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Hugh Weir 1746–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1746

Birth Location: Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Jul 1822

Death Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Weir

Mother: MARTHA WEIR

Spouse(s): Mary **

Children(s): Jane Weir, Margaret Weir, Elizabeth Weir

In 1746, Hugh Weir entered the world in Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA, born to James Alexander Weir And Martha Smith Weir. In 1791, Hugh Weir resided in USA. In 1810, Hugh Weir resided in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States. Hugh Weir married Mary Mckee, and had children including Elizabeth Weir, Jane Jenny Weir, Margaret Peggy Weir. Hugh Weir passed away in 1822 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1746, Hugh Weir entered the world in Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA, born to James Alexander Weir And Martha Smith Weir.
  • In 1791, Hugh Weir resided in USA.
  • In 1810, Hugh Weir resided in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.
  • Hugh Weir married Mary Mckee, and had children including Elizabeth Weir, Jane Jenny Weir, Margaret Peggy Weir.
  • Hugh Weir passed away in 1822 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Weir
1699–1785
Birth Location: Ulster, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
JW
MARTHA WEIR
1701–
Birth Location: Salem, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary **
1746–1822
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina
M*

Children(s)

Jane Weir
1775–1846
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
JW
Margaret Weir
1782–1852
Birth Location: –
MW
Elizabeth Weir
1790–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Hugh Weir's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Weir
1746–1822
Birth Place: Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Alexander Weir
1699–1785
Ulster, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
MARTHA ((SMITH)) WEIR
1701–
Salem, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh Weir's Descendants

1.
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Hugh Weir (1746–14 Jul 1822) m. Mary (McKee) ** (11 Jun 1746–2 August 1822)
  1. 1. Jane ("Jenny") Weir 1775–1846 m. David Wilson 1774–1851
    1. 1. George (M.) Wilson 1815–1865
    2. 2. John (Wilford) Wilson 1797–1859 m. Elizabeth Campbell 1797–
      1. 1. George (Baxter) Wilson 1832–1882 m. Elizabeth Grisham 1834–1912
        1. 1. John (Wilford) Wilson 1868–1939
        2. 2. Emily (E) Wilson 1859–1929
        3. 3. Margaret (Jane) Wilson 1859–1932 m. William (Nathaniel) Fisher 1856–1918
    3. 3. Alexander (Harvey) Wilson 1801–1876
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Barnett 1808–1902
    5. 5. Enoch Wilson 1795–
    6. 6. Nancy Wilson 1806–1841
    7. 7. David (B) Wilson 1810–1849
    8. 8. Jane (W.) Wilson 1813–1900
    9. 9. Amy Wilson 1804–1849
    10. 10. Larkin (L) Wilson 1806–1880
    11. 11. George (E) Wilson 1808–1900
    12. 12. Hugh (Preston) WILSON 1799–1890 m. Nancy (Mary) Culton 1802–1875 m. Elizabeth (E) Sloop 1816–
      1. 1. John (Mat) WILSON 1833–1883
      2. 2. Wilborn (Hugh) Wilson 1830–1901 m. Susan Wilson 1850–1929 m. Louisa Thompson 1834–1870
        1. 1. Wesley (M.) Wilson 1888–1914
        2. 2. Harlon (Hugh) Wilson 1851–1913 m. Mary (Jane) Feaster 1850–1913
        3. 3. Arizona (Arabel) Williams 1869–1933
        4. 4. Mary (A) Wilson 1855–
        5. 5. James Wilson 1859–
        6. 6. Nancy Wilson 1861–
        7. 7. Sarah Wilson 1864–
        8. 8. Fannie Wilson 1866–
        9. 9. Ally Wilson 1872–
        10. 10. Allen (W.) Wilson 1874–
        11. 11. Welborn Wilson 1876–
        12. 12. Isabell Wilson 1879–
        13. 13. Arizona (Arabel) Williams 1869–1933
      3. 3. Frances WILSON 1843–
      4. 4. Patrick WILSON 1828–1865 m. Mary (Catherine) Barnett 1826–1865
        1. 1. Margaret (Cornelia) Wilson 1851–1923 m. Wilson (Lumpkin) Harris 1850–1924
        2. 2. Stephen (F.) Wilson 1854–1933 m. Darthula Hilton 1876–1966
        3. 3. William WILSON 1857–
        4. 4. Laure (Ellen) WILSON 1860–1945 m. Samuel (Newton) Elliott 1869–1923 m. Samuel Ellett 1870–
      5. 5. Wm. (H.) Wilson 1863–
      6. 6. Margaret (Anburn) Wilson 1834–1875 m. John (Wesley) Underdown 1832–1898
        1. 1. William (H) Burk 1862–1936
        2. 2. George (Kelley) Underdown 1856–1941 m. Mary (C) Pierce 1869–
        3. 3. John (W.) Underdown 1870–1910
        4. 4. Sarah (Clementin) Hall 1855–1923
        5. 5. Denford Underdown 1867–
      7. 7. David (Alexander) WILSON 1825–1902 m. Amanda (Muriel) Burk 1828–1903
        1. 1. Timothy (Sherman) Wilson 1863–1909
        2. 2. Sarah (E) Hubbard 1860–1941
        3. 3. Alexander (P) Wilson 1856–1863
        4. 4. James (Robert) Wilson 1869–1931
        5. 5. William (Clark) Wilson 1848–1872
        6. 6. Pope (H.) WILSON 1858–
        7. 7. Mary (J) Hilton 1852–
        8. 8. Elizabeth Ellis 1854–
        9. 9. Minnie Williams 1864–
      8. 8. SOPHRONIA ("FRONIE" ADALINE) WILSON 1830–1916 m. ELSIE (ENOCH) MILLER 1827–1906
        1. 1. Mary (Cordelia) Miller 1869–1948 m. Taylor Bates 1865–1930
        2. 2. Margaret (Louisanna) MILLER 1856–1950 m. Henry Johnston 1851– m. Riley Johnston 1850–
        3. 3. Angeline MILLER 1873–
        4. 4. Margaret MILLER 1869–
        5. 5. Joseph (Delaney) MILLER 1866–1929 m. Nancy (Ede) Hughs 1867–
        6. 6. Jacob (Sherman) MILLER 1863–1923 m. Harriet (Caroline) Lewis 1866– m. Lillie (A) Bramlett 1874–1940
        7. 7. Daniel ("Doc" Ezekial) MILLER 1860–1920 m. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Hughes 1865–
        8. 8. Margaret (Louisiana A.) MILLER 1856–1950
        9. 9. David Miller 1854– m. Martha (M) Barnett 1857–
        10. 10. Caroline (Jane) MILLER 1849–1880
        11. 11. George (Washington) Miller 1858–1928 m. Rose (Ann) Harrell 1857–1910
        12. 12. JAMES (EDWARD) MILLER 1855–1924 m. Mary (Jane) Burger 1855–1897 m. Sarah Miller 1873– m. SARAH (ANN) THOMAS 1874–1953
  2. 2. Margaret ("Peggy") Weir 1782–1852 m. James (Wood) Culton 1778–1863
    1. 1. Nancy (Mary) Culton 1802–1875 m. Hugh (Preston) WILSON 1799–1890
  3. 3. Elizabeth Weir 1790–1875 m. John Yoast 1790–1848
    1. 1. Hugh Yoast 1816–1909

Hugh Weir's Timeline

7 Records

1746
1746
Birth of Hugh Weir in Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
1791
1791
Age 45
Hugh Weir resided here in USA
USA
1810
1810
Age 64
Hugh Weir resided here in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 74
Hugh Weir resided here in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
1821
Abt 1821
Age 75
Hugh Weir resided here in Rockbridge, Virginia
Rockbridge, Virginia
1822
14 Jul 1822
Age 76
Death of Hugh Weir in Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
1822
5 Aug 1822
Age 76
Hugh Weir - Probate in Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1746
    Event Place: Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 188
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 399; Image: 00753; Family History Library Film: 0181430

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 299A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 548

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1821
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1778-1902; General Index, 1778-1925; Author: Virginia. County Court (Rockbridge County); Probate Place: Rockbridge, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1822
    Event Place: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1778-1902; General Index, 1778-1925; Author: Virginia. County Court (Rockbridge County); Probate Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1778-1902; General Index, 1778-1925; Author: Virginia. County Court (Rockbridge County); Probate Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
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