BADGER FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen
Datafile 6A. Acheson and Anderson Records
EMIGRATION
- William Acheson, a 30-year-old single gardener from Boyle, Ireland, arrived in New York on the "Oceanic" from Queenstown, Ireland, on Sep.14, 1904. He is at this time a US Citizen residing at 32 E. 68th Street, N.Y., and had previously been in the US in the same year, 1904.
- Robert Acheson, a 31-year-old single laborer from Boyle, Ireland, whose father is William Acheson of Boyle, Ireland, arrived in New York on the "S.S.California" from Londonderry, Ireland, on Dec.17, 1907. He is bound for his brother William Acheson, 493 Lexington Avenue, New York.
- George Acheson, a 23-year-old single laborer from Boyle, Ireland, whose father is William Acheson of Boyle, Ireland, arrived in New York on the "Baltic" from Queenstown, Ireland, on May 1, 1911. He is bound for his brother William Acheson living on West 52nd St, New York.
- James Acheson, a 45-year-old married farmer, and his 40-year-old wife, Rebecca Acheson, arrived in New York aboard the "Lucania" from Liverpool and Queenstown on Mar.5, 1894, with their children: James (19), Mary J. (17), Richard (11), Kate (10), Robert (8) and Evans (4). They are bound for Wisconsin.
LDS RECORDS
The LDS online records contain the following references to Acheson and Anderson families.
- William Robert Acheson was born about 1764 in Drumcree,Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, and married Eleanor ?? about 1781 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co.Leitrim. He died about 1781 in Drumcree.
- James Acheson was born in Mar., 1782, in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to William Robert and Eleanor Acheson. He married Mary Berryhill about 1812 in Annaduff, Co. Leitrim. He died on Aug.31, 1877, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
- John Acheson was born in 1790 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co.Leitrim, to William Robert and Eleanor Acheson. He married twice, first about 1817 to Belle ?? in Drumcree and second to Catherine "Minnie" Anderson in 1838 in Elphin, Co. Roscommon. John died in Croghan, Co. Roscommon.
- Alexander "Sandy" Acheson was born in 1797 to Eleanor Acheson. He married Jane Cox on Jan.13, 1823, in Elphrin, Co. Roscommon. He died on Dec.16, 1867, in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim.
- Ellin Acheson was born about 1799 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to William Robert and Eleanor Acheson. She married George Anderson about 1830.
- George Acheson was born in 1793 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to William Robert and Eleanor Acheson. He married Margaret McClellan in 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA. He died about 1877 in Cherry Tree, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Stuart Acheson was born in 1803 in Co Leitrim and married Elizabeth Catherine Conboy about 1826. He died on Sep.22, 1882, in N. Burgess, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, and is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery in Lanark.
- Anne Acheson was born in 1818 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to John and Belle Acheson. Anne married John Anderson. She died on Jan.27, 1904, in Croghan, Co. Roscommon.
- Margaret Acheson was born about 1821 in Drumcree, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, to John and Belle Acheson. She married Thomas Black on May 17, 1841, in Estersnow, Co. Roscommon.
- George Robert Acheson was born on Apr.26, 1871, in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to John William Acheson and Mary (Monson).
- John Acheson was born on Oct.28, 1867, in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to John William Acheson and Mary (Monson).
- Jenne "Jane" Acheson was born on Apr.14, 1869, in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to John William Acheson and Mary (Monson).
- John Acheson was born about 1820 in Die, Co. Roscommon. About 1844 he married Annie or Minnie Anderson in Derrylow, Die, Co. Roscommon.
- William Acheson as born on Oct.28, 1827, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo. He married Mary Jane Acheson on Dec.17, 1856, in Croghan, Killukin, Co. Roscommon. He died in 1908 in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo.
- Jane Ellen Acheson was born on Jun.8, 1862, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. She died in 1862 in Rock View.
- Sarah Jane Acheson was born on Nov.9, 1809, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). On Feb.17, 1828, in Dio Elphin, Estersnow, Co. Roscommon,she was married for the first time to James William Stephenson. Her second marriage was to Lemuel Byers. She died in 1888 in Bernside, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Eleanor Acheson was born about 1810 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). She married James Jackson on Jan.14, 1830, in Estersnow, Co. Roscommon.
- William Sandy Acheson was born in 1813 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). He married Jane Notley. He died on Apr.20, 1879, in Lugnashammer, Co. Roscommon.
- Catherine Acheson was born about 1815 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). She married William Trotter in 1836 in Elphin, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
- Robert Acheson was born on Jul.14, 1816, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). He died in Cavetown on Mar.25, 1928.
- Elizabeth Acheson was born on Apr.19, 1818, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). She married twice: first to Hugh Leighton on Feb.13, 1845, in Elphin, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and second to Thomas Notley on Jun.6, 1861, in Annaduff, Co. Leitrim.
- Anne Acheson was born on May 30, 1820, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). She married William McCloghry on Dec.14, 1848, in Estersnow, Co. Roscommon. She died on Apr.12, 1863, in Drumderalina, Co. Sligo.
- George Acheson was born in 1824 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). He died on Feb.1, 1849, in Cavetown.
- John Acheson was born in 1825 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill).
- Mary Acheson was born on Sep.30, 1826, in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill).
- Robert Acheson was born in 1831 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). Robert married Sarah Palmer on Nov.24, 1859. He died in Cavetown on Jul.10, 1870.
- Marie Acheson was born in 1832 in Cavetown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Mary (Berryhill). She married Duncan Campbell on Oct.23, 1851, in Estersnow, Co. Roscommon.
- Mary Jane Acheson was born in 1838 in Croghan, Derrylow, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" (Anderson). She married William Acheson on Dec.17, 1856, in Croghan, Killukin, Co. Roscommon. She died in Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo.
- George H. Acheson was born on Apr.17, 1842, in Croghan, Killukin Parish, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" Anderson. He married Eliza Jane Anderson on Jun.7, 1868, in Westport, Decatur, Indiana, USA. He died on Aug.22, 1880, in Sardinia, Decatur, Indiana, and is buried in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Decatur, Indiana.
- John William Acheson was born in 1844 in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" (Anderson). He married Mary Monson in 1866. He died in 1922 in Learn, Co. Roscommon.
- James Acheson was born on Feb.22, 1845, in Derrylow, Die Elphim, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Annie or Minnie (Anderson). He married Rebecca Reid Aug.27, 1867, in Of, Co. Sligo. He died on Sep.19, 1924, in Forest, Lewis, WA, USA.
- James Acheson was born on Feb.22, 1845, in Derrylow, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" Anderson. He married Rebecca Reid On Aug.27, 1867, in Aconry, Co. Sligo. He died on Sep.15, 1924, in Forest, Lewis, WA, USA.
- Robert Major Acheson was born in 1845 in Derrylow, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, to John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" (Anderson). He was married about 1870 to Annie Sinclair Allan in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand. He died on Oct.19, 1914, in Riverton and is buried there.
- Jane Acheson was born on Sep.15, 1868, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). She married three times, to George B. Darling, to Clementine ?? and to Herbert P. Thayer. She died on Jul.27, 1921, in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Emily Acheson was born on May 2, 1870, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid).
- John George Acheson was born on Feb.13, 1872, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). He married Rebecca McElroy on Mar.28, 1905, in Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. He died on Aug.3, 1928, in Oshkosh, Winnebgo, Wisconsin, USA.
- James Acheson was born on Mar.18, 1874, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). He married Elizabeth Bartell on Nov.5, 1897, in Portage, Wisconsin, USA. He died on Mar.12, 1937, in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA.
- female Acheson was born about 1876 in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James and Rebecca (Reid) Acheson.
- Richard Alexander Acheson was born on Dec.8, 1879, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). He married Estelle Wilt on Nov.18, 1906, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. He died on Jul.27, 1955, in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA.
- Kathryn Acheson was born on Jun.3, 1882, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). She married William Parish Graham on Jan.5, 1907, in San Bernadino, CA, USA. She died on Apr.1, 1935, in Oregon, USA.
- Robert Clifford Acheson was born on Aug.10, 1884, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). He first married Gladys Ethel Hall on Jun.14, 1908, in Los Angeles, California, USA. His second marriage was to Grace Peterson. Robert died in Centralia, Lewis, WA, USA, on Dec.7, 1969.
- Evans William Acheson was born on Jan.4, 1889, in Derrylow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon, to James Acheson and Rebecca (Reid). He died on Jul.14, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- William Acheson was born on Oct.28, 1827, Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Jane Acheson. He married Mary Jane Acheson on Dec.17, 1856, in Croghan, Killukin, Co. Roscommon. He died in 1908.
- Mary Jane Acheson was born in 1838 in Croghan, Derrylow, Co. Roscommon, and christened in Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo. Her parents were John Acheson and Catherine "Minnie" Anderson.
- William James Acheson was born about 1858 in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- Catherine Margaret Acheson was born on Jul.31, 1860, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson and died about 1887.
- Jane Ellen Acheson was born on Jun.8, 1862, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson and died on Mar.25 of the same year.
- Robert Alfred Acheson was born on Mar.11, 1864, in Ballyfarnan, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- Sydney Violet Acheson was born on Jun.23, 1870, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- Mary Lou Acheson was born on Jun.23, 1870, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- George Fletcher Acheson was born in 1871 in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. He died about 1951.
- Sarah Anne Acheson was born on Mar.18, 1872, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. She married John MacDonough on Dec.17, 1903, in USA. She died in Sep. 1961.
- Agnes Acheson was born on Nov.19, 1873, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- Harriet Charlotte Acheson was born on Feb.8, 1875, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. She died on Aug.27, 1919.
- Thomas Alexander Acheson was born on Aug.4, 1876, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. He died on Jul.23, 1952.
- Emily Henrietta Acheson was born on Apr.6, 1878, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson.
- William James Acheson was born in 1881 in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. He died on Jan.20, 1952.
- Bertha Acheson was born in 1883 in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to William and Mary Jane Acheson. She died on Oct.10, 1923.
- James Keith Acheson was born on Jun.2, 1910, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to Thomas Alexander Acheson and Amelia Jane Chambers. He died in 1979.
- Charles Henry Acheson was born on Feb.19, 1923, in Rock View, Lough Arrow, Boyle, Co. Sligo, to Thomas Alexander Acheson and Amelia Jane Chambers. He died about 1950.
- Leslie Jane Lizzie Acheson was born in 1850 in Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, and married George Acheson on Feb.16, 1871, in Croghan, Boyle, Co. Sligo.
- TO BE EXAMINED:
- Hughbert Atcheson was born on Aug.17, 1864, in Ballyfarnan, Co. Sligo, to John Atcheson and Eliza East.
- Henry Latimer Acheson was born on Feb.12, 1872, in Co. Sligo to John Acheson and Eliza East.
- ?? Acheson was born on Mar.28, 1865, in Ballyfarnan, Co. Sligo, to William M. Acheson and Issabella Portens.
- Robert Acheson was born on Sep.24, 1865, in Ballyfarnan, Co. Sligo, to Thomas Acheson and Mary Frazer.
- Alexander Acheson was born on Aug.16, 1955, in Sligo and died on Sep.11, 1981, in Germany.
- Isabella Margaret Victoria Acheson was born on Oct.31, 1880, in Emlagh, Co. Sligo, to Robert Porteus Acheson and Ellen Donaghy Acheson.
- Thomas Aitcheson was born about 1655 in Fallnesch, Falnasoogaun, Co. Sligo.
- Thomas Acheson was born on Apr.20, 1794, in Sligo to John Acheson and Sarah Elizabeth Adams. He died on Feb.25, 1859, in Elmsville, Charlotte, New Brunswick.
- George Acheson married Margret Henderson on May 26, 1845, in Emlaghfad, Co. Sligo.
CENSUS OF 1901
The 1901 Census contains the following references to Acheson or Anderson families. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, PlyB = Plymouth Brethern, Chr = Christian Church, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law or sister-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder.
Name Age Pos. Relig. B-place Occupation Lit. Marr. Residents of a house 17 in Croghan (Croghan, Roscommon): George Anderson 56 HD CofE Co.Ros Draper and Grocer RW UM Anne Anderson 82 MO CofE Co.Lei RW WI Madeleine Anderson 44 SI CofE Co.Ros RW UM Mary Anderson 43 SI CofE Co.Ros Shop Assistant RW UM Nannie Forde 18 SE RoCa Co.Ros Domestic servant RW UM Residents of a house 16 in Grange Beg (Boyle Rural, Roscommon): John Anderson 66 HD CofE Co.Ros Farmer RW MA Elizabeth Anderson 48 WI CofE Co.Long RW MA John James Anderson 26 SO CofE Co.Ros Farmer's son RW UM Fletcher Pearle Anderson 12 SO CofE Co.Ros Farmer's son RW UM Mary Travers 33 SE RoCa Co.Ros Farm servant NR UM Residents of a house 8 in Ballymore East (Rushfield, Roscommon): Wm Anderson 54 HD PlyB Co.Ros Farmer RW MA Lily Anderson 26 WI PlyB Co.Lei Farmer's Wife RW MA Annie Anderson 15 DA PlyB Co.Ros Scholar RW UM Mary Anderson 13 DA PlyB Co.Ros Scholar RW UM Willie Anderson 4 SO PlyB Co.Ros Farmer's son NR UM Ethel Anderson 1 DA PlyB Co.Ros Farmer's daughter NR UM Eveline Anderson DA PlyB Co.Ros Farmer's daughter NR UM Kate Hophins 21 SE RoCa Co.Long Cook RW UM Bridget Duffy 17 SE RoCa Sligo General servant NR UM Joseph Poynton 22 VI Pres Co.Ros Farmer RW UM Residents of a house 6 in Tawlaght (Aghafin, Roscommon): Augusta Anderson 73 HD CofE Kent, England RW WI Eva Anderson 36 DA CofE Co.Ros RW UM Ellen Anderson 32 DA CofE Co.Ros RW UM Amethyst Anderson 29 DA CofE Co.Ros RW UM Mary Flynn 54 SE RoCa Co.Ros Domestic Servant RW UM Residents of a house 4 in Drumcree (Annaduff, Leitrim): George Acheson 60 HD PlyB Co.Lei RW MA [Mill Owner, Farmer, Corn & General Merchant] Elizabeth J Acheson 51 WI PlyB Co.Ros RW MA Annabella M Acheson 21 DA PlyB Co.Lei Farmer's Daughter RW UM Emily F M Acheson 17 DA PlyB Co.Lei Scholar RW UM Albert Edward Acheson 15 SO PlyB Co.Lei Scholar RW UM Residents of a house 1 in Derryoughter (Annaduff, Leitrim): James Acheson 55 HD CofE Co.Lei Farmer RW MA Martha Acheson 45 WI CofE Co.Lei RW MA William Acheson 23 SO CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Son RW UM Berry Acheson 21 SO CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Son RW UM Baby Acheson 17 DA CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Daughter RW UM John Acheson 16 SO CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Son RW UM Residents of a house 3 in Aghlacon (Glenboy, Leitrim) William Acheson 65 HD CofE Co.Fer Farmer RW WI John J Acheson 31 SO CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Son RW MA Elizabeth Acheson 28 DL CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Wife RW MA William Acheson GS CofE Co.Lei Farmer's Son NR UM Thomas OBoyle 45 SE RoCa Co.Lei General Servant RW UM Kate Gilmartin 20 SE RoCa Co.Lei Domestic Servant RW UM Residents of a house 2 in Friarstown (Drumahaire, Leitrim) Sarah Acheson 60 HD CofE Co.Lei Dividend and Anuiter RW WI Ellen Acheson 30 DA CofE Co.Ros Dividend and Anuity RW UM
CENSUS OF 1911
The 1911 Census contains the following references to Acheson or Anderson families. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, PlyB = Plymouth Brethern, Chr = Christian Church, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law or sister-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder.
Name Age Pos. Relig. B-place Occupation Lit. Marr. Residents of a house 3 in Ardlougher (Aughrim East, Roscommon): George R. Acheson 58 HD CofE Co.Ros Farmer RW MA Sara J. Acheson 51 WI CofE Co.Wes RW MA William S. Acheson 24 SO CofE Co.Ros Farmer's Son RW UM Louis Palmer Acheson 18 SO CofE Co.Ros Farmer's Son RW UM Irene J. Acheson 21 DA CofE Co.Ros RW UM Hilda S. Acheson S 20 DA CofE Co.Ros RW UM Ivan St. George Acheson 12 SO CofE Co.Ros Scholar RW UM Bridget Lennon 25 SE RoCa Co.Wes Cook, Domestic Servant RW UM Christopher E. Brennen