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James Orr 1726–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1726

Birth Location: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 6 August 1781

Death Location: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father:

Mother: John Orr

Spouse(s): Isobel Hamilton

Children(s): Agnes Henderson, Mary Orr, Joseph Orr, John Orr, Andrew Orr, Isobel Orr, Jean ORR, Gavin Orr

The story of James Orr began in 1726 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. In 1726, James Orr resided in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James Orr married Isobel Hamilton, and had children including Agnes Henderson, Andrew Orr, Gavin Orr, Isobel Orr, Jean Orr, John Orr, Joseph Orr, Mary Orr. James Orr passed away in 1781 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of James Orr began in 1726 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • In 1726, James Orr resided in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • James Orr married Isobel Hamilton, and had children including Agnes Henderson, Andrew Orr, Gavin Orr, Isobel Orr, Jean Orr, John Orr, Joseph Orr, Mary Orr.
  • James Orr passed away in 1781 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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James Orr's Ancestors

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James Orr
1726–1781
Birth Place: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
John Orr
1695–1730
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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James Orr's Descendants

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James Orr (1 May 1726–6 August 1781) m. Isobel Hamilton (8 February 1728–31 August 1767)
  1. 1. Agnes Henderson 1775–1834
  2. 2. Mary Orr 1759–
  3. 3. Joseph Orr 1754–1805
  4. 4. John Orr 1750–1805
  5. 5. Andrew Orr 1749–
  6. 6. Isobel Orr 1755–1763
  7. 7. Jean ORR 1759–1765
  8. 8. Gavin Orr 1752–

James Orr's Timeline

3 Records

1726
1 May 1726
Birth of James Orr in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1726
1726
James Orr resided here in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1781
6 August 1781
Age 55
Death of James Orr in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1726
    Event Place: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: , Avondale, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1781
    Event Place: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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