YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander Murray 1774–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1774

Birth Location: Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland

Death Date: 19 Oct 1816

Death Location: Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Father: David Murray

Mother: Agnes Gray

Spouse(s): Janet Slowan

Children(s): Jean Murray, John Murray, Alexander Murray, Thomas Murray, Jean Murray, Helen Murray, Andrew Murray

In 1774, Alexander Murray entered the world in Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, born to David Murray And Agnes Gray. Alexander Murray married Janet Slowan, and had children including Alexander Murray, Andrew Murray, Helen Murray, Jean Jane Murray, Jean Murray, John Murray, Thomas Murray. Alexander Murray passed away in 1816 in Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Alexander Murray
AM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1774, Alexander Murray entered the world in Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, born to David Murray And Agnes Gray.
  • Alexander Murray married Janet Slowan, and had children including Alexander Murray, Andrew Murray, Helen Murray, Jean Jane Murray, Jean Murray, John Murray, Thomas Murray.
  • Alexander Murray passed away in 1816 in Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Murray
1733–1816
Birth Location: Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland
DM
Agnes Gray
1742–1822
Birth Location: Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
AG

Spouses(s)

Janet Slowan
1763–1848
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden, Wigtownshire, Scotland
JS

Children(s)

Jean Murray
1781–1848
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden, Wigtownshire, Scotland
JM
John Murray
1785–1852
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigtown Scotland
JM
Alexander Murray
1792–1859
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigton Scotland
AM
Thomas Murray
1795–1861
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigtown, Scotland
TM
Jean Murray
1797–1860
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigtown Scotland
JM
Helen Murray
1799–
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigtown, Scotland
HM
Andrew Murray
1789–
Birth Location: Kirkmaiden by Drummore, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
AM

Alexander Murray's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Murray
1774–1816
Birth Place: Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
Parents
David Murray
1733–1816
Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Agnes Gray
1742–1822
Blainsle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Gray
1692–1765
Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
Margaret Thinne
1707–1823
Dalkeith, Midlothian, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexr. Grey
1674–1780
Elizabeth Porteous
1676–
Thomas Thynne
1680–
Johanna Montgomery
1685–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
abraham Gray
1638–1679
Jenet Masson
1626–1677
William Porteous
1655–
Elizabeth Nicoll
1657–
Thynne Tyne
1655–
Mary Hammond
1670–1714
Sir Eglinton
1660–1728
Margaretha Cochrane
1663–1734

Alexander Murray's Descendants

1.
AM
Alexander Murray (17 Jul 1774–19 Oct 1816) m. Janet Slowan (24 Jan 1763–Sep 1848)
  1. 1. Jean ((Jane)) Murray 1781–1848
  2. 2. John Murray 1785–1852
  3. 3. Alexander Murray 1792–1859
  4. 4. Thomas Murray 1795–1861
  5. 5. Jean Murray 1797–1860
  6. 6. Helen Murray 1799–
  7. 7. Andrew Murray 1789–

Alexander Murray's Timeline

2 Records

1774
17 Jul 1774
Birth of Alexander Murray in Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland
1816
19 Oct 1816
Age 42
Death of Alexander Murray in Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1774
    Event Place: Melrose, Roxboroughshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1816
    Event Place: Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Find more search results for Alexander Murray

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE