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James MILROY 5th GGF 1737–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1737

Birth Location: Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Death Date: Feb 1786

Death Location: Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Anthony Milroy

Mother:

Spouse(s): Marjory Caven

Children(s): Helen Milroy

The story of James MILROY 5th GGF began in 1737 in Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland. James MILROY 5th GGF married Jean Carruthers, Marjory Caven, and had children including Helen Milroy, Mary Milroy. James MILROY 5th GGF passed away in 1786 in Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James MILROY 5th GGF began in 1737 in Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
  • James MILROY 5th GGF married Jean Carruthers, Marjory Caven, and had children including Helen Milroy, Mary Milroy.
  • James MILROY 5th GGF passed away in 1786 in Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Milroy
1692–1741
Birth Location: Penninghame, Wigtownshire, , Scotland
AM

Spouses(s)

Marjory Caven
1739–
Birth Location: Stranraer
MC

Children(s)

Helen Milroy
1770–1855
Birth Location: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
HM

James GGF's Ancestors

Self
James GGF
1737–1786
Birth Place: Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Parents
Anthony Milroy
1692–1741
Penninghame, Wigtownshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
William (Patrick) milroy
1654–1740
Wigtownshire, Scotland
Grizel Stewart
1645–1692
Castle Stuart, Highland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Janet* Miekleurick
1628–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James GGF's Descendants

1.
JG
James (MILROY 5th) GGF (30 May 1737–Feb 1786) m. Marjory Caven (1739–)
  1. 1. Helen Milroy 1770–1855 m. James Lamont 1771–1852 m. Helen Milroy 1770–1855
    1. 1. Elizabeth Sim 1815–1890 m. Robert Sim 1827–
      1. 1. Helen (Melroy) Sim 1847– m. James Oman 1846– m. James Oman 1848–
        1. 1. Charlotte Oman 1881–1943 m. Georg Munro 1877–1951
        2. 2. Ellen (Milroy) Oman 1877–
        3. 3. Nelly Oman 1883–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Oman 1875–
        5. 5. John Oman 1879–
        6. 6. Robina Oman 1886– m. Thomas Lamont 1888–
        7. 7. Lizzie Oman 1876–
        8. 8. John Oman 1880–
      2. 2. Robert Sim 1849–
      3. 3. Andrew Sim 1853–
      4. 4. Janer Sim 1851–
      5. 5. Margaret Gordon 1849–
      6. 6. James Gordon 1845–
      7. 7. Samuel Gordon 1847–
      8. 8. Thomas Sim 1860–
    2. 2. Alexander Lamont 1796–1869
    3. 3. Margret Lamont 1801–1889
    4. 4. Peter Lamont 1812–1852
    5. 5. James Lamont 1809–1860
    6. 6. Peggy Lamont 1798–1881
    7. 7. Margaret Lamont 1798–

James GGF's Timeline

9 Records

1737
30 May 1737
Birth of James MILROY 5th GGF in Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland
1737
30 May 1737
James MILROY 5th GGF was baptized in , Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland
, Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland
1755
4 Dec 1755
Age 18
James MILROY 5th GGF was married in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1755
4 Dec 1755
Age 18
James MILROY 5th GGF was married in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; Marriage: IGI 1741-18191067973;6901419
Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; Marriage: IGI 1741-18191067973;6901419
1761
1761
Age 24
James MILROY 5th GGF was married
None
1766
04 Mar 1766
Age 29
James MILROY 5th GGF was married in Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom,
1766
4 Mar 1766
Age 29
James MILROY 5th GGF was married in Minnigaff,Kirkcudbright,Scotland
Minnigaff,Kirkcudbright,Scotland
1768
1768-12-01
Age 31
James MILROY 5th GGF was married in Stoneykirk, Scotland
Stoneykirk, Scotland
1786
Feb 1786
Age 49
Death of James MILROY 5th GGF in Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland
Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1737
    Event Place: Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Scottish Covenanters Index
    [2] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 May 1737
    Event Place: , Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1755
    Event Place: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1755
    Event Place: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; Marriage: IGI 1741-18191067973;6901419

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1761

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1766
    Event Place: Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom,

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1766
    Event Place: Minnigaff,Kirkcudbright,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1768-12-01
    Event Place: Stoneykirk, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Old Luce, Wigtown
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1786
    Event Place: Garside, Ayrshire, Scotland
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