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George James Findlay 1855–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1855

Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Death Date: 21 Jan 1927

Death Location: Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales

Father: George Findley

Mother: Lady ADAMSON

Spouse(s): Sarah Bishop

Children(s): Henry Findlay, Joseph Findlay, Helen Findlay, Mary Findlay, George Findlay, Cuthbert Findlay, Sara Reade, Mary Findlay, Annie Findlay, John Findlay, Charles Findlay

The story of George James Findlay began in 1855 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. In 1861, George James Findlay resided in Holy Cross, Shropshire, England. In 1881, George James Findlay resided in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales. George James Findlay married Sarah Bishop, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Findlay, Charles James Findlay, Cuthbert Eric Findlay, George Findlay, Helen Louise Findlay, Henry Courtnay Findlay, John Adamson Findlay, Joseph Duncan Findlay, Mary Gladys Findlay, Mary Gwendolen Findlay, Sara Myvanwy Findlay Reade. George James Findlay passed away in 1927 in Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of George James Findlay began in 1855 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
  • In 1861, George James Findlay resided in Holy Cross, Shropshire, England.
  • In 1881, George James Findlay resided in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales.
  • George James Findlay married Sarah Bishop, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Findlay, Charles James Findlay, Cuthbert Eric Findlay, George Findlay, Helen Louise Findlay, Henry Courtnay Findlay, John Adamson Findlay, Joseph Duncan Findlay, Mary Gladys Findlay, Mary Gwendolen Findlay, Sara Myvanwy Findlay Reade.
  • George James Findlay passed away in 1927 in Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Findley
1829–1894
Birth Location: Rainhill, Lancashire, England
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Lady ADAMSON
1826–1884
Birth Location: Longdon, Staffordshire, England
LA

Spouses(s)

Sarah Bishop
1855–1934
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
SB

Children(s)

Henry Findlay
1884–1946
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
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Joseph Findlay
1886–1944
Birth Location: Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
JF
Helen Findlay
1891–1952
Birth Location: Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
HF
Mary Findlay
1892–1985
Birth Location: Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
MF
George Findlay
1882–1918
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
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Cuthbert Findlay
1898–1972
Birth Location: Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
CF
Sara Reade
1883–1963
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
SR
Mary Findlay
1890–1892
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
MF
Annie Findlay
1887–1959
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
AF
John Findlay
1892–1954
Birth Location: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
JF
Charles Findlay
1885–
Birth Location: –
CF

George Findlay's Ancestors

Self
George Findlay
1855–1927
Birth Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Parents
George Findley
1829–1894
Rainhill, Lancashire, England
Lady (Annie) ADAMSON
1826–1884
Longdon, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Swainston ADAMSON
1791–1851
Gainford, Durham, England
Elizabeth Marshall
1796–1864
Longdon, Staffordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Adamson
1767–1832
Mabel ROBSON
1763–1826
Thomas Marshall
1769–1802
Ann Wilkes
1758–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Adamson
1744–1823
Elizabeth Barker
1744–
John Robson
1718–1799
Ann Swainston
1724–1794
John WILKES
1736–1811
Sarah Allen
1738–1801

George Findlay's Descendants

1.
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George (James) Findlay (Jan 1855–21 Jan 1927) m. Sarah Bishop (October 1855–Jul 1934)
  1. 1. Henry (Courtnay) Findlay 1884–1946 m. Emily Aston 1892–1981
  2. 2. Joseph (Duncan) Findlay 1886–1944 m. Alice (Mary) Melling 1886–1888
    1. 1. Eric (George) Findlay 1915–1976
  3. 3. Helen (Louise) Findlay 1891–1952 m. James (Louis Montagu) Neilson 1875–1951 m. Alan (Spencer) Bousfield 1883–1918
  4. 4. Mary (Gwendolen) Findlay 1892–1985 m. Charles (Harington) Boissier 1886–1958
    1. 1. Michael (George) Boissier 1928–2000 m. Dorothea (Mary Teresa) Acres 1928–2005
  5. 5. George Findlay 1882–1918 m. Winifred Selwood 1884–1956
    1. 1. George (Godfrey) Findlay 1905–1969 m. Hilda (Lilian) Richardson 1905–1985
      1. 1. George (Rex) Findlay 1933–1944
  6. 6. Cuthbert (Eric) Findlay 1898–1972 m. Eleri Lloyd 1906–1998
    1. 1. Elizabeth (June) Findlay 1931–2017 m. Geoffrey Hadley 1932–2014
    2. 2. Gwendolen (P) Findlay 1928–2019 m. David Bowman 1926–2005
    3. 3. Margaret (E) Findlay 1933–1933
  7. 7. Sara (Myvanwy (Findlay)) Reade 1883–1963 m. Henry (Cecil) Reade 1878–1952
    1. 1. Henry (Francis) Reade 1907–1999 m. Norah (Vida) Fellingham 1907–2004
      1. 1. Paul (Geoffrey) Reade 1943–1997
  8. 8. Mary (Gladys) Findlay 1890–1892
  9. 9. Annie (Elizabeth) Findlay 1887–1959
  10. 10. John (Adamson) Findlay 1892–1954 m. Ursula (Mildred Blanche) Protheroe 1891–1972
  11. 11. Charles (James) Findlay 1885–

George Findlay's Timeline

8 Records

1855
Jan 1855
Birth of George James Findlay in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
1861
1861
Age 6
George James Findlay resided here in Holy Cross, Shropshire, England
Holy Cross, Shropshire, England
1881
1881
Age 26
George James Findlay resided here in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
1891
1891
Age 36
George James Findlay resided here in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
1901
1901
Age 46
George James Findlay resided here in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 56
George James Findlay resided here in Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
1927
21 Jan 1927
Age 72
Death of George James Findlay in Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
1927
14 Apr 1927
Age 72
George James Findlay - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1855
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 34043; Schedule Number: 69
    [2] 1891 Wales Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4616; Folio: 30; Page: 55; GSU roll: 6099726
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 11b; Page: 395
    [4] 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5221; Folio: 67; Page: 48
    [5] 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5517; Folio: 15; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1342326
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1872; Folio: 61; Page: 33; GSU roll: 542880
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Holy Cross, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1872; Folio: 61; Page: 33; GSU roll: 542880

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5517; Folio: 15; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1342326

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 Wales Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4616; Folio: 30; Page: 55; GSU roll: 6099726

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5221; Folio: 67; Page: 48

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Brymbo, Denbighshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 34043; Schedule Number: 69

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brymbo
    Record Source: Denbighshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Denbighshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: Pd101/13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1927
    Event Place: Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 11b; Page: 395
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1927
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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