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Francis Armstrong 1802–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1802

Birth Location: Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 08 May 1870

Death Location: Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia

Father: Thomas Armstrong

Mother: Jane Renwick

Spouse(s): Mary Murray

Children(s): Thomas Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, James Armstrong, Barbara Armstrong, Esther Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Eleanor Armstrong, John Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong, John Armstrong, Janet Armstrong

Francis Armstrong was born in 1802 in Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England, the child of Thomas Armstrong And Jane Renwick. In 1841, Francis Armstrong resided in Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland. Francis Armstrong married Mary Murray, and had children including Barbara Little Armstrong, Eleanor Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong, Esther Armstrong, James Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Janet Armstrong, John Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Thomas Armstrong. Francis Armstrong passed away in 1870 in Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia.

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Biography

  • Francis Armstrong was born in 1802 in Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England, the child of Thomas Armstrong And Jane Renwick.
  • In 1841, Francis Armstrong resided in Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland.
  • Francis Armstrong married Mary Murray, and had children including Barbara Little Armstrong, Eleanor Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong, Esther Armstrong, James Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Janet Armstrong, John Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Thomas Armstrong.
  • Francis Armstrong passed away in 1870 in Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Armstrong
1776–1845
Birth Location: Southdean, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Jane Renwick
1776–
Birth Location: Northumberland, England
JR

Spouses(s)

Mary Murray
1802–1876
Birth Location: Sorbie, Westerkirk Parish, Scotland
MM

Children(s)

Thomas Armstrong
1825–1914
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roxburgh, Scotland
TA
Jane Armstrong
1829–1859
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roxburgh, Scotland
JA
James Armstrong
1832–1880
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
JA
Barbara Armstrong
1835–1905
Birth Location: Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
BA
Esther Armstrong
1837–1906
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roxburgh, Scotland
EA
Margaret Armstrong
1839–1861
Birth Location: Roberton, Selkirk, Scotland
MA
Eleanor Armstrong
1841–1929
Birth Location: Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
EA
John Armstrong
1844–1862
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roxburgh, Scotland
JA
Elizabeth Armstrong
1847–1923
Birth Location: Henwoodie, Roxburgh, Scotland
EA
John Armstrong
1845–
Birth Location: Scotland
JA
Janet Armstrong
1827–1898
Birth Location: Roberton, Scottish Borders, Scotland
JA

Francis Armstrong's Ancestors

Self
Francis Armstrong
1802–1870
Birth Place: Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England
Parents
Thomas Armstrong
1776–1845
Southdean, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jane Renwick
1776–
Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Francis Armstrong
1742–
of Fairlones, Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Helen ((Ellen)) Telfer
1748–
Falstone, Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
John Armstrong
1693–1745
Elizabeth Glendinning
1686–1749
Jean Armstrong
1717–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Armstrong's Descendants

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Francis Armstrong (1 May 1802–08 May 1870) m. Mary Murray (5 Mar 1802–15 Mar 1876)
  1. 1. Thomas Armstrong 1825–1914 m. Mary Alston 1825–1904
    1. 1. Francis Armstrong 1850–1859
    2. 2. Mary Armstrong 1853– m. John Anderson 1856–
      1. 1. John Anderson 1879–
      2. 2. Agnes (Beathe) Anderson 1881–
    3. 3. Margaret Armstrong 1866–1939 m. William (Park) Bell –1940
      1. 1. David (Archibald Armstrong Bell) 8th 1901–1994 m. Janet Bell 1908–1964
        1. 1. William (Park) Bell 1935–2020 m. Carol (Fisher) Leckie 1940–2004
        2. 2. Helen Bell 1943–2018 m. Arthur (Wylie) Irving 1943–2021
      2. 2. William (Bell) 1st 1888–1974 m. Sarah (Ann) Bell 1889–1966
        1. 1. Agnes Bell 1915–
        2. 2. William ((Wull)) Bell 1917–1945
        3. 3. George ((Geordie)) Bell 1919–1975 m. Sarah Hogg –2023
        4. 4. Annie Bell 1921–
        5. 5. Peter Bell 1924–
        6. 6. John Bell 1926–
        7. 7. Margaret (Armstrong) Bell 1914–1929
        8. 8. Helen (Irving) Bell 1914–
      3. 3. Margaret (A (Mary - Poll) Bell) 2nd 1889–1918
      4. 4. Esther ((Ett) Bell) 3rd 1890–1988 m. Robert Clements 1886–1925 m. Robert ((Bob)) Lockart 1908–
        1. 1. Robert Clements 1912–1959 m. Mary (Eleanor Stevenson) Scott 1920–2018
        2. 2. Mary Clements 1914–
        3. 3. George (Bell) Clements 1920–1977 m. Helen Scott 1920–2009
      5. 5. Thomas (Bell) 4th 1892–1983 m. Dorothy (Nellie) Botley 1898–1982
        1. 1. George Bell 1919–1994 m. Ruth (Estelle) Gavel 1922–2001
        2. 2. Herbert (Harry Botley "huddy") Bell 1925–2009 m. Shirley (Annie) Bergman 1928–1997
        3. 3. William (Park) Bell 1924–1994
        4. 4. Richard (Bedford Bennett (Dick)) Bell 1929–2011 m. Betty (Louise) Plant 1933–2018
        5. 5. Margaret Bell 1920–2009
      6. 6. Janet ((Jen) Bell) 5th 1895–1976 m. Jack Swan 1890–
      7. 7. Margaret ((Meg) Bell) 7th 1899– m. John Grafton 1894–
        1. 1. Margaret (A (Peg)) Bell 1917–2003
      8. 8. Francis (Armstrong (Frank) Bell twin) 10th 1905– m. Marion Grant 1902–1955
      9. 9. Elizabeth ((Bessie) Bell twin) 10th 1905–1984 m. John Nugent 1898–1981
        1. 1. John ((Jack)) Nugent 1925–2013 m. Rose (Dignum Conway) McArdle 1934–2002
        2. 2. William (Park Bell) Nugent 1927–2008 m. Sarah Cravens 1939–2013
        3. 3. Hannah (Isabella Jean) Nugent 1938–2019 m. Gordon Bell 1930–1996
        4. 4. Francis (Common (Frank)) Nugent 1940–1997
      10. 10. George (Bell) 6th 1896–1917
      11. 11. John (Howat Wylie Bell) 9th 1903– m. Sarah (Palmer) Nicholson 1900–
      12. 12. Jean (Bell) 12th 1907–1970
      13. 13. John (Common (Com) Bell) 13th 1909–1995 m. Agnes ((Nancy)) Irving 1909–2002
      14. 14. Isabella ((Ella) Bell) 14th 1911–1988
    4. 4. Esther Armstrong 1857– m. William Davidson 1866–
    5. 5. Francis Armstrong 1859–1922 m. Isabella Buck 1868–1933
      1. 1. Isabella Armstrong 1910–
      2. 2. Thomas Armstrong 1892–1967 m. Margaret Ward 1898–1964
        1. 1. Francis Armstrong –1995
      3. 3. Alexander Armstrong 1894–1973 m. Janet (Clark) Reid 1899–1974
        1. 1. Isabella Armstrong 1929–2019
      4. 4. Archibald Armstrong 1890–1915
      5. 5. Francis (John) Armstrong 1896–1968
        1. 1. Francis Armstrong 1928–2021
      6. 6. Dora (Hope) Armstrong 1899–1996
      7. 7. Ella Armstrong 1900–
    6. 6. Jane Armstrong 1861–1941 m. James McRobert 1857–1943
      1. 1. Jane McRobert 1888–
      2. 2. Archibald McRobert 1890–1948 m. Myrtle (Margaret) Johnstone 1898–1954
        1. 1. Joan (Margaret Rose) Beckett 1930–1987
        2. 2. Ian McRobert 1927–1997
        3. 3. Peter (Archibald) McRobert 1921–2003
        4. 4. Karen ("Betty" Isobel McRobert) Carson 1925–2002
        5. 5. "Bobbie" (Robert Bruce) McRobert 1929–1991
      3. 3. Isabella McRobert 1892–1970
      4. 4. Peter McRobert 1895–1917
      5. 5. Jean McRobert 1892–1942
        1. 1. Ian McRobert 1917–1973
      6. 6. Thomas Armstrong 1883–
      7. 7. Mary Armstrong 1880– m. James Jardine 1877–
        1. 1. Thomas Jardine 1900–
    7. 7. John Armstrong 1863–1942 m. Margaret Colvin 1865–1917
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Armstrong 1887–1893
      2. 2. Williamina (Colvin) Armstrong 1889–1893
      3. 3. Archibald (John) Armstrong 1894–1978
      4. 4. Thomas (William) Armstrong 1898–1973 m. Sarah (Ann) Johnstone 1895–1966
        1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Armstrong 1926–1986
        2. 2. Agnes Armstrong 1925–1996
        3. 3. Thomas (Andrew) Armstrong 1922–1983
    8. 8. Archibald Armstrong 1856–1880
    9. 9. Isabella Armstrong 1851–1919 m. Robert Nicol 1850–1938
      1. 1. Elizabeth Nichol 1872–1949 m. William Little 1876–1958
        1. 1. John Little 1906–1974
      2. 2. Mary (Alston) Nicol 1874–
      3. 3. Christina Nichol 1877–
      4. 4. Agnes (Murray) Nichol 1880–1963 m. William Anderson 1872–1932
      5. 5. Margaret (Jane Armstrong) Nichol 1887–1958
      6. 6. Esther Nichol 1889–1962 m. James (Anderson) Patterson 1881–1953
      7. 7. Thomas (Armstrong) Nichol 1892–
      8. 8. Robert Nichol 1899–
      9. 9. James Nicol 1885–1961
  2. 2. Jane Armstrong 1829–1859
  3. 3. James Armstrong 1832–1880 m. Elenora Weir 1843–1933
    1. 1. Francis Armstrong 1870–1957
    2. 2. William Armstrong 1871–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Armstrong 1873–
    4. 4. Elenora (Louisa) Armstrong 1875–1959
      1. 1. Herbert (James) Wardell 1898–1952
  4. 4. Barbara (Little) Armstrong 1835–1905 m. Robert Linton 1825–1909
    1. 1. Mary Linton 1863–1878
    2. 2. Francis Linton 1864–1864
    3. 3. Francis (Robert) Linton 1865–1940 m. Emma (Maria) Bray 1867–1947
      1. 1. Jessie (Emma) Linton 1888–1918
      2. 2. Margaret (Grace) Linton 1889–1952
      3. 3. Robert (Charles) Linton 1890–1916
      4. 4. Annie (Lyle) Linton 1892–1950
      5. 5. Andrew (William) Linton 1895–1918
      6. 6. Barbara (Elizabeth) Linton 1897–1966
      7. 7. Isabel (Zanna) Linton 1898–1985
      8. 8. Francis (Armstrong) Linton 1901–1960
      9. 9. Alistair (Murray) Linton 1904–1980
      10. 10. Harvey (Little) Linton 1905–1968
      11. 11. Janet (Ellen) Linton 1908–1974
    4. 4. Sarah Linton 1867–
    5. 5. Janet (Elizabeth) Linton 1871–
    6. 6. Barbara (Augusta) Linton 1872–
    7. 7. James (Alexander) Linton 1876–1948 m. Mary (Jane Eliza) Signal 1878–1945
      1. 1. Vanitta (Charlotte) Linton 1900–1976
      2. 2. Horace (James) Linton 1902–1961
      3. 3. Thelma (Little) Linton 1903–1960
      4. 4. Leslie (Alexander) Linton 1904–1909
      5. 5. Robert Linton 1906–1982
    8. 8. Esther (Elizabeth) Linton 1878–
  5. 5. Esther Armstrong 1837–1906 m. William Tulloch 1831–1900
    1. 1. Flora (Eleanor Elizabeth) Tulloch 1875–1955
    2. 2. Mary (Janet) Tulloch 1865–
    3. 3. Francis (James) Tulloch 1877–1900
    4. 4. Jessie (Anne) Tulloch 1869–
  6. 6. Margaret Armstrong 1839–1861
  7. 7. Eleanor Armstrong 1841–1929 m. Thomas Clode 1844–1919
  8. 8. John Armstrong 1844–1862
  9. 9. Elizabeth Armstrong 1847–1923 m. Samuel Mills 1836–1916
    1. 1. Mary (Isabella Mills) Lady 1866–1937 m. Joseph (Cooke Verco) Sir 1851–1933
  10. 10. John Armstrong 1845–
  11. 11. Janet Armstrong 1827–1898 m. Kerr Armstrong 1822–1893
    1. 1. Mary Armstrong 1856–
    2. 2. John Armstrong 1858–
      1. 1. John (Pryse) Armstrong 1893–1974
        1. 1. Mary Armstrong 1925–2012
    3. 3. Jane Armstrong 1860–

Francis Armstrong's Timeline

5 Records

1802
1 May 1802
Birth of Francis Armstrong in Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England
Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England
1802
03 Jun 1802
Francis Armstrong was baptized in Presbyterian,Falstone,Northumberland,England
Presbyterian,Falstone,Northumberland,England
1841
1841
Age 39
Francis Armstrong resided here in Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 49
Francis Armstrong resided here in Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1870
08 May 1870
Age 68
Death of Francis Armstrong in Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia
Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1802
    Event Place: Hawkes Knowe, Falstone, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census
    [2] 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Roberton; ED: 2; Page: 1; Line: 770; Year: 1841
    [3] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [4] Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 03 Jun 1802
    Event Place: Presbyterian,Falstone,Northumberland,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Roberton; ED: 2; Page: 1; Line: 770; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Melbourne, Australia
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 May 1870
    Event Place: Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia
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