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Alexander 1717 James 1717–1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jul 1717

Birth Location: Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 Dec 1749

Death Location: Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland

Father: John (Ettles-Drainie)

Mother: Elspet THOMSON

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In 1717, Alexander 1717 James entered the world in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland, born to John James Ettles Drainie And Elspet Thomson. Alexander 1717 James passed away in 1749 in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1717, Alexander 1717 James entered the world in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland, born to John James Ettles Drainie And Elspet Thomson.
  • Alexander 1717 James passed away in 1749 in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland.

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Alexander James's Ancestors

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Alexander James
1717–1749
Birth Place: Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland
Parents
John James (Ettles-Drainie)
1672–1752
Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland
Elspet THOMSON
1678–1753
Morayshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William (M) THOMSON
1660–1715
Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
Margaret LITHGOW
1660–1717
West Lothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander James's Timeline

2 Records

1717
8 Jul 1717
Birth of Alexander 1717 James in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland
Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland
1749
27 Dec 1749
Age 32
Death of Alexander 1717 James in Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland
Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1717
    Event Place: Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1749
    Event Place: Parish of Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland

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