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James Moffat 1811–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1811

Birth Location: West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Death Date: Aft. 27 Sep 1865

Death Location: West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland

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Spouse(s): Janet Moffat

Children(s): Alexander Moffat, Adam Moffat, James Moffat, Miss Moffat, Robert Cole, George Cole, Lillias Moffat

In 1811, James Moffat entered the world in West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland, born to John Moffat And Janet Farquharson. In 1841, James Moffat resided in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1851, James Moffat resided in Easter Miller Hill, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland. James Moffat married Janet Moffat, and had children including Adam Robb Moffat, Alexander Moffat, George Cole, James Moffat, Lillias Moffat, Miss Andrina Moffat, Robert Cole. James Moffat passed away in 1865 in West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1811, James Moffat entered the world in West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland, born to John Moffat And Janet Farquharson.
  • In 1841, James Moffat resided in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, James Moffat resided in Easter Miller Hill, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • James Moffat married Janet Moffat, and had children including Adam Robb Moffat, Alexander Moffat, George Cole, James Moffat, Lillias Moffat, Miss Andrina Moffat, Robert Cole.
  • James Moffat passed away in 1865 in West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland.

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James Moffat's Ancestors

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James Moffat
1811–1865
Birth Place: West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland
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James Moffat's Descendants

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James Moffat (22 May 1811–Aft. 27 Sep 1865) m. Janet Moffat (abt 1813–4 Aug 1896)
  1. 1. Alexander Moffat 1850–1907 m. Edith (A M) Ward 1859–1959
    1. 1. James (Radford) MOFFAT 1890–1974 m. Amy Ward 1903–1987
      1. 1. Mary (Callies) Moffat 1925–2007 m. William Thomas 1916–1981
        1. 1. William (James Thomas) Sr. 1947–2025
        2. 2. john (edward) thomas 1950–1996
        3. 3. Kay (Edith) Thomas 1945–1963
      2. 2. James (Kenneth) Moffatt 1930–1944
      3. 3. Alexander Moffat 1923–2006 m. Marjorie (Isobel) Holden 1924–2025
    2. 2. Andrina Moffatt 1885–1885
    3. 3. Edith (Warrill) Newman 1886–1938
      1. 1. Edith (Moffatt) Newman 1923–1923
      2. 2. James (Kenneth) Newman 1918–2006
    4. 4. Lillian (Alyce) Moffat 1887–1888
    5. 5. Kenneth (D) Moffatt 1888–1978 m. Maud (Ethel) Roberts 1905–1982
    6. 6. Ethel (Warde) Moffat 1892–1982 m. Arthur (Harold) Traves 1892–1972
    7. 7. Thelma (A) Moffat 1894–1984 m. Robert (Jesse) Wrench 1897–1958
  2. 2. Adam (Robb) Moffat 1841–1907 m. Agnes Thomson 1840–1930
    1. 1. Isabella (Thomson) Moffat 1872–1936
    2. 2. James (Robert) Moffat 1869–1885
  3. 3. James Moffat 1846–1912
  4. 4. Miss (Andrina) Moffat 1852–1933
  5. 5. Robert Cole 1853–
  6. 6. George Cole 1857–
  7. 7. Lillias Moffat 1842–1843

James Moffat's Timeline

6 Records

1811
22 May 1811
Birth of James Moffat in West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland
West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 30
James Moffat resided here in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 40
James Moffat resided here in Easter Miller Hill, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland
Easter Miller Hill, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 50
James Moffat resided here in Glencross, Midlothian, Scotland
Glencross, Midlothian, Scotland
1865
27 Sep 1865
Age 54
Death of James Moffat in Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland
Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland
1865
Aft. 27 Sep 1865
Age 54
Burial of James Moffat in West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland
West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1811
    Event Place: West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census
    [4] 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Easter Miller Hill, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Glencross, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stirkfield
    Record Source: Scotland, Sheriff Court Paternity Decrees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aft. 27 Sep 1865
    Event Place: West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland

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