Descendants of William Cumming

Generation 1

1: William Cumming1 born c. 1774 at Killearn, Stirling; married Mary Patton 15 Jun 1805 at Kilmarnonock, Dunbarton; died 13 Dec 1856 at 41 Vennel St, Greenock.

In 1841, William (60), Mary (55), Elizabeth (25), Helen (20) and Marion (15) were living in Market St, Greenock. With them were their Hoy grandchildren; William (10), John (7), Mary (5) and Elizabeth (2).

In 1851, William, Mary and Marion were living at 25 High Vennel St, Greenock. William Hoy and James Dale (nephew) lived with them.

Children of William Cumming and Mary Patton

  1. Jean (Jane) born 01 May 1806 at Kilmaronnock, Dunbarton; married John Hoy.
  2. John born 22 May 1807 at Bonhill, Dunbarton.
  3. William born 24 Apr 1810 at Greenock; died 28 Aug 1872 at Greenock; married Janet Hannah 05 Nov 1860.
  4. Elizabeth born at Greenock, Renfrew; married William Chisholm.
  5. Helen baptised 04 Jan 1818 at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
  6. Marion baptised 13 Feb 1820 at West or Old Parish, Greenock, Renfrew; died 12 Mar 1886 at 5 West Stewart St, Greenock.

    In 1881, Marion (53), unmarried lived at 5 West Stewart St, Greenock with her sister Margaret (50), unmarried.

  7. Margaret born c. 1831; died 26 Jan 1907.

Generation 2

2: Jean (Jane) Cumming2 (William1) born 01 May 1806 at Kilmaronnock, Dunbarton; married John Hoy 16 Nov 1829 or 21 Jan 1829 at Old or West Parish, Greenock, Scotland; died 23 Mar 1880 at 12 South St, Greenock.

Jane and daughter Elizabeth were staying at Patron's Land, Highland Close, Greenock in 1851. Jane is listed as a washerwoman widowed and Elizabeth is still single. In 1861, Jean (Jane) was living at 9 Cowgate St Greenock with John (Peter) and Mary Rodger.

Children of Jean (Jane) Cumming and John Hoy

  1. William born 30 Nov 1829 at Greenock, Scotland.

    In 1851, William was living with his grandparents William & Mary Cummings at 25 High Vennel St, Greenock.

  2. Andrew born 20 Nov 1831 at Greenock, Scotland.
  3. John born 24 Jul 1833 at Greenock, Scotland; married Mary Ann Grantham.
  4. Mary Patton born 28 Dec 1835; married John (Peter) Rodger.
  5. Elizabeth baptised 21 Aug 1838 at West Parish, Greenock; married Robert Inglis.

3: Elizabeth Cumming2 (William1) born at Greenock, Renfrew; married William Chisholm 23 Feb 1842 at West Parish, Greenock.

Children of Elizabeth Cumming and William Chisholm

  1. William Kelso born 1840.
  2. James born 1842; married Mary Reid.
  3. William born 1845.
  4. Mary Patton born 1847.

Generation 3

4: John Hoy3 (Jean Cumming2) (William1) born 24 Jul 1833 at Greenock, Scotland; married Mary Ann Grantham 20 Apr 1868 at Kiama, NSW; died 25 Mar 1914 at Shellharbour, NSW.

John told his daughter, Jane, that he ran away to sea at the age of 14 and never returned home, or had contact with his family in Greenock again. He also said that he had walked the length of Tasmania in an attempt, which failed, to see his brother whose ship had arrived in Hobart. John spent three years on board the "Aladdin " in Tasmanian waters. He was town clerk of Shellharbour from 1881-1896. No record of his entry into Australia has been found.

Children of John Hoy and Mary Ann Grantham

  1. Jane Patton born 31 Jan 1869 at Shellharbour, NSW; married William Lewis.
  2. John Dalgetta born 09 Sep 1871; died 07 Oct 1894.

5: Mary Patton Hoy3 (Jean Cumming2) (William1) born 28 Dec 1835; married John (Peter) Rodger 08 Nov 1859; died 15 Sep 1913 at Poor House, Gourock.

In 1861, Peter and Mary were living at 9 Cowgate St Greenock. Mary's mother Jane Hoy lived with them.

In 1881, John and Mary with children John and Elizabeth were living at 9 Cowgate St Greenock.

1891 Scottish census shows Mary and John [Peter] living alone at 9 Cowgate Street in Greenock. Peter was a painter, aged 56 years. Mary is listed as 52 years - Scotlandpeople website.

1901 Scottish census shows Mary was living alone at 11 Cowgate Street. She was a charwoman. There was a young couple also living at that address: Frederick and Rachel Shoray both born in England - he is 36 and she is 26. They had one child - daughter Rachel aged 8 years. There is no known connection of this little family to our line and it might be expected that Mary rented them space to assist with her income. In this census one of the questions asked is how many rooms are there with windows. Mary has one room and the other family list two windows. They obviously had the larger part of the house. Both Mary and Frederick are listed as 'Head' on the census.

Children of Mary Patton Hoy and John (Peter) Rodger

  1. Jane Cumming born 24 Jan 1860 at Middle or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot.; died 21 Dec 1864 at Greenock.
  2. Catherine Davidson born 30 Mar 1863 at Middle or New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot..
  3. John Hoy born 02 Mar 1865 at Middle of New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot.; married Clara Catherine Martin.
  4. Elizabeth Hoy born 20 Oct 1867.

6: Elizabeth Hoy3 (Jean Cumming2) (William1) baptised 21 Aug 1838 at West Parish, Greenock; married Robert Inglis 26 Nov 1869; died 20 Nov 1902 at Gourock, Renfrew.

In 1861, Elizabeth was a servant for George Williamson, solicitor and his family in Newton St.

In 1871, Robert (31), Elizabeth (28), and Robert (6 months) were living at 7 Newton St Greenock. Marion Cumming, Elizabeth's aunt was listed as a domestic servant in the household.

In 1881, Robert, Elizabeth, Robert, Jane, John and James were living at 12 South St Greenock. Robert's sister Barbara and mother Jane lived with them.

In 1891, Robert, Elizabeth, Robert, Jane, James and Elizabeth were still living at 12 South St, Greenock.

Children of Elizabeth Hoy and Robert Inglis

  1. Robert born 09 Sep 1870 at Greenock; died 21 Apr 1911 at aboard Comric 29.4E, 45.22N; married Agnes Ritchie Mclean 23 Jan 1903 at Greenock.
  2. Jane Wallace Cummings born 10 Jul 1872 at Greenock; died 16 May 1959 at 12 South St Greenock.
  3. John William Hoy born 12 Dec 1874 at Greenock; died 17 Dec 1924 at 14 Inverkip Rd, Greenock; buried 17 Dec 1924 at Gourock.
  4. James born 13 Nov 1877 at Greenock.
  5. Margaret Cumming born 1880; died 19 Feb 1881.
  6. Elizabeth Hoy born 13 Nov 1883 at Renfrewshire; died 13 Mar 1966 at 12 South St Greenock..

7: James Chisholm3 (Elizabeth Cumming2) (William1) born 1842; married Mary Reid 29 Jun 1875 at East Parish, Greenock; died 10 Dec 1887.

Children of James Chisholm and Mary Reid

  1. Helen Comrie born 22 May 1876 at 35 Ingleston St, Greenock; married James Stevenson.
  2. Elizabeth Cumming born 21 May 1877 at 35 Ingleston St, Greenock.
  3. Mary born 16 Jun 1878.

Generation 4

8: Jane Patton Hoy4 (John3) (Jean Cumming2) (William1) born 31 Jan 1869 at Shellharbour, NSW; married William Lewis 19 Sep 1893 at Kiama, NSW; died 05 May 1956 at Brisbane.

Children of Jane Patton Hoy and William Lewis

  1. Arthur Dalgetta born 29 Jan 1895 at Shellharbour, NSW; died 14 Nov 1916 at France.

    Arthur entered camp 18 Sep 1915 after enlistment as Private, Number 4167, 10 Reinforcements, 25th Bn, 7 Infantary Brigade, AIF. He left Australia in the "Commonwealth " A73, March 28 1916 as part of the 10th reinforcements. He is buried in Warlencourt cemetery, France. The Butte of Warlencourt was associated with terrible fighting around Fleurs and Le Sars in the autumn of 1916.

  2. William Colin born 29 Apr 1897 at Shellharbour, NSW; died 22 May 1926 at Maleny.

    Col, No.4224 was a member of the 9th Bn, he enlisted 12 Aug 1915, entered camp Sep 2 of the same year and embarked on HMAT A55 " Kyarra " on 3 Jan, 1916 as part of the 13th reinforcements. He returned to Aust 8 Nov 1918, gassed and with a bullet in the lung which led to his death in 1926.

  3. Jessie Grantham born 26 May 1899 at Lismore, NSW; died 29 Sep 1987 at Brisbane; married Henry Thomas Francey 14 Jun 1922.
  4. John Stanley Gordon born 19 Oct 1901; died 09 May 1978 at Toowoomba; married Ida Mear 09 Feb 1927.
  5. Jean Patton born 08 Nov 1908 at Lismore, NSW; died 04 Dec 1998 at Brisbane; cremated 08 Dec 1998 at Mt Thompson, Brisbane; married Thomas John Gallagher 27 Oct 1934 at Mowbray Park Pres, Brisbane.

9: John Hoy Rodger4 (Mary Hoy3) (Jean Cumming2) (William1) born 02 Mar 1865 at Middle of New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot.; married Clara Catherine Martin 03 Jul 1898 at Baltimore, USA; died 16 May 1932 at Baltimore, USA. Emigrated: 25 Jun 1892 to Ellis Island, USA aboard 'The City of Rome' from Glasgow. .

Children of John Hoy Rodger and Clara Catherine Martin

  1. Mary Theresa born 07 Oct 1899 at Baltimore; died 08 Jun 1969 at Baltimore; married John Lewis Weedon .
  2. Robert Leon born 19 Jun 1902 at Baltimore; died 13 Oct 1921 at Baltimore.
  3. Margaret Elizabeth born 05 Mar 1905 at Baltimore; died 14 Jun 1917 at Baltimore.
  4. Evelyn Besse born 01 Nov 1907; died Jun 1977; married George Sheeler 08 Apr 1926.
  5. Emma May born 01 Nov 1910 at Baltimore; died 19 Jun 1949; married George William Murphy 24 Jan 1927 at Ellicott City, MD.
  6. Eugene Levering born 07 May 1913 at Baltimore; died 16 Sep 1967 at Baltimore; buried 18 Sep 1967 at Baltimore; married Erma D. Reprogel 22 Nov 1939.
  7. Woodrow Wilson born 20 Jul 1917 at Baltimore; died 21 Jun 1995 at Pasadena, MD; married Jeanette Marie Hildebrand 12 Jan 1940 at Baltimore.

    He served during WW II from May 23, 1945 to July 31, 1946. He received an honorable discharge. His Army records state that he was a truck driver. He received a certificate as being specially qualified as a rifleman. In his civilian life he was a Marine Machinist. After first working for Cloverland Dairy delivering milk, he went to work at the Reems Corporation. There he was a machinist/pipe fitter. When the Reems Corporation closed, he went to work at Kennocott Refinery Corporation as a pipe fitter. It was from there that he retired in 1979 at the age of 62 years.

  8. John Hoy born 13 Jun 1920 at Baltimore, MD; died 16 Mar 1995 at Mt Airy, MD; married Mildred Elizabeth Long 18 Nov 1942 at Baltimore.

    John was called into the Army to serve in WW II. By the time he was 25 years old, he had earned a Good Conduct Medal, a European African Middle Eastern Ribbon, a WW II Victory Ribbon and a Bronze Star. Following is the Citation from the 83rd Infantry Division Office of the CommandingGeneral, when he received the Award of the Bronze Star medal.

    Private First Class John H. Rodgers, 33906769
    Infantry, 330th Infantry United States Army

    For distinguishing himself by heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United Sates of America on 14th April 1945 at Ylsenberg, Germany. Private Rodgers was awakened at night by an enemy soldier who had slipped past the guard. Slipping out the back of the house with his carbine, he saw the German soldier as he was preparing to fire a panzerfaust into the room where the men were sleeping. When his carbine refused to fire he engaged the soldier in hand to hand fighting, and succeeded in taking him prisoner. His outstanding courage and resourcesfulness merit great praise and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered military service from Maryland.

  9. Clarence Francis born 18 Aug 1924 at Baltimore; died 07 Jun 1934 at Baltimore; buried 09 Jun 1934.

    Drowning In Sewer Held Accident
    Coroner Gives Verdict In Death of Clarence Ro(d)gers, 10 Years Old
    Coroner Otto M. Reinhardt today gave a verdict of accidental drowning in the death of 10 year old Clarence Ro(d)gers, who lost his life last night when he fell into a sewer outlet at Russell and Bush Streets.The sewer was swollen by rain. Police said they understood that the child was trying to get a ball which had fallen into the water when he toppled over the end of a dock. Clarence lived at 1103 Ridgely Street.
    From cemetery records: Date of Burial: June 09, 1934 Loudon Park Cemetery Lot #59

10: Helen Comrie Chisholm4 (James3) (Elizabeth Cumming2) (William1) born 22 May 1876 at 35 Ingleston St, Greenock; married James Stevenson 23 Feb 1906.

Children of Helen Comrie Chisholm and James Stevenson

  1. Ellen Chisholm born 14 Oct 1911 at West District, Greenock; died 29 Oct 1987 at Fishtoft; married Alexander Love 12 Jul 1939 at St George's, Greenock.
  2. Jean born 02 Sep 1917; married James Chalmers 05 Jun 1943 at St George's, Greenock.
  3. James born 02 Sep 1917.