Hugh Weir (1721–1779) was born in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Weir 1721–1779

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1721 · Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 21 Mar 1779 · Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia

Father George William Weir

Mother Jean Good

Siblings George William Weir Jr, James Weir, John Weir, Samuel Weir, Thomas Weir

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Immediate Family

Parents

George William Weir

Jean Good

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Children

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Biography

In 1721, Hugh Weir entered the world in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to george william weir and jean good. Hugh Weir passed away in 1779 in Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia.

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1721

Birth of Hugh Weir in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland

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1779

Death of Hugh Weir in Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Weir

This ancestor line traces from Blackwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1460) to Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland (1721) across 9 generations.

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: Hugh Weir (1721–1779) was born in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Hugh Weir PTP

1721–1779

Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland