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Margaret Weir 1825–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1825

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 19 Apr 1895

Death Location: Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Bazabel Weir

Mother: Elizabeth Harris

Spouse(s): Jordan Lawrence

Children(s): Jordan Lawrence, Agnus Lawrence, Walter Dr, William Lawrence, Wilhelmina Gibson, Winfield Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Matilda Lawrence

Margaret Weir was born in 1825 in Scotland, the child of Bazabel Weir And Elizabeth Harris. Margaret Weir married Jordan Lawrence, and had children including Agnus Lawrence, Jordan Lawrence, Mary E Lawrence, Matilda Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr, Wilhelmina Gibson, William Lawrence, Winfield Scott Lawrence. Margaret Weir passed away in 1895 in Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Margaret Weir was born in 1825 in Scotland, the child of Bazabel Weir And Elizabeth Harris.
  • Margaret Weir married Jordan Lawrence, and had children including Agnus Lawrence, Jordan Lawrence, Mary E Lawrence, Matilda Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, Walter Shaw Lawrence Dr, Wilhelmina Gibson, William Lawrence, Winfield Scott Lawrence.
  • Margaret Weir passed away in 1895 in Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bazabel Weir
1758–1825
Birth Location: Scotland
BW
Elizabeth Harris
1805–1864
Birth Location: Scotland
EH

Spouses(s)

Jordan Lawrence
1820–1872
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
JL

Children(s)

Jordan Lawrence
1859–1944
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
JL
Agnus Lawrence
1857–1935
Birth Location: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AL
Walter Dr
1867–1941
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WD
William Lawrence
1854–1931
Birth Location: Scotland
WL
Wilhelmina Gibson
1851–1915
Birth Location: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WG
Winfield Lawrence
1853–1920
Birth Location: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WL
Thomas Lawrence
1845–1873
Birth Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
TL
Mary Lawrence
1849–1919
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ML
Matilda Lawrence
1870–
Birth Location: –
ML

Margaret Weir's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Weir
1825–1895
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Bazabel Weir
1758–1825
Scotland
Elizabeth Harris
1805–1864
Scotland
Grandparents
Thomas Weir
1721–1774
Lanark, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Agnes (Slayton) Russell
1728–1781
Downpatrick, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
George Weir
1695–1746
Jean Good?
1695–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Weir
1670–1716
Catherine Smith
1672–
John Good
1670–
Jean Thorpe
1670–1695

Margaret Weir's Descendants

1.
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Margaret Weir (2 Mar 1825–19 Apr 1895) m. Jordan Lawrence (9 August 1820–4 Dec 1872)
  1. 1. Jordan Lawrence 1859–1944 m. Martha (Hess) White 1866–1891
    1. 1. Joseph Lawrence 1886–1968 m. Josephine Lawrence 1892–1982
      1. 1. Jordan (White) Lawrence 1916–1996 m. Doris (Mae) Patchett 1917–1979
        1. 1. Patricia (A.) Lawrence 1938–2012 m. Charles (Albert "Chuck") Trowbridge 1933–1993
      2. 2. Joseph (Schofield Lawrence) Jr 1923–2001 m. Dorothy (Evelyn) Devaull 1920–2004 m. Mary (Claire) Lilly 1921–1995
        1. 1. John (J (Jack Upstate)) Lawrence 1945–2022
      3. 3. Charles (Thomas) Lawrence 1912–1987 m. irene Nace 1913–1952 m. Lucretia (Millington Nace Bennett) Lawrence 1923–1977
        1. 1. Barbara Slater 1937–2022 m. Robert (Harvey 'Pete') Slater 1932–2013
    2. 2. Martha Rust 1885–1979 m. Elmer (R) Rust 1881–1963
      1. 1. Lawrence (Elmer) Rust 1909–1985 m. Charlotte (Mary) Buddensick 1923–2002
      2. 2. Natalie (R) Lamb 1907–1987 m. George (Peter) Lamb 1909–1975
    3. 3. Julia Lawrence 1883–1884
  2. 2. Agnus Lawrence 1857–1935 m. Joseph Schofield 1854–1937
    1. 1. Charles Schofield 1884–1915 m. Anna (May) Schofield 1885–1969
    2. 2. Margarett Schofield 1888–1923
  3. 3. Walter (Shaw Lawrence) Dr 1867–1941 m. Amanda (K) Birkmire 1868–1927
    1. 1. Ralph (Jordan Lawrence) Sr 1884–1943 m. Ella (May) Wise 1884–1972
      1. 1. Bertha Lawrence 1910–1989
      2. 2. Ralph (Jordan Lawrence) Jr 1915–1987 m. Margaret (Ellen) Cocroft 1920–1986
      3. 3. Dortha Lawrence 1911–
    2. 2. John (Birkmire) Lawernce 1890–1961 m. Edith (Wister) Gillingham 1887–1966
      1. 1. John (Willing) Lawrence 1920–1991 m. Mary (Christopovich) Christy 1923–2011
  4. 4. William Lawrence 1854–1931 m. Sophy Lawrence 1863–1940
    1. 1. Jordan (William) Lawrence 1882–1940 m. Mary Deardon 1890–1971
      1. 1. Jordan (W Lawrence) Junior 1921–2005 m. Agnes (Teresa) Tallon 1924–1988
        1. 1. Jordan (W. Lawrence) Jr. 1945–
      2. 2. Marion (Carnotta) Lawrence 1912–1992
      3. 3. Ruth Lawrence 1918–1998 m. Peter (L) Arroyo 1920–1997
        1. 1. Frances Arroyo –1981
      4. 4. William (Henry) Lawrence 1921–1972 m. Jane (M) McCann 1926–1993
      5. 5. Lorraine (M) Lawrence 1923–1992
      6. 6. Cary (C A) Lawrence 1925–
      7. 7. Frank Lawrence❤️ 1914–1914
    2. 2. Cathern Lawrence 1885–1945 m. John Elliott 1877–1973
      1. 1. Percy (Lawrence) Smith 1906–1960
      2. 2. Margaret Hall 1922–
      3. 3. Albert Elliott 1925–1995
      4. 4. Kathryn (E) Elliott 1912–1977
      5. 5. Louis (Lawrence) Elliott 1917–2007
      6. 6. John (C) Elliott 1902–1973
      7. 7. Percy Elliot 1907–
      8. 8. P* (Lee) Elliott 1910–1997 m. Betriece Elliott 1913–2004
      9. 9. Margaret (Eleanor) Elliott 1922–
    3. 3. William (Henry) Lawrence 1890–1946 m. Helen (W) Warren 1896–
      1. 1. Jean (E) Lawrence 1925–
      2. 2. Jean (E) Lawrence 1925–
    4. 4. Lewis (M) Lawrence 1894–1970 m. Edythe (M) Katz 1898–1984
      1. 1. Edward Lawrence 1923–1923
    5. 5. Matilda Lawrence 1895–1980 m. Clarence (F) Rudolph 1895–
      1. 1. Robert (L) Rudolph 1922–
      2. 2. Richard (W) Rudolph 1925–
    6. 6. Margaret Lawrence 1889–1971
      1. 1. Thomas (Marvin) Hennessy 1912–1983 m. Peggy (Binns) Schuler 1918–
  5. 5. Wilhelmina Gibson 1851–1915 m. Thomas (H.) Gibson 1842–
    1. 1. Bertha Gibson 1883–1949 m. George (L) Callahan 1886–
      1. 1. Cora (Bernice) Callahan 1908–1979
    2. 2. Margret Gibson 1869–
    3. 3. Thomas Gibson 1876–
    4. 4. Laura Gibson 1885–
    5. 5. Julia Gibson 1880–1967
  6. 6. Winfield (Scott) Lawrence 1853–1920 m. Julia Hanna 1855–1895
    1. 1. Blanche (Edna) Lawrence 1883–1963 m. Wm (Henry) Rick 1882–
      1. 1. Winfield Rick 1906–1974
      2. 2. Mary (Miller) Rick 1909–
      3. 3. Doris Rick 1915–
    2. 2. Jordan (W.) Lawrence 1886–1937 m. Lena Laurence 1884–1941
  7. 7. Thomas Lawrence 1845–1873
  8. 8. Mary (E) Lawrence 1849–1919 m. William (H) Sill 1846–1847
    1. 1. Margret (Or Margarett) Lewis 1872–1914
  9. 9. Matilda Lawrence 1870–

Margaret Weir's Timeline

8 Records

1825
2 Mar 1825
Birth of Margaret Weir in Scotland
Scotland
1860
1860
Age 35
Margaret Weir resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1863
1863
Age 38
Margaret Weir resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Margaret Weir resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Margaret Weir resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
1891
Age 66
Margaret Weir resided here in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1895
4/16/1895
Age 70
Death of Margaret Weir in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1895
19 Apr 1895
Age 70
Burial of Margaret Weir in Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1825
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 016801-020230
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 360A; Image: 49168; Family History Library Film: 552908
    [5] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [6] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1833; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 020; Line: 58; List Number: 440
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1172; Page: 896; Image: 290; Family History Library Film: 805172
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6241833
    Event Place: NY New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1833; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 020; Line: 58; List Number: 440

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1838 - 44
    Event Place: Greenock, Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1833; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 020; Line: 58; List Number: 440

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1838 - 44
    Event Place: Greenock
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1172; Page: 896; Image: 290; Family History Library Film: 805172

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 360A; Image: 49168; Family History Library Film: 552908

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4161895
    Event Place: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1115
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [5] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012, Find A Grave Memorial# 38974625
    [6] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012, Find A Grave Memorial# 38974625

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1115
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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