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Adam Laing 1855–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 JUL 1855

Birth Location: Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Death Date: 31 JAN 1914

Death Location: South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Dougald Laing

Mother: Jessie Thomson

Spouse(s): Mary Reynolds

Children(s): Adam Laing, Mary Laing

The story of Adam Laing began in 1855 in Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland. In 1861, Adam Laing resided in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1871, Adam Laing resided in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Adam Laing married Mary Reynolds, and had children including Adam Harry Laing, Mary Mildred Laing. Adam Laing passed away in 1914 in South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Laing began in 1855 in Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, Adam Laing resided in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Adam Laing resided in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Adam Laing married Mary Reynolds, and had children including Adam Harry Laing, Mary Mildred Laing.
  • Adam Laing passed away in 1914 in South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dougald Laing
1828–1902
Birth Location: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
DL
Jessie Thomson
1828–1909
Birth Location: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JT

Spouses(s)

Mary Reynolds
1864–1932
Birth Location: England
MR

Children(s)

Adam Laing
1893–1941
Birth Location: McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Laing
1892–1951
Birth Location: Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
ML

Adam Laing's Ancestors

Self
Adam Laing
1855–1914
Birth Place: Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
Dougald Laing
1828–1902
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Jessie ((Janet)) Thomson
1828–1909
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Archibald Laing
1797–1832
Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Agnes (Stobo) Baird
1802–1900
Lightburn, Barony, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Alexander Thomson
1786–1848
Brechin, Angus, Scotland
Mary Laird
1791–1875
Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Laing
1777–1826
Isobel Graham
1779–1820
Dougald Baird
1772–1872
Jean Stewart
1764–1841
James Thomson
1757–1833
Anne Mitchell
1765–1820
James Laird
1756–1780
Margaret Drysdale
1765–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald Laing
1755–1795
Mary Laird
1753–1819
Thomas Graham
1747–
Mary Brock
1754–
John Baird
1728–1775
Agnes Bryson
1733–1821
Alexander Stewart
1729–
Agnes Mitchell
1733–
Robert Thomson
1725–
Jean Strachan
1730–
Alexander Mitchell
1736–1823
Isobel Guthrie
1748–1828
Robert Laird
1727–1772
Barbara Brown
1725–1770
William Drysdale
1722–1800
Catharine Cunninghame
1740–1808

Adam Laing's Descendants

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Adam Laing (22 JUL 1855–31 JAN 1914) m. Mary Reynolds (Jul 1864–21 Nov 1932)
  1. 1. Adam (Harry) Laing 1893–1941 m. Hazel (Marie) Crawford 1898–1986
    1. 1. Louisa Laing 1917–1919
    2. 2. Edna (Mae) Laing 1921–2021 m. James (Nelson) Bain 1916–2012
    3. 3. Harry (Melvin) Laing 1925–1986 m. Jane (Ann) Hinegardner 1928–2019
    4. 4. Ila (Mary) Laing 1919–2006 m. Newton (M) Jones 1916–1961
      1. 1. Newton (Alan) Jones 1946–1981
    5. 5. Doris (Jean) Laing 1930–2020 m. Emmett (Dean) Baird 1928–1991
  2. 2. Mary (Mildred) Laing 1892–1951 m. Charles (Alphis) Myers 1880–1962

Adam Laing's Timeline

8 Records

1855
22 JUL 1855
Birth of Adam Laing in Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 6
Adam Laing resided here in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 16
Adam Laing resided here in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 26
Adam Laing resided here in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1900
1900
Age 45
Adam Laing resided here in Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Adam Laing resided here in Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1914
24 Jan 1914
Age 59
Death of Adam Laing in McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1914
31 JAN 1914
Age 59
Burial of Adam Laing in South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 JUL 1855
    Event Place: Benmore, Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 002701-006260
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 048001-051000
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1496; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 70.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1429; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 1049.
    [8] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1429; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 1049.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1496; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 70.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 7, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1429; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 1049.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1914
    Event Place: McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 002701-006260
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 085201-087750

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 JAN 1914
    Event Place: South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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