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James Riddell 1586–1664 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1586

Birth Location: Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 24 Dec 1664

Death Location: Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Haining

Mother: Agnes Murray

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In 1586, James Riddell entered the world in Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland, born to Sir John Riddell 1St Baronet Of Riddell Sheriff Of Haining And Agnes Murray. James Riddell passed away in 1664 in Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1586, James Riddell entered the world in Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland, born to Sir John Riddell 1St Baronet Of Riddell Sheriff Of Haining And Agnes Murray.
  • James Riddell passed away in 1664 in Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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James Riddell's Ancestors

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James Riddell
1586–1664
Birth Place: Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir John Riddell 1st Baronet of Riddell , Sheriff of Haining
1576–1636
Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland, UK
Agnes Murray
1580–1615
Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Sir (Walter) Riddell
1560–1592
Roxburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Janet Rigg
1563–1625
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Walter Riddell
1520–1592
Lady Pringle
1504–1588
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Riddell's Timeline

2 Records

1586
1586
Birth of James Riddell in Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1664
24 Dec 1664
Age 78
Death of James Riddell in Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland
Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1586
    Event Place: Haining, Selkirkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1664
    Event Place: Ruther Glen, Ayrshire, Scotland

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