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John Bruce 1791–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1791

Birth Location: Glasgow City, Scotland

Death Date: 15 Apr 1872

Death Location: Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland

Father:

Mother: Hettey Harper

Spouse(s): Isabella Ferrier

Children(s): Thomas Bruce, Margaret Bruce, Isabelle Bruce, Eliza Bruce, Mary Bruce, Catharine Bruce, John Bruce, Jane Bruce, William Bruce, Henrietta Bruce, Mary Bruce, Margaret Bruce

In 1791, John Bruce entered the world in Glasgow City, Scotland, born to Thomas Bruce And Hettey Harper. In 1841, John Bruce resided in Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1851, John Bruce resided in Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland. John Bruce married Isabella Ferrier, and had children including Catharine Bruce, Eliza Ann Bruce, Henrietta Harper Bruce, Isabelle Bruce, Jane Ferrier Bruce, John Bruce, Margaret Bruce, Margaret Marjory Bruce, Mary Carlile Bruce, Thomas Bruce, William Ferrier Bruce. John Bruce passed away in 1872 in Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1791, John Bruce entered the world in Glasgow City, Scotland, born to Thomas Bruce And Hettey Harper.
  • In 1841, John Bruce resided in Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, John Bruce resided in Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • John Bruce married Isabella Ferrier, and had children including Catharine Bruce, Eliza Ann Bruce, Henrietta Harper Bruce, Isabelle Bruce, Jane Ferrier Bruce, John Bruce, Margaret Bruce, Margaret Marjory Bruce, Mary Carlile Bruce, Thomas Bruce, William Ferrier Bruce.
  • John Bruce passed away in 1872 in Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Spouses(s)

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John Bruce's Ancestors

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John Bruce
1791–1872
Birth Place: Glasgow City, Scotland
Parents
Hettey Harper
1762–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Bruce's Descendants

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John Bruce (18 May 1791–15 Apr 1872) m. Isabella Ferrier (13.02.1798–12 Oct 1847)
  1. 1. Thomas Bruce 1827–1910 m. Jane Allan 1842–1922 m. Louisa Bruce 1840–
    1. 1. Alexander (Millar Allan) Bruce 1878–1931 m. Daisy (Evelyn) Sherer 1899–1985
    2. 2. Nora (Tait McGuire) Bruce 1880–1968
    3. 3. Caroline (Mabel) Bruce 1884–1935 m. Walter (Thomas Harsant (Justice of the) Peace) 1881–1956
      1. 1. Dorothy (Annie Harsant) (Buckton) 1909–1969
      2. 2. Frederick (George) Harsant 1915–1992
      3. 3. Muriel (Carlisle Harsant) (Buckton) 1911–1959
      4. 4. Constance (Mabel) Harsant 1908–1912
      5. 5. Gladys (Jean) Harsant 1910–1923
      6. 6. Walter (Bruce) Harsant 1913–2001
    4. 4. William (Ferrier (Scotty)) Bruce 1882–1953 m. Lucy (Helen) Harsant 1892–1983
      1. 1. Elsie Bruce 1920–1991
      2. 2. Ray Bruce 1920–
      3. 3. Alan Bruce 1920–
    5. 5. Eliza (Catherine (Lizzy)) Bruce 1870–1941 m. Florius ((Fred)) Lupis 1867–1946
    6. 6. Marguerita (Marjorie Jane Ferrier) Bruce 1874–1947 m. Richard (Allen) Smith 1873–1926
      1. 1. Ian (Bruce) Smith 1908–1978
    7. 7. John Bruce 1875–1947
    8. 8. Fanny (Louise) Bruce 1872–1949 m. John (Robert) Mitchell 1880–1959
    9. 9. Agnes Bruce 1861–
    10. 10. Frederick Bruce 1864–
    11. 11. Ann Bruce 1868–
    12. 12. Isabel Bruce 1878–
    13. 13. Frank Bruce 1863–
  2. 2. Margaret (Marjory) Bruce 1822–1888
  3. 3. Isabelle Bruce 1829–1900 m. Rev. (James Martin Imigrant & Minister W. P.) Church 1830–1923
    1. 1. Jeanie (B) Martin 1864–
    2. 2. Henrietta (H) Martin 1867–1954
    3. 3. Thomas (L) Martin 1871–
    4. 4. William (Ferrier) Martin 1863–1934
    5. 5. Isabelle Martin 1857–1874
    6. 6. James Martin 1856–1931 m. Annie (Paulin) Martin 1855–1941
      1. 1. William Martin 1887–1900
      2. 2. Isabel (Bruce) Martin 1889–
      3. 3. Mary (E) Martin 1892–1976
      4. 4. David (Paulin Martin (Minister &) Missionary) 1893–1973
      5. 5. Jessie (J) Martin 1895–1985
      6. 6. Julia (R) Martin 1897–
      7. 7. Lillie (Robson) Martin 1900–1987
      8. 8. Anna Martin 1886–1969
      9. 9. James Martin 1883–1969
      10. 10. George (P) Martin 1884–1957
    7. 7. John (Bruce) Martin 1854–1880
  4. 4. Eliza (Ann) Bruce 1835–1918
  5. 5. Mary (Carlile) Bruce 1836–1904
  6. 6. Catharine Bruce 1841–1854
  7. 7. John Bruce 1838–1838
  8. 8. Jane (Ferrier) Bruce 1826–1909 m. Alexander Millar 1817–1900
    1. 1. Helen (Jane) Millar 1856–
      1. 1. Nelly Miller 1883–
    2. 2. Isobella (Henrietta) Millar 1851–
  9. 9. William (Ferrier) Bruce 1830–1850
  10. 10. Henrietta (Harper) Bruce 1822–1850
  11. 11. Mary (Carlile) Bruce 1832–1835
  12. 12. Margaret Bruce 1831–

John Bruce's Timeline

7 Records

1791
18 May 1791
Birth of John Bruce in Glasgow City, Scotland
Glasgow City, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 50
John Bruce resided here in Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 60
John Bruce resided here in Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 70
John Bruce resided here in Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 80
John Bruce resided here in Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
1872
15 Apr 1872
Age 81
Death of John Bruce in Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland
1872
15 Apr 1872
Age 81
Burial of John Bruce in Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1791
    Event Place: Glasgow City, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Loudoun; ED: 10; Page: 11; Line: 815; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Newmilns, Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Loudoun; ED: 11; Page: 35; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1871_113

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

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