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James Kirk 1874–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1874

Birth Location: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1 Nov 1924

Death Location: Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Father: Alexander Kirk

Mother: Jane McSkimming

Spouse(s): Jeanie Brydson

Children(s): Jane Kirk, Edith Kirk, Elizabeth Kirk, Alexander Kirk, James Kirk, Robert Kirk, John Kirk, Helen Kirk

The story of James Kirk began in 1874 in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. In 1881, James Kirk resided in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. In 1891, James Kirk resided in Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. James Kirk married Jeanie Brydson, and had children including Alexander Kirk, Edith Kirk, Elizabeth Knowl Kirk, Helen Dempster Kirk, James Kirk, Jane Mcskimming Kirk, John Brydson Kirk, Robert Kirk. James Kirk passed away in 1924 in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Kirk began in 1874 in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
  • In 1881, James Kirk resided in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, James Kirk resided in Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
  • James Kirk married Jeanie Brydson, and had children including Alexander Kirk, Edith Kirk, Elizabeth Knowl Kirk, Helen Dempster Kirk, James Kirk, Jane Mcskimming Kirk, John Brydson Kirk, Robert Kirk.
  • James Kirk passed away in 1924 in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Kirk's Ancestors

Self
James Kirk
1874–1924
Birth Place: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Kirk
1846–1925
Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Jane McSkimming
1845–1929
Dalrymple, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew McSkimming
1821–1884
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret Bone
1825–1895
Dalrymple, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Bone
1787–1833
Jean Duff
1788–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bone
1761–1848
Janet Muir
1754–1842
Thomas Duff
1766–1847
Isabel Muckle
1762–1849

James Kirk's Descendants

1.
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James Kirk (3 Dec 1874–1 Nov 1924) m. Jeanie Brydson (20 Aug 1871–1937)
  1. 1. Jane (McSkimming) Kirk 1894–1987 m. William Dalling 1903–1981
  2. 2. Edith Kirk 1898–1898
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Knowl.) Kirk 1901–1991 m. Robert Landsburgh 1901–1958
  4. 4. Alexander Kirk 1903–1974
  5. 5. James Kirk 1907–1976
  6. 6. Robert Kirk 1910–
  7. 7. John (Brydson) Kirk 1912– m. Elizabeth (J) Appleby 1914–1976
    1. 1. Robert (Brydson) Kirk 1939–2013
    2. 2. Lilias (Wilson) Kirk 1937–1991
  8. 8. Helen (Dempster) Kirk 1915–1995 m. James (Charles) Kennedy 1911–1990

James Kirk's Timeline

5 Records

1874
3 Dec 1874
Birth of James Kirk in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 7
James Kirk resided here in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 17
James Kirk resided here in Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 27
James Kirk resided here in Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1924
1 Nov 1924
Age 50
Death of James Kirk in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1874
    Event Place: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Kelton; ED: 4; Page: 6; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1901_438
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Kelton; ED: 2; Page: 21; Line: 24; Roll: CSSCT1891_401
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Borgue; ED: 3; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: cssct1881_328
    [4] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [5] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Borgue; ED: 3; Page: 10; Line: 10; Roll: cssct1881_328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Kelton; ED: 2; Page: 21; Line: 24; Roll: CSSCT1891_401

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Kelton; ED: 4; Page: 6; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1901_438

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kirkpatrick-Durham, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1924
    Event Place: Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

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