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Richard I Tennant 1712–1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1712

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

Death Date: 13 Sep 1759

Death Location: Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec)

Father: Robert Tennant

Mother: Mary Geissler

Spouse(s): Janet Wark

Children(s): Agnes Tennant, Robert Tennant, Janet Tennant, David Tennant, John Tennant, William Tennant, Rebecca Tennant, Richard Tennant

The story of Richard I Tennant began in 1712 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Richard I Tennant married Janet Wark, and had children including Agnes Tennant, David Tennant, Janet Tennant, John Tennant, Rebecca Tennant, Richard Ii Tennant, Robert Tennant, William Tennant. Richard I Tennant passed away in 1759 in Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec).

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Biography

  • The story of Richard I Tennant began in 1712 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.
  • Richard I Tennant married Janet Wark, and had children including Agnes Tennant, David Tennant, Janet Tennant, John Tennant, Rebecca Tennant, Richard Ii Tennant, Robert Tennant, William Tennant.
  • Richard I Tennant passed away in 1759 in Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec).

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Tennant
1680–
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
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Mary Geissler
1681–
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Janet Wark
1716–1799
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
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Children(s)

Agnes Tennant
1757–
Birth Location: GLASGOW,LANARK,SCOTLAND
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Robert Tennant
1753–
Birth Location: GLASGOW,LANARK,SCOTLAND
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Janet Tennant
1755–
Birth Location: GLASGOW,LANARK,SCOTLAND
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David Tennant
1746–
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
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John Tennant
1742–
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
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William Tennant
1740–1820
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Rebecca Tennant
1739–1789
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
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Richard Tennant
1744–1822
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Richard Tennant's Ancestors

Self
Richard Tennant
1712–1759
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
Robert Tennant
1680–
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Mary Geissler
1681–
Scotland
Grandparents
Patrick (of Garngad) Tennent
1650–1715
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Janet Anderson
1656–1728
Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Tennant's Descendants

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Richard (I) Tennant (1712–13 Sep 1759) m. Janet Wark (29 Mar 1716–16 Feb 1799)
  1. 1. Agnes Tennant 1757–
  2. 2. Robert Tennant 1753–
  3. 3. Janet Tennant 1755–
  4. 4. David Tennant 1746–
  5. 5. John Tennant 1742–
  6. 6. William Tennant 1740–1820
  7. 7. Rebecca Tennant 1739–1789 m. Peter Haught 1720–1785
    1. 1. Jacob (Henry) Haught 1763–1848
    2. 2. John Haught 1760–1819
    3. 3. Peter Haught 1755–1853
    4. 4. Elizabeth Haught 1748–1830 m. Richard (II) Tennant 1744–1822
  8. 8. Richard (II) Tennant 1744–1822 m. Elizabeth Haught 1748–1830
    1. 1. Alexander Tennant 1780–1869
    2. 2. Margaret Tennant 1788–1857
    3. 3. Catherine Tennant 1790–1863
    4. 4. Jacob (Aaron) Tennant 1792–1874
    5. 5. Joseph Tennant 1782–1872 m. Catherine Haught 1787–1863
      1. 1. Elizabeth Tennant 1816–1897
      2. 2. Denny Tennant 1829–1909
      3. 3. Lucy TENNANT 1825–
      4. 4. Jerusha TENNANT 1824–
      5. 5. Eliab Tennant 1822–1910
      6. 6. Elizabeth TENNANT 1821–
      7. 7. Seth Tennant 1820–1911
      8. 8. Ezra Tennant 1816–1894
      9. 9. Joseph (Josey) Tennant 1814–1896
      10. 10. Enoch Tennant 1812–1880
      11. 11. Silas Tenant 1811–1887
      12. 12. rachel Tennant 1810–
      13. 13. Tobias Tennant 1809–1900
      14. 14. Walter Tennant 1807–1871
    6. 6. William Tennant 1778–1869
    7. 7. Richard (D.) Tennant 1777–1824 m. Sarah Chew 1788–1865
      1. 1. Lavina TENNANT 1822–1905
      2. 2. SIMEON Tenant 1820–1903 m. LUCRETIA Stephens 1826–1899
        1. 1. John (H) Tennant 1853–
      3. 3. Ivan (Ivey) TENNANT 1819–1885
      4. 4. Asa TENNANT 1816–1908
      5. 5. Joseph Tennant 1814–1882
      6. 6. Jacob TENNANT 1813–1884
      7. 7. Richard (R III) TENNANT 1810–1866
      8. 8. Nancy (A) TENNANT 1808–
    8. 8. Peter Tennant 1773–1847 m. Elizabeth BROWN 1774–1867
      1. 1. Rebecca TENNANT 1809–
      2. 2. Enos TENNANT 1804–1855
      3. 3. Nimrod (Squire Nim) TENNANT 1802–1875
      4. 4. Adam (Brown Hairy Ad) TENNANT 1798–1876
      5. 5. Richard (D Hairy Dick) TENNANT 1797–1886
    9. 9. Elizabeth Tennant 1771–1860
    10. 10. Abraham (J) Tennant 1786–1875
    11. 11. John Tennant 1783–1878
    12. 12. Alexander Tennant 1783–1851
    13. 13. Mary Tennant 1770–1824
    14. 14. Adam Tennant 1784–1878 m. Catherine Moore 1791–1870
      1. 1. Amon (Jackson) Tennant 1832–1903
      2. 2. Pleasant Tennant 1830–1871
      3. 3. Phebe Tennant 1825–1904
      4. 4. Timothy Tennant 1823–1863
      5. 5. Emrod Tennant 1822–1890 m. Anna (Barbara) Moore 1826–1908
        1. 1. Mary (A) Tennant 1868–1869
        2. 2. Savannah Tennant 1867–1928
        3. 3. Abraham (Lincoln) Tennant 1865–1945
        4. 4. Lucinda (C) Tennant 1863–1941
        5. 5. Alpheus (Leroy) Tennant 1861–1939
        6. 6. Infant (Daughter) TENNANT 1860–
        7. 7. Adam (N) Tennant 1858–1863
        8. 8. Rebecca (E) Tennant 1856–1941
        9. 9. Baby Tennant 1855–1855
        10. 10. Simon (Peter) Tennant 1855–1855
        11. 11. Pleasa Tennant 1854–1858
        12. 12. George (Washington Bub) Tennant 1853–1938
        13. 13. Jacob (Wesley) Tennant 1848–1910
        14. 14. Simon (Peter) Tennant 1847–1895
        15. 15. Linny Tennant 1845–
        16. 16. Zimri Tennant 1845–1916
        17. 17. Francis (Marion) Tennant 1844–1912
      6. 6. Cassandra Tennant 1815–1902
      7. 7. Mary (Ann "Polly") Tennant 1813–1894
      8. 8. Daniel (Dasher) Tennant 1817–1861 m. Martha ("Pat") Buchanan 1822–1914
        1. 1. Adam Tennant 1847–1921 m. Harriet Littleton 1854–1882 m. Emma (Clay) Leep 1852–1917
        2. 2. Minor (Dan) Tennant 1859–1859
        3. 3. Simon (E) Tennant 1856–1921
        4. 4. Marcellus Tennant 1854–1865
        5. 5. Timothy Tennant 1849–1852
        6. 6. Mary (Jane) Tennant 1845–1930
        7. 7. Elzena Tennant 1844–1944
        8. 8. Alpheus (Marion) Tennant 1842–1885
        9. 9. Elva (Ann) Tennant 1841–1865
        10. 10. Martin (Matthew) Tennant 1852–1918 m. Lovey (Ann) Cain 1859–1948

Richard Tennant's Timeline

2 Records

1712
1712
Birth of Richard I Tennant in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
1759
13 Sep 1759
Age 47
Death of Richard I Tennant in Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec)
Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 78.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SBB.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1759
    Event Place: Quebec, Canada (Battle of Qubec)
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
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