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James Weir 1748–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1748

Birth Location: Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Apr 1801

Death Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States

Father: Hugh I

Mother: Margaret (McCewn)

Spouse(s): Mary Cowan

Children(s): Susannah Weir, Robert Weir, James Weir

The story of James Weir began in 1748 in Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1779, James Weir resided in Fredericksburg County, VA. James Weir married Mary Cowan, and had children including James Weir, Robert Weir, Susannah Weir. James Weir passed away in 1801 in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Weir began in 1748 in Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1779, James Weir resided in Fredericksburg County, VA.
  • James Weir married Mary Cowan, and had children including James Weir, Robert Weir, Susannah Weir.
  • James Weir passed away in 1801 in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Weir's Ancestors

Self
James Weir
1748–1801
Birth Place: Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Hugh Weir I
1725–1779
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Margaret (McEwen) (McCewn)
1725–1779
Rockbridge, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Weir
1700–1770
Londonderry, Tyrone, Ireland
Martha Weir
1701–
Nutfield, Massachusetts, United States
Mcewen
1700–
Great-Grandparents
Robert Weir
1682–1741
Martha
1691–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev. Wier
1630–1686
Jane Ferguson
1652–1686

James Weir's Descendants

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James Weir (1748–17 Apr 1801) m. Mary Cowan (1748–1856)
  1. 1. Susannah Weir 1774–1825 m. John McCampbell 1766–1849
    1. 1. David McCampbell 1812–1841
    2. 2. Jane McCampbell 1790–1850 m. William (Hall) Wilson 1783–1863
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Wilson 1817–1903
      2. 2. James (Davison) Wilson 1834–1927 m. Martha (A) Wilson 1834–1917
        1. 1. Edwin Wilson 1885–1966 m. Cloy (L) Starbuck 1884–1962
        2. 2. Charles (Brown Lee) Wilson 1866–1958 m. Sadie (B.) Cartwright 1876–1942
        3. 3. Lillian (Blanch) Wilson 1871–1872
        4. 4. George (L.) Wilson 1874–1886 m. Mattie (E.) Sweeney 1858–
        5. 5. Charles (B.) Wilson 1866–1958
        6. 6. James (E.) Wilson 1869–
      3. 3. John (Quillen) Wilson 1812–1898
      4. 4. Susannah (Jane) Wilson 1813–1894
      5. 5. Samuel (P.) Wilson 1818–1859
      6. 6. Nancy Wilson 1820–1860
      7. 7. William (G) Wilson 1822–1844
      8. 8. Henry (Brown) Wilson 1831–1860
      9. 9. Sarah (McFarland) Wilson 1824–1904
      10. 10. David (Orbison) Wilson 1826–1914 m. Cornelia (Delilah) Lightburn 1832–1914
        1. 1. Cora (Lee) Wilson 1870–1953
        2. 2. Delila (Celia) Wilson 1856–1946
        3. 3. Lillie Wilson 1858–1907
      11. 11. Clarissa (Elizabeth) Wilson 1829–1855
    3. 3. ann mccampbell 1791–1840
    4. 4. Mary McCampbell 1795–1904
    5. 5. Nancy McCampbell 1799–1857
    6. 6. Andrew McCampbell 1800–1869
    7. 7. Susan McCampbell 1807–1844
    8. 8. Eliza McCampbell 1809–
    9. 9. Joel (Weir) McCampbell 1810–1833
  2. 2. Robert Weir 1769–1843 m. Sarah Mccampbell 1770–1843
    1. 1. Ann (Gilmore Weir) Teel 1803–1873
    2. 2. John (Young) Weir 1814–1882
    3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Low 1799–1871
  3. 3. James Weir 1768–1801

James Weir's Timeline

4 Records

1748
1748
Birth of James Weir in Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1779
1779
Age 31
James Weir resided here in Fredericksburg County, VA
Fredericksburg County, VA
1784
1784-1784
Age 36
James Weir was married in South Carolina
South Carolina
1801
17 Apr 1801
Age 53
Death of James Weir in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Rockbridge, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Rogerhill, Lesmahagow Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1784-1784
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Fredericksburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia; Year: 1785; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1801
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States

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