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Elspet "elsy" Adams 1777–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1777

Birth Location: Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland

Death Date: 8 APR 1845

Death Location: Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland

Father: James Adam

Mother:

Spouse(s): John Simpson

Children(s): Margaret Simpson, Jane Simpson, James Simpson

The story of Elspet "elsy" Adams began in 1777 in Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Elspet "elsy" Adams married John Simpson, and had children including James Simpson, Jane Simpson, Margaret Helen Simpson. Elspet "elsy" Adams passed away in 1845 in Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Elspet "elsy" Adams began in 1777 in Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • Elspet "elsy" Adams married John Simpson, and had children including James Simpson, Jane Simpson, Margaret Helen Simpson.
  • Elspet "elsy" Adams passed away in 1845 in Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

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Elspet Adams's Ancestors

Self
Elspet Adams
1777–1845
Birth Place: Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
James Adam
1723–
Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elspet Adams's Descendants

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Elspet ("elsy") Adams (1777–8 APR 1845) m. John Simpson (16 DEC 1764–BEF 1829)
  1. 1. Margaret (Helen) Simpson 1809–1901 m. James (Dunbar) Leslie 1801–1890
    1. 1. Margaret (Helen) Leslie 1844–1930 m. Isaac Dent 1841–1914
      1. 1. James (William) Dent 1868–1934 m. Alice (Ada) Tasker 1879–1961
        1. 1. Oscar (Leslie) Dent 1898–1972 m. Olive Edith 1910–1981
        2. 2. Allen (Stanley) Dent 1900–1976 m. Ada (Ilma) Joynson 1908–1993 m. Doris (Fanny) Boon 1907–1964
        3. 3. James (Cedric) Dent 1903–1907
        4. 4. Mona (Isabella) Dent 1905–1998 m. William (Arthur Henry) Jeffery 1894–1989
        5. 5. Norman (Isaac) Dent 1908–1984
        6. 6. Dulcie (Rae) Dent 1910–2003 m. Alfred (John) Feilen 1909–1991 m. Henry (Comben) Peadon 1900–1939
        7. 7. William (Henry) Dent 1913–1962
        8. 8. Elizabeth Dent –1940
      2. 2. Mary (Anne) Dent 1869–1869
      3. 3. Edith (Mitchell) Dent 1869–1944
      4. 4. Jessie (Winifred) Dent 1870–1951
      5. 5. Charles Dent 1872–1944 m. sarah (jane) skipper 1874–1943
        1. 1. william (issac) Dent 1903–1982
        2. 2. Stella Dent 1899–
        3. 3. Boyce (Charles) Dent 1901–1983
        4. 4. Isabel (M) Dent 1906–1913
        5. 5. Martha (M) Dent 1907–
        6. 6. Vida (J) Dent 1908–
        7. 7. Stanley (James) Dent 1910–1968
        8. 8. Ivan (Andrew Joe) Dent 1915–1971
      6. 6. Adam (Lind) Dent 1874–1947
      7. 7. Jane Dent 1876–1876
      8. 8. Elsie Winifred 1879–1942 m. George Skipper 1871–1948
      9. 9. John (Samuel) Dent 1881–1963
      10. 10. Helena (Daphine) Dent 1882–1947
      11. 11. Joseph (Leslie) Dent 1884–1886
  2. 2. Jane Simpson 1808–1892 m. Alexander (Walker) Davidson 1805–1897
  3. 3. James Simpson –1839

Elspet Adams's Timeline

4 Records

1777
1777
Birth of Elspet "elsy" Adams in Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland
Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland
1777
10 JUN 1777
Elspet "elsy" Adams was christened
None
1845
5 APR 1845
Age 68
Death of Elspet "elsy" Adams in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
1845
8 APR 1845
Age 68
Burial of Elspet "elsy" Adams in Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 10 JUN 1777
    Record Source: Age:
    0

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 APR 1845
    Event Place: Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Age:
    67-68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 APR 1845
    Event Place: Cathedral Church Yard, Elgin, Moray, Scotland

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