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Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson 1670–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 AUG 1670 (1 Sep 1670)

Birth Location: Torryburn, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 15 MAY 1739

Death Location: Torryburn, Fife, Scotland

Father: WILLIAM PATERSONE

Mother: ELIZABETH ROB

Spouse(s): William Watt

Children(s): Gilbert Watt, Margaret Watt

The story of Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson began in 1670 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland. Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson married William Watt, and had children including Gilbert Watt, Margaret Watt. Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson passed away in 1739 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson began in 1670 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.
  • Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson married William Watt, and had children including Gilbert Watt, Margaret Watt.
  • Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson passed away in 1739 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

WILLIAM PATERSONE
1642–1683
Birth Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
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ELIZABETH ROB
1647–1683
Birth Location: Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

William Watt
1695–1750
Birth Location: Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Gilbert Watt
1720–
Birth Location: Powieston (Gardenstown/Gamrie), Banffshire, Scotland
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Margaret Watt
1717–1790
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Paterson's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Paterson
1670–1739
Birth Place: Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
Parents
WILLIAM PATERSONE
1642–1683
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
ELIZABETH ((ELSPET, BESSIE)) ROB
1647–1683
Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
ANDREW ((ANDRO)) PATERSON
1595–1644
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Janet (Sibbat) Condie
1597–1682
Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Robert (Edward Emley) Rob
1611–1700
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
MARGARET SYM
1615–1676
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Patterson
1568–1631
Margrett McKay
1567–1635
*David Condie
1570–1610
Janet *
1582–1618
ROBERT Trearne
1584–1651
Elizat. Cordinner
1588–
Andro Syme
1585–
Janet Stark
1588–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sco
1544–1609
Lady Hall
1550–1600
John Rennie
1560–1632
Margaret GG
1550–1600
Robert Scotland)
1570–1628
Dauid ***
1560–1630
Nanse *
1560–1630
Thomas Stark
1565–1610
Lady Hamilton
1567–1604

Elizabeth Paterson's Descendants

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Elizabeth ((Elspeth)) Paterson (06 AUG 1670 (1 Sep 1670)–15 MAY 1739) m. William Watt (20 Feb 1695–1750)
  1. 1. Gilbert Watt 1720– m. Elizabeth Milne 1721–
    1. 1. John Watt 1752–1824 m. Ann West 1754–1802
      1. 1. James Watt 1778– m. Margaret Wiseman 1783–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Watt 1779–
      3. 3. Gilbert Watt 1781–1866 m. Christian Watt 1802–
        1. 1. Alexr Watt 1837–
      4. 4. John Watt 1778–1853 m. Helen Craik 1774–1836
        1. 1. Isabella Watt 1804–1878
        2. 2. Helen Weseman 1814–
        3. 3. Isabella Watt 1804–
        4. 4. Helen Weseman 1814–
      5. 5. Anne Watt 1785–
        1. 1. Alexr Wiseman 1828–
        2. 2. Margt Wiseman 1827–
      6. 6. Barbra (or barbara) Watt 1787–1857 m. Alexander Watt 1782–1866 m. Gilbert Watt 1781–1866
        1. 1. Alexander Watt 1814–1889 m. Margaret Anderson 1815–1892
        2. 2. James (Watt "Old) Dutchie" 1817–1899 m. Jane McDonald 1818–1895 m. Ann ((Annie) Wiseman) Watt 1816–1880
        3. 3. James Wiseman 1856–1899
        4. 4. Barbara Wiseman 1859–1898
        5. 5. Barbara Wiseman 1859–
        6. 6. Alexander (Watt) "Waterloo" 1814–1889 m. Margaret Anderson 1815–1892
        7. 7. James (John) Watt 1817–1899
        8. 8. William (( Nickname: Waterloo)) Watt 1831–1902
        9. 9. Elizabeth Watt 1821–1906
        10. 10. Elspet Watt 1815–1899
        11. 11. Ann Watt 1812–1896
        12. 12. Helen Watt 1826–1894
        13. 13. George Watt 1828–1828
        14. 14. John Watt 1822–1849
        15. 15. Barbara Watt 1820–1898
        16. 16. James (John) Watt 1817–1899
        17. 17. ann watt 1812–1896
        18. 18. Elizabeth Watt 1821–1906
        19. 19. Elspet Watt 1815–1899
        20. 20. William (( Nickname: Waterloo)) Watt 1831–1902
        21. 21. Helen (S) Watt 1826–1894
        22. 22. George (Watt) ! 1828–1828
        23. 23. John (Watt) ! 1822–1849
        24. 24. Joseph (Watt) ? 1825–
        25. 25. John Watt 1822–1849
        26. 26. George Watt 1828–1828
        27. 27. William Watt 1832–1902
        28. 28. Elspet Watt 1815–1864
        29. 29. Barbara Watt 1820–1898
        30. 30. Elizabeth Watt 1821–1906
        31. 31. Helen (S) Watt 1826–1894
    2. 2. Gilbert Watt 1755–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Watt 1759–
    4. 4. Andrew Wat 1749–
    5. 5. John (Watt Died of) cholera 1752–1832 m. Anne (Holgate) West 1754–1802
      1. 1. Gilbert Watt 1781–1866
      2. 2. John Watt 1778–1853
      3. 3. Elizabeth Watt 1765–1857
      4. 4. James Watt 1783–
      5. 5. Ann Watt 1785–1858
      6. 6. Elizabeth Watt 1779–
    6. 6. John Watt 1752– m. Anne West 1754–1802
      1. 1. Gilbert Watt 1781–1866
      2. 2. John Watt 1778–1853
      3. 3. Anne Watt 1785–1858
      4. 4. Elizabeth Watt 1779–
      5. 5. James Watt 1783–1845
      6. 6. Elizabeth Watt 1776–
    7. 7. Gilbert Watt 1755–1786
    8. 8. James Watt 1747–
    9. 9. Andrew Watt 1749–1786
    10. 10. John Watt 1752–1858
    11. 11. Andrew Watt 1754–
    12. 12. Elizabeth WATT 1759–1839
    13. 13. Elizabeth WATT 1759–1839 m. William (Keys) Capt. 1764–1838 m. John (Sherer ,) Capt. 1740–1786
      1. 1. Elpsy Keys 1787–1850
      2. 2. Adam (R Keys ,) Sgt. 1788–
      3. 3. Wesley (W.) Keys 1791–
      4. 4. John Keys 1793–
      5. 5. William Keys 1795–
      6. 6. Mary Keys 1789–
      7. 7. Eliza Keys 1794–
      8. 8. Eleanor Keys 1797–
      9. 9. Nancy Keys 1801–
      10. 10. Sarah Sherer 1783–1858
      11. 11. John Sherer 1785–1823
    14. 14. Gilbert Watt 1755–1786
    15. 15. James Watt 1747–
    16. 16. Andrew Watt 1749–1786
    17. 17. John Watt 1752–1858
    18. 18. Andrew Watt 1754–
    19. 19. James Wat 1747–
  2. 2. Margaret Watt 1717–1790

Elizabeth Paterson's Timeline

2 Records

1670
06 AUG 1670 (1 Sep 1670)
Birth of Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
1739
15 MAY 1739
Age 69
Death of Elizabeth (Elspeth) Paterson in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
Torryburn, Fife, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 AUG 1670 (1 Sep 1670)
    Event Place: Torryburn, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 MAY 1739
    Event Place: Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
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