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Gavin Russell 1797–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1797

Birth Location: New Monkland, Lanarkshire

Death Date: 16 Jul 1862

Death Location: Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Father: James Russell

Mother: Helen Black

Spouse(s): Janet Meikle

Children(s): John Russell, William Russell, John Russell, Margaret Russell, Gavin Russell, Janet Russell, Agnes Russell, Helen Russell, James Russell, Ann Russell

In 1797, Gavin Russell entered the world in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, born to James Russell And Helen Black. In 1841, Gavin Russell resided in Brunton, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1851, Gavin Russell resided in East Tertrevar, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Gavin Russell married Janet Meikle, and had children including Agnes Russell, Ann Russell, Gavin Russell, Helen Russell, James Russell, Janet Smith Russell, John Russell, Margaret Russell, William Russell. Gavin Russell passed away in 1862 in Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Gavin Russell entered the world in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, born to James Russell And Helen Black.
  • In 1841, Gavin Russell resided in Brunton, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1851, Gavin Russell resided in East Tertrevar, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • Gavin Russell married Janet Meikle, and had children including Agnes Russell, Ann Russell, Gavin Russell, Helen Russell, James Russell, Janet Smith Russell, John Russell, Margaret Russell, William Russell.
  • Gavin Russell passed away in 1862 in Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Gavin Russell's Ancestors

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Gavin Russell
1797–1862
Birth Place: New Monkland, Lanarkshire
Parents
James Russell
1760–
Helen Black
1760–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gavin Russell's Descendants

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Gavin Russell (abt 1797–16 Jul 1862) m. Janet Meikle (15 Feb 1803–28 Oct 1869)
  1. 1. John Russell 1831–
  2. 2. William Russell 1846–1916
  3. 3. John Russell 1843–
  4. 4. Margaret Russell 1839–
  5. 5. Gavin Russell 1838–1909 m. Elizabeth (Paterson) Mackay 1842–
    1. 1. Isabella Russell 1881–
    2. 2. Helen Russell 1877–
    3. 3. Annie (E) Russell 1874–
    4. 4. James Russell 1872–
    5. 5. Jane Russell 1869–
    6. 6. Gavin Russell 1867–
    7. 7. Jessie (Meikle) Russell 1864–
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Paterson) Russell 1862–
  6. 6. Janet (Smith) Russell 1835–
  7. 7. Agnes Russell 1833– m. Robert Meikle 1827–1902
    1. 1. John Meikle 1860–
    2. 2. Janet Meikle 1858–
  8. 8. Helen Russell 1828–
  9. 9. James Russell 1826–1904 m. Jeanie (Jane) Donaldson 1857–1952
    1. 1. Gavin Russell 1896–
    2. 2. Ann ((Annie)) Russell 1893–1986
    3. 3. Jane Russell 1890–1981
    4. 4. Jessie Russell 1887–
  10. 10. Ann Russell 1825–

Gavin Russell's Timeline

7 Records

1797
abt 1797
Birth of Gavin Russell in New Monkland, Lanarkshire
New Monkland, Lanarkshire
1841
1841
Age 44
Gavin Russell resided here in Brunton, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Brunton, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 54
Gavin Russell resided here in East Tertrevar, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
East Tertrevar, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 64
Gavin Russell resided here in Fratraven Farm House, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Fratraven Farm House, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1862
Jul 1862
Age 65
Burial of Gavin Russell in Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1862
22 Dec 1862
Age 65
Gavin Russell - Will in Linlithgow Sheriff Court
Linlithgow Sheriff Court
1862
16 Jul 1862
Age 65
Death of Gavin Russell in Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jul 1862
    Event Place: Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Linlithgow Sheriff Court

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1797
    Event Place: New Monkland, Lanarkshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Brunton, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: East Tertrevar, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1862
    Event Place: Mid Tartraven Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Fratraven Farm House, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

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