Andrew Gove

OPR record: 9.12.1841: Andrew Gove, sailor in Johnshaven and Mary Ann Strachan had a son (born 24th Oct) baptised named Andrew.

Married by Rev John Glegg, witnesses were David Gove and James Begg.

Living at on his own at Shieldhill Cottage Kinneff in 1881.

Died at 1600 hours from hemiplegia as certified by Dr Mulligan. His son, Munro Gove, The Stables, lauriston, St Cyrus was present at and registered the death.

The family grave can be found in Bervie Cemetery, Gourdon. MI reads; Erected by Andrew Gove in memory of his son James who died 18th Feb 1871 aged 4 years, his wife Martha Begg died 2nd Oct 1875 aged 35, his mother Mary Ann Duff Strachan died 15th Feb 1888 aged 73 years, his daughter Mary ann Gove died 24th feb 1890 aged 26, his son Andrew Gove died 2nd Feb 1899 aged 28 years, the above Andrew Gove died 19th June 1931 aged 90.

Found copy of Will in National archives of Scotland, entry reads - Andrew Gove, 23 William Street Gourdon, Kincardineshire died 19th June 1931, testate. Confirmation Stonehaven 10th July to Munro Gove, The Stables lauriston Castle, St Cyrus, Executor. Will dated 26th Oct 1926, recorded Stonehaven 10th July 1931. Value of estate £605 0s 5d.