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Walter Muir 1744–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: Govan,Lanark,Scotland

Death Date: 10 Apr 1829

Death Location: Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: Walter Muir

Mother: Helen Leiper

Spouse(s): Elisabeth Lang

Children(s): John Muir

The story of Walter Muir began in 1744 in Govan,Lanark,Scotland. Walter Muir married Elisabeth Lang, and had children including John Muir. Walter Muir passed away in 1829 in Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Muir began in 1744 in Govan,Lanark,Scotland.
  • Walter Muir married Elisabeth Lang, and had children including John Muir.
  • Walter Muir passed away in 1829 in Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Muir
1707–
Birth Location: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Helen Leiper
1712–
Birth Location: Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
HL

Spouses(s)

Elisabeth Lang
1748–
Birth Location: Glasgow, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

John Muir
1772–
Birth Location: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JM

Walter Muir's Ancestors

Self
Walter Muir
1744–1829
Birth Place: Govan,Lanark,Scotland
Parents
Walter Muir
1707–
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Helen Leiper
1712–
Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Muir
1683–
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
James Leiper
1672–1763
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Mary Allane
1685–1740
Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Muir's Descendants

1.
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Walter Muir (1744–10 Apr 1829) m. Elisabeth Lang (24 Oct 1748–)
  1. 1. John Muir 1772– m. Anges Cunningham 1783–
    1. 1. John Muir 1803–1883 m. Ann Miller 1802–1875
      1. 1. Robert Muir 1822–
      2. 2. Helen (Smith) Muir 1824–
      3. 3. Marion Muir 1826–1904 m. William Turner –1847 m. Curtis (James) Trenchard 1827–1867
        1. 1. William Turner 1845–
        2. 2. Annie Trenchard 1852–
        3. 3. Curtis Trenchard 1853–1913 m. Cara (J. Van) Dusen 1854–1934
        4. 4. Robert (M.) Trenchard 1863–1882
        5. 5. George (Wescott) Trenchard 1855–1932
        6. 6. Margaret (Louise) Trenchard 1858–1917
        7. 7. Marian (Carrie) Trenchard 1868–1922
        8. 8. Charles (E.) Trenchard 1860–1878
        9. 9. John (M) Turner 1847–
      4. 4. John Muir 1829–1909
      5. 5. Michael Muir 1835–1888
      6. 6. Janet Muir 1846–
      7. 7. James Muir 1844–
      8. 8. David Muir 1849–
      9. 9. Archibald Muir 1834–
      10. 10. Robert Muir 1832–1901
      11. 11. Andrew Muir 1826–1859
    2. 2. Michael Muir 1804–1876 m. Mary Marshall 1802–1864
      1. 1. Annie Muir 1841–1906
      2. 2. Agnes Muir 1824– m. Philip MacPherson 1833–1912 m. James MacPherson 1822–
        1. 1. Matthew (MacPherson) James 1850–1921 m. Elizabeth (Alderson) William 1853–1935
        2. 2. Angus (M.) McPherson 1865–1951 m. Annie (B.) Coleman 1863–1933
        3. 3. Agnes (MacPherson) James 1862–1882
        4. 4. John (MacPherson) James 1852–
        5. 5. Mary (MacPherson) James 1854–1934
        6. 6. Samuel (MacPherson) James 1858–
        7. 7. Alexander (MacPherson) James 1865–1940
        8. 8. Robert (MacPherson) James 1871–
        9. 9. James (MacPherson) James 1843–
        10. 10. Michael (MacPherson) James 1848–1920
      3. 3. Isabella Muir 1829–
      4. 4. Alexander ((Sandy) John) Muir 1845–1902
    3. 3. Sarah Muir 1806–1877 m. James Dick 1805–1885
      1. 1. John Dick 1831–1902
      2. 2. Sarah Dick 1842–1899 m. Alexander (Wilson) Galloway 1840–1917
        1. 1. Archibald ("Archie") Galloway 1885–1960 m. Emma (Giddens) Dearing 1894–1979
      3. 3. Archibald Dick 1840–1915
    4. 4. Alexander Muir 1805–
    5. 5. Andrew Muir 1815–

Walter Muir's Timeline

2 Records

1744
1744
Birth of Walter Muir in Govan,Lanark,Scotland
Govan,Lanark,Scotland
1829
10 Apr 1829
Age 85
Death of Walter Muir in Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Govan,Lanark,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1829
    Event Place: Cathcart, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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