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Robert (The Apologist) Barclay 1648–1690 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1648

Birth Location: Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland

Death Date: 3 October 1690

Death Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father: David Barclay

Mother: Catherine Gordon

Spouse(s): Christian Molison

Children(s): David Barclay, Robert Barclay

Robert (The Apologist) Barclay was born in 1648 in Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland, the child of David Barclay And Catherine Gordon. In 1492, Robert (The Apologist) Barclay established residence. Robert (The Apologist) Barclay married Christian Molison, and had children including David Barclay, Robert Barclay. Robert (The Apologist) Barclay passed away in 1690 in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • Robert (The Apologist) Barclay was born in 1648 in Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland, the child of David Barclay And Catherine Gordon.
  • In 1492, Robert (The Apologist) Barclay established residence.
  • Robert (The Apologist) Barclay married Christian Molison, and had children including David Barclay, Robert Barclay.
  • Robert (The Apologist) Barclay passed away in 1690 in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Barclay's Ancestors

Self
Robert Barclay
1648–1690
Birth Place: Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland
Parents
David Barclay
1610–1686
Mathers, St. Cyrus (Kincardineshire) Scotland
Catherine Gordon
1621–1663
Gordonstown (Aberdeen) Scotland
Grandparents
Major (David Barclay of) Mathers
1580–1657
St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, , Scotland
Louisa Gordon
1597–1680
Gordonstown, Morayshire, Scotland
Gordon, (Sir Robert James) 6th.
1580–1656
Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Sutherlandshire
Great-Grandparents
Jane Barclay
1559–1605
Lord Barclay
1558–1607
Genevieve Petau
1550–1643
John Salisbury
1544–1619
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lady (Straiton)
1532–1587
George Mathers)
1537–1607
Mary Erskine
1537–1575
Gideon France
1530–1643
Lady Barthomier
1530–1585
Alexander (STEWART)
1516–1575
Barbara Logie
1520–1560

Robert Barclay's Descendants

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Robert ((The Apologist)) Barclay (23 December 1648–3 October 1690) m. Christian Molison (1647–14 Feb 1725)
  1. 1. David Barclay 1682–1769
    1. 1. Thomas Barclay 1728–1793 m. Mary Hoops 1750–1834
      1. 1. ROBERT BARCLAY 1779–1809 m. Sarah (Coleman) Turner 1781–1847
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Barclay 1803–1874 m. John (Diggs) Moon 1794–1862 m. John (Diggs Moon) Sr 1794–1862
  2. 2. Robert Barclay 1672–1747

Robert Barclay's Timeline

3 Records

1492
1492-1826
Robert (The Apologist) Barclay resided here
None
1648
23 December 1648
Birth of Robert (The Apologist) Barclay in Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland
Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland
1690
3 October 1690
Age 42
Death of Robert (The Apologist) Barclay in Urie, Fetterose, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Urie, Fetterose, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1648
    Event Place: Gordonston (Morayshire) Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1492-1826
    Record Source: American Annals

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 October 1690
    Event Place: Urie, Fetterose, Kincardineshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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