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Andrew Weir 1707–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1-5-1707

Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1771

Death Location: Ireland

Father: John Weir

Mother: Christian Potter

Spouse(s): Helen Penman

Children(s): Stephen Weir, John Weir, Charles Weir, Christian Weir, Thomas Weir, William Weir, Christian Weir, Elizabeth Weir, James Weers

The story of Andrew Weir began in 1707 in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland. Andrew Weir married Helen Penman, and had children including Charles Weir, Christian Weir, Elizabeth Weir, James Weers, John Weir, Stephen Weir, Thomas Weir, William Weir. Andrew Weir passed away in 1771 in Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of Andrew Weir began in 1707 in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • Andrew Weir married Helen Penman, and had children including Charles Weir, Christian Weir, Elizabeth Weir, James Weers, John Weir, Stephen Weir, Thomas Weir, William Weir.
  • Andrew Weir passed away in 1771 in Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Weir
1669–1745
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Christian Potter
1676–
Birth Location: New Battle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Helen Penman
1710–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Children(s)

Stephen Weir
1737–
Birth Location: –
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John Weir
1737–1794
Birth Location: East Houses, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Charles Weir
1747–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Christian Weir
1732–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Thomas Weir
1745–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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William Weir
1753–1816
Birth Location: East Houses, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Christian Weir
1739–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Elizabeth Weir
1747–
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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James Weers
1734–1845
Birth Location: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
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Andrew Weir's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Weir
1707–1771
Birth Place: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
John Weir
1669–1745
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Christian Potter
1676–
New Battle, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
John Wier
1652–1734
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret Spittalls
1650–1720
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Weir
1615–1658
Margaret Anderson
1610–1677
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Claude Weir
1585–1645
Elspeth Gilbertsone
1590–

Andrew Weir's Descendants

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Andrew Weir (1-5-1707–1771) m. Helen Penman (19.07.1710–)
  1. 1. Stephen Weir 1737–
  2. 2. John Weir 1737–1794
  3. 3. Charles Weir 1747–
  4. 4. Christian Weir 1732–
  5. 5. Thomas Weir 1745–
  6. 6. William Weir 1753–1816
  7. 7. Christian Weir 1739–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Weir 1747–
  9. 9. James Weers 1734–1845 m. Margaret Sharkey 1740–1840 m. Mary Telford 1752–1830 m. Margaret Greenshields 1740–
    1. 1. George (W.) Wares 1798–1853 m. Martha (Ann 'Patsy' Howard OR) Peel 1802–1873
      1. 1. Thomas Wears 1841–1892 m. Sarah (Ann) Curry 1847–
        1. 1. Sarah Wears 1852–
        2. 2. Franklin (Amster) Weirs 1867–
        3. 3. Ira (Wilford) Weirs 1872–
        4. 4. Walter (Jack) Weirs 1874–
        5. 5. Laura (Virgie) Weirs 1877–
      2. 2. Jane (A) Raney 1840–1915 m. James (Matthew) Raney 1840–1899
        1. 1. William (T) Raney 1864–1881
        2. 2. James (Ludvell) Raney 1865–1927
        3. 3. Preston (Mirtle) Raney 1872–1950
        4. 4. Charles (L) Raney 1867–1889
        5. 5. John (A) Raney 1867–1916
      3. 3. Lucretia Jones 1835–1876 m. Richard (Jones) Jr 1835–1913
        1. 1. Martha (A) Jones 1858–1888
      4. 4. Mary (Wears) Wiers 1815–
      5. 5. James (D Wears) *MO* 1825–
        1. 1. Sarah (Thomas Wears) Dodson 1866–1939
      6. 6. Melvina Wears 1828–1870
      7. 7. William Wears 1837–1914
        1. 1. Mary (Lee) Wears 1864–1895
      8. 8. George (W) Wears 1831–1901
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Wears 1860–1949
      9. 9. Martha Wears 1848–1932
      10. 10. Rebecca Weirs 1832–1876
    2. 2. William (Wears) (Wiers) 1779–
    3. 3. Thomas (Weirs) Wears 1790–1812 m. Jane Caldwell 1800–1850
      1. 1. ELIZABETH CALDWELL 1813–1900 m. Thomas (W.) Wears 1813–1860
        1. 1. John (Thomas Wears (Union Regiment State\Origin: Missouri Regiment: 7th Regiment, Missouri State Militia) Cavalry) 1837–1930 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Raney 1845–1919
    4. 4. Sarah (Margaret Wears (Wiers)) (Kilpatrick) 1776–1865 m. Thomas (Kirkpatrick) (Kilpatrick) 1774–1841
      1. 1. Martha (Magdalene) Kirkpatrick\Oldaker 1824–1901
      2. 2. John Kirkpatrick 1808–1872
      3. 3. Amanda Kirkpatrick 1815–1860
      4. 4. Margaret Kirkpatrick 1824–1850
    5. 5. James (S) Wears 1770–1845 m. Mary Telford 1752–1830 m. Elizabeth 1790–1859
      1. 1. Nicholas Weers 1823–1879
      2. 2. William (S) Weers 1818–1876
      3. 3. Harvey Weers 1812–1867
      4. 4. James (T.) Weers 1814–1872
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Wears) (Wiers) 1777–1855
    7. 7. William Wears 1783– m. Betsy Caldwell 1783–
    8. 8. Mary (Polly) Wears 1791–1860
    9. 9. Jane Wears 1793–
    10. 10. Julia (Ann Weirs) (Wears) 1796–1853
    11. 11. Stephen Weirs 1800–1853 m. Martha (Ann 'Patsy' Howard OR) Peel 1802–1873
      1. 1. William Weirs 1836–
      2. 2. Thomas Weirs 1840–
      3. 3. Juliana Weirs 1842–
      4. 4. Margaret Weirs 1848–
    12. 12. Levina (Wears (Wiers)) (Duncan) 1770–1808
    13. 13. William (Wears) (Wiers) 1779–
      1. 1. Thomas (W.) Wears 1813–1860 m. ELIZABETH CALDWELL 1813–1900
      2. 2. Sarah (Wears) Ware 1810–
    14. 14. James (S) Wears 1770–1845
    15. 15. Elizabeth Weir 1780–1855
    16. 16. Sarah (Margaret Wears) (Wiers) 1776–1855
    17. 17. Elizabeth WareWeir 1777–1855
      1. 1. Harper CALDWELL 1806–
        1. 1. Noah (Noble) Caldwell 1836–1917
    18. 18. lavinia weir 1770–1868

Andrew Weir's Timeline

4 Records

1707
5 Jan 1707
Birth of Andrew Weir in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
1707
1-5-1707
Birth of Andrew Weir in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
1771
1771
Age 64
Death of Andrew Weir in Ireland
Ireland
1771
1771
Age 64
Death of Andrew Weir
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1707
    Event Place: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1-5-1707
    Event Place: Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
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