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James (2nd, of, Abbotshill) Hunter 1565 – 1593 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sep 1565

Birth Location: Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1593

Death Location: Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Huntar

Mother: Lady Crawford

Spouse(s): Janet Campbell

Children(s): Lady Hunter

Born in 1565 in Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland, James (2nd of Abbotshill) Hunter was the child of Sir Robert Huntar and Lady Margaret Huntar Crawford. In time, James (2nd of Abbotshill) Hunter married Janet Campbell, and they raised a family that included Lady Isabella Hunter. James (2nd of Abbotshill) Hunter died in Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1593.

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Parents

Sir Huntar
1535 – 1581
Birth Location: Hunterston Castle, hunterston, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
SH
Lady Crawford
1544 – 1597
Birth Location: Auchenames, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
LC

Spouses(s)

Janet Campbell
1566 – 1592
Birth Location: Craigdow & Riddingrood Scotland
JC

Children(s)

Lady Hunter
1589 – 1649
Birth Location: Scotland
LH

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 29 Sep 1565
    Event Place: Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1593
    Event Place: Beneberrie Yairds, Ayrshire, Scotland
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