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Rev. Josias Newton Welch 1598–1634 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1598

Birth Location: Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Death Date: 23 June 1634

Death Location: Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland

Father: John Welch

Mother: Elizabeth Knox

Spouse(s): Martha Pont

Children(s): Rev. Welch

In 1598, Rev. Josias Newton Welch entered the world in Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, born to John Of Ayr Welch And Elizabeth Knox. Rev. Josias Newton Welch married Martha Pont, and had children including Rev John Michael Welch. Rev. Josias Newton Welch passed away in 1634 in Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland.

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Biography

  • In 1598, Rev. Josias Newton Welch entered the world in Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, born to John Of Ayr Welch And Elizabeth Knox.
  • Rev. Josias Newton Welch married Martha Pont, and had children including Rev John Michael Welch.
  • Rev. Josias Newton Welch passed away in 1634 in Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland.

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Rev. Welch's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Welch
1598–1634
Birth Place: Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Parents
John (of Ayr) Welch
1568–1622
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Knox
1570–1625
Irongray, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Grandparents
John (Walter (of Coliston)) Welch
1520–1568
Dunscore, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Lady (Marion (Isobel)) Grier
1524–1569
Irongray, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
John Knox
1504–1572
Giffordgate, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Lady (Margaret of Ochiltree) Stewart
1548–1616
Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Welch
1493–1572
Margery BLOUNT
1498–1549
William Knox
1486–1513
Lady Sinclair
1490–1505
Andrew Stewart
1521–1591
Lady Cunningham
1516–1566
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William WELCH
1474–1554
Ann DINLEY
1478–
Peter BLOUNT)
1459–1527
Anne CORNWALL
1469–1510
Uchtred I
1455–1509
Agnes Lyle
1450–1507
Sir Sinclair
1459–1513
Baroness Hepburn
1429–1480
Andrew Stewart
1503–1548
Margaret Hamilton
1505–1543
John Cunningham
1490–1564
Annabella Campbell
1492–1575

Rev. Welch's Descendants

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Rev. (Josias Newton) Welch (25 July 1598–23 June 1634) m. Martha Pont (1597–1656)
  1. 1. Rev. (John Michael) Welch 1624–1681 m. Elizabeth Somerville 1624–1663
    1. 1. Thomas (Richard) Welch 1643–1729 m. Jane (Elizabeth) Upham 1645–1664
      1. 1. Walter Welch 1664–1754 m. Martha 1665–1736
        1. 1. James (Walter) Welch 1704–1754 m. Mary (Catherine) Smitten 1707–1767 m. Mary (Catherine) Smitten 1707–1754

Rev. Welch's Timeline

2 Records

1598
25 July 1598
Birth of Rev. Josias Newton Welch in Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
1634
23 June 1634
Age 36
Death of Rev. Josias Newton Welch in Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland
Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1598
    Event Place: Kirkcubright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1634
    Event Place: Temple Patrick, Antrim, , Ireland

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