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James Petrie 1749–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1749

Birth Location: Angus, Scotland

Death Date: About 1809

Death Location: Scotland

Father: James Petrie

Mother: Barbara Shanks

Spouse(s): Margaret Kelman

Children(s): Elspet Petrie, Helen Petrie, Isobel Petrie, Jane Petrie, Margaret Petrie

The story of James Petrie began in 1749 in Angus, Scotland. James Petrie married Margaret Kelman, and had children including Elspet Euphemia Petrie, Helen Petrie, Isobel Petrie, Jane Petrie, Margaret Petrie. James Petrie passed away in 1809 in Scotland.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of James Petrie began in 1749 in Angus, Scotland.
  • James Petrie married Margaret Kelman, and had children including Elspet Euphemia Petrie, Helen Petrie, Isobel Petrie, Jane Petrie, Margaret Petrie.
  • James Petrie passed away in 1809 in Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Petrie
1728–
Birth Location: Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
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Barbara Shanks
1735–
Birth Location: Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
BS

Spouses(s)

Margaret Kelman
1757–1848
Birth Location: Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
MK

Children(s)

Elspet Petrie
1778–1853
Birth Location: Fyvie, Aberdeenshire
EP
Helen Petrie
1790–1873
Birth Location: Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
HP
Isobel Petrie
1788–
Birth Location: Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
IP
Jane Petrie
1781–
Birth Location: Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
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Margaret Petrie
1776–1872
Birth Location: Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
MP

James Petrie's Ancestors

Self
James Petrie
1749–1809
Birth Place: Angus, Scotland
Parents
James Petrie
1728–
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Barbara Shanks
1735–
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Petrie
1710–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Petrie's Descendants

1.
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James Petrie (21 May 1749–About 1809) m. Margaret Kelman (12 Jun 1757–28 Oct 1848)
  1. 1. Elspet (Euphemia) Petrie 1778–1853 m. James Bruce 1780–1853
    1. 1. James Bruce 1803–1887 m. Helen Murdoch 1802–1849
      1. 1. Helen Bruce 1848–1932 m. William Bennett 1848–1878
        1. 1. James (J) Bennett 1874–1946 m. Mary (Jane) Devine 1875–1951
        2. 2. Thomas (Robert) Malpass 1886–1957
        3. 3. Charles (Alexander) Malpass 1888–1923
      2. 2. John Bruce 1842–1921
        1. 1. James Bruce 1876–1950
        2. 2. Alexander (John) Bruce 1877–1955
        3. 3. Charles (Leo) Bruce 1886–1971
        4. 4. Robert (Bernard) Bruce 1890–1935
      3. 3. James, (Jr.) Bruce 1838–1921
        1. 1. Robert Bruce 1870–1952
        2. 2. Ellen Bruce 1872–1951
        3. 3. Jennie Bruce 1904–1992
      4. 4. Margaret Bruce 1847–1905
        1. 1. William (Thomas) Grieve 1876–1934
      5. 5. Ann Bruce 1837–
        1. 1. Ellen (\ Helen McDonnell \) McDonald 1870–1956
    2. 2. Hellen Bruce 1801–1853
      1. 1. Joseph (Howe) WALLACE 1835–1913
        1. 1. Sarah (Ellen) WALLACE 1867–1961
  2. 2. Helen Petrie 1790–1873
  3. 3. Isobel Petrie 1788–
  4. 4. Jane Petrie 1781–
  5. 5. Margaret Petrie 1776–1872

James Petrie's Timeline

2 Records

1749
21 May 1749
Birth of James Petrie in Angus, Scotland
Angus, Scotland
1809
About 1809
Age 60
Death of James Petrie in Scotland
Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1749
    Event Place: Angus, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1809
    Event Place: Scotland
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