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William Arthur 1818 – 1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland

Death Date: 11 Apr 1890

Death Location: Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

Father: James Arthur

Mother: Agnes Binnie

Spouse(s): Agnes Carlaw

Children(s): James Arthur, William Arthur, Mary Arthur, Agnes Arthur, John Arthur, Helen Arthur, Thomas Arthur, Robert Arthur

In 1818, William Arthur entered the world in Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland, born to James Arthur and Agnes Binnie. In 1841, William Arthur resided in Bishoprae, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1851, William Arthur resided in Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. William Arthur married Agnes Carlaw, and had children including James Arthur, William Arthur, Mary Arthur, Agnes Arthur, John Arthur, Helen Arthur, Thomas Arthur, Robert Arthur. William Arthur passed away in 1890 in Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1818, William Arthur entered the world in Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland, born to James Arthur and Agnes Binnie.
  • In 1841, William Arthur resided in Bishoprae, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1851, William Arthur resided in Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • William Arthur married Agnes Carlaw, and had children including James Arthur, William Arthur, Mary Arthur, Agnes Arthur, John Arthur, Helen Arthur, Thomas Arthur, Robert Arthur.
  • William Arthur passed away in 1890 in Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Arthur's Ancestors

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William Arthur
1818 – 1890
Birth Place: Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland
Parents
James Arthur
1785 –
Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland
Agnes Binnie
1791 –
Bathgate, Linlithgow, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Arthur's Descendants

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William Arthur (1818 – 11 Apr 1890) m. Agnes Carlaw (abt 1817 – 16 Feb 1905)
  1. 1. James Arthur (abt 1845 – 5 Apr 1872)
  2. 2. William Arthur (1847 – )
  3. 3. Mary Arthur (abt 1848 – 2 Dec 1937)
  4. 4. Agnes Arthur (abt 1851 – 2 May 1914)
  5. 5. John Arthur (abt 1854 – 19 Dec 1937)
  6. 6. Helen Arthur (abt 1856 – 24 Apr 1885)
  7. 7. Thomas Arthur (abt 1858 – )
  8. 8. Robert Arthur (abt 1860 – )

William Arthur's Timeline

10 Records

1818
1818
Birth of William Arthur in Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland
Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 23
William Arthur resided here in Bishoprae, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishoprae, West Lothian, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 33
William Arthur resided here in Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 33
William Arthur resided here in Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 43
William Arthur resided here in Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 53
William Arthur resided here in Bishopray, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishopray, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 63
William Arthur resided here in Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1890
Apr 1890
Age 72
Burial of William Arthur in Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1890
14 Jun 1890
Age 72
William Arthur - Probate in Linlithgow Sheriff Court, west Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow Sheriff Court, west Lothian, Scotland
1890
11 Apr 1890
Age 72
Death of William Arthur in Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1890
    Event Place: Torphichen Churchyard, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Linlithgow Sheriff Court, west Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Bishopry, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Torphichen, Linlithgow, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census
    [4] 1871 Scotland Census
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Bishopray, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bishopray Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bishop Rick, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Bishoprae, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

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