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James Muir 1858–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 June 1858

Birth Location: Bathgate, Linlithgow

Death Date: 3 Aug 1880

Death Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland

Father: Thomas Muir

Mother: Margret Neilson

Spouse(s): Jane Anthony

Children(s): Christina Muire, Thomas Muir

The story of James Muir began in 1858 in Bathgate, Linlithgow. In 1861, James Muir resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James Muir married Jane Anthony, and had children including Christina Muire, Thomas Muir. James Muir passed away in 1880 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Muir began in 1858 in Bathgate, Linlithgow.
  • In 1861, James Muir resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • James Muir married Jane Anthony, and had children including Christina Muire, Thomas Muir.
  • James Muir passed away in 1880 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Muir
1833–1901
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Margret Neilson
1839–1916
Birth Location: Armadale, Linlithgow (West Lothian), Scotland
MN

Spouses(s)

Jane Anthony
1858–1933
Birth Location: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
JA

Children(s)

Christina Muire
1880–1961
Birth Location: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
CM
Thomas Muir
1878–1940
Birth Location: Amadale, Linlithgow, Scotland
TM

James Muir's Ancestors

Self
James Muir
1858–1880
Birth Place: Bathgate, Linlithgow
Parents
Thomas Muir
1833–1901
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margret Neilson
1839–1916
Armadale, Linlithgow (West Lothian), Scotland
Grandparents
James Muir
1785–1854
Bothwell, Lanark
Janet Muir
1794–1867
Bothwell, Lanark
James Neilson
1803–1860
Carnwath, Lanarkshire
Catherine McIntosh
1806–1856
Moy and Dalarossie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Muir
1747–
Margaret Brown
1746–
Daniel Gray
1761–
Janet MacNaught
1756–1809
Walter Neilson
1766–1848
Jean Shiells
1768–
James Mackintosh
1770–1845
Janet McBean
1774–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Muir
1716–
Mary Daff
1716–
Alexander Gray
1737–
Agnes Pettigrew
1727–
Daniell McNaught
1720–1768
Mary Mcfarlane
1731–1821
Walter Neilson
1741–1788
Agnes Hadden
1746–1794
William Shields
1742–1825
Janet Simpson
1745–1776
William Mackintosh
1740–
James McBean
1743–
Jean Stewart
1750–

James Muir's Descendants

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James Muir (08 June 1858–3 Aug 1880) m. Jane Anthony (24 Apr 1858–27 Dec 1933)
  1. 1. Christina Muire 1880–1961 m. William Hamilton 1874–1964
    1. 1. Thomas Hamilton 1916–1994 m. Mary McGuire 1915–1991
      1. 1. James (Muir) Hamilton 1942–2023
      2. 2. Christina (Muir) Hamilton 1944–1944
      3. 3. Archibald Hamilton 1945–1946
      4. 4. Mary (D) Hamilton 1940–2022
    2. 2. Richard (McKinlay Dick) Hamilton 1923–1977
    3. 3. Archibald ("Archie" (1925)) Hamilton 1925–1945
    4. 4. Mary ((1912)) Hamilton 1912–1978
    5. 5. Euphemia (Easton) Hamilton 1903–1968 m. Peter Clark 1894–1969
      1. 1. Christina Clark 1927–1954 m. Josef Pason –1983
        1. 1. Stefan Pason 1951–2022
    6. 6. Jeanie (Anthony) Hamilton 1901–1992 m. Thomas ((1896)) Brand 1896–1943
      1. 1. Thomasina Brand 1942–2002 m. Edward Devlin 1935–1998
      2. 2. Robert ((Bob)) Brand –1996
      3. 3. al Brand –2005
    7. 7. Christina (Muir) Hamilton 1905–1974 m. John ((1900)) Brand 1900–1988
    8. 8. Davina (Kirkhope) Muir 1898–1924
    9. 9. Helen (Cunningham) Hamilton 1914–2001
    10. 10. William (Wallace) Hamilton 1907–1984 m. Jeanie (Morton Hepburn) Anderson 1906–1983
      1. 1. Thomas (A) Hamilton 1933–2013 m. Jessie (Dobbie) Ure 1936–1996
    11. 11. James (Muir) Hamilton 1910–1966
    12. 12. Janet (Kerr) Hamilton 1918–1978
  2. 2. Thomas Muir 1878–1940 m. Jessie Wilson 1876–1954
    1. 1. George Muir 1894–1976
    2. 2. Agnes Muir 1900–1976
    3. 3. James Muir 1905–
    4. 4. William Muir 1914–
    5. 5. John (Anthony) Muir 1910–1972
    6. 6. Peter (Connon) Muir 1909–1987
    7. 7. Thomas Muir 1907–1989
    8. 8. Jessie (Watson) Muir 1903–1948 m. John (Campbell) Strathearn 1902–1961
      1. 1. Jessie (Watson) Strathearn 1929–1961
      2. 2. William (Liddle 'Willie') Strathearn 1927–2018
      3. 3. Thomas ('Tam' Muir) Strathearn 1933–1994
      4. 4. Robert ('Rab' Anthony) Strathearn 1937–1987
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Louden Hepburn) Strathearn 1931–1937
    9. 9. Jane (Anthony) Muir 1902–

James Muir's Timeline

7 Records

1858
Abt. 1858
Birth of James Muir in Bathgate, Linlithgow
Bathgate, Linlithgow
1858
08 June 1858
Birth of James Muir in Bathgate, Linlithgow
Bathgate, Linlithgow
1861
1861
Age 3
James Muir resided here in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 13
James Muir resided here in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
1880
3 Aug 1880
Age 22
Death of James Muir in Dunnipace,Denny,Stirlingshire,Scotland
Dunnipace,Denny,Stirlingshire,Scotland
1881
1881
Age 23
James Muir resided here in Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1882
18 Mar 1882
Age 24
James Muir resided here in Bathgate, Lothian, Scotland
Bathgate, Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1858
    Event Place: Bathgate, Linlithgow
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Old Monkland; ED: 10; Page: 18; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1861_118
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Bathgate; ED: 1; Page: 15; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1871_152
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Barony; ED: 71; Page: 2; Line: 12; Roll: cssct1881_237
    [4] UK, Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths Index, 1878-1935, Collection: Coalmining Accidents and Deaths; Archive: The Coalmining History Resource Centre
    [5] UK, Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths Index, 1878-1951, Data compiled by Ian Winstanley; Coalmining Accidents and Deaths. The Coalmining History Resource Centre.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 June 1858
    Event Place: Bathgate, Linlithgow

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Old Monkland; ED: 10; Page: 18; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1861_118

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Bathgate; ED: 1; Page: 15; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1871_152

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Barony; ED: 71; Page: 2; Line: 12; Roll: cssct1881_237

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Bathgate, Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's to current, West Lothian Courier and General Advertiser, etc.; Publication Date: 18 Mar 1882; Publication Place: Bathgate, Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Dunnipace,Denny,Stirlingshire,Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths Index, 1878-1935, Collection: Coalmining Accidents and Deaths; Archive: The Coalmining History Resource Centre
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
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