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Alexander Reid 1624 – 1650 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1624

Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh

Death Date: 12 Apr 1650

Death Location: Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland

Father: Robert Reid

Mother: Agnes Borthwik

Spouse(s): Jeane Broun

Children(s): Agnes Reid

In 1624, Alexander Reid entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh, born to Robert Reid and Agnes Borthwik. Alexander Reid married Jeane Broun, and had children including Agnes Reid. Alexander Reid passed away in 1650 in Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1624, Alexander Reid entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh, born to Robert Reid and Agnes Borthwik.
  • Alexander Reid married Jeane Broun, and had children including Agnes Reid.
  • Alexander Reid passed away in 1650 in Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Reid's Ancestors

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Alexander Reid
1624 – 1650
Birth Place: Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh
Parents
Robert Reid
1601 – 1624
Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Agnes Borthwik
1604 – 1624
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Joseph Reid
1583 –
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Sir (Capt. John) Borthwick
1564 – 1624
Borthwick Castle, Lochorwart, Midlothian, Scotland
Elizabeth Darling
1578 –
Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Borthwick
1540 – 1542
Katherine Crichton
1540 – 1612
Mrs. Muzzy
1546 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Johnstonburn
1511 – 1541
Maryota Pringle
1520 – 1577
Sir Crichton
1518 – 1550
Lady Abernathy
1524 – 1558

Alexander Reid's Descendants

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Alexander Reid (28 Oct 1624 – 12 Apr 1650) m. Jeane Broun (24 Oct 1620 – Aft. 1650)
  1. 1. Agnes Reid (abt 1650 – Aft. 1670) m. George Richmond (abt 1645 – Aft. 1670)
    1. 1. Matthew Richmond (1670 – Abt. 1720) m. Jeane Campbell (27 Feb 1671 – 1721)
      1. 1. Matthew Richmond (Abt. 1695 – 1790) m. Helen Dickie (27 Sep 1695 – 1731 - 1739)
        1. 1. John Richmond (14 Mar 1726 – 27 Feb 1786) m. Sarah (Margaret) Long (Jan 1 1706 – 1760)

Alexander Reid's Timeline

4 Records

1624
28 Oct 1624
Birth of Alexander Reid in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1624
28 Oct 1624
Birth of Alexander Reid in Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh
Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh
1624
28 Oct 1624
Alexander Reid was baptized in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1650
12 Apr 1650
Age 26
Death of Alexander Reid in Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland
Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1624
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1624
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland, Edinburgh
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1624
    Event Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edinburgh St C, Edinburgh
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1650
    Event Place: Glasgow, Stirling, Scotland
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

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