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James Barclay 1762–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1762

Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Death Date: 6 May 1866

Death Location: Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Robert Barcley

Mother: Elizabeth Sheddon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Robertson

Children(s): William Barclay, James Barclay, Agnes Barclay

The story of James Barclay began in 1762 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. James Barclay married Elizabeth Robertson, and had children including Agnes Barclay, James Barclay, William Barclay. James Barclay passed away in 1866 in Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Barclay began in 1762 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • James Barclay married Elizabeth Robertson, and had children including Agnes Barclay, James Barclay, William Barclay.
  • James Barclay passed away in 1866 in Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Barcley
1731–1784
Birth Location: Abbey Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
RB
Elizabeth Sheddon
1735–
Birth Location: Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
ES

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Robertson
1759–1862
Birth Location: Renfrewshire, Scotland
ER

Children(s)

William Barclay
1796–1862
Birth Location: Renfrewshire, Scotland
WB
James Barclay
1788–1866
Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
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Agnes Barclay
1790–1856
Birth Location: Renfrew, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
AB

James Barclay's Ancestors

Self
James Barclay
1762–1866
Birth Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
Robert Barclay Barcley
1731–1784
Abbey Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Sheddon
1735–
Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James (Barclay\Barcley) \
1706–1761
Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Jean Barbor
1719–1762
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Barclay
1688–1739
Marie Love
1685–1713
John Barbour
1684–1737
Mary Cuthbertson
1693–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
william Barclay
1671–1732
Jenat Swenton
1672–
Andrew II
1660–1758
Janet Sharp
1668–1700
John Barbour
1680–1749
Jean Wodrow
1686–
William Cuthbertson
1673–1750
Agnes Hovenson
1651–1750

James Barclay's Descendants

1.
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James Barclay (23 Sep 1762–6 May 1866) m. Elizabeth Robertson (21 Jan 1759–Bef 1862)
  1. 1. William Barclay 1796–1862 m. Elizabeth Robertson 1803– m. Ann Addams 1793–1838 m. Elizabeth Robertson 1803– m. Elizabeth Robertson 1803– m. Elizabeth Robertson 1803– m. Margaret Barclay 1812–
    1. 1. Thomas Barclay 1825–1895 m. Mary (Ellen) Bevan 1827–1888 m. Ellen Barclay 1827–1888
      1. 1. Henry (Laurence) Barclay 1851–1905 m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Armstrong 1857–1925 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Day 1851–1900
        1. 1. Pauline (G) Barclay 1883–1930
        2. 2. Lizette (Elizabeth) Barclay 1886–1963
        3. 3. Henry (Lawrance) Barclay 1888–1932
        4. 4. Mary (F) Barclay 1878–1955
        5. 5. John Barclay 1880–1936 m. Martha (\ Mary) Valdes 1886–1955
        6. 6. Ellen (Catherine) Barclay 1877–1938
        7. 7. Henry (George) Barclay 1887–
        8. 8. Henry Barchley 1875–1951 m. Kate (Elizabeth) Baxley 1878–1955
      2. 2. Elizabeth Barclay 1849–1910
      3. 3. William Barclay 1846–1915 m. Mary Sullivan 1848–1911
        1. 1. John (Joseph) Barclay 1884–1939
        2. 2. Nellie (Gloria) Barclay 1872–
        3. 3. Thomas (P) Barclay 1878–1923
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Barclay 1882–1963
        5. 5. Letitia Barclay 1887–1977
        6. 6. Mary (Mollie) Barclay 1876–1880
        7. 7. Anna Barclay 1879–1894
        8. 8. Stella Barclay 1879–1894
        9. 9. Eveleen (M) Barclay 1887–1963
        10. 10. Jack Barclay 1886–
      4. 4. Ellen Barclay 1856–1935
      5. 5. Katey Barclay 1859–
      6. 6. John Barclay 1863–1920
      7. 7. Henry (Alexander) Barclay 1850–1926 m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Armstrong 1857–1925 m. Kate (Elizabeth) Baxley 1878–1955 m. Jane Barkley 1858–1900
        1. 1. Frederick (John James) Barclay 1891–1915
        2. 2. Julia (E.) Barchley 1872–
        3. 3. Henry Barclay 1883–
      8. 8. Letitia Ohanlon 1865–1948 m. George (O) Hanlon 1867–1918 m. George O'Hanlon 1867–1918 m. George O'Hanlon 1867–1918
        1. 1. Eveleen (M.) Knights 1896–1963
        2. 2. Ailva (O) Hanlon 1897–1988
        3. 3. Letitia (O) Hanlon 1899–1992
        4. 4. Mary (O) Hanlon 1902–
        5. 5. Kathleen (O) Hanlon 1904–
        6. 6. Letitia (B) O'Hanlon 1899–
        7. 7. Alva O'Hanlon 1897–
        8. 8. Evelyn O'Hanlon 1896–
        9. 9. Mary (Stephanie) O'Hanlon 1901–
        10. 10. Kathleen (Cecelia) O'Hanlon 1903–1981
      9. 9. Henry (Laurence) Barclay 1851–1905 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Day 1851–1900 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Day 1851–1900
        1. 1. Henry (Laurence Barclay) Jr. 1888–1932
        2. 2. Pauline (G) Barclay 1883–1930
        3. 3. John (Stevens) Barclay 1880–1936
        4. 4. Mary (F) Barclay 1878–1955
      10. 10. Elizabeth Barclay 1849–
      11. 11. Ellen Barclay 1854–
      12. 12. Catherine Barclay 1859–
    2. 2. Private (James) Barclay 1828–1900 m. Agnes Barelay 1836–
      1. 1. Isabella Barelay 1870–
      2. 2. Marion (I) Barelay 1872–
    3. 3. Agnes Barclay 1835–1885
    4. 4. Anne (Adam) Barclay 1818–1892
    5. 5. Janet Barclay 1821–1854
    6. 6. Marion Barclay 1832–1888
    7. 7. Elisabeth Barclay 1822–1900
  2. 2. James Barclay 1788–1866
  3. 3. Agnes Barclay 1790–1856

James Barclay's Timeline

3 Records

1762
23 Sep 1762
Birth of James Barclay in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1762
26 Sep 1762
James Barclay was baptized in Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
1866
6 May 1866
Age 104
Death of James Barclay in Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1762
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1762
    Event Place: Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [2] Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms, West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; West Dunbartonshire Parish Records; Reference: 573.3/1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1866
    Event Place: Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
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