man of mark among farmers. He joined in the establishment of the Kilmarnock Farmers’ Club nearly a hundred years ego, and was an intimate friend of Gilbert Burns, of Mossgiel.

• GLASGOW HERALD (Lanarkshire, Scotland) – Friday, 2 February 1900 – page 1
  DEATHS:
  GUTHRIE– At Ryefield, Dalry, Ayrshire, on 31st January, Agnes Thomson Ferguson, daughter of the late Robert Guthrie , late of Crossburh. –Friends, please accept this (the only) intimation.

• KILMARNOCK HERALD and NORTH AYRSHIRE GAZETTE – Friday, 6 December 1907, page 5
  A FORMER AYRSHIRE FACTOR. —Our obituary this week contains intimation of the death of Mr William Guthrie, formerly of Crossburn, Troon, which occurred, from heart failure, at his residence in Edinburgh on Thursday week.
  Deceased, who was a son of the late Mr Robert Guthrie, Crossburn, a leading agriculturist in Ayrshire, was well known and very popular in agricultural circles.
  He was factor for the estate of Mount when it was in possession of Lord Oranmore and Browne.
  Previous to his departure from this district he was entertained at dinner in Kilmarnock by a large and influential company, red presented with a handsome testimonial.
  A keen sportsman, he used to follow the Eglinton hounds, and he was an enthusiastic devotee of the “roaring game.”

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