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Rev John "Ayr" Welch 1569–1622 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1569

Birth Location: Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland

Death Date: 1622

Death Location: London, London, , England

Father: John Welshe

Mother: Marion Grier

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Knox

Children(s): Luyse Welch, Josiah Welch

In 1569, Rev John "Ayr" Welch entered the world in Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland, born to John Welsch Welshe And Marion Grier. Rev John "Ayr" Welch married Elizabeth Knox, and had children including Josiah Welch, Luyse Lucy Welch. Rev John "Ayr" Welch passed away in 1622 in London, London, , England.

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Biography

  • In 1569, Rev John "Ayr" Welch entered the world in Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland, born to John Welsch Welshe And Marion Grier.
  • Rev John "Ayr" Welch married Elizabeth Knox, and had children including Josiah Welch, Luyse Lucy Welch.
  • Rev John "Ayr" Welch passed away in 1622 in London, London, , England.

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Rev Welch's Ancestors

Self
Rev Welch
1569–1622
Birth Place: Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland
Parents
John Welsch Welshe
1520–1602
Irongray, Ayr, Scotland, Scotland
Marion Grier
1541–1569
Dunscore, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
Grandparents
John Welsche
1493–
, , , England
Margery Blount
1498–
Worcester, Worcestershire, , England
Great-Grandparents
John Welsche
1474–
Ann Dinley
1478–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rev Welch's Descendants

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Rev (John "Ayr") Welch (1569–1622) m. Elizabeth Knox (1570–1625)
  1. 1. Luyse ((Lucy)) Welch 1613–1650 m. James (Alexander) Witherspoon 1610–1649
    1. 1. James Witherspoon 1640–1691 m. Helen Welch 1644–1702
      1. 1. James Witherspoon 1691–1759 m. Anne Walker 1696–1787 m. Ann Walker 1681–1726
        1. 1. James Witherspoon 1730–1781 m. Johanna Lee 1731– m. Jane James 1710–1774
        2. 2. Rev (JOHN) WITHERSPOON 1723–1794
        3. 3. David Witherspoon 1725–1762
        4. 4. Rev (James Witherspoon of) Yester 1725–1760
        5. 5. Susan (Ann) Witherspoon 1726–1740
        6. 6. Josias Witherspoon 1729–1753
        7. 7. Margaret (Ann) Witherspoon 1732–1761
        8. 8. Lawrence Witherspoon 1742–1779
      2. 2. Janet Witherspoon 1670–1734
      3. 3. John Witherspoon 1670–1734
      4. 4. Janet Witherspoon 1670–1734
      5. 5. Robert Witherspoon 1690–1718
      6. 6. James (III) WITHERSPOON 1665–1777
      7. 7. Janet Witherspoon 1695–1761
    2. 2. Johne Witherspoon 1627–1672
    3. 3. David Witherspoon 1635–1675
    4. 4. Gavin Witherspoon 1637–1681
    5. 5. Daughter Witherspoon 1640–1665
    6. 6. James Witherspoon 1691–1759
  2. 2. Josiah Welch 1611–

Rev Welch's Timeline

2 Records

1569
1569
Birth of Rev John "Ayr" Welch in Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland
Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland
1622
1622
Age 53
Death of Rev John "Ayr" Welch in London, London, , England
London, London, , England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1569
    Event Place: Irongray, Ayrshire, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1622
    Event Place: London, London, , England

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