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Alexander Hope 1637–1674 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1637

Birth Location: Kerse, Stirling, Scotland

Death Date: 1 Jan 1674

Death Location: Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Thomas Session

Mother: Helene Rae

Spouse(s): Louisa Hunter

Children(s): Alexander Baronet, James Hope

The story of Alexander Hope began in 1637 in Kerse, Stirling, Scotland. In 1637, Alexander Hope established residence. Alexander Hope married Louisa Hunter, and had children including Alexander Baronet Hope Of Kerse 2Nd Baronet, Helene Hope, James Hope, Lowisa Hope, Thomas Hope. Alexander Hope passed away in 1674 in Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Hope began in 1637 in Kerse, Stirling, Scotland.
  • In 1637, Alexander Hope established residence.
  • Alexander Hope married Louisa Hunter, and had children including Alexander Baronet Hope Of Kerse 2Nd Baronet, Helene Hope, James Hope, Lowisa Hope, Thomas Hope.
  • Alexander Hope passed away in 1674 in Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Hope's Ancestors

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Alexander Hope
1637–1674
Birth Place: Kerse, Stirling, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Hope, of Kerse and Wester Granton, Lord of Session
1606–1643
Kerse, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Helene Rae
1616–1646
Pitsindie, Scotland
Grandparents
Dr. (Thomas Hope of Craighill,1st) Baronet
1573–1646
Craighall, Midlothian, Scotland
Dame (Elizabeth Barroness of Hope) Bennett
1585–1625
Of Wallyford, East Lothian, Scotland
Adam (( Alexander ) Rae of) Pitsindie
1581–
Of, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Helene Scott
1585–1671
Of, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Henry Hope
1540–1605
Jacqueline Tott
1556–1624
John Bennett
1558–1585
Euphame Seton
1560–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hope
1515–1590
Elizabeth Eumont
1515–1565

Alexander Hope's Descendants

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Alexander Hope (6 Dec 1637–1 Jan 1674) m. Louisa Hunter (1649–)
  1. 1. Alexander (Baronet Hope, of Kerse, 2nd) Baronet 1663–1719 m. Nicolas Hamilton 1667–1714
    1. 1. Alexander (Hope, of Kerse, 3rd) Baronet 1697–1749 m. Anna (Leslie) Carnegie 1700–1733
      1. 1. Alexander Hope –1793
      2. 2. Christian Hope 1723–
      3. 3. Anne Hope 1727–
        1. 1. James Hope-Johnstone 1741–1817
      4. 4. James Hope 1732–
    2. 2. John Hope 1691–
    3. 3. Anna Hope 1704–
  2. 2. James Hope 1671–

Alexander Hope's Timeline

5 Records

1637
6 Dec 1637
Birth of Alexander Hope in Kerse, Stirling, Scotland
Kerse, Stirling, Scotland
1637
12 Dec 1637
Alexander Hope was christened
None
1637
1637
Alexander Hope resided here
None
1673
Dec 1673
Age 36
Death of Alexander Hope in Scotland
Scotland
1674
1 Jan 1674
Age 37
Burial of Alexander Hope in Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1637
    Event Place: Kerse, Stirling, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1637

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1673
    Event Place: Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1674
    Event Place: Greyfriars, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 5 Apr 2025), entry for Alexander Hope, person ID LZLN-P5F.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 5 Apr 2025), entry for Alexander Hope, person ID LZLN-P5F.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1637

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1637
    Event Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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