Elizabeth Anne Cathcart

ELIZABETH ANNE CATHCART

Elizabeth Anne Cathcart is the daughter of Sir John Cathcart of Carleton. She was born on 26 November 1741 and her baptism was registered on the same day, at Dailly in the Carrick division of Ayrshire, Scotland. Some index references to her baptism identify her as the the daughter of Elizabeth Kennedy but the record itself does not mention her mother. It reads as follows: "Elisabeth Anne Daughter lawfull to the honourable Sir John Cathcart of Carleton Baronet born & baptised the 26 Novr". [National Records of Scotland, Baptisms at Dailly, 1691-1819, reference OPR.585/1] Image of Baptismal Record

Marriage

Elizabeth Cathcart married John Cathcart, merchant in Greenock. The marriage was booked at Dailly in Ayrshire on 10 September 1782 and at Greenock in Renfrewshire the following day. Having been thrice proclaimed, as was required by law, they were married on 16 September 1782, probably at Carleton in Dailly parish. The marriage record at Greenock reads as follows: "John Cathcart mercht. in this parish and Elizabeth Cathcart daughter to Sir John Cathcart of Carletoun were booked in order to marriage". [National Records of Scotland, Marriage Register for Greenock West in Renfrewshire, 1698-1819, reference OPR.564/3/4] The marriage record at Dailly reads as follows: "Mr. John Cathcart Mercht. in Greenock & Miss Elisabeth Cathcart daughter lawful to Sir John Cathcart of Carlton Baronet had their banns inrolled in order to marriage Septr 10th were thrice proclaimed & married Septr. 16th". [National Records of Scotland, Marriage Register for Dailly in Ayrshire, 1692-1820, reference OPT.585/1]

1. Image of Greenock Marriage Booking
2. Image of Dailly Marriage Booking

Children

1. Elizabeth Cathcart