James BUDGE

1868 - 1940  (72 years)

• Name	James BUDGE
  Birth	23 Jan 1868	Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1871	Resident at Bigton, Dunrosness.   [2]
  Census	1881	Resident at Mansion House, Bigton, Dunrossness.   [2]
  Census	1891	Resident at Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness.   [2]
  Census	1901	Resident at Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness.   [2]
  Death	17 Feb 1940	Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
  Burial	Ireland Cemetery, Bigton, Sandwick, SHI, SCT
  Person ID	I70183	Shetland
  Last Modified	4 Jan 2020

  
  

  Father	James BUDGE,   b. 14 Nov 1822, Dunnet, CAI, SCT d. 22 Nov 1899, Bigton House, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Georgina HARPER,   b. 1837, Wick, CAI, SCT d. 21 May 1923, Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	7 Nov 1866	Lunna, Lunnasting, SHI, SCT   [3]
  Family ID	F21329	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Ballantyne LYON,   b. 6 Mar 1873, Morton, Kirknewton, MLN, SCT d. 27 Jan 1947, Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	7 Nov 1905	REN, SCT
  Children	+ 1. James BUDGE,   b. 17 Jan 1907, Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT d. 4 Dec 1978, Bigton House, Bigton, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT (Age 71 years)   2. Mary Brown BUDGE,   b. 25 Jul 1909, Bigton House, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT d. 18 Feb 1988, Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, GMP, SCT (Age 78 years)
  Family ID	F21327	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Jan 2020

  
  

• Event Map

  Burial - - Ireland Cemetery, Bigton, Sandwick, SHI, SCT  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Extract from Shetland Times Thursday 22 February 1940 Death of Mr. James Budge, JP. Well known and successful farmer. We regret to announce the death of Mr. James Budge, JP, farmer, Bigton, Dunrossness which took place with startling suddenness on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. Budge, who had been in his usual good health, was engaged that day in feeding a threshing machine when he suddenly collapsed and died. He was 73 years of age. Mr. Budge had been a farmer in Shetland all his life and was widely known all over the islands and was held in the greatest esteem by all who knew him. The family belonged to Caithness and his father, also named James Budge took the farm of Bigton a long time ago and when he died was succeeded by his son. A younger son, Mr. David Budge, also assisted to work the farm. Mr. James Budge cultivated the fertile lands around Bigton with energy and marked success. In every direction he was a progressive farmer who believed in keeping abreast of modern methods of farming and he steadily improved and extended the cultivated area around the farm steading. Time and labour saving plant were introduced and in all respects, the farm, though not very large, was a model one and was worked on a thoroughly business like lines. Mr. Budge did a good deal in the way of cattle and sheep rearing. He purchased only the best quality of stock and Bigton cross lambs always commanded a good price in the south markets. For many years back, Mr. Budge had been a regular attender at the various agricultural shows held in the mainland outwith his own parish, and every year he had been a judge of live stock at these shows. He had a sound knowledge of sheep, cattle and horses and his services as judge, always readily given, were highly appreciated by the promoters of these shows. In addition to running his farm successfully, Mr. Budge was able to devote a good deal of time to public work and also agricultural administration in the islands generally, and he was an active and progressive member of a number of public bodies. From June 1907 till December 1922 he represented Dunrossness North on Zetland County Council and he took a keen and practical interest, not only in the affairs of his own parish but in the county generally, and his contributions to the discussions were invariably shrewd and helpful. Since the death of Mr. W Laidlaw McDougall three years ago, Mr. Budge has been the popular and enthusiastic president of the Dunrossness Agricultural Society, in which he had been specially interested ever since its inception. He was also a member of the Shetland Agricultural Education Advisory Committee and of the recently appointed Agricultural War Executive Committee and he acted on a similar body during the Great War. Local affairs also claimed his attention and benefited by his counsel and help. He was a member of the Dunrossness ward of the District Council and a member of the parish nursing association, of which he acted as secretary for a good many years. Personally, Mr. Budge was an extremely kindly and pleasant man to meet. His friendly disposition, keen sense of humour and pawky manner of expressing himself made an appeal to all and his popularity extended far beyond the bounds of the parish of Dunrossness. Bigton House was always noted for its hospitality and there are many who will recall with pleasure the kindness they have received from Mr. Budge and his good lady. Mr. Budge is survived by his wife and a son and daughter, his brother David and a sister, Mrs. Chalmers, and to them sincere sympathy is extended in their sudden bereavement. The funeral which was a public one took place at Bigton on Tuesday when there was a representative attendance of mourners. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. R. N. T. Anderson and at Bigton Church and the graveside at Ireland by Mr. David Lumgair, missionary. The pallbearers were Messrs Robert Halcrow, G Pratt Boyd, J.J. Goudie, John Smith, Henry Laurenson and Laurence Laurenson. Among the wreaths were tributes from Dunrossness District Council and Dunrossness Agricultural Society. Agricultural Executive Committee Tribute At a meeting of the above Committee on Monday, members remained standing while the Chairman, Major M. Shearer, OBE, referred to Mr. Budge’s death. He said that Mr. Budge, who was one of their members, died very suddenly last Saturday afternoon. He had been for many years a well-known figure among the farming community of Shetland and as they were all aware, he had been very actively associated with local farming and crafting people for many years. His sudden death would be regretted not only in his own district but all over Shetland. The chairman then moved that the council place on record their appreciation of Mr. Budge’s services to the county in general, their regret at his death and that an excerpt minute, together with an expression of sympathy be sent to his wife and family. Colonel Hay, the Vice-Chairman, seconded and the motion was unanimously agreed to. County Council Tribute Tribute to Mr. Budge was also paid by Captain Adie, county convener, at the meeting of the council on Tuesday. Councillors stood while he spoke. Captain Adie said: We regret to learn of the tragic death of Mr. James Budge of Bigton, who was a member of this council from June 1907 to December 1922. A well known and successful farmer, Mr. Budge was popular with everyone with whom he came into contact, having genial and kindly disposition and was always ready to help those who asked for his advice and assistance. He will be greatly missed by everybody. I move that we minute our deep regret at his passing and that an excerpt minute be sent to his widow and family along with an expression of our deepest sympathy. The motion was unanimously agreed to.

  
  

• Sources

  [S38] Birth Certificate, 68/8, registered by James Morrison, neighbour. [S37] Census return. [S4] IGI Marriages.