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In 1839 Annie Hardie was born at Kelso.
On 28th April 1860 [her future husband] James Forsyth (age 32) and Eliza Hastie (age 26) were married.
1861. Census. Annie Hardie (age 22). Daughter. 22. Milliner. 3 Union Street.
Before 2nd April 1868 [her illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth was born illegitimately to [her future husband] James Forsyth (age 40) and Annie Hardie (age 29). She was baptised on the same day 26th September 1869 as her elder brother and sister. Given that she was three on the date of the 1871 Census 2nd April 1871 it suggests she was illegitimate since her parents married on 7th November 1868.
On 7th November 1868 James Forsyth (age 40) and Annie Hardie (age 29) were married.
2nd April 1871. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[her husband] James Forsyth (age 43). 43. Sculptor.
Annie Hardie (age 32). 32.
[her step-son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 7). Son. 7. Scholar.
Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[her illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
[her son] William Adam Forsyth. Son. 8. Scholar.
Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 66. No occupation.
Mary Blackall. Servant. 16.
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In 1873 [her son] William Adam Forsyth was born to [her husband] James Forsyth (age 45) and Annie Hardie (age 34).
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1875 [her son] John Dudley Forsyth was born to [her husband] James Forsyth (age 47) and Annie Hardie (age 36).
In 1876 [her daughter] Annie Fosyth was born to [her husband] James Forsyth (age 48) and Annie Hardie (age 37).
In 1878 [her daughter] Jessie Forsyth was born to [her husband] James Forsyth (age 50) and Annie Hardie (age 39)
1881. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[her husband] James Forsyth (age 53). 53. Sculptor.
Annie Hardie (age 42). 42.
[her step-son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 17). Son. 17. Sculptor.
Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Dressmaker.
[her illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 12). Daughter. 13. Scholar.
[her son] William Adam Forsyth (age 8). Son. 8. Scholar.
[her son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 6). Son. 6. Scholar.
[her daughter] Annie Fosyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[her daughter] Jessie Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 77. No occupation.
Adam Forsyth. Nephew.
Adelaide Stansell. 21. Servant
Fanny Dann. Servant.
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1891. Census. Ednam House
[her husband] James Forsyth (age 63). 63. Sculptor.
Annie Hardie (age 52). 52.
[her step-son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 27). Son. 27. Sculptor.
Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 25). Daughter. 25. Dressmaker.
[her illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 22). Daughter. 23. Scholar.
[her son] William Adam Forsyth (age 18). Son. 18. Pupil Architect.
[her son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 16). Son. 16. Pupil Artist.
[her daughter] Annie Fosyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Scholar.
[her daughter] Jessie Forsyth (age 13). Daughter. 13.
Emma Harrison Servant. 16. General Domestic Servant.
Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 86. Living on own means.
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On 3rd February 1910 [her husband] James Forsyth (age 82) died. He was buried at Hampstead Cemetery.