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Alexander Kirk 1785–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1785

Birth Location: Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Death Date: 23 Oct 1864

Death Location: Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Father: James Kirk

Mother: Mary McLEAN

Spouse(s): Jean Telford

Children(s): Mary Kirk, Daniel Kirk

The story of Alexander Kirk began in 1785 in Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. In 1785, Alexander Kirk resided in Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland. In 1851, Alexander Kirk resided in Stormont, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Alexander Kirk married Jean Telford, and had children including Daniel Kirk, Mary Kirk. Alexander Kirk passed away in 1864 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Kirk began in 1785 in Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
  • In 1785, Alexander Kirk resided in Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland.
  • In 1851, Alexander Kirk resided in Stormont, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • Alexander Kirk married Jean Telford, and had children including Daniel Kirk, Mary Kirk.
  • Alexander Kirk passed away in 1864 in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Kirk
1759–1813
Birth Location: Durisdeer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
JK
Mary McLEAN
1755–1830
Birth Location: Scotland
MM

Spouses(s)

Jean Telford
1787–1864
Birth Location: Scotland
JT

Children(s)

Mary Kirk
1812–1869
Birth Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
MK
Daniel Kirk
1831–1881
Birth Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
DK

Alexander Kirk's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Kirk
1785–1864
Birth Place: Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Parents
James Kirk
1759–1813
Durisdeer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Mary (Ann) McLEAN
1755–1830
Scotland
Grandparents
James Kirk
1729–
Elizabeth (Broun Dna) Brown
1738–
Great-Grandparents
James Kirk
1686–
Jean Forman
1700–
Edward Brown
1695–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kirk
1643–
Anna Kirk
1660–
Anne (Heg)
1661–
Thomas Broun
1670–1718

Alexander Kirk's Descendants

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Alexander Kirk (26 Jan 1785–23 Oct 1864) m. Jean Telford (1787–22 Dec 1864)
  1. 1. Mary Kirk 1812–1869 m. James (Thompson) II 1787–1868
    1. 1. David Thompson 1830–1908 m. Rosella Lapier 1831–1920
      1. 1. Sarah Thompson 1852–1908 m. Alexander (Copeland ♣) (1c4r) 1836–1917
        1. 1. Alexander ("Sandy" Copeland ♣) (2c3r) 1880–1961 m. Annie (Lorraine) Fraser 1900–1981
        2. 2. Benjamin (David) Copeland 1884–1974
        3. 3. Elizabeth Copeland 1879– m. Thomas Dillabough 1872–
        4. 4. Eva Copeland 1892–
        5. 5. James (Arthur) Copeland 1881– m. Jessie Calder 1884–
        6. 6. Margaret Copeland 1890– m. Duncan (Maitland) Morrison 1885–
        7. 7. Robert (Miles) Copeland 1883–1975
        8. 8. Rosanne Copeland 1886–
        9. 9. Thomas (R.) Copeland 1888–1954
      2. 2. Mary Thompson 1858–1924 m. Harvey (Nash) Thomas 1841–1924
        1. 1. Mabel (Minerva) Thomas 1885–1973 m. James (Bradford) Loughridge 1880–1954
        2. 2. David (Louis) Thomas 1890–1988 m. Jennie (May) Bouckler 1894–1970
        3. 3. William (Drias) Thomas 1878–1948
        4. 4. Benson Thomas 1881–
        5. 5. Franklin Thomas 1874– m. Mary (Josephine) Robar 1876–1968
        6. 6. Daniel (E.) Thomas 1890–
      3. 3. Peter Thompson 1856–1936 m. Sophia Ault 1862–1905
        1. 1. Blanche Thompson 1897–1984
        2. 2. Roy Thompson 1892–1973
        3. 3. Beatrice (Pearl) Thompson 1890–1937
        4. 4. Maud Thompson 1889–
        5. 5. Charles Thompson 1896–
        6. 6. William Thompson 1883–
        7. 7. Arthur Thompson 1884–
        8. 8. Dolly Thompson 1886–
      4. 4. David (L) Thompson 1862–1908 m. Mary (Louise Aymond) Emore 1871–1955
        1. 1. Eva (Lillian) Thompson 1895–1979
        2. 2. Mabel Thompson 1890–
        3. 3. Frank (L) Thompson 1891–
        4. 4. Roger (N) Thompson 1892–1918
        5. 5. Charlotte ("Lottie" Thompson) LeDoux 1898–
        6. 6. William (E "Willie") Thompson 1900–1917
        7. 7. Louis (Lewis) Thompson 1902–
      5. 5. Isaac Thompson 1856–1895 m. Susan Curren 1858–1948
        1. 1. Alice (Mae) Thompson 1886–1963
        2. 2. James Thompson 1880–
        3. 3. Rose (Ellen) Thompson 1882–1965
        4. 4. Charles Thompson 1883–
        5. 5. Thomas Thompson 1889–
        6. 6. Frederick Thompson 1895–
      6. 6. Laura (Ann) Thompson 1854–1920 m. Barnabas Ball 1858–1927
        1. 1. Allen Ball 1879–1952 m. Florence (Catherine) Edgerton 1881–1974
      7. 7. Josephine Thompson 1867–1913
      8. 8. Mahala (E) Thompson 1865–
      9. 9. Alice Thompson 1867–1954 m. Nelson Cheney 1852–1901
        1. 1. Roxey (Maggie) Cheney 1894–1964 m. William (Edgar) Glenn 1875–1950
        2. 2. Louise Cheney 1892–
        3. 3. George (Colin) Cheney 1898–
        4. 4. Makala Cheney 1900–1982
      10. 10. Alex Thompson 1868–
      11. 11. Riley (P) Thompson 1877–
    2. 2. Lucinda Thompson 1828–1915
    3. 3. James Thompson 1838–
  2. 2. Daniel Kirk 1831–1881

Alexander Kirk's Timeline

4 Records

1785
26 Jan 1785
Birth of Alexander Kirk in Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
1785
1785
Alexander Kirk resided here in Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland
Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 66
Alexander Kirk resided here in Stormont, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Stormont, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1864
23 Oct 1864
Age 79
Death of Alexander Kirk in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1785
    Event Place: Cummertrees, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
    [2] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: , Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Cummertrees, Dumfries, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Stormont, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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