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John “the Martyr” Harkness 1675–1710 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1675

Birth Location: Belfast, Antrim, Ireland

Death Date: 1710

Death Location: Scotland

Father: John Harkness

Mother:

Spouse(s): Agnes Menzies

Children(s): Adam Harkness

In 1675, John “the Martyr” Harkness entered the world in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, born to John Harkness And Margaret. John “the Martyr” Harkness married Agnes Brooks Menzies, and had children including Adam Harkness. John “the Martyr” Harkness passed away in 1710 in Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1675, John “the Martyr” Harkness entered the world in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, born to John Harkness And Margaret.
  • John “the Martyr” Harkness married Agnes Brooks Menzies, and had children including Adam Harkness.
  • John “the Martyr” Harkness passed away in 1710 in Scotland.

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John Harkness's Ancestors

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John Harkness
1675–1710
Birth Place: Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Parents
John Harkness
1640–1747
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Harkness's Descendants

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John (“the Martyr”) Harkness (1675–1710) m. Agnes (Brooks) Menzies (1662–11 Oct 1734)
  1. 1. Adam Harkness 1710–1793 m. Mary (Louisa) Gaskill 1719–1808
    1. 1. Nathan Harkness 1745–1822 m. Hannah Buffum 1749–1773
      1. 1. John Harkness 1767–1851 m. Elisabeth ((Twin)) Sweet 1769–1819
        1. 1. Ruth Harkness 1795–1859 m. Ezekiel (V) Nelson 1776–1854

John Harkness's Timeline

2 Records

1675
1675
Birth of John “the Martyr” Harkness in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
1710
1710
Age 35
Death of John “the Martyr” Harkness in Scotland
Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1675
    Event Place: Belfast, Antrim, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Trailflat, Dumfries, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1710
    Event Place: Scotland

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