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Alexander Templeton 1688–1755 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1688

Birth Location: Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 2 Dec 1755

Death Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Father: David Templeton

Mother: Jane Weir

Spouse(s): Mary Gaudie

Children(s): Mary Templeton, John Templeton, Jennett Templeton, Adam Templeton

The story of Alexander Templeton began in 1688 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. Alexander Templeton married Mary Gaudie, and had children including Adam Adem Templeton, George Alexander Templeton, Jennett Janet Templeton, John Templeton, Mary Anne Templeton. Alexander Templeton passed away in 1755 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Templeton began in 1688 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Templeton married Mary Gaudie, and had children including Adam Adem Templeton, George Alexander Templeton, Jennett Janet Templeton, John Templeton, Mary Anne Templeton.
  • Alexander Templeton passed away in 1755 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA.

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Alexander Templeton's Ancestors

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Alexander Templeton
1688–1755
Birth Place: Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
David Templeton
1660–1730
Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jane Weir
1670–1740
Edinburgh Midlothian scotland
Grandparents
Alexander (W) Weir
1643–1700
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Sarah Softley
1638–
Edinburgh Midlothian scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Templeton's Descendants

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Alexander Templeton (1688–2 Dec 1755) m. Mary Gaudie (1 Jan 1690–14 APR 1780)
  1. 1. Mary (Anne) Templeton 1722–1803 m. Samuel (S) Nichols 1715–1804
    1. 1. John (Nichols Sr (Rev War) DAR# 21707 #A083486 (Geneaology & Revolutionary Pensioners Vol III, 12671 - 4; Vol 314 page 66 Freedom,) Cattara 1757–1849 m. Sarah Steel 1768–1818 m. Huldah Rowley 1764–1852
      1. 1. John (Nichols) Jr 1793–1870 m. Sarah (Sally) Smith 1792–1867
        1. 1. Caroline Nichols 1836–1902 m. Otis (Burlingame) Fitch 1832–1919
        2. 2. George (Washington Nichols) Sr 1828–1895
        3. 3. Dr (James) Nichols 1825–1894
        4. 4. John Nichols 1832–1895
        5. 5. Lucretia (Caroline) Nichols 1829–1903
        6. 6. Florilla Nichols 1819–1901
        7. 7. Lucius (V.) Nichols 1829–1904
      2. 2. Samuel (Nichols) Col. 1786–1856
      3. 3. Margaret ("Peggy") Nichols 1790–1860
      4. 4. Mary (Ann Nancy) Nichols 1786–1786
      5. 5. Jane (Jenny) Nichols 1786–1829
      6. 6. Margaret Nichols 1813–1875
      7. 7. James Nichols 1787–1868
      8. 8. Sally Nichols 1791–1873
    2. 2. Capt (Thomas Lewis Nichols Sr (Rev War) Mass Militia) DAR#95129 1751–1810
    3. 3. Adam (Nichols (Rev War)) S35538 1754–1846
    4. 4. Daniel (Nichols) Esq 1754–1812
  2. 2. John Templeton 1710–1773
  3. 3. Jennett (Janet) Templeton 1719–1787
  4. 4. Adam ((Adem)) Templeton 1711–1795

Alexander Templeton's Timeline

2 Records

1688
1688
Birth of Alexander Templeton in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland
Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland
1755
2 Dec 1755
Age 67
Death of Alexander Templeton in Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Scotland Data is already there, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1755
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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